116-C Very Easy Small Flower Center

• Makes small flower that can be used as center for larger flowers.

Source of original pattern: www.crocknit.blogspot.com

ROW 1

Ch 3. In 1st ch, work 10 sc. Join.

ROW 2 (INNER PETALS)

*Ch 3, in same st work 3 dc, ch3, slip in bottom of same st, skip next st**. This forms one petal. Repeat * to ** to make 5 petals. Join.

ROW 3 (BASE FOR OUTER PETALS)

Working behind the petals, *ch 3, slip st in next skipped st**. Repeat * to **.

This makes a chain behind the inner petals on which you'll make the outer petals.

ROW 4 (OUTER PETALS)

Join yarn in any ch 3 space. *In the ch3 loop, work Ch 3, 3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr, ch 3, slip st in next ch3 space**. Repeat * to ** in each space to make 5 outer petals. Join.