Bring the captivating beauty of spring into your crafting with the Crochet Lily of the Valley Swing Flower. This pattern offers a unique way to reproduce the delicate appearance of one of nature’s wonders through yarn. Simple in its approach, it invites crafters of all skill levels to enjoy making something truly special.
Crochet Lily Of The Valley Swing Flower

In Round 1:
- Start with a magic circle.
- Chain 1.
- Make 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic circle.
- Close the circle and slip stitch (sl st) to join.

Round 2:
- Chain 1.
- Make 6 increases (inc) around the circle, ending with 12 single crochets.
- Continue with 4 more increases.
- Slip stitch to join.
Round 3:
- Chain 4 (counts as 1 double crochet [dc] + 1 chain).
- In the next stitch, make 1 dc, chain 1, 1 dc.
- Continue with 1 chain and 1 dc in the next stitch.

- Finish with 1 chain and slip stitch on the 3rd chain.
For Round 4:
- Chain 1.
- 1 single crochet in the same space, inc in the next stitch.
- 1 sc in the next chain-1 space, sc on top of the dc, inc in the chain-1 space.
- Repeat all the way around and slip stitch to join.

Round 5:
- Chain 4.
- Skip a stitch, make 1 dc, chain 1. Repeat from to all the way around.
- Slip stitch on top of the 3rd chain to join.
Round 6 - 7:
- Repeat the pattern established in Rounds 4 and 5, adjusting as necessary for the stitch count.

For Round 8:
- Make a total of 6 sc, then 1 increase.
- Repeat this pattern around the circle.
Round 9:
- Chain 4.
- Skip a stitch, 1 dc, chain 1. Repeat from to all around.
- Slip stitch on the top of the 3rd chain to join.

Round 10:
- Make 1 sc in each stitch around.
For Rounds 11 - 15:
- Repeat Rounds 9 and 10, alternating until you have completed Round 15.

Round 16:
- Add wire, 22 gauge recommended.
- Chain 1, then make 6 sc.
- Follow with 1 decrease (decreasing single crochet two together).
- Repeat the pattern of 6 sc and 1 decrease around.
- Finish by cutting the wire to secure.
Round 17:
- Change color (to white, or as desired), making 1 sc in each stitch around. Finish with a slip stitch.

Flowers:
- Start with a magic circle and chain 1.
- Make 6 sc in the circle, then close and leave a space for the stem.
- In the second round, make 6 increases.
- Continue with a pattern of single crochet and increases as specified (usually 1 sc followed by an inc), up to 7 rounds.
- Form petals with a combination of sc, half double crochet (hdc), and dc as described, for a total of 6 petals.
Leaves:

- Start with 20 chains.
- Add wire between the hook and yarn.
- Work through a combination of sc, hdc, and dc to form the leaf shape, with decreases to shape the tip.
- Make another round of sc to finish the leaf.
Assembly:
- Attach flowers and leaves to the main piece as directed.
- Wrap the stem with yarn, securing with glue as needed.





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