How to Crochet A Carnation Flower for Spring

In this tutorial, learn how to crochet a beautiful carnation flower for decorating your home in spring, following this step-by-step tutorial for beginners. The stem will be crocheted by wrapping green yarn around a wooden dowel, secured with hot glue, making this carnation flower super sturdy. Let’s get started!

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Crochet A Carnation Flower Tutorial

Introduction

• Materials include yarn, a crochet hook, a darning needle, scissors, wooden dowels, and a hot glue gun.
• The project focuses on creating a crochet carnation flower with a stem, combining basic crochet techniques and minimal assembly.

Starting the Magic Circle

• Creating the Magic Circle: The tutorial first explains how to create a magic circle as the foundation of the carnation.
• Initial Stitches: After forming the circle, single crochets are worked into it, followed by a slip stitch into the first single crochet to close the row.
• Transitioning to Half Double Crochets: The next step involves working rows of half double crochets, beginning with increases to expand the base of the flower.

Building the Flower Shape

1. Increasing Rows:

   • The flower gradually takes shape through multiple rows of increases, where half double crochets are worked in specific patterns to expand the project evenly.
   • The tutorial details how each row builds texture and size, with slip stitches used to close each round.

1. Changing Color:

   • The carnation gains its vibrant character when the yarn color is changed (often to pink or red for the petals).
   • A simple slip stitch technique is used to incorporate the new color seamlessly into the ongoing work.

2. Final Rows of Petals:

   • After completing the foundational rows, the creator demonstrates making the ruffled petals by chaining and slip stitching into the next stitch repeatedly.
   • The result is a textured, voluminous effect that mimics real carnation petals.

Securing and Closing the Flower

• Weaving the Yarn: Once the flower is completed, the creator trims the yarn and weaves it through the carnation petals using a darning needle.
• Tightening and Securing: The tutorial emphasizes pulling the yarn tight to close the flower’s base, followed by knotting for extra security.
• Finalizing the Flower: Remaining yarn ends are tucked neatly into the piece before cutting them off to finish the carnation top.

Attaching the Stem

1. Positioning the Wooden Dowel:

   • A wooden dowel is inserted through the center of the carnation flower, serving as the stem.
   • The tutorial describes how to ensure the dowel is aligned properly for a realistic look.

1. Wrapping the Stem with Yarn:

   • Green yarn is wrapped tightly around the dowel, starting at the flower’s base. The creator uses a hot glue gun to secure the yarn as it’s wrapped down the length of the dowel.

2. Securing the Stem:

   • The end of the green yarn is cut, glued, and smoothed with fingertips to ensure a clean finish.

Video Guide

https://youtu.be/Fs_MIWtR3KQ