Lily in Adriafil Ricamo 8 - Downloadable PDF

Lily in Adriafil Ricamo 8 – Free Crochet Pattern for a Decorative Flower

This free downloadable PDF crochet pattern from Adriafil guides you through creating a beautifully realistic decorative lily, complete with a shaped petal, a rolled pistil, and a leaf. The finished piece is designed as a decorative ornament rather than a wearable garment, making it a perfect project for home décor, floral arrangements, gift toppers, or display pieces. The pattern uses fine thread-weight yarn and a very small crochet hook to achieve delicate, lifelike results.

Materials Required

The pattern calls for a total of 150 g of Adriafil Ricamo 8 yarn, divided across three colours:

• 50 g white, shade no. 02 – used for the lily petal
• 50 g green, shade no. 24 – used for the leaf
• 50 g yellow, shade no. 07 – used for the pistil

In addition to the yarn, several finishing materials are required to give the lily its three-dimensional, sculptural quality:

• Crochet hook no. 1 – appropriate for thread-weight yarn
• Plastic thread – used internally to hold the petal shape
• Wire – cut to length to form the stem
• Green florist adhesive tape – used to cover the wire stem and secure components
• Cotton wool – used to fill and pad the pistil

Adriafil Ricamo 8 is a fine thread-weight yarn well suited to intricate crochet work. Its smooth texture and tight twist allow small stitches to hold their definition clearly, which is especially important when working decorative pieces that will be starched and shaped.

Components of the Lily

The lily is constructed from three separate crocheted elements that are assembled and finished together: the petal, the pistil, and the leaf.

The Petal

The petal is worked in white Ricamo 8 and begins with a foundation of a 5-stitch chain joined into a loop with a slip stitch. All subsequent rows are worked in the round from this central loop, building outward in a fan shape to mimic the natural form of a lily petal.

• Row 1: 22 treble crochet stitches worked into the loop, with the first treble of each row replaced by 3 chain stitches. Each row ends with a single crochet back to the beginning.
• Row 2: 2 treble crochets worked into each stitch of the previous row, doubling the stitch count to create width.
• Row 3: Treble crochets with an increase of one stitch every 4 stitches for the first half of the row; 3 double treble crochets worked into the centre stitch to create a pronounced tip; the second half mirrors the first.
• Rows 4, 5, 6, and 7: Worked in the same manner as Row 3, but the central 3 double trebles are expanded to 5 double treble crochets, further elongating and shaping the petal tip.
• Row 8: A 30 cm length of plastic thread is laid across the top of the previous row and encased by working single crochet stitches over it, covering it completely. This embedded plastic thread allows the petal to be bent and shaped into a natural curve once the piece is finished.

After completion, the petal is starched and shaped as it dries, following a starching method referenced in the pattern booklet. This stiffening process is essential to achieving the crisp, sculptural appearance of the finished flower.

The Pistil

The pistil is worked in yellow Ricamo 8. A 32-stitch foundation chain is cast on, and from the second chain from the hook, 8 rows of double crochet are worked to create a small rectangular panel. The cast-on edge is then