Crochet Pattern: Aster

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Aster means star in Ancient Greek and it was given this name to refer to the shape of its flower head.

The Hungarian revolution on 31st October 1918 became known as the “Aster Revolution” as protesters in Budapest wore this flower.

This pattern is worked in the round and I use abbreviations according to US crochet language. I can provide the pattern in UK crochet language if preferred, please just contact me.

The finished aster is approximately 3” (7.5cm) in diameter. This flower would be beautiful as a brooch or bag embellishment.

Tools Needed:
US size E (3.5mm) crochet hook
scissors
yarn needle

Yarn Needed:
DK acrylic yarn in lavender and golden yellow.

Other Materials Needed:
tiny amount of polyester/toy stuffing.

Crochet Pattern: Dahlia

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“If you observe a really happy man you will find him building a boat, writing a symphony, educating his son, growing double dahlias in his garden.” W. Beran Wolfe

The dahlia is named after Swedish 18th-century botanist Anders Dahl. The are native to Mexico and South America and are the official flower Seattle.

This pattern is worked in the round and I use abbreviations according to US crochet language. I can provide the pattern in UK crochet language if preferred, please just contact me.

The finished dahlia is approximately 4.25” (11cm) in diameter. This flower would be beautiful as a floral display.

Tools Needed:
US size E (3.5mm) crochet hook
scissors
yarn needle
PVA glue

Yarn Needed:
DK acrylic yarn in any flower colour of your choice and leaf green.
(Colours shown are: candy pink and leaf green)

Other Materials Needed:
wooden skewer (approx. 3mm diameter and 25cm length)

This pattern is also featured in my 
English Country Garden Book 1 ebook

which is available to purchase for $9.

Crochet Pattern: Cosmos

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Cosmos is native to Mexico and Spanish priests grew the flower in their mission gardens. As the petals are evenly placed they decided to name the flower “Cosmos” which is the Greek word for harmony or ordered universe.

The Cosmos atrosanguinea gives off a sweet aroma of vanilla tinged chocolate!

This pattern is worked in the round and I use abbreviations according to US crochet language. I can provide the pattern in UK crochet language if preferred, please just contact me.

The finished cosmos flower is approximately 2.75” (7cm) in diameter. This flower would be beautiful as a floral display.

Tools Needed:
US size E (3.5mm) crochet hook
scissors
yarn needle
PVA glue

Yarn Needed:
DK acrylic yarn in candy pink, golden yellow and lime green.

Other Materials Needed:
3 x 12” (30cm) lengths of strong garden wire (preferably covered in green plastic).

This pattern is also featured in my 
English Country Garden Book 1 ebook

which is available to purchase for $9.