Poinsettia
© June Gilbank 2007
Crochet a large poinsettia flower for Christmas – perfect as a table centrepiece or as a decoration. Or make a smaller one in fine yarn or thread to wear as a pin on your coat, a Christmas tree decoration, or anything else you can think of!
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This is a PlanetJune original crochet pattern. Feel free to use it however you wish, but I’d appreciate credit as the pattern designer. Please do not reproduce the pattern anywhere else; instead post a link to http://www.planetjune.com/blog/free-crochet-patterns/poinsettia/
Terminology
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet (double crochet for UK/Aus) |
| st | stitch |
| sc2tog | single crochet decrease (insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop, insert hook into next stitch and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook) |
| FL | front loops |
| BL | back loops |
Notes
• Do not join at the end of each round; rounds are worked in continuous spirals.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round. Move the marker up each time you start a new round.
You will need…
• E US/3.5mm crochet hook
• Small amount of worsted weight yarn in red, green and yellow
• Yarn needle to weave in ends
• Stitch marker
I used worsted weight yarn and a size E hook, which produced a large 6.5″ diameter flower. Try using a finer yarn or crochet thread with a correspondingly smaller hook to give a more compact flower.
Ingredients
Large Poinsettia:
- 6 of Style A in red
- 6 of Style B in red or green
- 6 of Style C in green
- 1 centre in yellow
Small Poinsettia:
- 6 of Style A in red
- 6 of Style B in green
- 1 centre in yellow
Crochet Instructions
Style A
Make a magic ring, ch 1.
Rnd 1: 4 sc in magic ring. (4 st)
Rnd 2: (2sc in next st, sc in next st) twice. (6 st)
Rnd 3: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st) twice. (8 st)
Rnd 4: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 st) twice. (10 st)
Rnd 5: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 st) twice. (12 st)
Rnd 6: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 st) twice. (14 st)
Rnds 7-8: sc in each st around. (14 st)
Rnd 9: (sc2tog, sc in next 5 st) twice. (12 st)
Rnd 10: (sc2tog, sc in next 4 st) twice. (10 st)
Rnd 11: (sc2tog, sc in next 3 st) twice. (8 st)
Join with sl st to next st. Fasten off, leaving long end of yarn.
Style B
Make a magic ring, ch 1.
Rnd 1: 4 sc in magic ring. (4 st)
Rnd 2: (2sc in next st, sc in next st) twice. (6 st)
Rnd 3: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st) twice. (8 st)
Rnd 4: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 st) twice. (10 st)
Rnd 5: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 st) twice. (12 st)
Rnd 6: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 st) twice. (14 st)
Rnd 7: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 st) twice. (16 st)
Rnd 8: sc in each st around. (16 st)
Rnd 9: (sc2tog, sc in next 6 st) twice. (14 st)
Rnd 10: (sc2tog, sc in next 5 st) twice. (12 st)
Rnd 11: (sc2tog, sc in next 4 st) twice. (10 st)
Rnd 12: (sc2tog, sc in next 3 st) twice. (8 st)
Join with sl st to next st. Fasten off, leaving long end of yarn.
Style C
Make a magic ring, ch 1.
Rnd 1: 4 sc in magic ring. (4 st)
Rnd 2: (2sc in next st, sc in next st) twice. (6 st)
Rnd 3: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st) twice. (8 st)
Rnd 4: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 st) twice. (10 st)
Rnd 5: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 st) twice. (12 st)
Rnd 6: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 st) twice. (14 st)
Rnd 7: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 st) twice. (16 st)
Rnd 8: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 st) twice. (18 st)
Rnds 9-10: sc in each st around. (18 st)
Rnd 11: (sc2tog, sc in next 7 st) twice. (16 st)
Rnd 12: (sc2tog, sc in next 6 st) twice. (14 st)
Rnd 13: (sc2tog, sc in next 5 st) twice. (12 st)
Rnd 14: (sc2tog, sc in next 4 st) twice. (10 st)
Rnd 15: (sc2tog, sc in next 3 st) twice. (8 st)
Join with sl st to next st. Fasten off, leaving long end of yarn.
