Free Crochet Pattern...Rainbow Blooms!

These happy little flowers are easy to make and work up in just two rounds! Use them as an applique or make a whole meadow of them!

Rainbow Blooms

By Jennifer Dickerson

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Materials:

Worsted weight yarn (yarn shown is Red Heart Super Saver in “Cherry Red” “Perfect Pink” “Spring Green” “Lavender” “Orchid” “Turquoise” “Bright Yellow” and “Pumpkin”
J (6.0 mm) Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Note: Any yarn can be used for this pattern, check yarn label for recommended hook size for best results.

Sizing:

Made with worsted weight yarn and J hook, each flower measure approximately 2.5 inches across. Sizing will vary with different hooks and yarn.

Instructions:

Ch 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 then work 11 dc into the center of the ring, Join to close round with a sl st.

Round 2: Chain 3 and in the first space, work (2 dc, then a sl st). *Skip the next space. In the next space work (3 dc, then a sl st) all in the same space. Continue from * to end for a total of six petals. Join to close round with a sl st. Fasten off.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends and you’re finished! Use as an applique or layer for a colorful effect. Check out this project where I used the flowers, plus some buttons to make fun headbands!