ROSA ALL'UNCINETTO

Strip Method Crochet Rose

By Megan Mills
megan@kiwi.gen.nz

This rose is approximately 3.5cm (1.4 inches) across.

Abbreviations ss slip stich ch chain sc single crochet (UK double crochet) dc double crochet (UK treble) sp space Materials DMC Cebelia No 10 thread 1.75mm hook Rose is approximately 3.5cm (1.4 inches) across Directions Note: Leave a long tail at the start so that you can use it to roll-and-stitch the rose together. Row 1: 55ch. Into 4th ch from hook work 1dc. *1ch, miss 2ch, (1dc, 2ch, 1dc) in next st. Repeat from * to the end. Turn. Row 2: 3ch, (1dc, 2ch, 2dc) into first 2-ch sp. *(2ch, 2dc, 2ch, 2dc) in next 2-ch sp. Repeat from * to the end. Turn. Row 3: 6dc into first 2-ch sp, 1sc into next 2-ch sp. (7dc into next 2-ch sp, 1sc into next 2-ch sp) 12 times. (9dc into next 2-ch sp, 1sc into next 2-ch sp) five times. Leave a tail long enough to weave in easily and fasten off. Finishing Thread the long tail onto a needle and as you roll the rose up stitch the base together. The large petals end up on the outside of the rose so start rolling from the small-petalled end. Try to keep the base flat - if it 'telescopes' the rose will not be as pretty. You can then use the tail to attach your rose to another item or tidy away the end. I haven't bothered finishing it properly - I just rolled and stitched it and took the photos for you to see.