These flower charms are made using a simple white paper twine, which creates a wonderful lacy effect even in the most basic crochet stitches. They are quick to crochet and can be used to decorate a bare branch all year round, or you could choose a more festive colour palette and give them as gifts during the holiday season.
This flower pattern is designed specifically for paper twine and does not translate well into other yarns.
pf = place fabric snippet
Work as follows: take one fabric snippet and gather it at the centre, place the gather between your hook and working yarn, then tightly work a chain stitch to hold it in place.
The finished flower motif should measure 9cm (31⁄2in) in diameter.
9 x 25cm (31⁄2 x 10in)
Paper twine is a robust yarn and needs a firm hand to work it. It’s not as delicate as you might think and is almost impossible to break or snap with just your hands. A tight grip is essential when working with paper twine to keep it under control, so that the tension in your finished flowers isn’t too loose.
Foundation ring: using paper twine and 3.5mm hook, ch8, ss to form ring
Round 1: ch3 (counts as first tr), 29tr into ring, ss into 3rd of starting ch3
Round 2: ch4 (counts as first htr, ch2), *miss 1 st of prev rnd, htr into next st, ch2* rep from * to * 14 times, ss into 2nd of starting ch4
Round 3: *ss into next ch-sp, ch4, [dtr, tr, htr, dc] into ch-sp* rep from * to * 15 times, ss into starting ch of prev rnd, fasten off
Using a press cloth, gently steam press on the reverse with a hot iron, taking care not to allow the paper twine to become too hot or burn. If necessary, pull the petals into a neat shape whilst they are still warm (not hot), then press again and allow to cool.
First: using a 3.5mm hook and paper twine, and leaving a 20cm (8in) tail of twine, *ch10, pf* rep from * to * twice, ch5, ss between any two petals of flower motif, fasten off.
Next: using the yarn needle and 20cm (8in) tail of yarn, sew a button to the end of the flower stem. Fasten off securely.
Join paper twine in the top of the 8th petal from the flower stem, ch5, pf, ch15, ss into 15th ch from hook. Fasten off and weave in loose ends.
