It is easy to feel overwhelmed when you first encounter a pattern that introduces unfamiliar stitches like the Afghan stitch or requires wiring for structure. You might worry that your tension will be off or that the assembly will be too complex for a handmade flower. However, this Androsace flower pattern is designed to be approachable, breaking down the process into manageable rounds and components. With a bit of patience and the right materials, you can create a stunning, multi-layered floral piece that looks far more intricate than it actually is.
Maker Notes
The Androsace flower is a beautiful choice for adding a touch of elegance to your crochet projects. While the source pattern suggests pink, green, and white, the beauty of this design lies in its versatility. You can experiment with gradient colors, deep reds, or sunny yellows to match your personal style or the occasion. The inclusion of iron wire allows the petals and leaves to hold their shape, making this flower perfect for bouquets, hair accessories, or home decor. Take your time with the Afghan stitch rounds; they create a unique texture that gives the petals their distinctive look. Remember, the “middle” skill level comes from the assembly and wiring, not necessarily the individual stitches themselves.
Project Overview
This pattern guides you through creating a detailed Androsace flower using a combination of standard crochet stitches and special techniques like the Afghan stitch. The project involves making multiple components—flower cores, petals, sepals, buds, and leaves—and assembling them with wire and adhesive to create a realistic, structured flower. It is a rewarding project for crocheters looking to expand their skills into wired floral crafts.
Materials
- Yarn: Pink Yarn, Green Yarn, White Yarn (You can change the colors according to your needs)
- Hook: 2.0 mm
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Darning needle
- Iron wire
- Flower rod
- Hot melt adhesive
Gauge and Finished Size
Gauge and finished size measurements are not provided in the source pattern. The size of the flower will depend on your individual tension and the specific yarn weight used.
Abbreviations
Our pattern is written in US crochet terms. Please follow the pattern carefully to avoid mistakes. Take note of the specific stitch counts and techniques. Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round. Additional notes are written in Italics. Slip stitch and chain stitch do not count as stitch count.
- Sc: Single Crochet
- Hdc: Half Double Crochet
- Dc: Double Crochet
- Ch: Chain
- St: Stitch
- Ss: Slip Stitch
- Sc2tog: Slip stitch 2 together or DEC (decrease)
- Sk: Skip
- FLO: Front Loop Only
- BLO: Back Loop Only
- R1, R2, R3…: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3…
Special Stitches
- Afghan st/ Tunisian st: Yarn over and pull up a loop. Repeat steps across the row. At the end of the row, yarn over and draw through one loop only. Yarn over and draw through two loops. *But in this case, you need to yarn over in the next stitch so you will have extra one loop.*
- Picot St: Start chain three, then insert hook into back of first chain made (the one at the bottom, closest to the work), finally make a slip stitch.
Pattern Notes
Make sure you are aware of the crochet terms, stitches, and techniques for you to come up with this project. Check out some tutorials if you find yourself struggling with the terms used in this pattern. The pattern requires the use of iron wire for structure in the leaves, buds, and sepals, so ensure you have coiled wire ends ready to prevent slipping.
Pattern Instructions
Make 3 Flower Cores for Crochet Androsace Flower
Use white yarn, start with a magic ring.
- R1: Work 5 sc in the round. 1 ss in the first st. [5] Cut and leave a long tail.
Make 5 Petals for Crochet Androsace Flower
- R1: Change pink yarn, make 6 ch on the flower core. From the 2nd st of hook, use Afghan stitch: work 6 sc.
- R2: Work 2 ch, Use Afghan stitch: work back loops only (BLO), 3 dc, 2 sc, 1 ch. Work behind the vertical bar in the chain: make 5 sc, 1 ss in the first st.
Repeat the process R1-R2 for the next four petals.
Make 3 Large Sepals for Crochet Androsace Flower (Green Yarn)
- Start with a magic ring.
- R1: Work 10 sc in the round. 1 ss in the first st.
