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Downloadable Pattern: Felted Floral Trio
Lion Brand® Lion^® Wool
Pattern Number: 60452AD
Gather up a beautiful bouquet to mix and match with our fabulous felted flowers.

SKILL LEVEL:  Easy
SIZE: One Size

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

820-140 Lion Wool Yarn: Rose Soft, dusty rose
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 5.99
Note: (A)

820-132 Lion Wool Yarn: Lemongrass Medium yellowish green
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 5.99
Note: (B)

820-187 Lion Wool Yarn: Goldenrod Intense, medium yellow
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 5.99
Note: (C)

820-125 Lion Wool Yarn: Cocoa Warm, medium brown
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 5.99
Note: (D)

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.45


Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

GAUGE:
12 sc = 4 in. [10 cm] before felting. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
sc2tog (sc dec) Insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next stitch and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.


INSTRUCTIONS



ROSESIZE About 4 in. [10 cm] after feltingROSE With A, ch about 11 in. [28 cm]. Row 1: Work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in first sc, 2 hdc in each sc across, turn. Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in first hdc, 3 dc in each hdc across. Fasten off. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Roll strip into a spiral, use tail to sew spiral tog.FRILL With B, ch about 8 in. [20.5 cm]. Rows 1-3: Work Rows 1-3 as for Rose. Fasten off. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. With tail, sew short ends of strip tog, then sew Frill around outside edge of Rose. Weave in ends.CAT'S EAR SIZE About 3 1/4 in. [9 cm] after feltingPETAL GROUP (make 3) With C, ch 6, join with sl st to form a ring. Rnd 1: * Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in ring, rep from * around - 8 petals. Fasten off. Layer Petal Groups and sew tog at center.BOBBLE With B, ch 5, join with sl st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1 (counts as sc), 17 sc in ring, join with sl st in beg ch - 18 sc. Fasten off. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail into large-eyed blunt needle, sew around edge of Bobble, pull tightly to gather, fasten off. Use remaining tail to sew Bobble to flower center. Weave in ends.SUNBURST SIZE About 7 1/4 in. [19.5 cm], after feltingCENTER With D, ch 5, join with sl st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring. Join with sl st in front loop of beg ch. Rnd 2: Ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc, ch 3, sc) in same sp, working in front loops only (sc, ch 3, sc, ch 3, sc) in each sc around. Fasten off. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail.PETAL (make 11) With C, ch 4. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - 3 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2: Work 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc - 5 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 3: Work 2 sc in first sc, sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc - 7 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 4: Work 2 sc in first sc, sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc - 9 sc. Ch 1, turn. Rows 5-10: Work even in sc. At end of each row, ch 1, turn. Row 11: Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc - 7 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 12: Sc2tog over first 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc - 5 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 13: Sc2tog over first 2 sc, sc in next sc, sc2tog over last 2 sc - 3 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 14: Pull up a loop in next 3 sc, yo and through all loops. Fasten off. Sew 6 Petals tog at center to form a circle. Sew remaining 5 Petals in same manner. Layer Petal circles and sew tog at center. With D tail, sew Center to Petals. Weave in ends.BOBBLE With D, make Bobble as for Cat's Ear, working ch 3 and dc's instead of ch 1 and sc's. Sew Bobble to flower center.LEAF SIZE 3 1/4 in. [9 cm] after feltingLEAF With B, ch 3. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in last st - 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. Work 2 rows in sc. Next Row: Inc 1 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across to last sc, inc 1 in last sc. Ch 1, turn. Rep last row 3 more times - 10 sc. Work even for 5 rows. Next Row: Sl st in first 2 sts, 6 sc, sk last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.Next Row: Sc2tog over first 2 sc, sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rep last row 4 times. Fasten off. Weave in ends.FELTINGNOTETo ensure flowers withstand the felting process, before felting check to be sure that flowers are sewn together tightly.Place pieces into a mesh laundry bag. Wash by machine on a hot wash/cold rinse cycle with detergent and several pieces of clothing to agitate. To felt additionally, dry by machine on a regular setting until almost dry. Remove from dryer, pull into shape, and allow to dry completely.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
yo = yarn over


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