Crochet Tips: Half African Flower Motif | Two Ways

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Crocheting Half African Flower Motifs
2. Materials Needed
3. Creating a Magic Ring
4. Row 1: Double Crochet and Chain Repeats
5. Changing Colors and Closing the Ring
6. Row 2: Double Crochet and Skip Repeats
7. Row 3: Flower Effect with Double Crochets
8. Rows 4-5: Switching Colors and Options A or B
9. Finishing Touches: Weaving in Ends
10. Conclusion

Introduction to Crocheting Half African Flower Motifs

Crocheting is a popular craft that allows you to create beautiful and intricate designs with yarn and a crochet hook. In this tutorial, we will be focusing on crocheting half African flower motifs. These motifs are versatile and can be used in a variety of projects such as blankets, scarves, and even home decor items. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this tutorial will guide you through the process step by step.

Materials Needed

Before we get started, let's gather all the materials we'll need for this project. You will need the following:

• Worsted weight scrap yarn
• H 5.00 millimeter crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Creating a Magic Ring

To begin crocheting the half African flower motifs, we will start by creating a magic ring. The magic ring is a technique used to create a tight and seamless circle at the center of your work. If you're not familiar with the magic ring technique, don't worry! There is an alternative method that we will also cover.

To create a magic ring, follow these steps:

1. Hold the end of the yarn between your thumb and middle finger, leaving a tail of about 6 inches.
2. Wrap the yarn around your fingers, going over the front and then behind.
3. Bring the yarn back around and insert your crochet hook under the first loop of yarn.
4. Pull the loop through the ring, creating a loop on your crochet hook.
5. Chain 4. This chain will count as a double crochet and a chain 1.
6. Begin the repeat by double crocheting twice into the ring, chaining 1, and double crocheting twice again. Repeat this two more times.
7. Double crochet once more into the ring.
8. If you wish to change colors, fasten off the current yarn and close up the ring. To close up the ring, pull the tail of the yarn tight.

Row 1: Double Crochet and Chain Repeats

For row 1 of the half African flower motifs, we will be working a pattern of double crochet and chain repeats. Follow these steps:

1. Chain 4, which will count as a double crochet and a chain 1.
2. Double crochet twice into the first chain 1 space. Chain 1.
3. Repeat the pattern of double crochet, chain 1, double crochet twice into the next chain 1 space.
4. Continue this pattern around the ring until you reach the last stitch.
5. Double crochet once more into the last stitch to complete row 1.

Changing Colors and Closing the Ring

At this point, you have the option to change colors for a more vibrant and colorful design. If you prefer to keep the same color, you can simply turn your work and begin the next row. To change colors, follow these steps:

1. Fasten off the current yarn by cutting it, leaving a tail of about 6 inches.
2. Use a new color of yarn and create a slip knot on your crochet hook.
3. Insert your hook into the top of the chain 3 from the previous row and pull the yarn through.
4. Chain 1 and single crochet into the same space as your chain 1. Single crochet into the next 3 stitches.
5. To create the "down" double crochet, yarn over your hook from the front, insert your hook from the back between the four double crochets of the previous row, and pull up a loop.
6. Complete the down double crochet by yarning over and pulling through the first two loops, then yarning over again and pulling through the second two loops.
7. Single crochet 7 stitches.
8. Repeat the down double crochet and single crochet pattern one more time.
9. Finish row 4 by double crocheting between the stitches from the up and down double crochets, and single crocheting the last 4 stitches.

Row 2: Double Crochet and Skip Repeats

For row 2 of the half African flower motifs, we will be working a pattern of double crochet and skip repeats. Follow these steps:

1. If you haven't changed colors, simply chain 1 and turn your work. If you have changed colors, insert your hook into the top of the chain 3 from the previous row and pull the new color through.
2. Chain 4, which counts as a double crochet and a chain 1.
3. Double crochet into the next 7 stitches.
4. Skip the next 4 double crochets and create another corner by double crocheting, chaining 1, and double crocheting into the same space.
5. Repeat the pattern of skipping 4 double crochets and creating a corner until you reach the last stitch.
6. Double crochet into the last stitch to complete row 2.

Row 3: Flower Effect with Double Crochets

In row 3, we will be creating a flower effect using double crochets. This will add more texture and dimension to our half African flower motifs. Follow these steps:

1. If you're keeping the same color, simply chain 3 and turn your work. If you've changed colors, attach the new color by inserting your hook into the top of the chain 3 from the previous row and pulling the new color through.
2. Double crochet into the first space.
3. Skip the next 4 double crochets and into the chain 1 space, place 7 double crochets.
4. Repeat the pattern of skipping 4 double crochets and placing 7 double crochets into the chain 1 space until you have reached the end of row 3.
5. Finish row 3 by double crocheting 3 more stitches into the chain space and one double crochet into the top of the first stitch.