Chinese Peony

Due to variations in individual tension, the size of the sample is for reference only.
Materials: Combed 3# Lace  & Snow Sheer Nylon Ribbon

Hook: 1.50 mm crochet hook 

Chart Key

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

sc: single crochet

hdc: half double crochet

sl: slip stitch (tighten it or not)

dtr: double treble crochet

tr: treble crochet

sc2-in-1: 2 single crochets into the same stitch

blo-sc: single crochet through the back loop only

Note: This pattern is making in Chinese crochet pattern terms, and the stitch name is written using American terminology. All measurements in charts are in cm. 

Part 1 Large flower branches (5 branches)

The large flower branch components are divided into flowers, calyces, and leaves. Crochet each component first, then assemble them together.

Step 1 Calyces

Work with a magic ring, crochet in rounds counterclockwise outward.

Step 2 Flowers

It consists of finished pistils and three layers of motifs in different sizes, with the motifs arranged from largest to smallest as layer 1, layer 2, and layer 3. The crocheting method is largely identical, but the number of rounds and stitch patterns vary. 

Note:
① For the fifth round of the first and second layer motifs and the fourth round of the third layer motif, insert the hook from the wrong side for the slip stitches;
② When crocheting the sixth round of the first and second layer motifs and the fifth round of the third layer motif, make sure to enclose the thin wire within the fabric as you work.

Step 3 Leaves

Work with a chain cast on, and crochet back and forth. 

Step 4 Assembly 

First, assemble the pistils, then put together the motifs and calyces, and last attach the leaves.

Note:
① Each large flower branch consists of 3 layers of motifs (1 each), 1 calyx, and leaves (see note ③). For the colorful version, use three layers of motifs in the same color for assembly.
② The pistils have two layers; the first layer has 8-10 pieces, and the second layer has 12-15 pieces. Use half of a thick wire for the stem of the large flower branch.
③ The quantity of attaching leaves: there are 2 branches with 3 leaves and 1 branch with 1 leaf each; there is 1 branch with 2 leaves, making a total of 5 branches, or attach leaves according to personal preference.

Part 2 Small flower buds (2 branches)

The small bud components are divided into the bud head, calyx, and leaves. The bud head is formed by wrapping the third layer of motifs. First, crochet the calyx and leaves. After completion, use the remaining third layer motifs from the large flower branch to assemble the bud head, then attach the calyx, and use a whole thick wire as the stem. Finally, attach the leaves. 

Part 3 Ribbon flower branches (7 branches)

It consists of 1 ribbon flower and 2 ribbon leaves. Make them separately first, then take half of a whole thick wire as the stem for assembling. 

Part 4 Assembling

Shape the floral foam according to the inside shape of the vase, then insert the made bouquet into the vase, and arrange it into the desired shape.