The Stargazer flower, a captivating hybrid lily, is renowned for its striking appearance and intoxicating fragrance. Originating from a cross between Oriental and Longiflorum Lilies, these flowers display vibrant pink and white petals adorned with deep red spots, creating a stunning visual impact. Blooming in mid-summer, the Stargazer lily not only enhances gardens and landscapes but also serves as a popular choice for floral arrangements and bouquets due to its elegance and enduring beauty. Its delightful scent adds an aromatic touch, making it a favorite among gardeners and flower enthusiasts alike.
Start easily creating a floral centerpiece for your crochet bouquets and arrangements!
TOOLS + MATERIALS
5 PLY COTTON BLEND YARN
COLORS: WHITE, GREEN, LIGHT GREEN, DARK BROWN
4 MM CROCHET HOOK
0.3 MM JEWELRY WIRE
FLORAL CRAFT ROD / BAMBOO SKEWER
GLUE GUN AND GLUE STICK
DARNING NEEDLE
SCISSORS
PETALS (6)
Using your Light Green yarn and 4 MM crochet hook, create a Slip Knot and Chain (CH) 13, changing into your White yarn in the last CH (Photo 1).
ROUND 1: Now using your white yarn, Single Crochet (SC) in the 2nd CH from the hook and in the next 3 CHS, Half Double Crochet Increase (HDC INC) in the next CH (Photo 2), Double Crochet (DC) in the next CH, Double Crochet Increase (DC INC) in the next CH, DC in the next CH, Half Double Crochet (HDC) in the next 2 CHS, SC in the next CH, SC, HDC, SC in the next CH. Now working in the underside of the petals, SC in the next CH, HDC in the next 2 CHS, DC in the next CH, DC INC in the next CH, DC in the next CH, HDC INC in the next CH, SC in the next 4 CHS. Total Stitches: 26
ROUND 2: SC, HDC in the next stitch, HDC in the next 3 stitches, DC INC in the next stitch, DC in the next stitch, DC INC in the next stitch, HDC in the next 3 stitches, Single Crochet Increase (SC INC) in the next stitch, SC in the next 3 stitches, 3 Single Crochet Increase (3 SC INC) in the next stitch, SC in the next 3 stitches, SC INC in the next stitch, HDC in the next 3 stitches, DC INC in the next stitch, DC in the next stitch, DC INC in the next stitch, HDC in the next 3 stitches, Slip Stitch (SL ST) in the next stitch. Total Stitches: 37
ROUND 3: CH 1, carry your 0.3 MM jewelry wire in this round. SC INC, HDC in the next stitch, HDC in the next 19 stitches, HDC, CH-3 Picot, HDC in the next stitch, HDC in the next 19 stitches, HDC, SC INC in the next stitch, SL ST in the next stitch. Total Stitches: 46
Fasten off and leave a 6 inch tail. Join and twist both ends of the cut wire together (Photo 3), set aside.
LEAVES (2)
Using your Green yarn and 4 MM crochet hook, create a Slip Knot and CH 13.
ROUND 1: SC in the 2nd CH from the hook, SC in the next 2 CHS, HDC in the next 2 CHS, DC INC in the next 2 CHS, HDC in the next 2 CHS, SC in the next 2 CHS, SC, HDC, SC in the next CH, now working in the underside of the Leaf, SC in the next 2 CHS, HDC in the next 2 CHS, DC INC in the next 2 CHS, HDC in the next 2 CHS, SC in the next 2 CHS, SC INC in the next CH (Photo 5). Total Stitches: 32
ROUND 2: SC in the next stitch, SC INC in the next stitch, HDC in the next 3 stitches, SC in the next 2 stitches, SC INC in the next stitch, SC in the next 5 stitches, SC INC in the next stitch, SC, HDC, SC in the next stitch, SC INC in the next stitch, SC in the next 5 stitches, SC INC in the next stitch, SC in the next 2 stitches, HDC in the next 3 stitches, SC INC in the next stitch, SC in the next stitch, 3 SC INC in the next stitch. Total Stitches: 40
ROUND 3: Carry your 0.3 MM jewelry wire in this round. SC in the next 18 stitches, HDC, DC, HDC in the next stitch, SC in the next 19 stitches (Photo 6), SL ST in the next stitch. Total Stitches: 40
Fasten off and leave an 8 inch tail. Join and twist both ends of the cut wire together. Set aside.
SEPAL
Using your White yarn and 4 MM crochet hook, create a Magic Ring (MR) and CH 1.
ROUND 1: Hook in 6 SC inside the MR, pull the ring loosely close. Total Stitches: 6
ROUND 2: SC INC in every stitch in the round. Total Stitches: 12
ROUND 3: SC in every stitch in the round. Total Stitches: 12
ROUND 4: * SC in the next stitch, SC INC in the next stitch. Repeat * 6 times. Total Stitches: 18
ROUND 5: SC in every stitch in the round. Total Stitches:18
Fasten off and leave an 8 inch tail. Set aside.
