Free Crochet Pattern

Lion Brand® Homespun®

Crocheted Rosettes / Flowers Pattern Number: 40399-B2

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Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn

Lion Brand® Homespun®

Crocheted Rosettes / Flowers Pattern Number: 40399-B2

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: Varies S (M, L) Size will vary, depending on thickness of yarn and size hook used. CORRECTIONS: None MATERIALS • 790-322 Lion Brand Homespun®: Baroque

1 Skeins • Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5 • Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) • Additional Materials

Pin back or barrette back if desired Thread and needle to attach to back of Rosette

Note: Alternate color choices as pictured clockwise from top, yarns and colors shown (with suggested LION BRAND crochet hook sizes),

Homespun #322 Baroque (K-10.5 [6.5 mm]) Microspun #143 Lavender (H-8 [5 mm]) Lion Chenille #113 Garnet (H-8 [5 mm]) Lion Cotton #183 Periwinkle (F-5 [3.75 mm]) Wool-Ease #176 Spring Green (J-10 [6 mm])

GAUGE:

Note Gauge accuracy is not critical. This pattern is all-purpose, and ANY LION BRAND YARN can be used! The thickness of the yarn determines diameter of Rosette. Use the recommended crochet hook size found on the label of your LION BRAND yarn.

BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

ROSETTE

Ch 17 (35, 53).

Row 1 Dc in 5th ch from hook, *ch 1, skip 1, (dc-ch-dc) in next ch – V-stitch made; repeat from * across; – 6 (16, 25) V-stitches made. Turn.

Row 2 Ch 3 – counts as dc, 5 dc first in ch-space, *sc in next ch-1 space, 6 dc in next ch-1 space – shell st made; repeat from *, ending 6 dc in last ch-1 space – 6 (16, 25) shells. Fasten off, leaving long tail for anchoring Rosette.

FINISHING

Thread needle with tail and weave to base of last st. Starting at that end, roll first shell tightly to form center bud; anchor at base of shell with 2 sts. Roll remaining strip to form Rosette, then secure by stitching in and out through layers of foundation ch at bottom of Rosette. If you want to make your Rosette a pin or barrette, sew or glue pin back or barrette back to back of Rosette.

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OPTIONAL VARIATION

2-COLOR ROSETTE

At end of Row 2, work last dc of last shell until 2 loops remain on hook, drop main color, finish st with new color, ch 1, turn.

Row 3 Sc in each st across. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s) dc = double crochet

sc = single crochet st(s) = stitch(es)

Learn to crochet instructions: http://learnToCrochet.LionBrand.com

Every effort has been made to have the knitting and crochet instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance of individual knitters and crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes.

*Homespun (Article #790) is a uniquely-textured bulky weight yarn that works up quickly and easily. 98% acrylic, 2% polyester; packaged in 6 oz/170g (185 yd/167m) pull skeins.

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