day one

for hallowe'en i'm going to be a sunflower.



x8

petals:

chain 13.
row 1: slip stitch in second chain from hook, single crochet, half double crochet, 6 double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch
chain one
row 2: down back side of chain, repeat row one.
bind off.

florets:

chain 2
round 1: 6 single crochet in second chain from hook
round 2: two single crochet in every single crochet (12 stitches)
round 3: *two single crochet in single crochet, one single crochet* *repeat (24 stitches)
round 4: *two single crochet in single crochet, 2 single crochet* *repeat

...

continue rounds until large enough.


tie ends of petals together, stitch ( i used embroidery thread) with yarn needle to centre floret.