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 Poinsettia
Euphorbia Pulcherrima, also known as Poinsettias
are widely used as Christmas flower decors. It is a
native to Mexico and is more popularly known for it's
red and green foliage. However, the colored bracts
which are most often flaming red but can be orange,
pale green, cream, pink, white, or marbled, are often
mistaken for flower petals because of their groupings
and colors. Interestingly, they are actually leaves.

According to Wiki, the colors of the bracts are created

through photoperiodism, meaning that they require
darkness for at least 5 days in order to change color.
At the same time, the plants require abundant light
during the day for the brightest color.

Its name is derived from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first

United States Minister to Mexico who introduced the
plant to the US in 1825.

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 Materials
* Red Aunt Lydia's Classic #10 thread
* White Aunt Lydia's Classic # 10 thread
* Green Aunt Lydia's Classic # 10 thread
* Golden Yellow Aunt Lydia's Classic # 10 thread
* Green Floral Tape
* 18 gauge wire
* 26 gauge wire
* US 5 (1.7mm) Susan Bates crochet hook

Additional Materials
* Scissors
* Pliers
* Light Pink, White, Red , and Green chalks
* Round and Striper brushes
* Fabric Stiffener
* White Acrylic or Fabric Paint

Easy Skill Level

This Pattern Uses US Terminology

Abbreviations
* Ch(s) ­ Chain(s)
* Sl st ­ Slip Stitch
* Sc­ Single Crochet
* Hdc­ Half Double Crochet
* DC­ Double Crochet
* Tr­ Triple Crochet or Treble Crochet
* Quad­ Quadruple Crochet
 Stitch Guide
Chain ­ yarn over, pull through the loop on the hook.

Slip stitch­ insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull

through the stitch and the loop together.

Single crochet­ insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull

through stitch, yarn over, pull through both loops on
hook.

Half­double crochet­ yarn over, insert hook into

stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull
through all 3 loops on hook.

Double­crochet­ yarn over , insert hook into stitch,

yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through
first two loops on hook, yarn over, pull through last two
loops on the hook.

Treble crochet or triple crochet­ yarn over two

times, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through
stitch, yarn over, pull through first 2 loops on hook,
yarn over, pull through next two loops on hook, yarn
over, pull through the last two loops on the hook.

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 Stitch Guide Cont...

Quadruple Crochet or Double Treble Crochet

Step 1: Yarn over 3 times on the crochet hook giving

you four loops your hook. Insert your hook into the
stitch, pull through loop. You should now have 5 loops
on your hook.

Step 2: Yarn over, pull through the first 2 loops, Yarn

over, pull through next 2 loops. Three loops left on
your hook.

Step 3: Yarn over, pull through the next 2 loops, yarn

over, pull through the last 2 loops on the hook.

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 US/UK Conversions

American British

Single crochet Double crochet

Half double crochet Half treble crochet

Double crochet Treble crochet

Treble crochet Double treble crochet

Double treble crochet Triple treble crochet

Gauge Tension

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Ice Punch Poinsettia

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 Cyathium
Make 6 Cyathium pieces per flower

Measures approximately 3/4" in length

Using your golden yellow thread,

Ch 4

Step 1­ Make (2 dc, ch2, 2dc, sl st) all in the last ch

from the hook. Ch 1, fasten off the thread. (Do not
weave in ends).

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 Cyathium Cont...
Step 2­ Push a 7" 26 gauge wire through the hole at the
bottom of the cyathium. Bend the wire down evenly in
half and wrap the wire stems with green floral tape.

Make sure to start wrapping the stem covering from

the bottom half of the golden yellow cyathium
down to the stem.

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 Extra Small Bracts
Note: All bracts from x­small to medium are
purposely created to have a slightly different shape
on both sides.

Make 4 Extra Small Bracts Measures 1 1/2"

With red thread, Ch 8

Rnd 1­ Sc in the second ch from the hook, sc in each of

the next 6 chs across. Ch 3. On the opposite side, sc in
each of the 7 chs. Sl st in the first st on the opposite side.

Add a 9" (26 gauge wire) with a sl st. We will crochet

over the wire for round 2.

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 Extra Small Bracts
Rnd 2

Step 1­ Sc in the same first st as last sl st, ch 1.

(hdc, ch 1) in the next st, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1) in the next
st, ( tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1) in the next st, (dc, ch 1) in the next
st, hdc in the next st, sc in the next st. Bend the left side
of the wire down evenly.

Ch 3, sl st in the second ch from the hook, sl st in the last

ch, sl st in ch 3 space. Ch 1.

