NOTE Flowers are worked with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout.

ROSE
LC3539

crochet
Designed by Nazanin S. Fard

What you will need:

AUNT LYDIAS Classic Crochet Thread, Size 10: 1 ball each 493 French Rose A, 401 Orchid Pink B and 428 Mint Green C Susan Bates Crochet Hook: 2.10mm [US 3] 6 (15cm) diameter Styrofoam ball, 6 (15cm) tall Styrofoam cone, light pink spray paint (Styrofoam safe), straight pins, pearl head straight pins, 20 yds (18 m) 1 (25mm) wide doublefaced satin ribbon in antique white, yarn needle GAUGE: Gauge is not critical for this project. Rose is 2 (5cm) wide with 2 strands of yarn held together

Make 15 each with A and B With 2 strands of yarn held together, ch 5, slip st in first ch to make a ring. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 11 dc in ring, slip st in top of beginning ch to join 12 dc. Round 2: *Ch 3, skip next dc, slip st in next dc; repeat from *, ch 3, skip last dc, slip st in first ch 6 ch-3 spaces. Round 3: *(Sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in next ch-3 space for Small Petal; repeat from * around, slip st in first st 6 Small Petals. Round 4: Working behind Small Petals, *ch 4, slip st in skipped dc on Round 1; repeat from * around, slip st in first ch 6 ch-4 spaces. Round 5: *(Sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc) in next ch-4 space for Large Petal; repeat from * around, slip st in first st. Fasten off.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in next sc, hdc in next sc, dc in next sc, tr in next 2 sc, dc in next sc, hdc in next sc, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, hdc in next sc, dc in next sc, tr in each of next 2 sc, dc in next sc, hdc in next sc, sc in next sc, slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ASSEMBLY

Cut ball in half. Spray paint one half to cover completely and blend with flowers. Allow to dry. 1. Arrange Roses and Carnations randomly around curved sides of Top piece, covering completely, and pin in place with straight pins. Tuck in Leaves in between flowers and pin in place.

CARNATION

Bridal Nosegay
Beautiful shades of pink crocheted roses and carnations are an elegant addition to the brides ensemble. Use these flowers as a nosegay, as shown, or to decorate at the bridal reception.

Make 17 each with A and B With 2 strands of thread held together, ch 18. Row 1: 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, 3 dc in each ch across 45 dc. Row 2: *Ch 3, turn, slip st in next dc; repeat from * to end. Fasten off.

Buy Thread
AUNT LYDIAS Classic Crochet Thread, Size 10, Art. 154 available in white & ecru 400 yd; solid color 250 yd; shaded color 300 yd balls

LEAF

Make 12 with C With 2 strands of C held together, ch 10. Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7 ch, 2 sc in next ch, working along opposite edge of foundation ch, sc in next 8 ch, slip st in first sc.

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LC3539 Bridal Nosegay

2. Pin one ribbon end at center of flat side of Top piece. Form a wheel of loops around outside edge, allowing loops to overlap and extend beyond edge 2 (5cm). Secure loops with pins.

3. Using pearl head pins, pin one ribbon end to narrow end of cone. Wrap ribbon around cone loosely overlapping edges for tiered effect and pin each wrap to secure. Fold in extra ribbon and loops and pin to secure.

4. Attach Handle to Top with pearl head pins inserted at an angle from Handle to flat side of Top to prevent them from poking through bouquet.

Abbreviations A, B, C = Color A, B, C; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); tr = triple or treble crochet; yo = yarn over; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated. Groom and Groomsmen can wear the Carnation as a boutonniere.

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