Welcome, craft enthusiasts, to another delightful journey into the world of crochet! Today, we’re diving into the vibrant and captivating realm of the African Flower Pentagon. This unique crochet pattern combines the traditional African Flower motif with a pentagonal shape, resulting in a visually stunning and versatile creation. Join us as we explore the step-by-step tutorial to create your own African Flower Pentagon masterpiece.
Begin by creating the classic African Flower motif. If you’re unfamiliar with this motif, don’t worry – it’s a relatively simple and repetitive pattern that builds up beautifully. The motif is usually made up of clusters of double crochet stitches, chain spaces, and slip stitches. Follow your chosen pattern for the African Flower motif until you have six petals.
In essence, crocheting a pentagon follows the same method as crocheting a hexagon, with the only distinction being the creation of 5 petals instead of 6. You simply crochet one repeat per round less while maintaining the same stitches.
Materials Needed: Before we embark on our crochet adventure, let’s gather the materials required for this project:
- Yarn in your favorite colors
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn weight
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Step By step:
Step 1: Chain 5, and join to the first chain via a slip stitch (represented by the round dot). This forms your ring.
Step 2: Chain 3. Dc into the center of the ring. Chain 1. *2dc into the ring, chain 1, repeat from *3 more times.
Step 3: Slip stitch into the third chain to close your round. Round 1 completed.
Step 4: Now Slip Stitch into the next along chain space as seen above. If you are making Lollo, now is the time to change yarn color.
Step 5: Chain 3. Dc into the same chain space. Chain 1. 2dc in the same space. Moving along to the next chain space of Round 1, crochet 2dc, chain 1, 2dc. Move to the next along chain space of Round 1, and repeat the 2dc, chain 1, 2dc as before. Continue crocheting around the motif until you have reached the end of the round. Slip Stitch to the third chain to close the round. Round 2 completed.
Step 6: Now slip stitch to the next along chain space. This sets your hook up for the 7dc repeats of Round 3.
Step 7: Chain 3. 6dc into the same space. Move along to the next chain space along of Round 2, and crochet 7dc into that chain space. Move to the next along chain space of Round 2 and crochet 7dc as before. Continue in this way around your motif until you have reached the end of the round. Slip stitch to the third chain to close your round. Round 3 completed.
Step 8: Join a new color yarn. Just as you would for the African Flower Hexagon, crochet 7sc (one into each consecutive stitch of Round 3), and 1LONG dc into Round 2 below. Repeat all along the motif until you have reached the end of the round.
Step 9: Slip stitch into the first sc and change yarn color. Round 4 completed.
Step 10: You need to make one round more, Round 5 (which in Lollo Bear Pattern is the cream-colored yarn round). Remember that when you are joining motifs for Lollo, you need to crochet Round 5 as-you-join! I have illustrated one 9dc repeat as seen above, to show you that you still end up with the correct amount of stitches for joining, even though the motif is a pentagon đŸ™‚
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Congratulations on completing your African Flower Pentagon! This versatile pattern can be used to create various projects, from blankets and shawls to decorative items like coasters and wall hangings. Experiment with different color combinations and sizes to personalize your creations. We hope this tutorial has inspired you to explore the rich and diverse world of crochet, combining tradition with innovation in your crafting journey. Happy crocheting!
