Interesting MOTIVES from the “Caterpillar” cord CROCHET
Creating flower motifs using the “Caterpillar” cord crochet technique can result in unique and interesting designs. Here’s a simple crochet flower motif pattern using the “Caterpillar” cord technique:
Materials:
- “Caterpillar” cord (also known as icord or French knitted cord)
- Crochet hook suitable for your cord size
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
Caterpillar Cord:
- Create a long “Caterpillar” cord using your preferred method (French knitting, spool knitting, etc.). Ensure it’s long enough for the number of stitches required for the flower motif.
Flower Motif:
Round 1:
- Join the cord into a ring by making a slipknot and placing it on your crochet hook. Slip stitch into the first cord stitch to form a ring.
- Ch 1, work 8 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (8 sc)
Round 2: 3. Ch 1, sc in the first st, 2 sc in the next st; repeat around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 sc)
Round 3: 4. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in the first st, 2 hdc in the next st; repeat around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 2. (18 hdc)
Round 4: 5. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in the first two stitches, 2 hdc in the next st; repeat around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 2. (24 hdc)
Round 5: 6. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in the first two stitches, 2 dc in the next st; repeat around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (32 dc)
Round 6: 7. Ch 1, sl st in the first st, ch 3, sl st in the same st; repeat around. Join with a sl st to the first sl st. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Attach the “Caterpillar” cord to the flower by sewing or crocheting it into the center of the flower. This creates a unique and textured center for your flower motif. You can use these motifs to embellish various projects or string them together to create a beautiful garland. Experiment with different cord colors to add more variety to your designs. Enjoy your crocheting!
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Interesting MOTIVES from the “Caterpillar” cord CROCHET
