Forever Love Roses

"Please note - This pattern is in UK terms with US terms in parentheses. Roses are the perfect gift for Valentine's Day or special occasions and nothing says 'I Love You!' more than something handmade that can be kept forever. The roses are made by crocheting each petal, working in the round, and the sewing them together. If you have any difficulties or would like me to add more photos for guidance, leave a comment below and I will endeavor to respond as quickly as I can. I hope this brings you creative joy and inspiration! Let's get yarning!"

NotesFor each petal, work continuously round, do not slip stitch to join rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook

Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge14 stitches x 20 rows = 4″ (10cm)

Materials List

• Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky (shade - Rose Red (313) and Evergreen (330)).
  (Less than)1 x 100g (3.5oz/149yds/136m) ball
• Green Florist Tape
• 6mm metal gardening rods
• Darning/yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker