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Crochet the Columbine Appliqué with this free crochet pattern inspired by the distinctive blooms of the Colorado blue columbine, a beloved wildflower of the Rocky Mountains. This dimensional floral design begins with a small, four-color flower and gradually transforms into a striking five-petaled bloom as the layered outer petals are added. Designed for intermediate-level crocheters who enjoy detailed stitch work and adventurous beginners looking to build new skills, this round-by-round pattern includes a variety of techniques, color changes, and dimensional details to create a flower with plenty of depth and character.

This pattern also includes a companion step-by-step video tutorial to help guide you through the project from start to finish: https://youtu.be/SrzBuHj7wBE

The Columbine is the third pattern in my Wildflower Series. To learn more about this project, check out the Crochet Wildflower Field Guide on my website: https://jenniferolivarez.com/wildflowers

Note: This free pattern includes instructions for the Columbine appliqué. A motif version of the design will be published in the Crochet Wildflower Field Guide eBook coming in 2027.

Pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Concentration Level
Fair amount of focus required. Involved stitch pattern and shaping may require fairly constant concentration.

Stitches Used
Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet,and treble crochet.

Techniques Used
Adjustable ring (double magic ring), joining with standing stitches, ending a round with an invisible join, crocheting into the back bars of a chain, and working stitches of varying heights.

Finished Measurements
5 inches (12.5 cm) at widest points

Materials
Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 Superwash Sport (light) weight wool yarn (136.5 yds/125 m; 1.75 oz/50 g per hank):

Yarn for One Applique
#820 lemon (light yellow): 3 yds (3 m/1 g)
#269 mulberry purple (dark purple): 3 yds (3 m/1 g)
#844 periwinkle: 14 yds (13 m/5 g)
#817 ecru (white): 5 yds (4.5 m/2 g)

Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Locking stitch marker
Yarn needle

Note: For best results, choose a hook slightly smaller than recommended for your yarn to give the flower structure without making the background fabric stiff.

Suggested Yarn Substitutes
Pattern is designed for light-weight yarn. Lighter or heavier weight yarns may be used. A different weight yarn may require a different size hook, as well as more or less yarn than noted. Working with a thinner or thicker yarn may result in different gauge measurements, which will affect the Finished Measurements.

Gauge
Rnds 1–4 = 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter

Technical Editing: Randy Cavaliere
Pattern Testing: Amanda, Anjali, Barb, Beth, crochet-tm, DivaVonPurl, Heather, JO444, May, Michael, Nita, and Rachel

Captioned Video: The tutorial video linked in this pattern is available on YouTube and is fully captioned using YouTube’s captioning service.

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