How to Crochet Sweet Pea Flower for Beginners
Learn how to crochet a beautiful and sweet pea flowers inspired by Spirited Away designed for beginners. Using pink and green yarn, hooks (2.5 mm and 3.5 mm), wires, and a step-by-step technique, tutor demonstrates creating petals, centers, and sepals. Angela assembles the pieces onto stems, offering tips for neat wrapping and natural arrangement. Whether gifting them to loved ones or decorating spaces, these handmade sweet peas are a delicate and thoughtful touch for any occasion!
Detailed Summary of the Sweet Pea Crochet Tutorial
Angela demonstrates how to create crocheted sweet peas, inspired by the bouquet seen in the movie Spirited Away. These sweet peas are perfect as gifts for loved ones and friends.
Tools and Materials
- Hooks: Two sizes needed – 2.5 mm and 3.5 mm (Tulip hooks are used in the video).
- Yarn:
- Pink yarn is used for the flower petals.
- Green yarn for the sepals and stem wrapping.
- Wires:
- Thin wires cut to approximately 25 cm lengths, with five pieces used.
- Wires form the structure and stem of the sweet peas.
Petal A Tutorial
- Petal Description: A smaller, more uniform part of the flower.
- Steps:
- Begin with a magic ring.
- Crochet the first row to form the base of the petal, transitioning into creating double crochets and slip stitches.
- Multiple rows are designed to build the petal into its final textured shape.
- Quantity: Three pieces of Petal A are required per flower.
Petal B Tutorial
- Petal Description: Larger, more flowy petals that differ slightly in appearance from Petal A.
- Steps:
- Use a larger (3.5 mm) hook for this section.
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- Similar to Petal A, the process starts with a magic ring and builds up with double and treble crochets to create fold-like shapes.
- Quantity: Two pieces of Petal B are created per flower.
Flower Center Assembly
- Description: The centerpiece of the sweet pea flower.
- Steps:
- With pink yarn, create the flower center using a series of chains and crochets.
- The wire is positioned within the design to hold the structure.
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- The center is looped and folded to achieve the desired shape.
- Quantity: Five flower centers are made to match the number of petals created.
Sepal Creation
- Description: The green part sitting at the base of the flower.
- Steps:
- Start with green yarn and create a magic ring.
- Create points resembling sepals by chaining and working single and half double crochets.
- The flower center wires are inserted through the center of the sepal.
- Quantity: A sepal is created for each flower.
Flower Assembly
- Components Used: Flower petals, centers, and sepals, along with additional lengths of wire.
- Steps:
- Combine Petal A and Petal B around the flower center to replicate the natural structure of sweet peas.
- Position the sepal at the base of the flower and secure it with wire.
- Wrap the green yarn around the wire stem to create a smooth, finished appearance.
Final Assembly
- Joining Flowers:
- Combine individual flowers to form a realistic sweet pea stem.
- Alternate between Petal A and Petal B for a balanced look.
- Finishing Touches:
- Use green yarn to wrap the combined stem, ensuring a neat and natural finish.
- Secure the yarn ends using hot glue to ensure durability.
Conclusion
- Angela shows the finished crocheted sweet pea bouquet, emphasizing its delicate beauty.
- Viewers are encouraged to experiment with colors or create more flowers to suit their arrangements.
- Angela thanks viewers for watching and invites them to suggest new tutorial ideas.
This summary provides an organized breakdown of the tutorial’s process in a clear, step-by-step format, excluding stitch counts.
