Courtyard Small Flower Basket

This product is divided into tulips, poppies, little bees, daisies, roses, and overall assembly. First, learn the crocheting and assembly method of each flower branch separately, then combine them together for overall assembly.

Due to variations in individual tension, the size of the sample is for reference only.
Materials:  Morandi 4#& Lamb Wool & Gem Twist

Crochet Hook:  2.00 mm & 3.5.00 mm Crochet Hook 
Note: When encountering 08#Sheer Lilac and 43#Begonia Pink, 
48#Lime Green and 78#Mediun Green, the colors can be paired randomly.

Chart Key

ch: chain

sc: single crochet

dc: double crochet

sl: slip stitch

hdc: half double crochet

tr: treble crochet

MR: adjustable magic ring

tr2-in-1: treble crochet 2 stitches into the same stitch

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

sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together

ch3 sl picot: chain 3, and then join with one slip stitch into both the front loop of the previous stitch and the front leg strand of the previous stitch.

ch1 sl picot: chain 1, and then join with one slip stitch into both the front loop of the previous stitch and the front leg strand of the previous stitch.

tr2tog: treble crochet 2 stitches together

dc2-in-1: 2 double crochets into the same stitch

dc3-in-1: 3 double crochets into the same stitch

dc4-in-1: double crochet 4 stitches into the same stitch

sc3-in-1: 3 single crochets into the same stitch

Note:
 1. 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. 
2. Working in joined round: When crocheting in rounds without further guidance, working in closed rounds, start each round with a set number of beginning chains and close with a slip stitch. The beginning chain preceding a single crochet and the slip stitch used for joining rounds are not included in the total stitches.

Part 1 Tulip×8A​

A single flower branch includes 2 layers of petals, 1 leaf, pistils (10 pre-made pistils), and a stem. First, complete the crocheting of the petals and the leaf, then proceed with the assembly.

Step 1 PetalA1​ 01' 12'' ​(Part 1) 

The petals consist of an inner layer and an outer layer. Both layers of petals are crocheted separately, starting with a magic ring and working in rounds along the ring. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: Do not tighten the starting loops for the petals yet, as it will be more convenient for assembly later.

Step 2 LeavesA2​ and Assembly A3​ 35' 46'' ​(Part 1) 

The leaf starts with a chain stitch, and is crocheted in rounds along the foundation chain. In the last round , edge crochet  while wrapping thin wire . After completing the leaf, proceed with assembly. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 2 Corn Poppy ×4B​ 00' 08'' ​(Part 2) 

A single poppy consists of petals, fruit pod, bud, sepals, and leaves. First, complete each part separately, and then assemble them. For the petals and calyx, start with a magic ring for casting on, work back and forth initially, then crochet in rounds counterclockwise. For the last round of petals, calyx, leaves, and sepals, thin wire needs to be added. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 3 Little BeeC​ 33' 22'' ​(Part 2) 

It's divided into the main body, wings, eyes, and antennae. The main body is started with an adjustable magic ring and crocheted in rounds counterclockwise, with color changes needed midway through. After completing it, make the wings and antennae. The eyes are pre-made, so no crocheting is needed for them. Finally, assemble all parts. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: The tentacles are made by cutting 1 piece of wire 4-5cm long and 1 piece of coffee-brown thread 30cm long, taking 2 strands, and wrapping them around the wire. Make a total of 2, and attach them to the main body.

Part 4 Daisies × 4D​ 00' 08'' ​(Part 3) 

Divide into daisies and calyxes. After completing them separately, proceed with the assembly. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: Each branch has 5 flowers, for a total of 20 flowers.

Note: When working the first round, weave in the thin wire, with a length of about 30cm.

Part 5 Rose BranchE​

The rose branch includes leaves, calyx, flowers, and branch assembly. Complete the crocheting of each part first, and then assemble them last.

Step 1 Leaf×8E1​ 20' 47'' ​(Part 3) (Color:78#Mediun Green) 

The leaf starts with a foundation chain, and is crocheted in rounds counter clockwise along the starting chain, with thin wire added in the process. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Step 2 CalyxE2​ 37' 27'' ​(Part 3) (Color:78#Mediun Green) 

The calyx is worked using the magic ring method, crocheting in rounds counter clockwise from the ring. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: After completing the crocheting, leave a yarn tail of about 20cm.

Step 3 Flower×4E3​ 46' 54'' ​(Part 3) 

The flower starts with a foundation chain, works back and forth along the starting chain, then crochets the petals separately. Once completed, roll it up and sew it together to form the shape of a flower. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Step 4 Flower Branch AssemblyE4​ 73' 26'' ​(Part 3) 

Assemble the flower branches after completing all the crocheting. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 6 Overall AssemblyF​ 79' 05'' ​(Part 3) 

First, trim the floral foam to fit the shape of the flower basket (just enough to fit inside), then take out the wax paper and wrap it around the floral foam, placing them together into the basket. Next, insert the flower branches according to your preference. Finally, sew the bees onto your preferred flower branches.