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 Extra Small Bracts Cont...
Rnd 2

Step 2­ On the opposite side, make a sc in each of the

next 2 sts, ch 1, hdc in the next st, ch 1, (dc, ch 1) in the
next st, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1) in the next st, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch
1) in the next st, (hdc, ch 1, sc) in the last st.

Sl st in the first st on the opposite side to join. Ch 1,

fasten off the thread.

Cut off the loose string at the back­ top of the bract.

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 Forming Extra Small Bracts
Stretch the bract vertically (Just a little) and close the
bract tightly, squeezing the wires together at the middle
creating a deep groove.

Open the bract slightly, and squeeze just the bottom of

the bract together again to re­create a deep groove at the
bottom.

Repeat for all 4 extra small bracts. Spray with fabric

stiffener to hold the shape. Set aside to dry.

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 Small Bracts
Make 5 Small Bracts Measures 2"

With red thread, Ch 10

Rnd 1­ sc in the second ch from the hook, sc in the next

8 chs across. Ch 3. On the opposite side, make a sc in
each of the next 9 chs across. Sl st in the first st on the
opposite side.

Add a 9" (26 gauge wire) with a sl st. We will crochet

over the wire for round 2.

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 Small Bracts Cont...
Rnd 2

Step 1­ (Sc, ch 1) in the same first st as last sl st,

(hdc, ch 1) in the next st, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1) in each
of the next 2 sts, ( tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1) in each of the
next 2 sts, (dc, ch 1) in the next st, hdc in the next st, sc
in the next st. Bend the left side of the wire down evenly.

Ch 4, sl st in the second ch from the hook, sl st in the

last 2 chs, sc in ch 3 space. Ch 1.

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 Small Bracts Cont...
Rnd 2

Step 2­ On the opposite side, make a sc in each of the

next 2 sts, ch 1, (hdc, ch 1) in the next 2 sts, , (dc, ch 1)
in the next st, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1) in the next st, (dc, ch
1) in the next st, (hdc, ch 1) in the next st, sc in the last
st.

Sl st in the first st on the opposite side to join. Ch 1,

fasten off the thread.

Cut off the loose string at the back­ top of the bract.

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 Forming Small Bracts
Stretch the bract vertically (Just a little) and close the
bract tightly, squeezing the wires together at the middle
creating a deep groove.

Open the bract slightly, and squeeze just the bottom of

the bract together again to re­create a deep groove at the
bottom.

Repeat for all 5 small bracts. Spray with fabric stiffener

to hold the shape. Set aside to dry.

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 Medium Bracts
Make 7 Medium Bracts Measures 2 1/4"

With red thread, Ch 13

Rnd 1­ sc in the second ch from the hook, sc in the

next 11 chs across. Ch 3. On the opposite side, make a
sc in each of the next 12 chs across. Sl st in the first st on
the opposite side.

Add a 9" (26 gauge wire) with a sl st. We will crochet

over the wire for round 2.

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 Medium Bracts Cont...
Rnd 2

Step 1­ (Sc, ch 1) in the same first st as last sl st,

(hdc, ch 1) in the next st, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1) in each
of the next 3 sts, ( tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1) in each of the
next 2 sts, (tr, ch 1) in the next st, (dc, ch 1) in each
of the next 2 sts, hdc in the next st, sc in the next st.
Bend the left side of the wire down evenly.

Ch 4, sl st in the second ch from the hook, sl st in the

last 2 chs, sc in ch 3 space. Ch 1.

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 Medium Bracts Cont...
Rnd 2

Step 2­ On the opposite side, make a sc in each of the

next 2 sts, ch 1, (hdc, ch 1) in the next st, , (dc, ch 1) in
the next 2 sts, (tr, ch 1, tr, ch 1) in the next 3 sts, (dc, ch
1, dc, ch 1) in the next 2 sts, (hdc, ch 1) in the next st, sc
in the last st.

Sl st in the first st on the opposite side to join. Ch 1,

fasten off the thread.

Cut off the loose string at the back­ top of the bract.

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 Forming Medium Bracts
Stretch the bract vertically (Just a little) and close the
bract tightly, squeezing the wires together at the middle
creating a deep groove.

Open the bract slightly, and squeeze just the bottom of

the bract together again to re­create a deep groove at the
bottom.

Repeat for all 7 medium bracts. Spray with fabric

stiffener to hold the shape. Set aside to dry.

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 Poinsettia Leaves
Make at least 5 leaves Measures Approximately 3"

With green thread, Ch 20

Rnd 1­ sc in the second ch from the hook, sc in each of

the next 18 chs across. Ch 3. On the opposite side, make
a sc in each of the next 19 chs across. Sl st in the first st
on the opposite side to join.

