Samantha Clair Making The Wildflowers
The Pattern
Please see the introduction for stitch information and key. All information is together in a handy PDF pattern on Ravelry.
2D Wildflowers
All the 2D wildflowers are two rounds. The second round is always 12 special stitches. After completing round 2 either make another flower or continue to round 1 of the bunting.
The Violet Motif
Make 3 violets in wisteria. These flowers can be used to make a whole chain of bunting. They work up quickly and are ideal to alternate between the other flowers if you want to make a large chain.
US Terms
Rnd 1: [wisteria] into a dmc 12dc. Pull dmc tight. Ss to first stitch. (12 stitches total)
Rnd 2: [wisteria] into the first stitch make a starting cluster, ch1. cl, ch1 repeat *11 times. Ss to first cl. Cut and tie yarn. (12 clusters, 12 spaces total)
UK Terms
Rnd 1: [wisteria] into a dmc 12tr. Pull dmc tight. Ss to first stitch. (12 stitches total)
Rnd 2: [wisteria] into the first stitch make a starting cluster, ch1. cl, ch1 repeat *11 times. Ss to
first cl. Cut and tie yarn. (12 clusters, 12 spaces total)
Bluebell
Make 2 bluebells for each wildflower bunting chain. To make a Bluebell bunting chain make 15 bluebells using the May Bluebell colour scheme.
Use Parma violet and white for the April Wildflower colour scheme.
US Terms
Rnd 1: [White] start with dmc, 12dc. Pull dmc tight. Ss to the first dc. Cut and tie yarn. (12 stitches)
Rnd 2: [parma violet] slip knot and attach with Ss into dc. pp st, ch1 repeat * into each dc. Ss to 1st pp st. Cut and tie yarn. (12 popcorn stitches and 12 ch1 spaces in total)
UK Terms
Rnd 1: [White] start with dmc, 12tr. Pull dmc tight. Ss to the first tr. Cut and tie yarn. (12 stitches)
Rnd 2: [parma violet] slip knot and attach with Ss into tr. pp st, ch1 repeat * into each tr. Ss to 1st pp st. Cut and tie yarn. (12 popcorn stitches and 12 ch1 spaces in total)
Dandelion
Probably the most under appreciated wildflower these brightly coloured beauties are a favourite amongst the bees! So here’s some dandelion love!
Make 2 dandelion flowers in citron.
US Terms
Rnd 1: [Citron] start with dmc, 12dc. Pull dmc tight. Ss to the first dc. Cut and tie yarn if changing colour. (12 stitches)
Rnd 2: [Citron] make a starting pf st in the first dc, ch1. pf st, ch1 repeat * in each dc. Ss to first pf st. Cut and tie yarn. (12 puff stitches, 12 chain spaces.)
UK Terms
Rnd 1: [Citron] start with dmc, 12tr. Pull dmc tight. Ss to the first tr. Cut and tie yarn if changing colour. (12 stitches)
Rnd 2: [Citron] make a starting pf st in the first tr, ch1. pf st, ch1 repeat * in each tr. Ss to first pf st. Cut and tie yarn. (12 puff stitches, 12 chain spaces.)
White Clover
Make two White Clovers in white.
US Terms
Rnd 1: [white] start with dmc, pp st, ch2 repeat * 5 more times. Pull dmc tight. Ss to first popcorn stitch. (6 popcorn stitches, 6 chain spaces)
Rnd 2: [white] Ss to ch2 sp. pp st, ch1, pp st, ch1 repeat * into each ch2 sp. Ss to the first pp st. Cut and tie yarn. (12 popcorn stitches, 12 chain spaces)
UK Terms
Rnd 1: [white] start with dmc, pp st, ch2 repeat * 5 more times. Pull dmc tight. Ss to first popcorn stitch. (6 popcorn stitches, 6 chain spaces)
Rnd 2: [white] Ss to ch2 sp. pp st, ch1, pp st, ch1 repeat * into each ch2 sp. Ss to the first pp st. Cut and tie yarn. (12 popcorn stitches, 12 chain spaces)
3D Wildflowers
The 3D wildflowers are 4 rounds each including a round of leaves. The fourth round for all flowers are 12 clusters. All rounds are worked with right side facing, do not turn your work. Make primroses first. Once you are confident making primroses move onto making buttercups.
Primrose
Photo Tutorial for the Primrose motif in the Ravelry Pattern PDF download.
Make two Primroses in stone and buttermilk.
US Terms
Rnd 1: [stone] start with dmc, cl st, ch2 repeat * 5 more times. Pull dmc tight. Ss to first cl st. (6 clusters, 6 chain spaces)
Rnd 2: [stone] ch3, Ss to cl st repeat * 5 more times. Ss to first Ss stitch. Cut and tie yarn. (6 chains.) Rnd 2 will sit at the back of the work and will be used for the leaves in Rnd 4.
Rnd 3: [buttermilk] this round is the petal round. Slip knot and Ss to ch2 sp from rnd 1 (refer to photos on next page). Ch1 sc, 6dc, sc repeat * into each ch2 sp. Ss to first sc. cut and tie yarn. (48 stitches.)
