Belle In The Rose Garden: A Free Crinoline Lady Crochet Pattern

Belle In The Rose Garden 

by Elizabeth Ann White

Size: About 13” across by 15” tall 

Skill Level: Intermediate- for those who are familiar with working with size 10 thread and steel hooks, and who have a thorough understanding of the basics of crochet

Materials: 
Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread:  
200 yds. Light Green    
150 yds. Rose  
50 yds.  each Pink, Shaded Pinks and Medium Green  
25 yds. each Yellow and  Peach 
Heavy Spray Starch 
Fabric Glue  
Size 7 (1.65mm) steel hook 

Special Stitches:  
For 3 dc cluster: Yo, insert hook in st or ch sp indicated, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, (yo, insert hook in same st or ch sp, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, yo, pull through all 4 lps on hook 
For Shell:  (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in st or ch sp indicated 
For Large Shell (lrg shell):  (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in st or ch sp indicated 
For Double Shell:  (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in stitch or ch sp indicated 
For 2 tr cluster:  (yo 2 times, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo, pull lp through, yo, work off 2 lps, yo, work off next 2 lps) 2 times, yo, pull through  all 3 lps on hook 

Background 
Rnd 1: For Eyelet Foundation (see Eyelet Tutorial), with lt. green, (ch 3, dc in third ch from hook) 56 times; being careful not to twist Foundation, join with sl st in first ch of first ch-3 to form a ring of 56 ch sps; working in ch sps of Foundation, (sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in first ch sp (beginning shell made), ch 3, skip next ch sp, (shell –see Special Stitches- in next ch sp, ch 3, skip next ch sp) around, join with sl st in top of ch-3 of beginning shell. (28 shells, 28 ch-3 sps made) 

Rnd 2: Sl st in next st, (sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, 6 dc in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, *shell in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, 6 dc in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st in top of ch-3.     

Rnd 3: Sl st in next st, (sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 5 times, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, *shell in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, (ch 1, dc in next dc) 5 times, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, join.  

Rnd 4: Sl st in next st, (sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3) 5 times, skip next ch-3 sp, *shell in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3) 5 times, skip next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, join.  

Rnd 5: Sl st in next st, (sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 4 times, skip next ch-3 sp, *double shell (see Special Stitches) in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 4 times, skip next ch-3 sp; repeat from * around, join.  

Row 6: For First Pineapple Point, sl st across to second ch-2 sp of first double shell, (sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in second ch-2 sp of first double shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 3 times, skip next ch-3 sp, shell in first ch-2 sp of next double shell; leaving remaining stitches unworked, turn. 

Row 7: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 2 times, skip next ch-3 sp, shell in last shell, turn.  

Row 8: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn. 

Row 9: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of first shell, skip next ch-3, skip next sc, skip next ch-3 , shell in ch-2 sp of last shell, turn.    

Row 10: Ch 3, 3 dc cluster (see Special Stitches) in ch-2 sp of first shell, ch 6, sl st in 6th ch from hook, ch 7, sl st in same ch last sl st was worked in, ch 5, sl st in same ch last sl st was worked in, 3 dc cluster in ch-2 sp of last shell, ch 3, sl st in last st of last shell. Fasten off. 

Row 6: For Next Pineapple Point, join lt green with sl st in remaining ch-2 sp of last worked double shell, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp as joining, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, (sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3) 3 times, skip next ch-3 sp, shell in first ch-2 sp of next double shell; leaving any remaining stitches unworked, turn. 

Rows 7-10: Repeat Rows 7-10 of First Pineapple Point.    

For remaining pineapple points, repeat Next Pineapple Point around for a total of 14 pineapple points. 

Rose (make 15) 
With shaded pink, *ch 3, (hdc, ch 3, sl st) in third ch from hook*; repeat between ** 7 more times. Fasten off. (8 petals made) 

Rose Leaves (make 15) 
With med. green, for first leaf, ch 4, [3 dc cluster -see Special Stitches-in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (tip of leaf made), ch 3, sl st same ch  last 3-dc cl was worked in], ch 6; for second leaf, repeat between [ ]; fasten off. 

Belle 
Head, Bodice and Skirt 
Row 1: Starting at Head, with peach, ch 4, 4 dc in 4th ch from hook, turn. (5 dc made) 

Row 2: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in each st across to last st, 2 dc in last st, turn. (7) 

Row 3: Ch 2 (not worked in or counted as st), dc in next 4 sts, dc last 2 sts tog, turn. (5) 

Row 4: Ch 2, dc in next 2 sts, dc last 2 sts tog, turn. (3) 

Row 5: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. 

