Edelweiss flower crochet pattern
Edelweiss, the unofficial national flower of Switzerland was suggested by Joan a couple of days ago. I love the look of this flower, thick and fluffy. Its Latin name is Leontopodium alpinum, meaning lion's paw sounds just right.
Edelweiss is an alpine flower with a quite complex structure. The bloom comprises of five to six tiny yellow flower heads surrounded by hairy leaves called bracts. The white hairs covering the florest and the leaves protect the plant against harsh weather characteristic to high altitudes.
How to Crochet an Edelweiss flower?
Inspiration
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Edelweiss crochet flower pattern
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Crochet Yarn
- Alpaca & merino mix wool (Alpaca Superlight – LANG Yarns) colour A = off white,
- Kid mohair (LANG Yarns) colour B = light green,
- Felt wool colour C = brown.
Crochet Hook
- 1.75 mm steel hook.
Details of components
- flower head with 5-6 small hairy florets and hairy leaves in a star formation.
Crochet Flower Pattern
Crochet Florets (6 pcs.)
We’re going to make little balls for the florets, 5 in colour B and 1 in colour C
Start: using B in 2 ends and 1.75mm hook, make 3ch, join in ring with sl st, 1ch
R1: 5sc in the ring, join in ring with sl st, 1ch
R2: 5sc, join in ring with sl st, 1ch
R3: (make 1sc, skip 1sc) x 2, 1sc. Fasten off B. Make 5 pieces.
Make the 6th piece in colour C. The felt wool I used is bulkier and using the same instructions the ball came out bigger than the kid mohair ones, just the way I wanted it. If you’re using thinner yarn, you might need to make the ball bigger, i.e. make 6 sc in the ring instead of 5.
Crochet Flower Base and Bracts
As a base for the little florest I’m going to create a cushion. The bracts will be crocheted all around the cushion.
Start: using A in 2 ends and 1.75mm hook, make 3ch, join in ring with sl st, 1ch
R1: 5sc in the ring, join in ring with sl st, 1ch
R2: make 2sc in each sc = 10sc, join in ring with sl st, 1ch
R3: make (1sc in next sc and 2sc in next sc) x 5 = 15sc, join in ring with sl st, 1ch
R4: make (2sc in next sc and 2sc in next sc) x 5 = 20sc, join in ring with sl st, 1ch.
Next we’ll make the bracts. Turn and make 1sc,
Bract1: R1: 6ch, skip 1st ch and make 5 sc, sl st in the next sc on the left, 1ch, turn
R2: 1sc, 2hdc, 1sc, (2sc, 1picot, 1hdc) in the next sc on the tip of petal, pivot and continue with 2sc, 2hdc, 1sc, sl st at base sl st in the next 2sc in the base, turn
Bract2: R1: 4ch, skip 1st ch and make 3 sc, sl st in the next st on the left, 1ch, turn
R2: 1sc, 1hdc, (2sc, 1picot, 1hdc) in the next sc on the tip of petal, pivot and continue with 1hdc, 2sc, sl st at base sl st in the next 2sc in the base, turn
Bract3: R1: 8ch, skip 1st ch and make 7 sc, sl st in the next sc on the left, 1ch, turn
R2: 1sc, 4hdc, 1sc, (2sc, 1picot, 1hdc) in the next sc on the tip of petal, pivot and continue with 2sc, 4hdc, 1sc, sl st at base sl st in the next 2sc in the base, turn
Bract4: R1: 4ch, skip 1st ch and make 3 sc, sl st in the next st on the left, 1ch, turn
R2: 2sc, (2sc, 1picot, 1sc) in the next sc on the tip of petal, pivot and continue with 3sc, sl st at base of bract, sl st in the next 2sc in the base, turn
Continue with Bract3, Bract2, Bract 1, Bract 4, Bract3, Bract2. When finished the last bract, do not turn, pick up sts at back of bracts (2sts @ each bract) and make 20sc, join with sl st, 1ch
R5: (2sts-sc dec) x 10 = 10sc, join in ring with sl st, 1ch (stuff in Poly-fill)
R6: 10sc, join in ring with sl st, 1ch
R7: (2sts-sc dec) x 10 = 5sc, join in ring with sl st, 1ch
R8: (2sts-sc dec) x 2, 1sl st, fasten off A.
Assembly
Stitch colour C ball in the centre of the flower base and the 5 pieces colour B balls around it.
Conclusion
This is it! The crochet flower pattern is ready!
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If you have stumbled upon this page and you haven't heard about the 365 Crochet Flowers Bouquet Project, then feel free to check out the crochet patterns that I've designed so far!
Happy Crocheting!
_Camelia
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