Crochet Flower Clio

This free crochet flower pattern is quick and effortless, it is exactly what you need for a personalized gift topper or a bag accessory. The Crochet Flower Clio pattern uses only basic crochet stitches, so it shouldn’t be a problem for a beginner crocheter. Experiment with different yarn weights and hook sizes for larger or smaller flowers. Just to give you an idea of the size, with cotton thread size 10 and a 2 mm crochet hook, this flower will measure about 4,5 cm (1,8 inches) in diameter.
You will also need a needle to weave in loose ends and a pair of scissors.

Instructions
Make a magic ring (or ch 6 and sl st in first ch to form a ring).

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in the ring, (ch 6, 3 dc in the ring) 5 times, ch 6, dc in the ring, pull the thread end to tighten the ring and join with sl st in 3rd ch of first ch3.
Round 2: * Ch 1, skip next dc, in next ch-6 sp work (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc), ch 1, skip next dc, sl st in next dc; repeat from * around.

Fasten off and weave in loose ends.

See a variation of this flower in Crochet Flower Urania.
Looking for more free crochet flower patterns? See the cute Crochet Flower Calypso and the easy Crochet Flower Athena.

Abbreviations

ch	chain
sc	single crochet
hdc	half double crochet
dc	double crochet
sp	space
sl st	slip stitch
( )	work instructions the number of times specified or work instructions in the stitch or space indicated or contains explanatory remarks
*	work instructions following * as many times as indicated