This post is a free crochet pattern for a cherry blossom motif in the “Irish Crochet” style.
Several years ago, I wrote two blogs called “Econoknits” and “Quiet Places Ribbons and Laces.” Each blog met its end during periods of my life where making fell by the wayside. But some of the patterns still get some views and use. I have moved them here so that anyone who needs them can get the same support and updates about my current work. I hope you enjoy this blast from my making past!
The pattern below is for a cherry blossom motif. Based on my old post, I had big plans for the motif, but it never materialized. However, one Ravelry user made a beautiful wreath in memory of her Grandmother. If you are signed up for Ravelry, check it out here.
Materials:
- DMC Cordonnet No 30 in blanc
- DMC USA Spécial Dentelles Size 80 in plum
- size 11 steel hook
- size 14 steel hook
- needle for weaving in ends
Instructions
with white No 30 thread and size 11 hook
round 1: 1ch, 10sc into a magic loop. sl st into back loop only of 1st sc
round 2: (working in back loops only) 1ch, 1sc in same st, *2sc in next sc, 1sc in next sc* repeat to last sc, 2sc in last sc, sl st into back loop of 1st sc
round 3: *ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next sc, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in last 2 ch, sl st to back loop of next sc from round 2, 1ch, turn to sc in last sc of petal, hdc in next st, dc in next 2 hdc, hdc in next st, sc in last st, 1ch, turn, 1sc in next 2st, hdc in next 2 st, sc in last 2 st, sl st to back loop of next sc from round 2,** sl st to next st* repeat 3 more times from *, then once more from * to **
round 4: *sl st into back of ch on petal from last round, 2sc in back of next sc from last round, 2hdc in back of each of next 3 st, 2sc in last back of st, 2sc together across row ends of last round, 2sc in next sc, 2hdc in each of next 3 st, 2sc in next st, sl st in next st.* repeat from * around, end with a sl st into first sl st of round. Fasten off, weave in ends.
To make center: with plum No 80 thread and size 14 hook
Join pink yarn to innermost front loop with a sc. *2ch, sc in next front loop* repeat around, working in a small spiral until you have one circle of pink. sl st to complete circle, fasten off, weave in ends.
If you want a more textured center like on my bigger flower, start by attaching in the same spot, but then work (3ch, 1sc, 3ch, 1sc, 3ch) into each front loop around
Thank you so much for sending all these patterns from your archive. Love them all!Sherrill WardManitoba, Canada