Flower & Bird Scarf
Original design by @烤个地瓜
A gradient ombre scarf decorated with layered crocheted flower motifs and freeform hummingbird appliques. It's a statement wearable that combines lacy motif work with artistic applique for a romantic, garden-inspired look.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
Stitches used: ch, sc, hdc, dc, tr, sl st, MR
Flower & Bird Scarf — Combined reference image. Left: finished product photo showing the gradient scarf with flower motifs and hummingbird appliques. Top right: flower motif symbol chart (pink lines). Bottom right: bird motif symbol chart (blue lines). Flower: Start with magic ring. Bird: Hook into the chain stitch positions marked in diagram. See images 59 and 61 for separate high-resolution charts.
Notes
Combined reference image. Flower motifs and bird motifs are crocheted separately, then joined to form the scarf. Multiple flower sizes create a gradient ombre effect.
Flower Motif — Symbol Chart (5-petal layered flower) Center: MR Rnd 1: *(Ch 3, 2 tr in ring, ch 3, sl st in ring)*, repeat 5 times (5 small petals) Rnd 2: Working behind petals — *ch 5, sc between petals*, repeat around (5 ch-5 loops) Rnd 3: In each ch-5 loop: (sc, hdc, dc, 3 tr, dc, hdc, sc) — 5 medium petals Rnd 4: Working behind petals — *ch 7, sc between petals*, repeat around (5 ch-7 loops) Rnd 5: In each ch-7 loop: (sc, hdc, 2 dc, 5 tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc) — 5 large outer petals Fasten off, weave in ends.
Notes
Symbol chart — layered 5-petal flower worked from center outward. Each petal layer is built by crocheting chain loops behind the previous layer. Exact stitch counts should be verified against the symbol chart; the translation above captures the general structure. Part of the flower & bird scarf.
Bird Motif — Symbol Chart (Hummingbird) Freeform crochet bird worked from tail to beak. - Tail: Start with chain, work branching tail feathers using ch and sc - Body: Built with sc and dc stitches in rows/short rows - Wings: Fan-shaped shell stitch groupings (dc clusters) radiating outward - Head & Beak: Sc decreases for shaping, ch for beak This is an artistic freeform piece — follow the symbol chart closely for stitch placement, direction changes, and shaping. Symbols: X = sc, T = dc, o = ch.
Notes
Freeform hummingbird symbol chart. This is a complex artistic piece requiring careful reading of the symbol chart for exact stitch placement. The bird is crocheted as a flat applique and sewn onto the scarf. Part of the flower & bird scarf.
Crochet Diagrams
Frequently asked questions
How is the scarf assembled?
The flower motifs and the hummingbird appliques are crocheted separately and then joined and sewn together to build the scarf, with multiple flower sizes arranged to create a gradient ombre effect.
How are the layered flower petals built?
The flower is worked from the center outward in layers: after each round of petals you work chain loops (ch 5, then ch 7) behind the petals, and the next, larger petal layer is crocheted into those loops.
Is the hummingbird hard to make?
Yes, the bird is an artistic freeform piece worked from tail to beak, so you'll need to read the symbol chart closely (X = sc, T = dc, o = ch) for exact stitch placement, direction changes, and shaping.
Why do my stitch counts not match exactly?
The written flower counts capture the general structure only; the notes recommend verifying exact stitch counts against the symbol chart, which is the authoritative reference for this pattern.