Centre
Make a magic ring, ch 1.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6 st)
Rnd 2: in FL only, (sc, ch2, sc) in each st around. (6 st)
Rnd 3: in remaining BL of Rnd 1, 5 sc in each st around. (30 st)
The stitches of Rnd 3 will want to crinkle up into a loopy ruffle – let them do this! You want them to stick up to form the centre flowers of the poinsettia.
Assembly Instructions
Style A
- Flatten out each petal/leaf.
- Fold the petal up along the centre line, so the two ends of the open edge meet. Using a yarn needle and the long yarn end, make a couple of stitches at the open edge between the two ends, to keep them together.
- String all 6 petals together by running a length of yarn on a yarn needle (you can use one of the yarn ends or cut a new length) through the folded edge of each petal.
- Run the yarn through the first petal again to form a circle, pull tight and knot to keep it in position.
Styles B and C
- Flatten out each petal/leaf.
- Arrange one leaf over a second, so that one side of the open end of one is over the midpoint of the open end of the next, and they are arranged at approx 60 degrees (think snowflakes or slices of pie to judge the angle – you don’t have to be accurate).
- Use a yarn needle and the long yarn end from one of the leaves to stitch them together, joining the two leaves with small stitches at the end and about a third of the way up the leaves.
- Arrange another leaf over the top leaf, in the same position and angle, and stitch in the same way.
- Continue until all 6 leaves are joined, and each leaf overlaps over one leaf and under another. There should be a small gap in the centre.
- Pull any loose yarn ends through to the back.
Final Assembly
You should now have two (or three) rings of petals/leaves and one yellow centre. To finish assembling, arrange each layer by pulling the loose yarn ends through the centre hole of the previous layers, so they are all at the back of the flower. The layer order is (bottom to top):
Large poinsettia: C-B-A-centre
Small poinsettia: B-A-centre
Rotate the layers so their angles are offset and all the leaves are visible.
Divide the yarn ends at the back into two groups and tie the two groups in a secure knot. Depending on what you’d like to do with your flower, you can weave in all the yarn ends, leave them long to tie it onto something, or trim them down.
I hope you enjoy this pattern. Please leave me a comment below if you do!
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Jen Said,
November 3, 2007 @ 5:11 pm
I found your pattern through ravelry.com I just wanted to say that’s beautiful! What ‘brand’ or type yarn did you use?
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June Said,
November 3, 2007 @ 5:15 pm
Jen, thank you! I used the following:
Bernat Satin in Burgundy (red) and Banana (yellow)
Red Heart Soft Touch in #9523 (green – for some reason my ball band doesn’t have a colour name, only the number)
saloni Said,
November 4, 2007 @ 12:09 am
i was wandering can i sell the finish prodect???
not the pattern..but finish flower??
btw its BEAutifull..
Good job..
June Said,
November 4, 2007 @ 12:11 am
Saloni, yes you can sell the finished flowers, but please remember to credit me as the designer! Thanks
Lydia Said,
November 4, 2007 @ 1:13 am
Really pretty! I think I’ll try them! Thanks for sharing a great pattern!
roz Said,
November 4, 2007 @ 2:34 am
Thank You for the poiisettia pattern. This well be a lovely ornament on my grandkid’s Christmas tree. Something they well have to share with children.
Thanks again. Looking for more of your great project that I hope are coming soon.
Stitchin'Tricia Said,
November 4, 2007 @ 8:27 am
Thanks, June~
The poinsettia is lovely and the timing is perfect! I hope you do well with the donation plan– and that you have a wonderful holiday season!
Dee Said,
November 4, 2007 @ 10:56 am
What a beautiful poinsetta! The best one I have seen! Thanks you for sharing!
elizabeth Said,
November 4, 2007 @ 11:34 am
Nice job, I am going to try it out.It would look great on a wreath
thank you for sharing
liz
sara Said,
November 4, 2007 @ 11:36 am
so cute, what an excellent job you did in explaining how to make one
rosina Said,
November 4, 2007 @ 12:49 pm
thank u so much.. il def try to make it nw.
