The classic rose adds elegance to all crochet projects. Whether you add it to your afghan, beanie or purse, a rose is bound to bring out a nice feminine touch. In this crochet pattern you can create a nice, large, full rose.

Finished Size: 2 1/2” (6 cm) tall, 4” (10 cm) diameter of flower (not including leaves)

Skill Level:

Materials: Medium Weight Yarn Crochet Hook (3.25mm) Yarn Needle

Gauge:
17 sc = 3’’
8 rows = 2’’
Gauge Swatch: 3’’w x 2’’h (7.5cm x 5cm) ch 18.
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across
Row 2 – 8: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across
Finish off.

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Cochet Pattern: Rose
Row 1: Ch 52, (dc, ch 2, dc) in fifth ch from hook, (ch 2, skip 2, dc in next ch, ch 2, dc in same ch) across, dc in next ch
Row 2: ch 3, turn, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in first ch-2 space, (ch 2, skip 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 2 dc in same ch-2 space) across, dc in next dc
Row 3: turn, (9 dc in next ch-2 space, sl st in next ch-2 space, ch 1, sl st in same ch-2 space, ch 1) across, finish off

Using photo as a guide, roll rose together and sew with yarn needle.

Leaf (Make 2)
Row 1: Ch 13, sl st, sc, hdc, 2 dc, 2tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc, sl st
Row 2, ch 1, turn, sl st, sc, hdc, 2 dc, 2tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc, sl st, finish off.

With yarn needle, sew leaves to rose using photo as a guide.

If you would like to make a smaller rose, simply decrease the number of initial chains made in row 1.

You may also like to check out more flower applique crochet patterns. This set has 5 different flowers and 3 leaf sizes. You can find more flower patterns at the Crochet Spot Store. If you have questions regarding this pattern, simply leave them here as a comment and I would be glad to help!

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