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Crochet African Flowers

New skill that I learned last week - to crochet African Flower. Basically, it is the same as Granny Square but made as hexagon.

Crochet Pattern

Abbreviations:
sl knot = slip knot
st = stitch
ss = slip stitch (to fasten)
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
fo = fasten off
Rnd = round

Base Round – sl knot, ch 6, ss into first ch to make a ring.
Rnd 1 – ch 3, 1 dc, ch1, *2 dc, ch1, * repeat until you have six spaces and six 2dc. ss to the 3rd chain of the beginning round. fo
Rnd 2 – Change color: Start in a space. ch 5, 2 dc in same space, *ch1, 2 dc, ch2, 2 dc in next space – repeat * 5 times, 1 dc and ss into the 3rd ch of the beginning round.
Rnd 3 – ch3, dc6 in the 2-ch space, ch1, * dc7 in next 2-ch space, ch1, repeat * 5 times. ss the 3rd ch of the beginning round. fo.
Rnd 4 – New color: ch1, sc around and make a long stitch down in round 2 between each flower petal. End with ss. fo.

I found that, in the base round, it is easier to use "magic ring" than "ch 6". You can check youtube for instructions. Try "magic ring" or "magic circle" or "magic loop".

All Things Burlap

New treasury - All Things Burlap - by LaBelleParties

Sorry for not posting for almost a week, I started my job training Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm. Feels like I was in another universe whole week. Just now looked into my activity log and found this awesome treasury "All Things Burlap." My personal favorite is the vintage-looking journal.