Known scientifically as Convallaria Majalis, the Lily of the Valley, is a delicate, fragrant flowering plant that blooms in spring, characterized by its small, bell-shaped white flowers and lush green foliage. It is often celebrated for its enchanting aroma and is commonly associated with themes of purity and humility in various cultural traditions. Despite its beauty, it’s important to note that all parts of the lily of the valley are toxic if ingested, which serves as a reminder of the need to appreciate nature with caution.
Add these delicate floral accents to your floral bouquets and arrangements and instantly transform them to another level!
TOOLS + MATERIALS
5 PLY COTTON BLEND YARN
COLORS: WHITE, LIGHT GREEN, YELLOW
4 MM CROCHET HOOK
0.3 MM JEWELRY WIRE
FLORAL CRAFT ROD / BAMBOO SKEWER
GLUE GUN AND GLUE STICK
DARNING NEEDLE
SCISSORS
LARGE FLOWER (6)
Using your White Yarn and 4 MM crochet hook, create a Magic Ring (MR) and Chain (CH) 1.
ROUND 1: Hook in 4 Single Crochets (SC) inside the MR. Pull the ring loosely closed. Total Stitches: 4
ROUND 2: Single Crochet Increase (SC INC) in every stitch in the round. Total Stitches: 8
ROUND 3 TO ROUND 4: SC in every stitch in the round (Photo 1). Total Stitches: 8
ROUND 5: * SC in the next stitch, SC INC in the next stitch. Repeat * 4 times. Total Stitches: 12
ROUND 6: * Slip Stitch (SL ST) in the next stitch, CH 3, SL ST in the same stitch. SL ST in the next 2 stitches (Photo 2). Repeat * 6 times.
Fasten off and leave a 5 inch tail.
SMALL FLOWER (2)
Using your White Yarn and 4 MM crochet hook, create a MR and CH 1.
ROUND 1: Hook in 4 SC inside the MR, pull the ring loosely close. Total Stitches: 4
ROUND 2: SC INC in every stitch in the round. Total Stitches: 8
ROUND 3 TO ROUND 4: SC in every stitch in the round. Total Stitches: 8
ROUND 5: SL ST in the next stitch, * CH 2, SL ST in the same stitch, SL ST in the next 2 stitches. Repeat * 5 times.
Fasten off and leave a 5 inch tail. Set aside
LEAF (2)
Using your Green Yarn and 4 MM crochet hook, create a Slip Knot and CH 19.
ROUND 1: SC in the 2nd CH from the hook, SC in the next 16 CHS, 3 Single Crochet Increase (3 SC INC) in the next CH (Photo 3), now working on the underside of the Leaf, SC in the next 16 CHS, SC INC in the next CH. Total Stitches: 36
ROUND 2: SC, Half Double Crochet (HDC) in the next stitch, HDC in the next 2 stitches, Half Double Crochet Increase (HDC INC) 2 times, HDC in the next 2 stitches, HDC, DC in the next stitch, Double Crochet (DC), Double Crochet Increase (DC INC) in the next 2 stitches, DC, HDC in the next stitch, HDC in the next 3 stitches, SC in the next 2 stitches (Photo 4), SC, HDC, SC in the next stitch, SC in the next 2 stitches, HDC in the next 3 stitches, HDC, DC in the next stitch, DC INC, DC in the next 2 stitches, DC, HDC in the next stitch, HDC in the next 2 stitches, HDC INC 2 times, HDC in the next 2 stitches, HDC, SC in the next stitch. Total Stitches: 53
ROUND 3: Carry your 0.3 MM jewelry wire in this round. SC in the next stitch, SC INC in the next stitch, SC in the next 24 stitches, SC, CH-2 Picot, SC in the next stitch, SC in the next 24 stitches, SC INC in the next stitch, SC in the next stitch, SL ST in the next stitch. Total Stitches: 56
Fasten off and leave an 8 inch tail. Cut off excess wires, join and twist both ends of the wire together. Set aside.
