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MORE FLOWERS

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Seems as if people are always asking for free patterns for crochet flowers.  There are so many ways to use these lovelies.  Applique them to purses or jackets, join to create a textured shawl of capelet, add to a headband or bookbag.  The possibilities are limited only to your creativity and ideas of practicality.

Here are some newer links to pretty flowers I’ve found.  These would be pretty layered on a purse with bead or button centers:

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http://www.craftpassion.com/2009/08/crochet-pattern-5-petal-flower.html

Use up all your fun fur or other novelty yarns to create some pretty flowers like this:

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http://www.allfreecrafts.com/crochet/daisy.shtml

I’m particularly fond of freeforming my own flowers – somewhat like this piece:

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http://www.freeformcrochet.com/designs.html

With a little experimentation and very little effort, you can learn to freeform crochet your own flowers.  Go to this site for a good practice piece of freeform:

http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/Sample%20Freeform%20pattern.html

Comments

  2. I really enjoyed your site.The biggest thing I would suggest is please no foreign sites.I hate when I am sent to these site to get a cute pattern,only to find out that they’re not in english.At least let us know that there are not english.
    Thanks
    Trina

Have you read?

The Forest Valley Shawl – Crochet Pattern

This is one of those shawl patterns that feels instantly calming, even before you pick up a hook. The Forest Valley Shawl (After Party Pattern 23) by Scheepjes, available through Jimmy Beans Wool, has a very gentle, nature-inspired feel that really lives up to its name.

What I love about this design is how wearable it is. Some shawls are beautiful but awkward to style; this one feels practical in the best way. It drapes naturally, sits nicely on the shoulders, and works just as well for everyday wear as it does for something a little dressier. It’s the sort of piece you grab when the air cools in the evening and you don’t want anything heavy.

From a crochet perspective, this is a lovely “slow and steady” project. The stitch pattern has enough variation to keep your interest, but it’s not overly complicated. It’s very much the kind of crochet you can sink into — the sort that lets your mind wander while your hands keep moving. Perfect for quiet afternoons or evening crochet sessions.

Skill-wise, this one is best suited to confident beginners moving into intermediate territory. If you’re comfortable following a pattern and keeping your stitch count in check, you’ll enjoy this a lot. It’s also a great pattern for appreciating beautiful yarn — especially colourways that shift and flow, as the shawl really lets them shine.

Overall, the Forest Valley Shawl is one of those free crochet patterns that feels thoughtful and soothing. It’s wearable, relaxing to make, and finished with a look that feels timeless rather than trendy. If you enjoy shawls that are as comforting to crochet as they are to wear, this one is definitely worth bookmarking.