Stop and Smell the Roses | Ad-free PDF Pattern: This delicate three-dimensional crochet rose is a small but powerful reminder to slow down and savor beauty in the everyday. Inspired by a phrase Tess recalls from her grandfather—“Stop and smell the roses”—it carries the same wisdom passed down through generations: creativity and joy bloom when we take time to notice life’s simple moments. Learn more about Tess in The Sea Glass Journal, first book in the Sea Glass Trilogy by Kristin Omdahl.
Perfect for embellishing gift jars, wreaths, napkin rings, or a bouquet of handmade blooms, this rose works up quickly in worsted-weight cotton and makes a meaningful addition to your handmade gifts or décor.
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What you will need:
- 100 yds #4 worsted weight yarn
- H/8 (5mm) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
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Kristin Omdahl is a bestselling author, designer, and creative entrepreneur known for her “sensory storytelling” — weaving food, craft, and nature into unforgettable fiction and non-fiction. Her debut novel, 






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