Carnation Bloom Applique Free Pattern

Carnation Bloom Applique Free Pattern

Introduction

Welcome to our crochet corner! Today, we are excited to share a beautiful and vibrant Carnation Bloom Applique pattern. This stunning crochet flower captures the delicate layers and vivid colors of a real carnation, making it the perfect addition to your handmade projects. Whether you're looking to embellish a garment, a bag, or home decor items, this applique will add a touch of nature-inspired beauty to your creations. Let’s get started on crafting your very own carnation bloom!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: DK weight cotton yarn in three colors: pink, green, and white.
• Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook.
• Scissors: For cutting yarn.
• Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed steps to create your carnation bloom applique:

1. Round 1: Using pink yarn, make a magic ring. Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. (You should have 6 stitches total.)
2. Round 2: Chain 1 (ch 1), then work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (You will have 12 stitches now.)
3. Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat this pattern around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (Total of 18 stitches.)
4. Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (You should have 24 stitches.)
5. Round 5: Ch 1, *sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (Total of 30 stitches.)
6. Round 6: Ch 1, *sc in the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (You will have 36 stitches.)
7. Round 7: Ch 1, *sc in the next 5 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (Total of 42 stitches.)
8. Round 8: Ch 1, *sc in the next 6 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (You should have 48 stitches.)
9. Round 9: Change to white yarn. Ch 1, *sc in the next 7 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (Total of 54 stitches.)
10. Round 10: Change to green yarn. Ch 1, *sc in the next 8 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (You will have 60 stitches.)
11. Finishing: Fasten off your work and weave in any loose ends using a tapestry needle. Your beautiful carnation bloom applique is now complete!

Enjoy adding this lovely flower to your projects and let your creativity blossom!