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Hobbii Yarn’s Friends Cotton 8/8; 100% cotton, #4 worsted weight yarn; 82 yds (75m) per 1.75oz (50g) ball; shown in color Old Rose (046) color A, color B Hunter Green (116), 1 ball ea color.

Gauge:

5 dc = 1 in (2.5cm) in stitch pattern

Finished Size:

3 in (7.6cm) wide, after assembly and shaping.

Stitch Guide:

Chain (ch), double crochet (dc), single crochet (sc), foundation oval (fo) and chain 3 picot (ch3 picot).

Pattern notes:

• This pattern uses US terminology.
• Weave in loose ends as work progresses
• Turn work at the end of each row.
• Do not turn work at the end of each round.
• Pause, breathe, and remember to stop and smell the roses!

Gift Pairing Idea:
Tie a crochet rose around the neck of your homemade syrup jar for a heartfelt finishing touch. Each flower is a gentle reminder to pause and enjoy life’s sweetness.

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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, The Sea Glass Journal, is a love letter to Florida’s Gulf Coast, exploring themes of healing, connection, and creative legacy.

When she’s not writing, Kristin shares crochet and knitting designs, recipes, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her creative process with her global community on Patreon.