Brandi Miller Said,
November 4, 2007 @ 3:31 pm
What is a magic ring????
I would be very interested in knowing this.
June Said,
November 4, 2007 @ 3:42 pm
Hi Brandi, I have a magic ring tutorial available here: http://www.planetjune.com/blog/magic-ring-for-amigurumi/
Hope that answers your question
Carol Said,
November 4, 2007 @ 5:48 pm
This is the most beautiful Poinsettia I have ever seen.
suni Said,
November 4, 2007 @ 7:08 pm
I saved this to my journal but it’s only visible to me. I hope that’s okay. It’s a beautiful pattern. I will give a link back on my craft blog tomorrow
thata Said,
November 4, 2007 @ 10:57 pm
I really like your design. Great work.
crochet fool Said,
November 5, 2007 @ 7:51 am
Just lovely!!!! I have it saved and will let you know how mine turns out.Thanks for sharing
Barbara Canaan Said,
November 5, 2007 @ 9:58 am
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
Your work is beautiful. I do not have or want PAY PAL but would you consider giving me your mailing address, I will gladly sent a donation.
Thank you again.
Barb.
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November 5, 2007 @ 10:53 am
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JoAnn Trenary Said,
November 5, 2007 @ 10:56 am
Thanks for the pattern! It’s lovely! I like having the opportunity to donate too.
iris Said,
November 5, 2007 @ 12:10 pm
Hi.
i really like your flower.
this is quite a cute idea.
i hope you have good luck with your site.
I found it through http://www.stitchwhimsy.com
Tina Said,
November 5, 2007 @ 12:34 pm
That is beautiful. Thank you for sharing the photos with us.
Jacklyn Kowal (Mrs) Said,
November 5, 2007 @ 12:45 pm
Best crocheted poinsettia I have ever seen! As I crochet about 98% in thread, I’m going to do this in thread & make several very small flowers to make a tiny bouquet or spray & put in a tiny crocheted vase that I made. Thanks so much for sharing this pattern.
Charmaine Caesar Said,
November 5, 2007 @ 10:28 pm
Don’t do charge on the computer. Payment should be able to be made in another fashion as well.
June Said,
November 5, 2007 @ 10:41 pm
To Charmaine and anyone else who doesn’t wish to use PayPal – please e-mail me and I will send you my mailing address
Stacy Said,
November 6, 2007 @ 9:54 am
What a beautiful poinsetta, I cant wait to make it.
apaola Said,
November 6, 2007 @ 3:57 pm
very very beautiful….
and beautiful gadget for Noel..
bravissima
ciao
ciao
anna paola
Lora Said,
November 7, 2007 @ 7:24 pm
It took my breath away. I think is is too complicated for me right now, but I sure do love it.
Rita Said,
November 7, 2007 @ 9:46 pm
A friend and I make things for residents of local nursing homes. This will be perfect for the ladies. Maybe if we start early enough next year we can make some to put on wreaths for each residents door…would be non-denominational.
THANK YOU
syeda Said,
November 9, 2007 @ 4:24 pm
this is very nice. please send me this pattern
Mary Lou Said,
November 13, 2007 @ 4:57 pm
I just love this pattern and thank you for sharing it with us. You do beautiful work and I am looking formard to anything else that you offer.
melanie Said,
November 15, 2007 @ 11:46 pm
i just wanted to thank you very much for this pattern and that i just love it, it is verry kind of you to share with us all thanks again.
melanie
Tricia Said,
November 19, 2007 @ 12:02 am
Thank you for a wonderful pattern! I made one up this weekend and the pattern was written perfectly. I am going to attach it to a grapevine wreath and it will be Mom’s Christmas present!!
Lallee Said,
November 20, 2007 @ 8:09 am
This is beautiful. I look forward to making it and will report back when I do. I need to go yarn shopping for the right colors. I left a donation for you. Thank you!
