It’s great that everything is SO green these days. So with that in mind, I thought it would be great to stick with this topic, adding a touch of color where appropriate. Don’t miss those two balls of Country in that tree, a photo I thought that would be especially appropriate this entry. Just see if you can count all the different shades of green in that shot. This month’s projects are also green:
The Sao Paolo purse (at left) …
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… and the Melia Lace Vest (at right).
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But before we go to Liz, here’s what a happy CGOA’s Chain Link Conference student looks like. Meet Leslie Backmon, one of my fellow students at Myra Woods’ Freeform Lace class. Leslie came prepared with lots of Country! So, without further ado, here’s Liz…..
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Lizzie’s Sunflower Crochet-Along (final steps)
Stem (make 1)
Note: Make one stem for each sunflower, of desired length. Instructions are given for 18″/45.5cm stem, with changes for 20″/51cm, 22″/56cm, and 24″/61cm stems in parentheses. With D, chain 87 (92, 97, 102).
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn—85 (90, 95, 100) sts.
Row 2–4: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn.
FINISHING
Assemble Stem Cut dowel to desired length. Using yarn needle and matching yarn, wrap crochet stem around dowel and sew the edges together. Leave the last 1″/2.5cm open. Sew across the lower edge of the stem to keep the dowel from slipping out.
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Add Leaves Using yarn tails, sew one leaf on each side of stem, about 5–7″/12.5–18cm down from the top of the stem.
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Assemble Flower Head First Ring of Petals Using yarn tail, sew the first row of petals around the flower center, aligning the lower edge of the petals with Round 6 (the first B colored round). TIP: When attaching the petals, bring the two ends together to form a circle, and sew the ends together. Then arrange the petals evenly around the flower head before sewing in place. This will help with spacing.
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Second Ring of Petals Arrange the petals of the second row to fall between the petals of the first row. Using yarn tail, sew the lower edge of the second row of petals around the first row of petals.
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Third and Fourth Ring of Petals Sew the next two rows of petals around the previous rings of petals in a similar manner.
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Attach Stem to Sunflower Head Insert top of dowel into the hole in the back of the flower head. Pull crochet fabric up and over to cover the top of the dowel and sew in place. Using yarn needle, weave in all ends.
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Here’s my Bouquet of Sunflowers including the original.
Thank you all for hooking along with me. Next week, we’ll post a pdf pattern for the completed sunflower with all of it’s steps!
