Always Blooming Bouquet

Designed by Linda Permann

(4 medium) Red Heart Soft Yarn: 1 ball each 9537 Fuchsia (A), 4422 Tangerine (B), 9114 Honey (C), 4608 Wine (D), 9522 Leaf (E), 9523 Dark Leaf (F)

Note: 1 ball of each color will make several bouquets.

Crochet hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge

Paper stem wires -- 18 gauge
Hot-glue gun
Glue sticks
Popsicle stick
Yarn needle

Adjustable ring method: Holding the yarn a few inches from the end, wrap yarn around your finger to form a ring. Do not remove wrap from finger, insert hook into the wrap and draw up a loop of working yarn. Chain one to secure the loop, and remove ring of yarn from finger. Work stitches of first round in the ring. Pull gently but firmly on tail to tighten ring.

Finished measurements:
Outer Petals of Daffodil 3-1/2 inches
across (at widest point);
Outer Petals of Rose 3 inches
across (at widest point);
Stem length 8-13 inches

Gauge is not critical for this project.

1. Each flower is constructed from two pieces, which are then layered and sewn together to hide the stem.
2. Make flowers in your preferred color combinations. Using the colors listed in the instructions will produce the bouquet pictured.