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Crocheting offers the magic of crafting intricate designs with just yarn and a hook. Let’s delve into creating a delicate memorial rose in this guide. So grab your hook and let’s get started!

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Materials for Crochet Memorial Rose

Yarn- yellow, light yellow, and green
Crochet hook-2.0mm
Scissors
Darning needle
Stitch marker
2 Flower rod – 16 inches long x 0.08 inches diameter (40cm x 2mm)
Iron wire- 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm
Hot melt adhesive
Stitches and Abbreviation
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
ss: slip stitch
sk: skip
Sc2tog: single crochet 2 together (decrease)
picot stitch
R1, R2, R3, … : Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, etc
Special Stitches
2 sc in next st: This refers to an increase, meaning you’re making two single crochets in one stitch from the previous round.
3 sc in the same st: Work single crochet stitch inserting your hook in the stitch of the previous row under the top two loops. Work another single crochet stitch inserting your hook in the same stitch. Work the third single crochet stitch inserting your hook in the same stitch.
tr (Treble or Triple Crochet): A taller basic stitch, taller than a double crochet.
sc2tog: A single crochet decrease, meaning you’re combining two stitches from the previous round into one.
2 ch picot st: A decorative loop made by chaining a number of stitches (in this case, 2) and then slip stitching back into the first of those chains.
Pattern Notes
Our pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Follow the pattern carefully to avoid mistakes.
Take note of the specific stitch counts and techniques.
Our pattern requires some attention to detail.
Additional notes are written in Italics.
Step-by-Step Crochet Memorial Rose Patterns
Make 4 small petals for crochet memorial rose:
Start with a magic ring.
R1: Make 3 ch, then work 8 dc in the round. 1 ss, 1 ch.
R2: Work ( 2 sc in next st ), repeat 7 times and then 1 sc. 1 ss, 1 ch
R3: Make 2 sc, work ( 1 sc, 1 ch), repeat 11 times, then end with 2 sc. 1 ss, 1 ch. cut yarn and leave a tail.
3 middle petals for crochet memorial rose:
Start with a magic ring.
R1: Make 3 ch, then work 15 dc in the round. 1 ss, 1 ch.
R2: Work ( 2 sc, 2 sc in next st ), repeat 5 times. 1 ss, 1 ch.
R3: Make 6 sc, work ( 1 sc, 1 ch), repeat 9 times, then end with 5 sc. 1 ss, 1 ch. cut yarn and leave a tail.

5 big petals for crochet memorial rose:
Start with a magic ring.
R1: Make 3 ch, then work 15 dc in the round. 1 ss
R2: 3 ch, Work ( 2 dc in next st) repeat 6 times, followed by ( 1 dc, 1 ch, 1 sc ), ( 1 sc, 1 ch, 1 dc), ( 2 dc in next st ) repeat 7 times. 1 ss, 1 ch. cut yarn and leave a tail.

Sepals for crochet memorial rose:
R1: Start with a magic ring. Make a 6 sc in the round. 1 ss, 1 ch
R2: Work ( 2 sc in next st ) repeat 6 times. 1 ss, 1 ch
R3: Make ( 1 sc, 2 sc in next st) repeat 6 times.
R4: Work 18 sc, 1 ss
R5: Make 9 ch, ( starting from 2nd st of the hook; make 2 ss, 1 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr ), then sk 2 stitches, and secure with 1 ss repeat 6 times. 1 ch. cut yarn and weave the ends.

Memorial rose Flower bud:
R1: Start with a magic ring. 5 sc in the magic ring. 1 ss, 1 ch.
R2: ( 2 sc in next st) Repeat 5 times, 1 ss, 1 ch.
R3-R7: work 10 sc, 1 ss, 1 ch.
Fold in half with an iron wire, tie a knot with yarn in the middle, and insert it into the middle of the flower bud.
R8: ( sc2tog) Repeat 5 times. cut and weave the ends.

Sepal of flower bud:
R1: Make 5 sc in the magic ring. 1 ss, 1 ch
R2: Make ( 2 sc in next st) repeat 5 times. 1 ss, 1 ch
R3: Make ( 4 sc, 2 sc in next st ) repeat 2 times. 1 ss, 1 ch
R4: Work 12 sc, 1 ss
R5: Make 7 ch, ( starting from the 2nd st of the hook; make 1 ss, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr), then sk 2 stitches, and secure with 1 ss , repeat 4 times. 1 ch, cut and weave the ends

Make 5 Leaves for crochet memorial rose:
Start with the foundation chain: 12 ch
R1: Add wire, then from the 2nd st of the hook; make 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 4 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 3 sc in the same st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 4 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc. 1 ss, 1 ch
R2: 1 sc, then make ( 1 sc, 2 ch ) repeat 10 times, followed by ( in the same st: 1 sc, 2 ch picot st, 1 sc, 2 ch ), then make ( 1 sc, 2 ch ) repeat 10 times, and end with 1 sc, 1 ss. cut off the tail and wrap it around the wire.

How to Assemble Crochet Memorial Rose:
Step 1: Leaf Arrangement

Gather all 5 crocheted memorial rose leaves.
Attach the first 3 leaves together, aligning their bases.
Securely wrap them together using green yarn.
Position the two rose leaves side by side, forming a tilted arrangement.
Use hot melt adhesive to secure the ends of the yarn and leaves in place.
Set aside the assembled leaves.

Step 2: Sepal and Bud Setup

Take the sepal of the flower bud, the crocheted bud, and the 2 remaining leaves.
Arrange these components for the next steps.
Step 3: Attaching the Sepal and Bud

Insert the crocheted bud into the center of the flower sepal.
Apply hot melt adhesive to firmly secure the bud and sepal in place.

Step 4: Finalizing the Assembly

With green yarn, wrap around the wire to enhance the appearance of the stem.
While wrapping, attach the 2 remaining leaves to the preferred positions on the wire stem.
Securely fix the leaves in place using hot melt adhesive.
Carefully arrange the leaves and make sure they’re aesthetically positioned.
Step 5: Assembling the Petals

Take 2 flower rods and attach them together using green yarn.
Secure the joint with hot melt adhesive for added stability.
Arrange the small, middle, and big petals side by side.
Secure each petal in place using hot melt adhesive.
Use the green yarn to neatly sew over any existing yarn for a clean finish.

Step 6: Attaching the Flower Sepal and Flower

Attach the flower sepal to the flower using hot melt adhesive.
Cover the stem with green yarn to enhance its appearance.
Carefully attach the flower bud and the leaves assembled in Step 1 to the stem.
Use hot melt adhesive to firmly secure the bud and leaves in place.

Afterthoughts and Wrap Up
If you enjoyed crocheting a memorial rose, why not try your hand at other floral designs? Check out our collection of crochet flower patterns for more inspiration and create your garden of yarn blossoms! This memorial rose pattern includes a large memorial rose flower, pinecone bouquet a smaller memorial rose bud, and rose leaves. You can also use other colors, pink, blue, or your favorite colors. Happy crocheting.