Can be worked in single color, variegated yarn, or color changes in rows.
Instructions seem complicated, but it’s very easy to figure out
Color changes are not indicated in pattern below.
START
Ch 3, do not join (you'll use the first chain as your ring).
ROW 1
Work 10 dc in 1st chain (ring). Join with sl st (10). Pull end to close ring.
ROW 2
In any stitch, Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc in same st. *2 dc in each dc** around. Join to the ch3. (20 dc).
ROW 3 (CREATE HEXAGON)
In any stitch, ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc in same st, Ch 2, 2 dc in same stitch, ch2. *Skip the next 3 sts, in next stitch 2dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same stitch, ch 2**. Continue * to ** around till you get 5 sides. Join with sl st to the ch 3. Make sure your stitches are correct and you have made 5 sides.
NOTE: Going forward, you'll be working clusters of stitches on top of each other, connected by chain stitches with sc stitches securing the chains. See picture to orient yourself - the directions seem a bit confusing but it's actually quite easy if you understand basically where you're placing your stitches.
ROW 4
Sl st into ch2 space between the 2 dc cluster. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) and make 1 more dc in space. Ch 2, and make 2 additional dcs into same ch space. Into stitch between the next 2 dcs, work 1 dc. Ch 3, 1 sc in the sc that was worked in the ch3 space, Ch 3. Into stitch between the 2 dcs, work 1 dc. *2 dcs, ch 2, 2 dcs into next ch-2 space, 1 dc into stitch between the next 2 dcs, ch 3, 1 sc in the sc that was worked in the ch3 * Repeat * to ** 3 more times. Join with sl st to the ch 3.
ROW 5
Slst into ch2 space between the 2 dc cluster. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) and make 1 more dc in space. Ch 2 and and make 2 additional dcs into same ch space. Into next dc, work 1 dc and in next dc work 2 dcs. Ch 3, 1 sc in the sc. Ch 3. Into next dc, work 2 dc, in next dc work 1 dc. *2 dcs, ch2, 2 dcs into next ch-2 space, 1 dc into next dc, 2 dc into next dc, ch 3, 1 sc in the sc, ch 3*** Repeat * to ** 3 more times. Join with sl st to the ch3.
ROW 6
Slst into ch2 space between the 2 dc cluster. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) and make 1 more dc in space. Ch 2, 2 dcs into same ch space. 1 dc in the next 4 dc, Ch4, sc in the next ch3 space, ch4, *sk the next dc, 1 dc in the next 2 dc, 2dc, ch2, 2dc in the ch2 sp, 1dc in the next 4 dc, Ch4, sc in the next ch3 space, ch4**. Repeat * to *** to * 3 more times, join to the ch3.
ROW 7 (OPTIONAL EDGING)
1 sc in each stitch around edge but skip 3-4 stitches at base of petals (to eliminate bulk). . In ch 2 space at top of petals, work 1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc (to allow for curve of petal).
Fasten off.
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