How to Roll Up a Crocheted Rose
By Rachel – 11 CommentsRecently I’ve gotten quite a few request for some pictures of how to roll up the crocheted rose. The rose that I will be rolling up is from my original crochet rose pattern. If you are new to reading crochet patterns, you may find the detailed explanation of the crochet rose pattern useful, since it explains the rose pattern without the abbreviations.
There isn’t an absolute right or wrong way to roll up a rose. Here is the way that I did it.
First I leave some extra yarn at the end of the rose for sewing later.
I start with the end that doesn’t have the extra yarn and roll the first petal to make the center.
I wrap the next 2 petals around it.
Then the next 3 petals around that. Each time I wrap around I try to hold the center tight and make each round looser and looser. (don’t mind my thumb, I was trying to hold the rose from unraveling)
Then the next 4 petals around that. Try to stagger your petals so that petals from each around don’t line up with petals from previous rounds.
Then lay the rest of the petals underneath the other rose petals.
Lastly, use the extra yarn and sew the flower together. Weave the yarn needle through the bottom of the rose and also into the different rounds of petals made. Remember there isn’t an exact science for rolling up a rose, so just play around with it and find what works best for you.
If you still need help with rolling up a crocheted rose, let me know by leaving a comment and I would be glad to help!
Rachel,
Thank you so very much for the pictures and instructions on rolling up the rose. They are a great help and exactly what I needed. You are a good teacher, and obviously a lovely person. Thanks again for sharing your talent and taking the time to be so helpful and kind. God bless.
I made several of the roses and gave to family and friends for Mother’s Day and they were a huge hit. Thanks for such a simple pattern. I already have other people asking for more. Thanks for taking the time to share your patterns and for always being being there for us.
God Bless
Hello Rachel,
I have made the most gorgeous brooches with your rose pattern. Battled a bit to start off with but it turned out just fine.
I however don’t roll my rose, it seems to fall into place on its own without rolling and looks very pretty.
I have pasted a photo of my brooches on my blog
Today I am making the daisy pattern. Not using wool but cotton.
Kind regards
CarolAnn Blakeway
South Africa.
Thank you for the detailed instructions. I am just re-entering the crocheting arena after many years away. It is wonderful to find resources such as yours to help.
Love this pattern, but would like to make a smaller rose. How do I calculate the number of chains for starting chain. Thanks.
Hi Nickola, you can subtract a multiple of the number of chains that are used within the repeat of the pattern. You can also check out the rose bud pattern for the smaller version of this rose.
Hello. Thank you very much for the pictures. wanderfull. I learnd it and make it.:)
Rachel, I just wanted to thank you SO MUCH for your wonderful website!!! I’m 6 months pregnant with my first baby girl and have been a busy bee crocheting all kinds of things for my little bean. I’m a first time crocheter, and you have made things super easy with your simple and easy to follow instructions. Thank you! Bri
“Sew the flower together”. HA! This is where the problem begins and my beautifully rolled rose falls apart. Would it be possible to post pictures of actually sewing the bottom together? I’ve always struggled with that part and nobody ever explains it. Sure appreciate it!
thank you rachel, i love this pattern!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much for this. I have tried and tried and will try again…hopefully with some luck this time.