Experience the enchanting Crochet Water Lily Flower Pattern, a delightful project capturing nature's beauty with colorful petals. This vibrant design is highly versatile, making it perfect for home decor or embellishments. With its captivating charm, it's sure to enhance any space it graces.
Crafted with six colors of durable cotton yarn, this Water Lily is both appealing and long-lasting. Its intricate layers bring a touch of elegance, offering usability as coasters, appliques, or wall art. Its beauty is matched by its functionality, making the décor both durable and exquisite.
Crochet Water Lily Flower Pattern
Creating this crochet water lily boasts engaging creativity suitable for all skill levels. The customizable flower allows for vibrant color choices and personal touches, fostering artistic exploration. With step-by-step progression, the process is accessible and fulfilling for every crocheter.
Materials and Preparation
To crochet the water lily flower, you will need the following materials:
- Yarn: Six colors of cotton yarn (choose colors for the flower and background).
- Hook Size: 2.75 mm crochet hook.
- Additional Tools: Scissors and a yarn needle (for weaving in ends).
- Yarn Weight: Light or medium-weight cotton yarn is recommended.
Abbreviations and Notes
Abbreviations:
- CH - Chain
- SC - Single Crochet
- HDC - Half Double Crochet
- DC - Double Crochet
- TR - Treble Crochet
- SLST - Slip Stitch
- Cluster - Two or more stitches worked in the same space, leaving the last loop unworked until joined at the end.
- FPDC - Front Post Double Crochet
Notes:
- This pattern is crocheted in several layers, where puff stitches, petals, chain spaces, and square bases are added in separate rounds.
- Color changes occur after each round. Fasten off the yarn securely after completing a color.
- Special stitches include clusters, front post double crochets (FPDC), and working petals into chain spaces.
- To achieve uniform results, ensure tension remains consistent throughout.
Gauge, Approximate Size, and Pattern Notes
Gauge:
Gauge is not critical for this project. The finished size may vary slightly depending on your yarn choice, hook size, and tension.
Approximate Size:
The water lily square measures approximately 6 x 6 inches when completed using the recommended yarn and hook size.
Special Techniques:
- Clusters: Formed by working multiple double crochets into the same stitch, ensuring loops are left unworked until pulled through together.
- Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC): Worked around the post of prior stitches to add texture.
- Square Base Formation: After completing the flower, a square border is added in double crochet stitches.
Gauge swatch is not required.
Step-by-Step Pattern
Foundation Ring and First Row:
- Start with yellow yarn. Create a slip knot and chain 8.
- Join with a SLST to form a ring.
- Chain 3 (counts as first DC), then create a DC into the ring.
- Chain 1, and create a cluster stitch:
- Yarn over, begin a DC, pull through two loops but leave the final loop unworked.
- Yarn over again, start another DC, pull through two loops.
- You’ll have three loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all loops.
- Chain 1 and repeat the cluster stitch 7 more times to create a total of 8 clusters.
- Chain 1 and join with a SLST into the top of the chain 3.
- Fasten off yellow yarn.
Second Row – Puff Stitches in Pink (Outer Layer):
- Attach pink yarn with a slip knot and insert into any chain space between clusters.
- Chain 3 (counts as the first DC), then crochet 3 more DC into the same chain space (total of 4 DC).
- Drop the loop from your hook, insert the hook into the third chain of the beginning chain 3, pick up the dropped loop, and pull through (forming the puff stitch).
- Chain 3 and repeat the puff stitch in each chain space around. You will have 8 puff stitches.
- Join with a SLST into the top of the first puff stitch. Fasten off pink yarn.
Third Row – Beige Petals:
- Use beige yarn and join into the chain 3 space from the previous row.
- Work the following stitches to form the first petal:
- SC, HDC, 2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC, HDC, SC.
- Repeat these steps in each chain space around to create 8 petals.
- Join with a SLST at the end and fasten off beige yarn.
Fourth Row – Chain Spaces (Base for Next Layer):
- Using a new color, join yarn at the back of any petal.
- Chain 5, then insert the hook into the base of the next petal, grab the yarn, and make a SC.
- Repeat the pattern around (chain 5, SC into petal base). You will have 8 chain loops.
- Fasten off yarn.
Fifth Row – Next Layer of Petals:
- Attach a new color to any chain 5 space.
- Form petals using the following steps:
- SC, HDC, 2 DC, TR, CH 2, TR, 2 DC, HDC, SC.
- For texture, work one FPDC around the petal stem from the previous row.
- Repeat these steps in each chain space around to form 8 petals and front post double crochets.
- Fasten off yarn.
Final Row – Large Petals and Square Formation:
- Attach green yarn to any chain 6 space from the previous row.
- Form the largest petals by repeating the following stitches in each chain space:
- SC, HDC, 2 DC, 2 TR, CH 2, 2 TR, 2 DC, HDC, SC.
- Work FPDC around the previous FPDC for texture.
- Repeat in all chain spaces and fasten off yarn.
Square Base:
- Attach cream yarn at any chain space and work into it:
- Chain 3 (counts as first DC) and add 6 more DC (total 7 DC).
- Work 1 DC into the stitch between the petals.
- Repeat the pattern for all spaces, adding CH 2 at corners to create a square.
- For the final border, work DC stitches over the base square with CH 2 at each corner. Fasten off yarn.
Pattern Question:
Q: How do I adjust the size of the water lily flower?
A: You can modify the size by using a different yarn weight and hook size. Opt for thicker yarn and a larger hook for a bigger flower or thin yarn and a smaller hook for a smaller size. Adjusting tension can further refine the dimensions to fit your needs.
Conclusion
Crocheting the Water Lily Flower offers delightful moments of creativity while producing stunning, functional art. Its beauty and usefulness make it a rewarding project for any crocheting enthusiast. You’ll find joy in crafting and using your creations at home.
