I designed the Chrysanthemum pattern right after the Chamomile Bouquet, inspired by the talented Japanese textile artist Jung-Jung. I tell more about the process of developing this pattern here

This pattern is a step-by-step tutorial written in crochet US terms completed with many close up pictures for each step along.

Following this pattern, you’ll be able to crochet the Chrysanthemum seen in the pictures.

The list with all the stitches used is in this pattern is given in the beginning of the file.

FLOWER SIZE
With Granny Kit cotton yarn and the recommended hooks, your flower will be aproxx: 8 cm (2.36”) diameter. Lenght 15-18 cm (5.9”)

LEVEL
This pattern is a high level crochet work. These instructions are written step by step along with many pictures to help you create your own Chrysanthemum creation. This pattern is good for you if you have experienced crochet in the past. It should not be the first project you do. You have to be familiar with the crochet abbreviations and different stitches. I will teach how to work on one loop only and also how to work spiral on the WS of the crochet in.

YARN
4ply cotton in Chrysanthemum colours

SUGGESTED YARN
Granny Kit cotton by CrochetObjet in colours: Sage, Creame & Daisy.
Or any other colour combination floats your boat.

** HOOK SIZE**
1.75, 2.25 mm
(Use the hook size you need to achieve gauge)

NOTIONS
Soft stuffing (acrylic or cotton)
A metal wire for the flower stem - optional
Crafty scissors & a tapestry needle

GAUGE Measured on Single Crochet st.
9 sts X 11 row = 1” / 2.5 cm

Please tag your work using #crochetobjet #chrysanthemum