MATERIALS:
Thread or baby yarn, color of choice
rose calyx
wire for stem
green floral tape
pliers
rose leaves, if desired.
Hook size E or smaller.
TALL ROSE PETALS:
Use tr st instead of dc. And on last row make *4 dc in 1st ch 2 space, ch 2, sl st in 1st ch (picot)make 4 more dc in same space. 1 sc in next ch 2 space*. Repeat between *.
Ch 73 sts (93 for larger rose)
Row 1: 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, * ch 1 skip 2 ch, make 1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc all in the next st*. Repeat between * across row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2: 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc all in 1st space. *Ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2dc all in next ch 2 space*. Repeat between * across row, ch 3, turn.
Row 3: *6,8,10, or 12 dc in 1st ch 2 space. 1 sc in next ch 2 space*. Repeat between * . End with sc in top of ch 3. Fasten off.
To assemble rose, start at one end and begin to roll towards other end. Sew as you go. Using pliers, make loop in one end of the wire; insert other end through the center of the rose, capturing rose folds up in the loop. Use pliers to twist and close loop. Insert rose calyx up stem to bottom of the rose. Use a small amount of glue to help hold in place; with green floral tape blend calyx into stem and cover stem completely with tape. Leaves can be added along the stem for a more real look.
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