Poinsettia (in the round) by Astri Elisabeth

Poinsettia (in the round)

Crochet
December 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
5 stitches = 1 inch
in 5 dc = 1 inch or 2.5 cm
3.75 mm (F)
21 - 24 yards (19 - 22 m)
Finished blossom measures approximately 4 in (10 cm) across
US
English
This pattern is available for $4.50 USD
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Make this beautiful flower and decorate anything from wreaths, to packages, to buntings, to clothing. The possibilities are endless. The easy to follow pattern comes with 9 pages of step-by-step photo instructions including two videos. Page 10 of the pattern includes a shortened version of the pattern.

Additionally, the pattern includes an optional starched version of the flower.]Cotton yarn in a fingering or dk/sport weight works up nicely. Also, cotton yarn can be starched for the stiffer version.

13 yds/12 m for the petal color (red, pink, white etc.)
8 yds/7.5 m for the leaf color (green)
25 in/61 cm for the stamen color (yellow)

The stamen are sewn in with a french knot.

Additional Supplies:

Darning/Tapestry needle
Scissors
Liquid Starch for stiffer version