How to crochet a simple flower

In this DROPS video we show how to crochet a simple flower. This flower can be made with different number of sts, but the basic principle is the same.

In this video we ch 4 and form them into a ring by making 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: * 1 dc in ring, ch 3, * repeat from * - * a total of 3 times and finish with 1 sl st in first dc from beg of round = 3 ch spaces.
ROUND 2: Crochet as follows in each ch-space: 1 sl st, 5 tr and 1 sl = 3 leaves. Turn piece - work next round from the back side of the flower.
ROUND 3: ch 1, work 1 dc in first dc from round 1, ch 4, 1 dc at the bottom center of the first leaf from round 2, ch 4, 1 dc in next dc from round 1, ch 4, 1 dc at the bottom middle of the next leaf from round 2, ch 4, 1 dc in next dc from round 1, ch 4, 1 dc at the bottom middle of the last leaf from round 2, finish with ch 4 and 1 sl st in the first dc from beg of round = 6 ch-spaces. Turn piece - work next round from the front of flower.
ROUND 4: Crochet as follows in each ch-space: 1 sl st, 6 tr and 1 sl st = 6 leaves, fasten off.

You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.