African Flower Ornament

Description

Brighten your home with the timeless charm of a hand-stitched floral motif that looks absolutely exquisite from any angle. This pattern guides you through creating a lovely, blooming hexagon that feels wonderfully nostalgic. Don’t let the multi-colored layers trick you, it is incredibly approachable! We use basic stitches mixed with a fun technique called a spike stitch to give the petals their signature, crisp outline. Best of all, because we make two separate flower motifs and join them back-to-back, your finished ornament is extra sturdy and looks perfectly beautiful no matter which way it spins. Whether you are a beginner looking to build your colorwork confidence or an expert wanting a quick, satisfying project to clear out your thread stash, this pattern is a perfect fit.

These sweet blossoms are an incredibly versatile addition to your crafting repertoire and make the most delightful handmade tokens. They look absolutely darling hanging from a holiday tree, draped as a colorful garland across a sunny window, or tied onto the top of a brown-paper package for a special gift-wrapping accent. Because they work up quickly, you can easily bundle a set together to make a deeply meaningful housewarming, teacher, or host gift that will be cherished for years to come.

What’s Included

• Step-by-step written instructions for crocheting the 5-round African Flower Hexagon

• Detailed assembly guide with clear instructions on how to join your two flower motifs together back-to-back

• Special stitch guidance explaining exactly how to work the Spike Single Crochet (spike sc) for that beautiful petal definition

• Built-in hanging loop instructions (a neat chain-20 loop) so your project is ready to hang immediately

• Finishing and blocking advice to help your hexagons lay completely flat and square

• US to UK term conversion chart so you can follow along smoothly in whichever terminology you prefer

Pattern Details

• Difficulty: Easy

• Finished size:  4 ¼” (10.7 cm) across

• Hook size(s): US Size E/4 (3.5mm)

• Yarn weight: Scheepjes Catona 100% cotton fingering weight yarn, or size 1 or 2 cotton yarn

• Gauge: 26 sts x 36 rows = 4″ (10.16 cm)

• Written in: U.S. Terms

The great thing about this design is watching the distinct geometric layers unfold as you work your way from the center out to the neat border. It is a wonderful, comforting project that lets you admire your progress with every single round you complete.

This is a PDF digital download. No physical item will be shipped. Once purchased, the pattern is yours to keep forever.