Each flower is made with just scraps of yarn; using only an ounce of colors listed you can make as much as two full bouquets of blossoms. The flowers are also suitable as broaches or appliques. Finished Poinsettias measure 2 inches (5 cm); finished Calendulas measure 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) wide and 3 1/2 inches (9 cm) long.

This pattern requires basic crochet skills to complete. Techniques used are slip stitch, chain stitch, single crochet, half-double crochet, double crochet, picots, and magic ring. All instructions are written in US crochet terms and includes several pictures. Materials needed are fine/fingering weight yarn, large eyed needle, and (optional) broach pin.