Many experienced craftswomen say that they love crocheting "African flowers".
These are not literal flowers. So-called parts that can be used to create almost any complex or not very complex thing. These motifs are like mosaic fragments from which magnificent finished products are composed. This article will help you learn how to crochet an "African flower" on your own. The sequence diagrams are presented clearly in the photographs. Tie the needle bar using this adorable pattern.
Crochet an "African flower" (needle bar master class)
It has long been noted that if you create a specific thing, then the work on the development of new technology becomes more fruitful. Skills are acquired faster, and besides, there is no feeling of the gift of time spent for knitting out a sample. We suggest you learn how to make a very pretty needle-bed, which you can easily finish literally in one evening, without even looking up from watching your favorite series. In addition, as you work, you will be able to understand the basic principles of how to crochet "African flowers", and in the future you will be able to decorate your work with these exotic motifs.
- Prepare a hook of 3.5 mm and the remains of multi-colored yarn.
- You will also need soft material for filling the needle bed.
How to knit a central element?
• Start with 4 air loops that connect into a ring.
• Tie them with double crochet (12 stitches).
• Knit 3 air loops in a different color and begin to knit 6 elements, each of which has 3 double crochet posts.
• Next row - knit again with yarn of a different color. We start with 3 air loops. It is necessary to knit 6 elements consisting of 6 columns with a triple crochet. The number 6 is the basis of the pattern by which "African flowers" are formed.
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Crochet a hem around the edge using a thread of contrasting color. The single crochet bars alternate as shown in the photo. The motif more and more resembles a flower.
Knitting needles
• Now we move on to knitting the needle body itself. To do this, we knit one row with double crochet. And then in each new row, several loops should be knitted together so that the knitting shape resembles a cylinder.
• After several centimeters of the side walls of the needle bar are formed, continue to knit the bottom. To do this, divide the loops into 8 parts and reduce the number in each row, knitting together 2 loops in the group.
• Before completing work on the needle bar, fill the internal cavity with cotton, pieces of foam rubber, or other soft material. This will give it a beautiful shape, making the "African flowers" crocheted even more expressive.
• Last stage of work: undo all loops and fasten the end of the thread.
Such a cute thing can be presented to friends or used in your home.