Crocheted Poinsettia Brooch

Materials

Worsted Weight Sparkly Yarn

Size US G Hook

Tapestry Needle

Glittered Holly Berries (cut from decorative floral bouquet)

Aleene's Fabric Stiffener

Fabric Fusion

Pearl Pin (optional)

Abbreviations

ch=chain

sc=single crochet

dc=double crochet

tr=triple crochet

hdc=half-double crochet

Directions

Large Petals (Make 5):

Ch 8. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc. Tie off.

Small Petals (Make 5):

Ch 8. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, 2sc. Tie off.

Finishing:

Sew large petals together in a star formation. Do the same with the small petals. Center small petal bunch on to of large one; tack in place to create flower.

Using your finger, spread a liberal amount of Fabric Stiffener over flower. Shape and let dry.

Use Fabric Fusion to glue glittered holly berries to center of flower. Let dry.

Pin to your favorite bag, coat or beanie!

Never crocheted before? No problem! Check out my How-To section for tutorials.

(Holiday) Craft.Rock.Love,

Vickie

P.S. Make a Candy Striper felted purse to go with your sparkly Ponsettia Brooch--get the pattern here!