Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Finished Size: Approximately 55–70 cm (22–28 inches) long, depending on yarn and hook.
Materials
- DK or Sport weight cotton yarn
- White
- Light blue
- Medium blue
- Dark blue
- Green (small amount)
- 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill (small amount for flowers if desired)
- Floral wire or plastic rod (optional for extra stability)
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Small pearl beads
- Jump rings or sewing thread
- Scissors
- Tassel maker (optional)
Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- sc – Single Crochet
- hdc – Half Double Crochet
- dc – Double Crochet
- tr – Treble Crochet
- inc – Increase
- rep – Repeat
- st – Stitch
- sp – Space
Top Flower (8 Petals)
Round 1: MR, 8 sc, join.
Round 2: (ch 5, sl st in next st) repeat around.
Round 3: Work each loop with (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc).
Round 4: Add a second layer behind the first petals using back loops only.
Round 5: Edge every petal with sc in dark blue.
Make a smaller layered flower for the center and sew it on.
Add a pearl bead to the center.
Leaves
Make 4 small leaves.
Ch 8.
Work:
sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc.
Work along the opposite side.
Fasten off and sew beneath the flower.
Main Stem
Using dark blue:
Ch 110–140.
Work 1 row of sc.
For extra firmness, crochet a second strip and stitch together around floral wire or a cord.
Spiral Ribbon
Using white:
Ch 180–220.
Row 1:
2 sc in every chain across.
Row 2:
Change to light blue.
(2 hdc in each st) across.
Row 3:
Change to medium blue.
(2 dc in every st) across.
Row 4:
Change to dark blue.
Work decorative edging:
(sc, ch 3, sc in next st) across.
The increasing stitches naturally create the spiral.
Wrap the spiral around the stem and secure with a few hidden stitches.
Small Flowers
Make 3–4 tiny blue flowers.
Round 1:
MR, 6 sc.
Round 2:
(ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st) ×6.
Attach a pearl to each center.
Sew between spiral sections.
Snowflakes
Make 6–8 snowflakes.
Round 1:
MR, 6 sc.
Round 2:
(ch 7, sl st in next st) around.
Round 3:
In each loop work:
sc, hdc, dc, picot, dc, hdc, sc.
Stiffen with fabric stiffener if desired.
Attach each snowflake using fine thread and decorative beads.
Tassel
Cut 60–80 strands about 35 cm long.
Fold in half.
Tie securely.
Wrap the neck with matching yarn.
Trim evenly.
Attach to the bottom of the stem.
Assembly
Attach the flower to the top of the stem.
Wrap and secure the spiral ribbon around the stem.
Sew the small flowers between the spiral turns.
Hang the snowflakes at different lengths using beads.
Attach the tassel to the bottom.
Add a hanging loop to the top.
Steam lightly to shape the petals and spiral. Block all pieces before final assembly for a crisp, professional finish.