Bloom Your Wrist: Easy Crochet African Violet Watch Strap Pattern

Crochet Pattern: Bloom Your Wrist: Easy Crochet African Violet Watch Strap Pattern

Materials

• Crochet thread or fine yarn (size 1 or 2) in various shades of purple (light, medium, dark)
• Crochet thread or fine yarn (size 1 or 2) in yellow (for flower centers)
• Crochet thread or fine yarn (size 1 or 2) in green (for leaves)
• 2.0mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• An existing watch strap (to embellish)

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• MR – magic ring (or magic circle)
• FO – fasten off

Instructions

Embellish your watch strap with these beautiful crocheted flowers and leaves!

• Round 1 (Purple Yarn): Start with a MR. Ch 1 (does not count as st), make 5 sc into the MR. Sl st to the first sc to join.
• Petals (Purple Yarn, continuing from Round 1):
• For each petal, you will work into one sc from Round 1.
• Petal 1: (Ch 2, make 2 dc into the first sc, ch 2, sl st into the same sc).
• Sl st into the next sc.
• Petal 2: (Ch 2, make 2 dc into the current sc, ch 2, sl st into the same sc).
• Repeat for a total of 5 petals, working each petal set into the next sc of the center.
• After the 5th petal, FO and weave in ends.
• Yellow Center: Using yellow crochet thread and a tapestry needle, make a few small stitches or a French knot in the very center of the flower to create the yellow detail, as seen in the image. Secure ends on the back.

• Using green yarn, Ch 6.
• Sl st in the 2nd ch from hook.
• Sc in the next ch.
• Hdc in the next ch.
• Sc in the next ch.
• Sl st in the last ch.
• FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in starting tail.

Now, let’s bring your floral watch strap to life!

1. Arrange your crocheted flowers and leaves on your existing watch strap. Experiment with different placements and overlaps to achieve a dense, natural, and visually appealing look, similar to the image. Mix the shades of purple for a varied effect.
2. Using your tapestry needle and the long tails from the leaves (or new pieces of matching yarn for flowers), carefully sew each flower and leaf securely onto the watch strap. Ensure they are firmly attached to prevent shifting or falling off.
3. Start sewing near the watch face and work your way down both sides of the strap, creating a continuous floral design. Overlap pieces slightly to hide the watch strap material underneath and create a full, dimensional appearance.
4. Once all the flowers and leaves are sewn on, weave in any remaining loose ends on the underside of the strap to ensure a neat finish.
5. Your beautiful, custom floral watch strap is now ready to wear and admire!