3" Flower Pin Pattern Knit & Crochet

3" Flower Pin Pattern Knit & Crochet

Project Overview

This downloadable PDF pattern from Monique Rae Designs provides instructions for creating decorative flower pins measuring approximately 3 inches. The design combines both knitting and crochet techniques to construct dimensional floral elements that can be finished as wearable jewelry pieces with pin backs and decorative buttons.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces small flower pins suitable for accessorizing clothing, bags, or other items. Each completed flower pin features petals constructed through knitting and crochet, finished with a decorative button center and a functional pin back for secure attachment. The design allows for creating multiple flowers from a single pattern, making it ideal for producing coordinated sets or gifts.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

The knitting component of this pattern utilizes i-cord construction, a fundamental technique for creating tubular, rope-like structures. The process begins by casting on 3 stitches onto US 2 double pointed needles, knitting the first row, then sliding the stitches to the opposite end of the needle without turning the work. The yarn is brought to the back, and knitting continues in this manner to form the characteristic i-cord. Each petal is knitted as an i-cord measuring 30 inches in length. For projects requiring multiple flowers, the pattern allows knitters to work two i-cords simultaneously on the same needles.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The crochet portion uses a crochet hook G (4.00mm) and employs basic crochet stitches to form the flower base. The pattern begins with a chain-4 foundation, which is connected into a circle by joining the first chain stitch to the fourth chain stitch. Single crochet stitches combined with chain-one stitches are worked into each stitch around the circle until the base measures approximately 2 inches in diameter. This creates an open, lacy circular foundation that serves as the anchor for the knitted petals.

Construction and Assembly

After completing the individual crochet and knitting elements, the pattern requires binding off the knitted i-cord while leaving one stitch active. Approximately 2 yards of yarn is measured and cut to use as sewing yarn for attaching the petals to the crochet base and shaping the flower into its final three-dimensional form. The pattern is completed by sewing a decorative button to the flower center and attaching a pin back to the reverse side using the yarn needle and straight pins.

Materials and Tools Required

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in any type or color; only 0.02 ounces of yarn needed per flower, making this an excellent project for using yarn scraps
• Needles and Hooks: US 2 double pointed knitting needles and crochet hook G (4.00mm)
• Additional Materials: Decorative button for flower center, pin back for wearability, yarn needle for sewing and assembly, and straight pins for securing pieces during construction

Skill Level and Gauge

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, suitable for crafters with foundational knowledge of both knitting and crochet techniques. The pattern notes that gauge is not necessary for successful completion, allowing flexibility in tension and making it more forgiving for knitters and crocheters still developing consistent stitch tension.

Designer Information

This pattern was designed and copyrighted by Monique Rae in 2015 as part of the Monique Rae Designs collection. The design represents an independent designer's approach to creating versatile, small-scale jewelry projects that combine multiple fiber arts techniques in a single finished piece.