Small 5-petal Flower Applique Pattern

This is the pattern for a small, 5-petal flower applique.

Using a magic ring, ch 1.
*1sc in ring, ch1, 1 dc, ch1, 1 sc.**  repeat from * to ** 4 more times.  Sl into ring, pull ring closed, fasten off.  (make sure your tail is long enough for sewing, and tuck it into the ring, so it comes out behind the flower when you close the ring.)

 **Slipper pattern from Whistle and Ivy.

Football Applique Pattern

With brown yarn, chain 3.
Row 1. sc in second ch from hk, sc in last ch. turn. (2 st)
Row 2.  ch 1, 2 sc in first st. 2 sc in last st. turn. (4 st.)
Row 3.  ch 1. 2 sc in first st.  1 sc in next 2 st. 2 sc in last st.  turn. (6)
Row 4.  ch 1. 2 sc in first st. 1 sc in next 4 st. 2 sc in last st.  turn. (8)
Row 5-8.  ch 1.  1 sc in each st. across.  turn. (8)
Row 9.  ch 1.  sc dec in first 2 st.  1 sc in next 4 st.  sc dec in last 2 st.  turn (6)
Row 10.  ch 1.  sc dec in first 2 st.  1 sc in next 2 st.  sc dec in last 2 st.  turn. (4)
Row 11.  ch 1.  2 sc dec across.  (2)
Edging:  ch 1.  sc around the entire applique, making 3 sc in each point.  Join with sl st in first sc.  fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

With white yarn and yarn needle,  make football markings.  Sew applique to your project.

*You could also use this to make a lemon applique, using yellow yarn, and not adding markings.  I used an I hook.  Size varies depending on what size hook or weight of yarn you use. 

Happy Hooking!

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