be adventurous – customise the pattern (optional)

This optional step is a great way to make something different or crochet Flourish with stashed yarn.

Customise the Flourish pattern by changing the:

• yarn size, fibre or construction
• crochet hook size
• stitches in the pattern
• the size of the finished item

There are endless possibilities of what can be made. Cushion covers, the perfect sized blanket for the lounge, lamp shades, a favourite cowl size, be adventurous!

Going down this path is more involved than using the standard designs. These are steps to follow:

1. start by crocheting practice pieces and experimenting with different pattern tweaks
2. choose the practice piece to go ahead with
3. block the practice piece to see what the finished fabric will look like and what size it is – this step is important as it determines what the finished item is like and what the pattern details are
4. use the (incredibly helpful) Flourish Calculator and blocked practice piece to work out the pattern details and record the design on the My Flourish Progress Worksheet

pattern tweaks

Experimenting with different pattern options is fun! Make practice pieces to see what different ideas look like and then choose which one to go ahead with. Explore some different ways to adjust the Flourish pattern below.