Free crochet pattern
Easy rolled crochet rose
This crochet rose is a long strip of V-stitches topped with fifteen shell petals, rolled into a spiral and stitched at the base. It takes about twenty minutes and ten yards of worsted yarn, and finishes around 2.5 inches across, ready to sew onto hats, bags, gift wrap or a bouquet.
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| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Skill level | Easy |
| Yarn weight | Medium (#4) |
| Yardage | 8–12 yd (7–11 m) |
| Hook | 4 mm |
| Gauge | Gauge is not critical; a tighter strip makes a tighter rose. |
| Finished size | About 2.5 in (6.5 cm) across |
| Time | about 20 minutes |
Materials
- Worsted weight (#4) cotton or acrylic yarn, about 10 yd / 9 m
- 4 mm (US G-6) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations (US terms)
Notes before you start
- V-st = (dc, ch 1, dc) in the same stitch.
- The strip has 15 V-sts, which become 15 petals.
Strip
- Ch 34.
- Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (skipped ch count as dc), *ch 1, sk next ch, V-st in next ch; rep from * 14 more times, turn. (15 V-sts)
- Row 2: Ch 3, 5 dc in ch-1 sp of first V-st, *sc in next ch-1 sp, 6 dc in ch-1 sp of next V-st; rep from * 13 more times, sc in last ch-1 sp, sl st in top of tch. (15 petals)
- Fasten off, leaving a 12 in (30 cm) tail.
Finishing
- Starting at the fastened-off end, roll the strip tightly for the first three petals to form the centre, then more loosely so the outer petals open.
- Thread the tail onto a needle and stitch back and forth through all layers at the base until the rose holds its shape.
Errata
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Frequently asked questions
How do I make a bigger rose?
Use bulky yarn and a 6 mm hook, or add V-stitches: chain 2 more for each extra petal.
Can I add leaves?
Yes. The crochet leaf appliqué pattern on this site sews neatly to the base of the rose.
