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Free Crochet Pattern and Step-By-Step Tutorial – Frost Flower Embellishment

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Crocheted Frost Flower – Project Introduction
Crocheted Flower

Crocheted Flower

Photo © 2009 Amy Solovay, Licensed to About.com, Inc.

Here's a versatile three-dimensional flower motif for you to crochet.

You can use this flower to decorate

  • Hats
  • Scarves
  • Lapels
  • Sweaters
  • Shawls
  • Purses

There are plenty of other creative uses for it as well.

Materials

To make this flower as shown, you will need the following supplies:

  • Worsted weight yarn. The yarn used in the sample is Lion Brand's Wool-Ease in the White Frost color.

  • Size J / 10 (6.00 mm) crochet hook, or your preferred size for working with worsted weight yarn.

  • A button. The button used in the sample measures 1 3/8"; it is a Button Sensations #6033 Flower by the Blumenthal Lansing Company. It was purchased at Walmart.

  • Embroidery floss or sewing thread to coordinate with your button, and a sewing needle.

Feel free to make substitutions for any of the supplies listed.

Finished Size: The finished flower measures 4 inches in diameter.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern:

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