I have had requests for the pattern for the crochet peony brooch I made here. I used a size G hook and Caron Simply Soft yarn. Of course, you could use any size hook or yarn/thread for this flower. Begin with a slip knot. Chain 6. Join in a ring with a slip stitch. Round 1: Chain 1 (counts as first sc.) Work 14sc into ring for a total of 15 sc. Join with slip stitch. Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc into base of 3 chain, 3 dc into each sc. End with a slip stich in top of 3 chain. Round 2: Chain 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc into base of chain 3, 3 dc into each dc, ending with a slip stitch into top of chain 3. (edit: 12/07/09 -- Thank you to a very insightful email -- I see that the original tutorial had a mistake on round 2. The mistake has been corrected and I hope no one else was confused with my directions for this step. And a *huuuuuuuge* thank you to Marion for pointing this out to me!!) Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc into base of 3rd chain, 3 dc into each dc, end with slip stitch in top of 3ch. Round 4: Work same as round 3. Fasten off and weave in end. To make fabric leaves: Trace circle onto fabric choice for leaves. I used a jar lid. Find center of circle by ironing a crease down the middle. (Does this all seem familiar? Yup. It's just like the petals from the fabric flower tutorial I did here.) Using a rotary cutter, cut down the center for 2 pieces. Fold piece in half, right sides together. Sew a seam down straight edge. Turn right side out. Hand sew a running stitch on open edge. Gather tightly. Secure with knot. Hand sew to backside of crocheted flower. I have a collection of vintage earrings. Loooooove to collect these, by the way! By gently pulling apart the back from the front, I can easily use the perforated earring top to sew to the center of my flower. You could also use a button, beads for the center -- or even leave it plain. Trace a circle onto felt and sew to cover the backside of flower. Attach a pinback. A gorgeous, crocheted flower brooch. I would love to see yours if you make one!