[Nfb-krafters-korner] rose pattern

[Terry Knox]

Becky, cathy and Sunshine
Below is rose crochet pattern, which I know you will all love, because it is
so very simple. Cathy, this pattern makes the flower heads of the roses, you
must sew them on or attach the roses to stems, but if you read the pattern
you will see they make 2 to 4 inch blossoms, small, medium and large buds,
fast and so simple for a chrocheter, sorry for the post if others want to
delete this.


Red Valentine Roses 
 
Crochet Hook: H/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4
inches) 
Materials:
.	Crochet Hook Size H/8 5.00mm
.	Yarn needle
.	Scissors
.	4-ply worsted yarn (your choice, small amounts)
Completed Large Rose approximately 2 to 3 inches diameter
Stitches Used: Slip Knot, Chain, Single Crochet, Double Crochet

Leave a long tail (for sewing) at beginning
Chain 41
Row 1: Double Crochet in 4th Chain from the hook, Chain 2, 2 Double Crochet
in same space. *Chain 1, Skip 2 chains. In next chain, 2 Double Crochet, 2
Chain, 2 Double Crochet (all in same chain) Repeat from * to the end. Chain
1 and turn
Row 2: Slip stitch through the first Chain 2 space. Chain 3 (counts as first
Double Crochet) 6 Double Crochet in same chain 2 space. *Single Crochet in
Chain 1 space, 7 Double Crochet in next Chain 2 space. Repeat from * to the
end. Fasten Off
To Finish: Thread the tail of the yarn onto your yarn needle. As you roll
the piece to create the shape of your rose, stitch along the starting chain
(botton) to keep the rose shape. Bury ends (Note: you may leave ends long
for use in attaching to other projects)
NOTE: Your roses and rose buds will appear different in relation to the
tension you use in both rolling and sewing. Size will also be affected using
different size hooks and yarn.
To Make Rosebuds: Using the same instructions as above. 
Small rosebud use a chain of 12. 
Medium rosebud use a chain of 15
Small Rose use a chain of 21
Medium Rose use a chain of 34