DIFFERENT PATTERNS OF CROCHET TULIP (Part 1)

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For almost a year of making crochet tulip flowers for my flower bouquet, it never occurred to me to make a crochet tulip in different patterns, as I was contented with the usual pattern I used.

I'm enjoying making crochet tulips in different colors using this common pattern that all the crocheters I know, had used. I even made lots of tulip heads in preparation for Valentine's Day next year.

But when I saw this pretty crochet tulip on Facebook (being shared with my fellow crocheter), using another type of pattern, I got so curious as to how it was done.

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Many crochet crafters (including me and @romeskie 😅) have expressed our interest in the new pattern and are planning to make our version.

I was inspired and got so excited to try it and wanted to share my experience here in NeedleworkMonday as I've been inactive here for 4 months now and I did miss it ☺️.

I even made some experiments using other crochet stitches which I will also show you and might as well get your feedback about it.

I decided to divide this post into two as I was not yet finished with my experiments in trying some different stitches of crocheted tulip flowers due to some orders that should have been finished ahead of time.

So now, I would like to show a pattern with pictures of the common tulip pattern I've been using for several months now. I hope it would be a great help for crochet beginners who want to try making tulip flowers.

I would also appreciate it if anyone could correct my way of expressing my pattern as I was having difficulty in writing them. ✌️😅

Pattern 1 - Single Crochet Pattern

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NOTE: Continuous pattern

• Magic ring
• R1 - chain 1, SC 7
• R2 - SC 2 ( in every stitch - 7x ), SC 1
• R3 -
  SC2, SC1,
  SC2, SC1,
  SC2, SC1,
  SC2, SC1,
  SC2, SC1,
  SC2, SC1,
  SC2, SC1, SC1
• R4 -
  SC2, SC1, SC1,
  SC2, SC1, SC1,
  SC2, SC1, SC1,
  SC2, SC1, SC1,
  SC2, SC1, SC1,
  SC2, SC1, SC1,
  SC2, SC1, SC1, SC1
• R5 - R14 - SC1 in all stitches, then slip stitch and lock.

**Output of Pattern 1

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I was truly satisfied before with this kind of pattern and how pleasing it looked that I didn't think of making different kinds of tulip patterns.

The next two patterns I made were just a part of the experiment I made and only thought of the possible stitches that could be used.

Pattern 2 - Half Double Crochet Back Loop

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NOTE: Continuous pattern, HDC Back Loop

• Magic ring
• R1 - chain 1, HDC 7
• R2 - HDC 2 (in every stitch - 7x), HDC 1
• R3 -
  HDC2, HDC1,
  HDC2, HDC1,
  HDC2, HDC1,
  HDC2, HDC1,
  HDC2, HDC1,
  HDC2, HDC1,
  HDC2, HDC1, HDC1
• R4 -
  HDC2, HDC1, HDC1,
  HDC2, HDC1, HDC1,
  HDC2, HDC1, HDC1,
  HDC2, HDC1, HDC1,
  HDC2, HDC1, HDC1,
  HDC2, HDC1, HDC1, HDC1
• R5 - R11 - HDC1 in all stitches, then slip stitch and lock.

**Output of Pattern 2

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I liked the effect of this pattern and would love to make more of these in the future. 🥰

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The next pattern is similar to the last one but instead of HDC back loop, I used the SC back loop.

Pattern 3 - Single Crochet Back Loop

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NOTE: Continuous pattern, SC Back Loop

• Magic ring
• R1 - chain 1, sc 7
• R2 - sc 2 (in every stitch - 7x), sc 1
• R3 -
  sc2, sc1,
  sc2, sc1,
  sc2, sc1,
  sc2, sc1,
  sc2, sc1,
  sc2, sc1,
  sc2, sc1, sc1
• R4 -
  Sc2, sc1, sc1,
  Sc2, sc1, sc1,
  Sc2, sc1, sc1,
  Sc2, sc1, sc1,
  Sc2, sc1, sc1,
  Sc2, sc1, sc1,
  Sc2, sc1, sc1, sc1
• R5 - R11 - Sc1 in all stitches

**Output of Pattern 3

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This pattern looks so simple. But as they said, simplicity is beauty. And yes, I like it too. 🥰

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The next pattern I made was similar to the picture shared by Craftpassion. I had made this pattern as I thought it was the exact pattern they were using since I just scanned the pictures they shared on their post, not minding the whole context. Right after I made this one, I realized that it was different and I was just too excited to try it.

But the positive side was that I was able to make my version. And I was delighted. 🥰

Pattern 4 - Single Crochet Back Loop

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• chain 17
• sc on the 15th chain to the 1st chain
• 1st row - chain 1 and flip. Make
  15 single crochet front post stitch
• 2nd row - chain 1, sc15

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• 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 17th, 19th, 21st, and 23rd row - repeat 1st-row pattern
• 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, and 24th row - repeat 2nd-row pattern

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After the last row (24th), lock and cut the yarn, leaving at least 7-8 inches long.

Using the tapestry needle, connect and sew both ends. Then cinch the bottom part, lock, and cut the yarn.

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Then add some fiberfill inside your tulip head and sew the top.

**Output of Pattern 4

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It may look different from the tulip of craftpassion, but it doesn't look bad either, isn't it? In fact, I love it also. 🥰 And I will make more of these on my future flower bouquets.

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Out of the 4 patterns I presented to you today, can you comment below on what pattern you like most? Then why?

Next week, I will share to you the 2nd part of this post, and I hope that everyone will look forward to it.