Create these delightful soft plush pompon flowers to brighten up your home, or use them to create a beautiful handmade gift! Featuring rounded, fluffy blooms in pastel and vibrant shades like blue, lavender, yellow, coral, green, and cream, each flower boasts a cozy chenille-like texture. With slender green stems and simple crocheted leaves, these flowers make a lovely bouquet or an adorable embellishment for your projects.
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in various colors for flowers
- Green worsted weight yarn for stems and leaves
- Size G (4.0mm) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- MR: magic ring
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: increase
- dec: decrease
- sl st: slip stitch
Flower Head
- Start with a magic ring (MR).
- Round 1: Work 12 dc into the ring. Pull the ring tight, then join with sl st to the first dc. (12 sts)
- Round 2: *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the first dc. (18 sts)
- Round 3: *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the first dc. (24 sts)
- Round 4: *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the first dc. (30 sts)
- Round 5: *2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the first dc. (36 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembly.
Stem
- With green yarn, ch 20.
- Row 1: Starting in the second ch from the hook, sc across. (19 sts)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (19 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembly.
Leaves
- With green yarn, ch 10.
- Row 1: Starting in the second ch from the hook, sc in next 3 ch, hdc in next 3 ch, dc in next 3 ch. (10 sts)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Dc in first 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in last 4 sts. (10 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembly.
Assembly
- Using the long tail from the flower head, sew the stem to the base of the flower.
- Attach the leaves to the stem using the long tail from the leaves.
- Weave in any loose ends to give your flowers a neat finish.
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To vary the look of your flowers, consider combining different shades or making a whole bouquet of various colors. These plush flowers can be perfect for any decor, especially when arranged in a lovely vase or used as a gift topper.
Tips for the Best Result
- Experiment with different yarns; a softer yarn will create a fluffier bloom.
- Keep your tension consistent to ensure your flowers hold their shape nicely.
- Don’t hesitate to try several variations to create distinct looks or match different occasions.
Conclusion
These soft plush pompon flowers not only make charming decorations but also make wonderful gifts when crafted as a bouquet. Feel free to try out different colors and sizes to create an enchanting arrangement that suits your taste!