Gisela Said,
November 22, 2007 @ 7:14 pm
I LOVE it! It’s absolutely beautiful. I’m planning to make a few in thread to use as ornaments, I’ll let you know how they turn out. Thanks for the pattern!
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November 24, 2007 @ 1:20 am
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Gail E Said,
December 2, 2007 @ 11:45 am
Even my husband loves the pattern. Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic artwork with everyone. You have a true Gift~
~~~crochet hugs~~~
gail e aka the Stitch ‘n Frog
jenny Said,
December 17, 2007 @ 11:05 am
finally I got the pattern printed out.I sent a donation a few weeks ago but I couldn’t get my printer to print from your website until today.It’s truly beautiful.
Louise Daoust Said,
December 17, 2007 @ 4:19 pm
This is certainly the most beautiful flower I have seen made in crochet.
I knit, but do not crochet but I may just give it a try in the future.
I booked marked your site to return for more visits.
Thank You for sharing
Louise
Donna Sullivan Said,
December 20, 2007 @ 12:09 pm
Happy Holidays! Just found your wonderful and generous site. Will gladly send a donation and give you credit for your wonderful pattern.
May I use your patter to develop several other patterns–such as a candle ring and several other ideas that are running through my mind?
I always decorate candles with rings but the new ones just do not suit my old-fashioned and victorian taste so I set out today to find a way to make them myself and make them not only unusual, but different from anything anyone else has ever had–will let you know how my mission turns out. Thank you again for this site.
Kimberly M. Conrad Said,
December 25, 2007 @ 7:51 pm
I just got finished crochet some Christmas Stockings for my grandchildren, this poinsetta will make a lovely touch to the Christmas Stockings. The poinsetta is beutiful Thanks
Regina Said,
December 27, 2007 @ 4:30 pm
Hi!!
I’m Spanish and for me it’s really difficult to understand all of this instructions, but I hope that in the end I will be able to make this beautifull flower.
Congratulations because you did a really good job and a goog explanation.
I’ve got just one question. I don’t know how to do the centre. Because I can’t understand the second round. What is sc, chain 2, sc ?
I know the meaning of abreviatures but I don’t know how apply them.
If you are so nice to explain me I will be so happy!
Thanks for all and Happy Christmas to everyone!!!
Feliz Navidaaaad
June Said,
December 28, 2007 @ 2:41 pm
Regina, I’ll try to explain Rnd 2 of the centre more clearly for you:
Single crochet into the front loop of the first stitch. Chain 2, and then make another single crochet into the front loop of the SAME stitch you single crocheted into already. This will make a loop. You then repeat all of that for the other 5 stitches in the round, so you will end up with 6 loops.
debbie Said,
January 11, 2008 @ 2:45 pm
i just found your pattern today 1-11-08 i love to crochet and can’t wait to try your flower.i’m hopeing to add it to a placemat for gifts.As with the person Donna Sullivan 12-20-07 I too love the victorian look as my house is decorated that way . I would love to see some of what she has made too!
noor Said,
January 12, 2008 @ 4:32 am
wow, it’s a very very nice flower
I like it very very much
thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanks
mystikpixi Said,
January 28, 2008 @ 6:58 pm
I’ve been looking for many flower patterns. I think yours is extremely beautiful and can’t wait to try it. However, I’m not sure how big the magic ring is suppose to be? I’m sure going to try!!!
Doreen Cordell Said,
January 29, 2008 @ 2:06 pm
Dear June:
A colored picture of your gorgeous poinsettia appeared in the Dec. 8-9 Home & Design page of our Examiner newspaper. I’ve been carrying it around with me ever since. With little hope that I could find it on line, I typed “crocheted poinsettia” into Google, and there it was (pattern and all). I love to crochet small projects, because I never seem to have enough patience to complete the big ones. This is the type of project that can inspire a person to be patient and persistent. Thanks for sharing your talent and pattern with all of us. Doreen
Berline Said,
June 8, 2008 @ 11:40 pm
Hi Jen!
Thank you for the beautiful poinsettia pattern. I would like to do this flower.
