Welcome, fellow crocheters! Today, I'm thrilled to share my latest obsession: crocheting a delicate morning glory. Inspired by the vibrant blooms that greet me on my morning walks, I've crafted this free pattern to bring a touch of nature's beauty indoors.
Did you know that morning glories can grow up to 10 feet in a single season? Impressive, right? Just like these resilient flowers, your crochet skills will blossom with this project.
So, grab your hooks and join me as we create these charming blooms together. Don't worry – I've included step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams to guide you through every petal and leaf. Ready to get started?
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Crochet Morning Glory Meanings & Usage
Morning glories have always held a special place in my heart, not just for their beauty, but for their rich symbolism. These enchanting blooms represent love, affection, and the fleeting nature of life – how fitting for a flower that opens with the dawn and closes by dusk! In my experience, they're perfect for gifting to someone embarking on a new journey or facing a challenge.
I once crocheted a bouquet of morning glories for my sister when she started her own business. The flowers' meaning of new beginnings and the mortality of opportunities seemed so apt. In various mythologies, morning glories are associated with the sun and resurrection. The Aztecs, for instance, used the seeds in religious rituals, believing they had magical properties.
Personally, I love gifting these crocheted beauties to friends who need a reminder of life's simple joys. There's something so heartwarming about presenting someone with a handmade token that will last far longer than its living counterpart. Plus, it's a great conversation starter!
Details of Morning Glory Crochet Pattern
This Morning Glory crochet pattern is ideal for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with various stitches and color changes. The project offers a delightful challenge, combining basic techniques with more intricate details to create a lifelike flower.
The pattern guides you through creating 3 main flowers, 3 flower centers, 2 flower buds, and 2 leaves. The process involves crocheting individual components before assembling them on a 30cm (12 inch) vine. You'll work with magic rings, increases, and decorative stitches like picots to achieve the realistic Morning Glory shape.
In nature, Morning Glories bloom in a variety of colors, from deep purples and blues to soft pinks and pure whites. Interestingly, their flowers typically open in the morning and close by the afternoon, hence their name. This pattern focuses on a classic pink and white combination, but you can easily customize the colors to match your favorite variety or create a fantasy bloom.
Feel free to adjust the number of flowers and leaves to suit your preference. Add more for a fuller bouquet or reduce for a simpler arrangement. You could even create a trailing vine by extending the main stem and adding more leaves and buds along its length.
A single finished flower measures approximately 2 inches in diameter. The entire bouquet, as shown in the image, stands about 14 inches tall, making it a perfect decorative piece for a vase or as a unique, handmade gift that will never wilt.
Crochet Morning Glory Flower Bouquet Kits
Bring the beauty of Morning Glories into your home with our all-in-one crochet kit! Perfect for crafters of all levels, this package includes everything you need to create a stunning, ever-blooming bouquet. Brighten your space or gift a lasting piece of handmade charm today!
Materials Needed
- Yarn – Loopara 4ply combed cotton (Green 17, White 02, Yellow 42 and Red 61)
- Hook – 2.5mm
- Flower Rod – 30cm long (No.2)
- Iron wire – 0.5mm diameter
- Needle Nose Pliers
- Hot Melt Adhesive
- Scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sl – slip stitch
- inc – increase (two stitches in one stitch)
- sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
- dc2tog – double crochet 2 together
- picot
- FLO – front loops only
- BLO – back loops only
Crochet Morning Glory Pattern
How to Crochet a Main Flower (Make 3)
Create a magic ring.
Round 1: Chain 1, make 6 single crochet into the ring, slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 2-3: Make 6 single crochet, slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 4: (2 single crochet, single crochet increase) 2 times (8 single crochet total), slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 5: Working in front loops only [(chain 2, double crochet 2 together, chain 3, picot, chain 2), slip stitch] 4 times, slip stitch to join, fasten off.
Round 6: With white yarn, working in back loops only, make 8 single crochet, slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 7: (3 single crochet, single crochet increase) 2 times (10 single crochet total), slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 8: Make 10 single crochet, slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 9: (4 single crochet, single crochet increase) 2 times (12 single crochet total), slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 10: Make 12 single crochet, slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 11: (3 single crochet, single crochet increase) 3 times (15 single crochet total), change color, slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Switch to pink, alternating with white (change color in middle of single crochet):
Round 12: (Pink 2 single crochet, white single crochet increase) 5 times (20 single crochet total), slip stitch to join, change color, chain 1.
Round 13: (Pink 3 single crochet, white single crochet increase) 5 times (25 single crochet total), slip stitch to join, change color, chain 1.
Round 14: (Pink 4 single crochet, white single crochet increase) 5 times (30 single crochet total), slip stitch to join, change color, chain 1.
Round 15: (Pink 5 single crochet, white single crochet increase) 5 times (35 single crochet total), slip stitch to join, change color, chain 2.
Round 16: [Pink half double crochet, double crochet increase, (double crochet, half double crochet), single crochet, (half double crochet, double crochet), double crochet increase, white single crochet] 5 times.
Tips: Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially when changing colors. Ensure your magic ring is tight to create a solid center for your flower. Practice color changes for smooth transitions between pink and white.
How to Crochet a Flower Center (Make 3)
Step 1. Take yellow yarn.
Step 2. Wrap the yarn around two fingers 5 times.
Step 3. Carefully slide the wrapped yarn off your fingers.
Step 4. Secure the wrapped yarn to a piece of wire.
Step 5. Trim any excess ends of the yarn.
Tips: Ensure the wire is thin enough to be hidden within the yarn wraps. The number of wraps can be adjusted for a fuller or slimmer flower center. Be gentle when sliding the yarn off your fingers to maintain the shape.
How to Crochet a Flower Bud (Make 2)
Create a magic ring.
