Crochet Crape Myrtle Flower

• Yarn – Loopara 4ply combed cotton (Green 07, Green 12, Yellow 41, and Pink 58)
• Hook – 2.5mm
• Flower Rod – 35cm long (No.3)
• Iron Wire – 0.4 diameter and 0.5mm diameter
• Hot Melt Adhesive
• Stitch Marker
• Scissors

Step By Step Tutorial

How to Crochet Petals (Make 6)

1. R1: Ch 7, add 0.5mm iron wire, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc inc, (hdc inc, dc), tr inc, (3 tr in 1 st), (4 tr, ch, tr, ch, tr, ch, 4 tr), 3 tr in 1 st, tr inc, (dc, hdc inc), sc inc, sc, sl
2. R2: Ch 9, place yarn between 2 wires, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook (encasing one iron wire), sl
3. R3: (Ch 2, sl) twice, (ch 3, sl) 4 times, (ch 4, sl) 6 times, (ch 5, sl) 10 times, (ch 4, sl) 6 times, (ch 3, sl) 4 times, (ch 2, sl) twice
4. R4: 8 sc (encasing other wire), fasten off, weave in ends

How to Crochet Leaves (Make 3)

1. R1: Ch 17, add 0.5mm iron wire, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, 11 dc, hdc, sc, 3 sc in 1 st, sc, hdc, 11 dc, hdc, sc
2. R2: Sl, ch, 16 sc, (sc, picot, sc), 16 sc, fasten off, weave in ends

How to Make Stamens (Make 6)

1. Cut 18cm of 0.4mm iron wire, wrap the center with light yellow yarn for 2cm, and fold in half. Continue wrapping with light green yarn to the end, then cut the yarn.

How to Make the Flower Center (Make 1)

1. Wrap yarn several times around the left index, middle, and ring fingers. Remove, secure the middle with iron wire. Cut loops on both sides, trim to shape.

Crochet Crape Myrtle Flower Assembly

1. Wrap the flower center around the stem.
2. Add six stamens evenly around the stem.
3. Attach six petals, aligning their bases.
4. Continue wrapping and add leaves.
5. Wrap to the bottom and secure.

Notes

Crochet Tips:

1. Maintain consistent tension while crocheting the petals to ensure they are all the same size.
2. Adding wire to the petals will help achieve a better shape.
3. When crocheting the petal section, remember to encase the petal wire together with your stitches.

Assembly Tips:

1. When wrapping the flower center, stamens, and petals, ensure you wrap them tightly.
2. Arrange the stamens and petals evenly around the flower center for a more aesthetically pleasing look.
3. Wrap the flower stem tightly to cover the wire completely, resulting in a neater and more attractive appearance.