Shabby Chic, Rainbows & Pink Lemonade

Summer Rainbow

To make my summer rainbow bobby pins I used what I call the "Purl & Pearl" patten minus the pearl

I also omitted one of the triple crochets for each petal.

Material List

• Crochet Hook Size : F
• Yarn: Small amounts
• 3 Pearl Beads
• Jewelry Wire
• Permanent Fabric Glue or Hot Glue
• Felt: Small amounts to match yarn color
• Headband: Plastic or Metal
• Optional: Small Alligator Clip, Bobby Pins

My Version

“Purl & Pearls Posies”

PATTERN DIRECTIONS

Form a Magic Circle

First Petal

Slip Stitch into Magic Circle, Chain 2 {counts as 1st Triple Crochet}

Work 2 more Triple Crochets into Magic Circle

Chain 3

Slipstitch into Magic Circle

Second Petal

Chain 3

Work 2 Triple Crochets into Magic Circle

Chain 3

Slipstitch into Magic Circle

Continue working pattern from the beginning of  2nd petal 3 more times for a total of 5 petals.

·   After 5th petal is completed ending with last Slipstitch – Cut yarn fasten off leaving 2” tail - Slip loose end through the center of your Magic Circle moving it to the back of your work

• Pull loose end of Magic Circle to close up the center - Pearl can be added at this time as you pull the center closed - String a single pearl into the center of each posy with jewelry wire twist & trim the wire then place tiny amount of permanent fabric glue to secure.
• Tie both loose ends together, trim off excess - secure with a dot of fabric glue
  

Next

I used matte Mod Podge on the back of the tiny flowers, let them dry and attached to a bobby pin with a little circle on the end I found those at Etsy.

I used a permanent non toxic adhesive called "Fusion" something I found it awhile ago at Michaels and it works great but you do have to allow it to dry for at least a few hours before you start tugging on it  to see if it worked.

I like finishing the back with mod podge the front stays soft and silky but he back is stiff and prevents the flowers from curling up.

Thanks for stopping by  : )

http://flowergirlcottage.blogspot.com/2011/01/purl-pearls-how-to-pattern.html