With green yarn:
Round 1: Chain 1, make 6 single crochet into the ring, slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 2-3: Make 6 single crochet, slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 4: (2 single crochet, single crochet increase) 2 times (8 single crochet total), slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 5: Working in front loops only [(chain 2, double crochet 2 together, chain 3, picot, chain 2), slip stitch] 4 times, slip stitch to join, fasten off.
With white yarn:
Round 6: Working in back loops only, make 8 single crochet, slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 7: (3 single crochet, single crochet increase) 2 times (10 single crochet total), slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 8: Make 10 single crochet, slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 9: (4 single crochet, single crochet increase) 2 times (12 single crochet total), slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 10: Make 12 single crochet, slip stitch to join, change to pink yarn, chain 1.
With pink yarn:
Round 11: (4 single crochet, single crochet 2 together) 2 times (10 single crochet total), slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 12-13: Make 10 single crochet, slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 14: 1 single crochet, single crochet 2 together, 2 single crochet, single crochet 2 together, 1 single crochet, single crochet 2 together (7 single crochet total), slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 15: Make 7 single crochet, slip stitch to join, chain 1.
Round 16: 3 single crochet 2 together, 1 single crochet (4 single crochet total), slip stitch to join, fasten off.
Tips: Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially when changing colors. The color changes from green to white to pink create the realistic look of a budding flower. Ensure your decreases (sc2tog) are evenly spaced to maintain the bud shape.
How to Crochet a Leaf (Make 2)
First side:
Round 1: Chain 20 (add wire to last chain), slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook, 1 single crochet, 2 half double crochet, 2 double crochet, 2 half double crochet, 3 single crochet, turn.
Round 2: Skip 1, 4 single crochet, slip stitch, chain 1, turn.
Round 3: Skip 1, 5 single crochet (last single crochet in both loops), 1 single crochet (in main stitch), 3 single crochet, turn.
Round 4: Skip 1, 5 single crochet, slip stitch, chain 1, turn.
Round 5: Skip 1, 6 single crochet (last single crochet in both loops), 1 single crochet (in main stitch), 3 single crochet, turn.
Round 6: Skip 1, 5 single crochet, (chain 5, slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook, 1 single crochet, 2 half double crochet), turn.
Round 7: 2 half double crochet, 4 single crochet (last single crochet in both loops), 1 single crochet (in main stitch), 2 single crochet, turn.
Round 8: Skip 1, 10 single crochet, slip stitch, chain 1, turn.
Round 9: Skip 1, 2 single crochet, 5 half double crochet, 4 single crochet (last single crochet in both loops), 1 single crochet (in main stitch).
Other side:
Round 1: 19 single crochet, slip stitch, chain 1, turn.
Round 2: Skip 1, 1 single crochet, 5 half double crochet, 3 single crochet, slip stitch, turn.
Round 3: Skip 1, 4 single crochet, slip stitch, turn.
Round 4: Skip 1, 5 single crochet (last single crochet in both loops), 1 single crochet (in main stitch), 3 single crochet, turn.
Round 5: Skip 1, 5 single crochet, slip stitch, chain 1, turn.
Round 6: Skip 1, 6 single crochet (last single crochet in both loops), 1 single crochet (in main stitch), 3 single crochet, turn.
Round 7: Skip 1, 5 single crochet, (chain 5, slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook, 1 single crochet, 2 half double crochet), turn.
Round 8: 2 half double crochet, 4 single crochet (last single crochet in both loops), 1 single crochet (in main stitch), 2 single crochet, turn.
Round 9: Skip 1, 10 single crochet, slip stitch, chain 1, turn.
Round 10: Skip 1, 2 single crochet, 5 half double crochet, 4 single crochet (last single crochet in both loops), 1 single crochet (in main stitch), slip stitch.
Tips: The wire added in the first round helps shape the leaf. Pay attention to stitch placement, especially when working in both loops or main stitches. The varying stitch heights create the leaf's texture and shape. Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds if needed.
How to Crochet a Vine (Make 1)
Take a 30cm (12 inch) wire.
Round 1: Wrap yarn around the entire length of the wire.
Tips: Ensure the yarn is wrapped tightly and evenly along the wire for a smooth appearance. The wire provides structure to the vine, allowing you to shape it as desired. You can adjust the length of the wire to create shorter or longer vines as needed for your arrangement.
Crochet Morning Glory Assemble
Step 1. Attach flower center to the flower:
1. Carefully insert the yellow flower center into the middle of each crocheted flower.
2. Use pliers to gently tighten the wire, securing the center in place.
Step 2. Secure flower center with glue:
1. Apply a small amount of fabric glue or low-temp hot glue to the base of the flower center.
2. Carefully press the flower center into the crocheted flower, ensuring it's centered and secure.
Step 3. Prepare the main stem:
1. Take out the #2 gauge floral wire for the main stem.
2. Ensure the wire is straight and long enough for your desired arrangement.
Step 4. Add flower buds:
1. Attach the crocheted flower buds to the stem, spacing them out evenly.
2. Secure each bud with a small amount of glue and allow to dry.
Step 5. Incorporate the vine:
1. Wrap the crocheted vine around the main stem, starting from the bottom.
2. Secure the vine at various points with small dabs of glue.
Step 6. Attach leaves:
1. Add crocheted leaves along the stem and vine.
2. Position leaves at different angles for a natural look.
3. Secure each leaf with a small amount of glue at its base.
Step 7. Final touches:
1. Adjust the positioning of flowers, buds, vine, and leaves as needed.
2. Ensure all elements are securely fastened.
Tips: Create a natural, asymmetrical arrangement by varying the heights and angles of the flowers, buds, and leaves. This will give your Morning Glory a more realistic and dynamic appearance.
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