This Crochet Gesang Flower pattern walks you through making eight petals, a stamen, and a leaf, then assembling them into a finished flower. The instructions use US crochet terms and a 2.0 mm hook. Choose yarn colors to suit a bouquet or decoration, and use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds as you work.
About the Crochet Gesang Flower
The flower is made from separate crocheted pieces, which are shaped with wire and attached to a flower rod. Working each part individually makes it easier to adjust the placement and shape during assembly. The pattern is classed as intermediate and includes a decrease stitch, wire, and hot-melt adhesive.
You can pair the finished flower with other crocheted blooms to create a bouquet. For a balanced arrangement, consider varying the flower colors while keeping the leaves and stems in a consistent shade.
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Color and Yarn Choices
The sample materials list white, yellow, and green yarn, but you can choose other colors to suit your project. White, pink, purple, blue, and red are possible choices for the petals. Cotton yarn is listed for this design, and the original color selection includes 86 shades.
Before starting, check that your yarn works comfortably with a 2.0 mm hook. If you use a different yarn weight or hook size, the finished flower may be larger or smaller than expected. Make a test petal first if you need to check the fabric and size.
Materials
- Yarn in white, yellow, and green; substitute colors as desired
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Stitch marker
- Flower rod
- Iron wire
- Hot-melt adhesive
A starter kit is another option for gathering supplies; the kit described for this project contains materials to make a bouquet of five Gesang flowers. If using a kit, check its contents against the materials list before beginning.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- ch: Chain
- st: Stitch
- sc: Single crochet
- hdc: Half double crochet
- dc: Double crochet
- ss: Slip stitch
- sc2tog: Single crochet two together; a decrease that combines two stitches into one
Pattern Notes
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
- Follow the stitch counts and sequence closely, particularly when shaping the petals and stamen.
- Use a stitch marker to identify the beginning of each round.
- Notes in italics indicate additional pattern guidance.
Keep your wire and adhesive nearby, but take care when cutting wire or working with hot-melt glue. Follow the adhesive manufacturer’s safety directions and keep it away from children and pets.
How to Crochet a Gesang Flower
Make eight petals
Make eight petals using the following instructions. The wire is added in the third row to help the petals hold their shape.
- R1: Make a foundation chain of 7 ch.
- R2: From the 2nd st of the hook, work 2 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 7 dc in the same st, then 2 dc, 1 hdc, 2 sc, and 1 ss in the first stitch.
- R3: Make 4 ch and add wire. From the 2nd st of the hook, work 3 sc; (1 sc, 1 ch) 7 times; (in the same st: 1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc) 3 times; (1 ch, 1 sc) 7 times; 3 sc; and 1 ss in the first stitch of the row.
- Cut the extra yarn and wrap the wire with the yarn tail.
Shape each petal gently and keep the wire ends tucked or covered so they do not catch on the yarn during assembly.
Make the stamen
- Begin with a magic ring.
- R1: Work 6 sc in the round. Make 1 ss in the first stitch, then 1 ch. [6]
- R2: Work 2 sc in each st 6 times. Make 1 ss in the first stitch of the row, then 1 ch. [12]
- R3: Work 12 sc, 1 ss, and 1 ch. [12]
- R4: Work sc2tog 6 times. [6]
- Bend one end of the flower rod and insert it into the stamen. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail. Use the needle to weave in the extra yarn and close the bottom.
Check that the rod is secure before adding the petals. The decreases at the top of the stamen help close the piece around the stem.
Make the leaf
- Make a foundation chain of 25 ch.
- R1: Add wire. From the 2nd st of the hook, work 24 sc, 3 sc in the same st, then 24 sc. Make 1 ss in the first stitch.
- Cut the extra yarn. Wrap the wire with yarn, then cut the yarn and secure it with hot-melt adhesive.
Assemble the Flower
- Position the eight petals around the stamen. Wrap the petals and stem tightly with green yarn.
- Add the leaf and continue wrapping the yarn down to the end of the stem. Secure the yarn with hot-melt adhesive, then cut it.
Before finishing the wrap, check the flower from several angles and adjust the petals and leaf while they can still be moved. Let the adhesive set fully before handling or arranging the flower.
Finishing and Practical Tips
Once assembled, the crocheted flower can be used on its own or combined with other handmade flowers. Try different yarn colors to coordinate it with a room, seasonal display, or handmade gift. For a fuller bouquet, make additional flowers and vary their placement rather than lining them up at identical heights.
This Crochet Gesang Flower pattern is easiest to follow when you prepare all the materials first, mark the start of each round, and check each piece before assembly. Work carefully around wire and adhesive, and make sure the stem and petal ends are securely wrapped before displaying the finished flower.