God Bless You
Nutjaree Said,
June 29, 2008 @ 1:42 am
So great idea, your flower very nice. I love it. I just start to crochet.
This is really really pretty!!!!
alaa tharwat Said,
August 6, 2008 @ 2:22 pm
what is st can you show me by photos?
June Said,
August 6, 2008 @ 2:37 pm
alaa, st = stitch. The stitches are single crochet. Hope that helps!
SALLY PATTERSON Said,
October 3, 2008 @ 10:10 am
GOD HAS BLESSED YOU WITH A GIFT FOR USING YARN. I WOULD LOVE TO PAY A LITTLE SOMETHING BUT AT 71 I DONT BELONG TO PAY PAL. HOW ESLE CAN I DONATE? MY FAMILY IS GOING TO LOVE GETTING THESE FOR CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR HUGS SALLY
barbara Said,
October 13, 2008 @ 2:34 pm
what is a magic ring
yolanda analice Said,
November 16, 2008 @ 9:15 am
Hello!
I am brasilian , salvador,bahia and love crafsts , crochet,ceramic,tricot,alls arts.
I see your blog and I liked il very very.
I am in group “amigas do croche” (croches’s friends).
Good Weekend.
Yolanda
carmen rosa chaves Said,
November 22, 2008 @ 9:42 am
Hello
Thank you for this pattern, it’s really beatiful and oportunity for this seasson.
Rose Said,
November 30, 2008 @ 10:54 am
That is a really nice pattern, perfect for the holidays
arleen Said,
December 4, 2008 @ 8:58 am
I was looking for gifts i can make for my son’s teachers and helpers on short notice, and this is wonderful!
When i get some $ into my paypal, will definitely come back with a donation. in meantime, am wondering. i want to do a boquet with them, to put in a vase. what would work for the stems?
i was thinking pipecleaners but that might look to cheap against the gorgous flowers. any suggestion would be so appreciated?
(ps, will take about 2 weeks to trans my money to paypal and then to you). (that’s what stinks about being in canada..)
June Said,
December 4, 2008 @ 4:37 pm
Arleen, the poinsettia is quite a large and heavy design, so a pipe cleaner probably won’t give it enough support to work as a stem. I suggest you try the yarn-wrapped rod technique from my Daffodils pattern (scroll down to the ‘Stem’ instructions near the bottom) which should work well!
momo Said,
February 24, 2009 @ 11:06 am
kawai….so cute…
Marianne Said,
May 28, 2009 @ 11:17 am
Hi June
I love your patterns – the daffodil , rose and poinsetta are all gorgeous, and I hope I can get mine looking as professional as that. At present I am making Towel Toppers and putting Flowers,Birds and Teapots on Round crochet motifs. Also making Pincushions in shape of minature Hats, Teapots, and adding flowers on the Hats!! I will keep checking your site. I have it Bookmarked now. Thanks very Much.
Mariana. Tash Said,
July 10, 2009 @ 2:13 pm
Looks really good.I will try it sometimes,most probably during the school breaks.
Thanks alot.
Zuri Said,
November 4, 2009 @ 4:12 pm
Hello
).
I found this pattern while looking for pictures of this plant and I decided to make it for my mom (just in time for Christmas
I used a bigger needle because I’m still kind of new at crocheting and it was a little hard for me to do it with a small one. It turned out great and it was easy to follow your pattern
Ray Said,
November 12, 2009 @ 7:46 pm
Hey June, thanks for the great pattern! I just recently learned to crochet at the age of 18, it’s an amazing hobby and helps me unwind after a hectic day at university. I usually go for amigurumi dolls and other anthromorphic projects, but I saw it and thought it would make an amazing gift for my grandmother.
I hope the link works and you’ll be able to let me know what you think of my work! Many thanks and much love,
Ray xXx
sonia mara rücker Said,
December 6, 2009 @ 10:45 pm
gostaria muito, de recerber esta receita oi grafico em portugues.
Muito obridaga pela ayençao e ajuda.
Sonia Rücker.
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