Rnd 4: [meadow] slip knot and Ss to ch3 sp from rnd 2. This part is fiddly, it helps if you fold your petals forward while crocheting the leaves (see photos below). Ch1, cl st, ch1, cl st, ch1 repeat * into the each ch3 sp. Ss to first cl st. Cut and tie yarn. (12 clusters, 12 chain spaces).
UK Terms
Rnd 1: [stone] start with dmc, cl st, ch2 repeat * 5 more times. Pull dmc tight. Ss to first cl st. (6 clusters, 6 chain spaces)
Rnd 2: [stone] ch3, Ss to cl st repeat * 5 more times. Ss to first Ss stitch. Cut and tie yarn. (6 chains.) Rnd 2 will sit at the back of the work and will be used for the leaves in Rnd 4.
Rnd 3: [buttermilk] this round is the petal round. Slip knot and Ss to ch2 sp from rnd 1 (refer to photos on next page). Ch1 dc, 6tr, dc repeat * into each ch2 sp. Ss to first dc. cut and tie yarn. (48 stitches.)
Rnd 4: [meadow] slip knot and Ss to ch3 sp from rnd 2. This part is fiddly, it helps if you fold your petals forward while crocheting the leaves (see photos below). Ch1, cl st, ch1, cl st, ch1 repeat * into the each ch3 sp. Ss to first cl st. Cut and tie yarn. (12 clusters, 12 chain spaces).
Buttercup
Buttercups always remind me of playing on the school field at primary school. I think everyone knows the myth that if you hold a buttercup under your chin and it reflects a golden glow on your chin it means you like butter!
This pattern is pretty in all colours. Change yarn after Rnd 2 for multi colour flowers.
Make 2 buttercups in citron
US Terms
Rnd 1: [Citron] start with a dmc. pf st, ch2 repeat * 5 more times. Pull dmc tight. Ss to the top of the first pf st. (6 puff stitches, 6 chain spaces).
Rnd 2: [Citron] ch3, Ss to top of next pf st repeat 5 more times. (6 chain spaces).
Rnd 3: [Citron] Ss to the ch2 sp to start the petals. sc, 6dc, sc repeat * into each ch2 sp. Ss into the first sc. cut and tie yarn. (48 stitches total.)
Rnd 4: [meadow] slip knot and Ss to ch3 sp. fold petal forward cl, ch1, cl, ch1 repeat * into each ch3 sp. Ss to first cluster. Cut and tie yarn. (12 clusters, 12 chains)
UK Terms
Rnd 1: [Citron] start with a dmc. pf st, ch2 repeat * 5 more times. Pull dmc tight. Ss to the top of the first pf st. (6 puff stitches, 6 chain spaces).
Rnd 2: [Citron] ch3, Ss to top of next pf st repeat 5 more times. (6 chain spaces).
Rnd 3: [Citron] Ss to the ch2 sp to start the petals. dc, 6tr, dc repeat * into each ch2 sp. Ss into the first dc. cut and tie yarn. (48 stitches total.)
Rnd 4: [meadow] slip knot and Ss to ch3 sp. fold petal forward cl, ch1, cl, ch1 repeat * into each ch3 sp. Ss to first cluster. Cut and tie yarn. (12 clusters, 12 chains)
Daisy
I was once told that if you see a clump of daisies as big as your foot it means summer’s on the way. I’ve always loved that.
Make 2 daisies, 1 with a buttermilk centre and 1 with a citron centre, both with white petals.
US Terms
Rnd 1: [buttermilk] start with a dmc, pf st, ch2 repeat * 5 more times. Pull dmc tight. Ss to first pf st. (6 puff stitches, 6 chains).
Rnd 2: [buttermilk] ch3, Ss to pf st repeat * 5 more times. Cut and tie yarn. (6 chains).
Rnd 3: [white] slip knot and attach with Ss to ch2 sp. sc, dc, sc, dc, sc, dc repeat into each ch2 sp. Ss to first stitch. Cut and tie yarn. (36 stitches total).
Rnd 4: [meadow] slip knot and attach with Ss to ch3 sp, cl, ch1, cl, ch1 repeat * into each ch3 sp. Ss to first cl st. Cut and tie yarn. (12 clusters, 12 chain spaces).
UK Terms
Rnd 1: [buttermilk] start with a dmc, pf st, ch2 repeat * 5 more times. Pull dmc tight. Ss to first pf st. (6 puff stitches, 6 chains).
Rnd 2: [buttermilk] ch3, Ss to pf st repeat * 5 more times. Cut and tie yarn. (6 chains).
Rnd 3: [white] slip knot and attach with Ss to ch2 sp. dc, tr, dc, tr, dc, tr repeat into each ch2 sp. Ss to first stitch. Cut and tie yarn. (36 stitches total).
Rnd 4: [meadow] slip knot and attach with Ss to ch3 sp, cl, ch1, cl, ch1 repeat * into each ch3 sp. Ss to first cl st. Cut and tie yarn. (12 clusters, 12 chain spaces).
Once you’ve made 15 Wildflowers you are ready for Part 2, The Bunting Triangles!
If, like me, you love making these little wildflowers check out The Wildflower Gallery for colour ideas and inspiration.
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If you have any questions please feel free to comment below.
Happy Crocheting,
Sam 💛
