Learn how to crochet the Cherry Blossom Flower Crochet Stitch with this complete photo & video tutorial at Nana’s Crafty Home!

The Cherry Blossom Flower Crochet Stitch is part of the Spring Rhapsody Blanket CAL stitch series.

This flower stitch is worked directly into your project – no sewing necessary!

A very simple flower that is small and cute – would look fantastic in so many difference projects as well – I am planning on designing a Cherry Blossom Blanket in the future!

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Cherry Blossom Flower Crochet Stitch Written Instructions & Photo Tutorial

Abbreviations:

ch(s) = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
blo = back loop only

Flower center:   working in front and back loops separately: 3 sc in back loop of next st, rotate work slightly and place 3 sc in front loop of same st, sl st to 1st st, sl st in blo of next 2 st of flower center.

Stitch is worked in multiples of 12 + 13 + 2.

Sample is a chain of 51 (12 x 3 = 36 + 13 = 49 + 2 = 51)

Row 1:  With Color A, ch 51, dc in 4th ch from hook (skipped chs count as first st), 1 dc in each ch to end.  Turn (49)

Row 2:  With Color B, ch 1, sc in same st and in each st to end.  Turn

Row 3:  ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 5 st, flower center in next st, [flower center:  working in front and back loops separately, 3 sc in back loop of next st, rotate work slightly and place 3 sc in front loop of same st, sl st to 1st st, sl st in blo of next 2 st of flower center] *sc in next 11 st, flower center in next,* repeat between * * to last 6 st, sc in remaining st. Turn.

Fasten off Color B

Row 3a: Round 2 of Cherry Blossom: with Color C, working on RS of first flower center, attach yarn to any back loop of flower center with sl st, (1 hdc, 3 dc) in same st, *(1 sl st, 1 hdc, 3 dc) in next blo,* repeat between * * in each st, sl st to 1st st.  Fasten off.  Repeat for each Cherry Blossom.

Row 4:  With Color A, ch 3, dc in each st of row.  In order to maintain stitch count, pick up a stitch behind flowers or work 2 dc in last st before each flower.  Turn.