Row 6: (Ch 3, 2 dc) in first st, dc in next st, 3 dc in last st, turn. (7) 

Row 7: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, 2 dc in each st across, turn. Fasten off. (14) 

Row 8: For Bodice, working this row in back lps only, skip first 3 sts, join rose with sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in next 7 sts; leaving remaining sts unworked, turn. (8) 

Row 9: Ch 2, dc in next 5 sts, dc last 2 sts tog, turn. (6) 

Row 10: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.  

Row 11: For Skirt, (ch 3, dc) in first st, 2 dc  in each st across, turn. (12) 

Row 12: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) 2 times, dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) 2 times, turn. (18) 

Row 13: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in each of next 2 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts) across to last 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in last st, turn. (25) 

Row 14: (Ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc)  in first st, (skip next 3 sts, shell-see Special Stitches- in next st) across, turn. (7 shells) 

Row 15: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of each shell across, turn. 

Rows 16 & 17: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of  first shell, (ch 1, shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) across, turn.  

Rows 18 &19: Ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp of  first shell, (ch 2,  shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) across, turn. 

Rows 20 & 21: Ch 3, large shell (see Special Stitches) in ch-2 sp of first shell, (ch 2, lrg shell in ch-2 sp of next shell) across, turn.  

Rows 22-27: Ch 3, lrg shell in ch-2 sp sp of first lrg shell, (ch 3, lrg shell in ch-2 sp of next lrg shell) across, turn. 

Row 28: Ch 3, lrg shell in ch-2 sp of first lrg shell, (ch 3, lrg shell in  ch-2 sp 
of next lrg shell) across, dc in last st of last shell, do not turn. Fasten off.  

Row 29: Join pink with sc in first st, ch 1, (tr, ch 1) 7 times in ch-2 sp of first shell, *sc in next ch-3 sp between shells, ch 1, (tr, ch 1) 7 times in ch-2 sp of next shell; repeat from * across, sc in last st, Fasten off. Do not turn. (7 scallops made) 

Row 30: Join rose with sc in first ch-1 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times, *sc in next ch-1 sp (the first ch-1 sp on next scallop), (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times; repeat from * across. Fasten off. 

Bodice Ruffle 
Row 1: Working in unworked sts and remaining front lps on Row 7, join rose with sc in first st, (ch 3, sc in next st) across, turn. 

Row 2: Sl st to center of first ch sp, (ch 1, sc) in first ch sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch sp) across. Fasten off. 

Arm (make 2) 
Row 1: With peach, starting at hand, ch 3, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, turn. (3 dc made) 

Row 2: Ch 3, dc next 2 sts tog, turn. (2) 

Row 3: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in next st, turn. (3) 

Rows 4-6: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.  

Row 7: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in each st across, turn. (4) 

Rows 8-10: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. At end of last row, fasten off.  

Hair 
With yellow, ch 4, 2 tr cluster (see Special Stitches) in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, 2 dc cluster in 2nd ch from hook, ch 4, 2 tr cluster in 4th ch from hook, ch 16, 3 sc in second ch from hook, 3 sc in each ch across, sl st in tip of last 2-tr cluster made. Fasten off. 
For bangs, working around post of last st of 2-dc cluster, join with sc, (ch 3, sc) 3 times around same st. Fasten off. 

Fan 
Row 1: With rose, ch 4, 4 dc in 4th ch from hook, turn. (5) 

Row 2: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) 2 times, turn. (8) 

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, (ch 3, sc in next st) across. Fasten off.  

Finishing and Assembly Notes: 
When gluing items, it is helpful to place a drop of glue on the tip of a toothpick; use the toothpick to precisely apply glue to desired spot. Use photos as a guide to positioning all pieces.  I have also found it helpful to make an assembly board by covering a sturdy sheet of cardboard with clear plastic wrap.   Glue will not adhere to the plastic wrap, and items can be assembled and left on it to dry. After items have been starched and dried, I move them from the blocking surface to the assembly board for gluing and final assembly.  

1: For each Rose, roll petals to form a rose shape. Glue base of Rose to hold petals in place. Allow to dry. 
2: Glue one set of Leaves to base of each Rose.  
3: Place Head, Bodice and Skirt on blocking surface (I use a large sheet of cardboard covered with white fabric.) Spray with starch. Shape Skirt and Bodice Ruffle. Allow to dry.  
4: Glue Hair to Head. Allow to dry. 
5: Glue Arms under Bodice Ruffle. Place Fan over Head and glue in place. Shape Arms and glue hands to hold in place. 
6: Place Background on blocking surface. Place assembled Belle on Background. Shape as shown in photo,  spray with starch and allow to dry.  
7: Glue Belle to Background. Allow to dry.  
8: Glue one Rose and one set of Leaves to each pineapple point as shown. Glue remaining Rose and set of Leaves to Belle’s hand. Allow to dry. 

Special thanks go to E. J. Miller, Jolene Ortiz, Jewel Fernley, and Karen Misiunas   for testing this pattern.

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