Learn to Crochet African Flower Motif

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Materials Needed
3. Making a Magic Circle
4. Round One: Creating the Center
5. Round Two: Joining a New Color
6. Round Three: Adding Petals
7. Round Four: Changing Colors and Spike Stitches
8. Round Five: Adding a Border
9. Finishing Touches
10. Joining the African Flowers

Introduction

Welcome back to Cute Crochet! In this tutorial, I will show you how to make African flower motifs. These hexagonal floral patterns can be joined together to create beautiful scarves, hats, sweaters, shawls, blankets, bags, or even stuffed animals. It's the perfect project to use up your scrap yarn. By using different colors for the center, petals, and outline, you can create a cohesive and visually stunning piece. In this article, I will guide you step by step on how to make an individual hexagon and provide tips on joining them together to make your desired item. So let's get started!

Materials Needed

Before we begin, let's gather the materials you'll need for this project:

1. Yarn scraps in various colors (similar weight and texture)
2. Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn weight
3. Scissors

Now that you have all your materials ready, let's dive into creating an African flower motif!

Making a Magic Circle

To start, we'll begin with the center of the hexagon. We'll be using a magic circle technique, which allows for a neat and adjustable center. If you're not comfortable with the magic circle, you can also start with a chain 4 and work into that. I have discussed this alternative method in my Granny Square video (link provided in the description). Once you've chosen your preferred method, follow the steps below:

1. Take your yarn and loop it up and over your finger, forming a cross in the front.
2. Insert your hook underneath the cross, take the yarn from the other side, and pull through.
3. Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook to complete the magic circle.

If you're using the chain 4 method, you'll start by making three chains and then make one more double crochet into the chain 4 space. Now, let's move on to Round One.

Round One: Creating the Center

For Round One, we'll be focusing on creating the center of the African flower motif. This round requires very little yarn, making it perfect for using up those tiny scraps. Follow the steps below:

1. Chain 3, which will act as your first double crochet.
2. Make one more double crochet into the magic circle. You should have a total of two double crochet stitches.
3. Chain 1 for a spacer.
4. Make two more double crochet stitches into the magic circle, followed by a chain 1.
5. Repeat this two-double-crochet cluster with a chain 1 spacer four more times.
6. After the last two-double-crochet cluster, chain 1, and slip stitch on top of the third chain of the first chain 3.
7. Cinch the circle in the middle by pulling on the center tail. If you used the chain 4 method, there will be a small hole in the center, which is perfectly fine if you prefer that look.

Congratulations! You've completed Round One of the African flower motif. Now, let's move on to Round Two.

Round Two: Joining a New Color

In Round Two, we will join a new color to continue building our hexagon. This round will create the first set of petals. Follow the steps below:

1. To join the new color, take your yarn and wrap it around your crochet hook.
2. Make a slip knot and insert your hook into one of the chain 1 spaces.
3. Chain 3, which will act as your first double crochet.
4. Make two more double crochet stitches into the same chain 1 space.
5. Chain 2 for the corner and make two more double crochet stitches into the same space.
6. Chain 1 for a spacer.
7. Repeat the above steps (two double crochet stitches, chain 2, two double crochet stitches, chain 1) into each chain 1 space.
8. Work over the tail to minimize later weaving.
9. Slip stitch on top of the third stitch of the first chain 3 to complete Round Two.

Great job! You've finished Round Two. Now, let's move on to Round Three and add more petals to our African flower motif.

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