Tulip crochet tutorial - Beginner friendly & in-depth tutorial - Crochet flowers

Summary

This video script offers a step-by-step guide to creating crochet flowers with petals and leaves using a 20 cm craft wire for added sturdiness. It details the process of making small and large petals with specific chain counts and crochet stitches, including slip, single, half double, and double crochet. The assembly involves attaching stamens, small and large petals to a floral stem, and wrapping it with green yarn to complete the realistic flower design.

Takeaways

• 🧶 Start with a slip knot and place the shorter end on the longer one, then pull through to create a chain.
• 🎵 Music plays a background role throughout the tutorial, indicating steps or transitions.
• 📏 Ensure to crochet 11 stitches to form the initial chain, checking count for accuracy.
• 🪡 From the second stitch, begin crocheting in a specific pattern, including slip stitch, single crochet, and half double crochet.
• 🌼 Incorporate different types of crochet stitches to create texture, such as half double crochet and double crochet.
• 🌸 Use a 20 cm craft wire to add structure and shape to the petals, folding it in half and crocheting over it.
• 🔄 Switch to the opposite side to continue crocheting, maintaining the pattern for consistency.
• 🍃 For leaves, use a 30 cm wire and crochet over it to create a neat finish, adjusting the shape for a leaf-like appearance.
• 🌺 Large petals differ from small ones by starting with a chain of 13 instead of 11 and using six double crochets instead of four.
• 📐 Assemble the flower by gluing stamens to a floral stem, attaching petals, and wrapping the stem with green yarn.
• 🌿 Finish by adding a leaf to the stem, completing the assembly of the flower.

Q & A

What is the starting step in the crochet process described in the script?

The starting step is to create a slip knot and place the shorter end on the longer one, then pull the longer one through the chain.

How many stitches are required to start the crochet pattern in this script?

You need to crochet 11 stitches to start the pattern.

What is the significance of the 'V' shaped stitch mentioned in the script?

The 'V' shaped stitch refers to the single crochet stitch, which is the base for the pattern described in the script.

What is the purpose of using a 20 cm craft wire in the script?

The 20 cm craft wire is used to make the petals more sturdy and easier to shape.

How does the script instruct to hide the tail of the yarn while crocheting?

The script instructs to crochet over the tail to hide it for a neat finish.

What is the difference between the small and large petals in terms of chain length?

For small petals, the script instructs to chain 11, while for large petals, it instructs to chain 13.

How many double crochet stitches are included in the large petals pattern compared to the small petals?

The large petals pattern includes 13 double crochet stitches instead of the 4 in the small petals pattern.

What is the method to attach the stamen to the floral stem in the script?

The script suggests gluing three stamens to a 40 cm floral stem.

How does the script describe attaching the petals to the flower?

The script instructs to first attach the three small petals and then attach the three large petals.

What is the final step in assembling the flower according to the script?

The final step is to wrap green yarn around the stem with a leaf to complete the flower assembly.

What type of wire is used for the petals and leaves in the script?

The same type of 30 cm wire is used for both the petals and leaves to provide structure.