It took me a few weeks, but I think I’ve finally created the perfect crochet rose! Or at least in my opinion I have.
Credit goes to whomever first designed and invented the strip-method of making a crochet rose (I followed the instructions on this webpage). However, I did not follow the instructions precisely, because I felt that the rose would have become rather feeble and not be able to “hold itself together” once it was finished, and also because I didn’t like how the petals were wrapping around themselves.
Cue the boring explanation!
In case you wish to know how I altered the pattern, take a look at the instructions for row 3 of the pattern. Instead of 55 chains at the start, I made (approximately) 116 chains, and then on row 3, I had 38 petals (12 petals with 9 double crochets (dc), 3 with 8 dcs, 4 with 7, 14 with 6, 3 with 5 and 2 with only 4 dcs). In other words, I created a strip of petals, going from larger to smaller petals, so that the middle of the rose wouldn’t look too bulgy and big, and so that the spiral created would spread across the centre evenly. Finally, I attached a safetypin at the back of the rose, so that it can be used as a broach. I was hoping to make two leaves for the rose, but I haven’t yet discovered the perfect leaf (most patterns are useless). In case you have a pattern for a great crochet leaf, please let me know!
So did I succeed in making the perfect rose? Vote!
Thanks for viewing!
Kati
Veined Leaf ~ Free Crochet Pattern
Here’s a simple pattern for creating a pretty Veined Leaf. You can also follow along with a complete YouTube tutorial. That video can be found here: How to Crochet a Veined Leaf
Veined Leaf Pattern
chain 10 leaving 8” beg tail
Side 1: working in back loops of beginning chain, 3 dc in fourth st from hook, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next st, sc in next st, sl st in last st, ch 1, sl st in ch just made (leaf point made)
Side 2: working down the other side of the beginning chain in the front loops, sl st in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, work 3 dc in next st, join with sl st to top of beg ch 3
Stem: chain 4, sl st in second st from hook and in next two sts. sl st to next dc, finish off weaving in all loose ends
Thanks for the comments, Julia! The leaf looks great!
Found this pattern on http://windrosefiberstudio.blogspot.com/2011/08/veined-leaf-free-crochet-pattern.html
I just saw your rose on pinterest and came over to take a look. It’s really pretty. Loraine at “With a grateful prayer and a thankful heart” shared a patter for leaves that you might like. http://gratefulprayerthankfulheart.blogspot.com/2012/04/ring-around-rosie-wreath.html
Thank you, Ann! Will take a look.
Do you know where I can find the full instructions to make the rose for a beginner?
Do you mean other instructions besides the link I gave in the post? The original instructions are at http://megan.cc/StripMethodRose/ (you have to scroll down a bit to see the instructions). I’ve just added a few extra petals, which I’ve explained in the post, as extra rows. Hope that helps?
I love this rose! I’ve seen several recently but this actually looks like a rose!
Thank you for the comment! It’s taken me a while to get the crochet rose to look as rose-like as possible.. needs a bit of work still, I think, but I’m happy with how it looks for now.
Just found this. Really lovely crocheted rose. The best pattern I have seen for one.
Thanks for the comment! It is a great pattern, indeed.
okay, i LOVE this rose, but i have one question? is it 116 at the beginning or something different? you said approximately…i want to try and make it.
Hi, Skye! Thanks for the comment! You can basically count the number of chains you need, by drawing the chain row on paper. Sooo for instance, for every rose petal you want to make, you will need one base chain (upon which the second row’s “V”-shapes are built on), and two chains to skip, so three in total for reach petal. Kinda looks like: (oooo)ooVooVooVooV and so on.
Plus, remember to count the 4 chains at the start of the first row that make the first “V”. I usually do four or five huge petals for the base, then start making smaller ones towards the middle.
Buuuuut.. the nice thing about this rose is, when you put it all together at the end, it doesn’t really matter how many extra chains you have hanging off at the other end of the strip, because it can be hidden inside the rose. I sometimes count incorrectly and have one or two extra chains, but you can’t even see them when you sew it all up. So all you have to do is figure out how many petals you want in your rose, and then count 3 chains for each petal for the beginning row.
I’ve found that the rose is all about trial and error. You can make a huge rose, or a smaller one, with more or less layers, just by trying it all out.
Hope that helped!
Also, just realised I make more of the bigger petals for the base.. depending on the yarn and the width of the rose, obviously.
I really love this rose Its gonna be great to use for Valentines day
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I agree! They’d make great gifts for Valentine’s, for sure. Maybe I’ll make one in a bright red colour!
Thanks for the comment!
Beautiful rose!!! I love it!!
What a beautiful beautiful rose. I thank you so much for sharing your pattern.
The rose is beautiful and I would love to try it, but the pattern is no longer at that website. How do I get the original to make your adjustments too?
Hi, Donna!
The pattern is there, but you have to scroll down the page a lot to get to it.
Here’s the pattern too, in case it ever disappears:
Abbreviations
ss slip stich
ch chain
sc single crochet (UK double crochet)
dc double crochet (UK treble)
sp space
Materials
DMC Cebelia No 10 thread
1.75mm hook
Rose is approximately 3.5cm (1.4 inches) across
Directions
Note: Leave a long tail at the start so that you can use it to roll-and-stitch the rose together.
Row 1: 55ch. Into 4th ch from hook work 1dc. *1ch, miss 2ch, (1dc, 2ch, 1dc) in next st. Repeat from * to the end. Turn.
Row 2: 3ch, (1dc, 2ch, 2dc) into first 2-ch sp. *(2ch, 2dc, 2ch, 2dc) in next 2-ch sp. Repeat from * to the end. Turn.
Row 3: 6dc into first 2-ch sp, 1sc into next 2-ch sp. (7dc into next 2-ch sp, 1sc into next 2-ch sp) 12 times. (9dc into next 2-ch sp, 1sc into next 2-ch sp) five times. Leave a tail long enough to weave in easily and fasten off.
Finishing
Thread the long tail onto a needle and as you roll the rose up stitch the base together. The large petals end up on the outside of the rose so start rolling from the small-petalled end. Try to keep the base flat – if it ‘telescopes’ the rose will not be as pretty. You can then use the tail to attach your rose to another item or tidy away the end.