- R2: (4 ch, from 2nd st of hook, 1 ss, 1 sc, 1 dc, sk 1, 1 ss in the next st.) After the first set, then repeat the process 4 times.
Cut off and weave the ends. Continue to make another 2 large sepals.
Make 2 Buds for Crochet Androsace Flower (Pink Yarn)
- Start with a magic ring.
- R1: Work 9 sc in the round. 1 ss in the first st, and work 1 ch.
- R2-3: Make 10 sc in each round. 1 ss and 1 ch. *Insert an iron wire to its center and make sure you coiled one end portion of the wire so it will not slipped away from the bud.*
- R4: (Sc2tog) after the first set, then repeat 4 times.
Cut and weave the ends.
Make 3 Small Sepals for Crochet Androsace Flower
- Start with a magic ring.
- R1: (Work 3 ch, unfinished 2 dc in the next st, and work 2 ch picot st, then 3 ch, 1 ss in the ring.) After the first set, then repeat the process 2 times.
Make 1 ch, cut and weave the ends. Continue to make another 2 small sepals.
Make 2 Leaves for Crochet Androsace Flower
- Start with the foundation chain: 18 ch.
- R1: Add wire, from 2nd st of hook, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 12dc, 2 hdc, 3 sc in the same st, work on the other side of the leaf, 2 hdc, 12 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc. 1 ss in the first st of the row. and 1 ch.
- R2: Work 17 sc, (in the same st: 1 sc, 2 ch picot st, 1 sc), 17 sc. 1 ss in the first st of the row.
Cut and wrap the tail around the wire.
Assembly
In order for you to assemble Androsace flower, you must have these parts and materials:
- 3 Androsace flowers
- 3 Large sepals
- 2 buds with attached iron wire on it
- 2 small sepals
- 2 leaves
- Iron wire
- Flower rod
- Hot Melt Adhesive
- Green yarn for wrapping the stems
How to Assemble Crochet Androsace Flower
- Get the large sepal and insert a coiled ended iron wire on it.
- Using hot melt adhesive, fill the center part of the sepal and attach the flower.
- Wrap the tail of the large sepal on the iron wire to serve as a stem.
- Get a pink bud and insert it to the center of the small sepal. Secure the sepals to the buds with hot melt glue.
- Wrap the tail of the small sepal on the iron wire to serve as a stem.
- Get one flower rod, attach the bud with a small sepal on the upper part of the flower rod using green yarn by wrapping it.
- Then add flowers, buds, and leaves in turn, and wrap them around the stem with green yarn.
- Finally, use hot melt glue to secure the end so that it will not loosen.
Tips
- Make sure you are aware with the crochet terms, stitches, and techniques for you to come up with this project.
- Check out some of tutorials if you find yourself struggling with the terms used in this pattern.
- When inserting wire into the bud, ensure the coiled end is secure so it does not slip away.
- Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially when working with the Afghan stitch.
FAQs
What type of yarn is best for this pattern?
The pattern suggests using pink, green, and white yarn, but you can change the colors according to your needs. Cotton or acrylic yarns work well for creating structured flowers.
Do I need to know the Afghan stitch to make this flower?
Yes, the Afghan stitch (also known as Tunisian stitch) is used for the petals. If you are unfamiliar with it, review a tutorial on how to perform this stitch before starting the pattern.
Why is iron wire used in this pattern?
Iron wire is inserted into the leaves, buds, and sepals to provide structure and allow the flower parts to hold their shape and be attached to the flower rod.
Can I make this flower without the flower rod?
While the pattern includes instructions for assembling a bouquet-style flower with a rod, you can adapt the assembly to create individual flower pins or decorations by skipping the rod attachment steps.
How do I secure the wire ends?
The pattern instructs you to coil one end portion of the wire so it will not slip away from the bud or leaf. You can also wrap the wire with green yarn during assembly to hide it and secure it further.
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