Leaving Japan, my homeland, over 20 years ago, I find myself yearning for its sights, especially as March comes to a close. Each year, colors gradually fill what was once a monochrome canvas, and the area around the cherry blossom trees turns a beautiful pink, creating a breathtaking scene that fills me with longing.

I’ve created various motifs inspired by cherry blossoms before,
but this version is my absolute favorite.
I especially like the shape of the flower petals’ tips.

FINISHED SIZE
A diameter of approx. 13 cm {5”}
with a thickness of 0.5 cm {0.2”}.

YARN
Approx. 41 m {45 yd} of DK Weight held 3 strands together.

Sample shown on the front page――
Wren 8ply Cotton Fiddlesticks (100% Cotton), 125 m {136 yd}/50 g, Col. Petal-008, 1 skein, held 3 strands together
(can make 3 Sakura flowers).

Or any weight yarn will do as you like!
Fingering weight – 4 strands together
Worsted weight – 2 strands together
Super Bulky – 1 strand
Or DK weight – 2 strands together for a thinner finish.

The pattern can be versatile and used to create different items such as a trivet, appliqué, or accessory by adjusting the size of the thread and needle.

HOOK　
5.5 mm {USI-9}

GAUGE
Double crochet (3 chains) = 2.5 cm {1”}.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle for weaving ends, scissors.

NOTES
This Sakura pattern is worked from the centre out in joined rounds.

Pattern is written in US terms.