Add a 14" (26 gauge wire) with a sl st. We will crochet

over the wire for round 2.

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 Poinsettia Leaves Cont...
Rnd 2

Step 1­ sc in the same st as last sl st, hdc in each of the

next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 tr in each of the
next 2 sts, 2 quad in each of the next 4 sts.

2 tr in each of the next 3 sts, dc in each of the next 2 sts,

hdc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in the next st.

Bend the wire down evenly, and make 3 sc into the

ch 3 space.

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 Poinsettia Leaves Cont...
Rnd 2

Step 2­ On the opposite side, sc in the next st, hdc in

each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 tr in
each of the next 3 sts,

2 quad in each of the next 4 sts, 2 tr in each of the next 2

sts, dc in each of the next 2 sts, hdc in the next st, sc in
each of the last 2 sts.

Sl st in the first st on the opposite side, ch 1.

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 Poinsettia Leaves Cont...
Rnd 3

Step 1­ sc in the first st, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, dc

in each of the next 2 sts, tr in each of the next 4 sts, ch 2.

Tr in each of the next 3 sts, Ch 2 (sl st in the second ch

from the hook), dc in each of the next 4 sts, hdc in each
of the next 2 sts, sc in each of the next 9 sts.

Ch 4, (sl st in the second ch from the hook, sc in each

of the last 2 chs).

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 Poinsettia Leaves Cont...
Rnd 3

Step 2­ On the opposite side, sc in each of the next 9 sts,

hdc in each of the next 2 sts, dc in the next 4 sts, Ch 2 (sl
st in the second ch from the hook), tr in each of the
next 3 sts, Ch 2.

Tr in each of the next 4 sts, dc in each of the next 2 sts,

hdc in the next 2 sts, sc in the last st.
.
Sl st in the first st on the opposite side. Ch 1, fasten off
the thread, and cut the loose string at the back of the leaf.

Bend the leaf in half squeezing the wires together. Open

the leaf a little and squeeze the bottom together. Spray
with fabric stiffener to keep its shape.

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 Create Chalk Dust

When applying chalk to my flowers, I use a metal strainer

to transform the chalk into a powder. I pretty much rub
the chalk onto the wire strainer over a piece of writing
paper, and then pour the chalk into a small container for
later use.

What I would do next is take a paint brush, and brush the

powdered chalk (a little at a time) onto the areas that I
want to add a pop of color. I would do this over a piece of
writing paper as well... just in case the excess is enough
to go right back into the container. No time for wasting!

I highly recommend doing this outside or next to an

open window for good ventilation.

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Coloring The Cyathium & Bracts
Here's the fun part!!!

Step 1­ Add red chalk dust to the bottom half of each of

the cyathium.

Step 2­ Dust over the center area of the bracts lightly

with white dust, and then with light pink dust. Make
between 4 and 5 random stripes using a striper brush
and white paint. Follow the

X­small bracts­ Color 3 and leave 1 red

Small bracts­ Color only 4 and leave 1 red
Medium bracts­ Color 4 bracts and leave 3 red

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 Let's Put The Flower Together!
Wrap all wire ends including the loose string with
green floral tape.

The flower parts will be divided into 3 groups. Follow the

line up below to put your groups together.

Group 1­ 1 extra small bract, 2 small (one of the small

will be a plain red bract), 2 mediums (1 plain red
medium bract), and 2 leaves.

Group 2­ 2 extra small (1 of the extra small bract will

be plain red), 1 small, 3 medium (one of the medium
bracts will be a plain red bract), and 1 leaf.

Group 3­ 1 extra small bract, 2 small bracts (both of

these small bracts should be colored), 2 medium
bracts (both medium bracts should be colored), and 2
leaves.

Each group as 2 yellow cyathium. There should be 6

cyathium per flower.

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 Group Assembly
1. Place 2 cyathium facing each other and wrap them
together with green floral tape. Wrap around only 2
times as we will be adding the rest of flower parts.

2. Bend all the bracts for each size as follows:

Extra small­ bend the stem on a right angle about a

1/2 cm down from the bract.

Small­ Bend the stem on a right angle 1 cm down

from the bract.

Medium­ Bend the stem on a right angle 1/2 inch

down from the bract.

Put all the parts together according to the groups.

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Group Assembly Images

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 Group Assembly Cont...
1. Add all three groups together making sure that the
cyathium meet up in the center. Start about 1 1/2" ­ 2"
down the stem.

2. Add 2 (9" pieces) of 18 gauge wire to give the stem

extra length.

Don't worry about the position at this time. The

bracts will be moving around as you add the groups,
but you can re­position the bracts and leaves at the
end.

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Polar Bear Poinsettia
 Coloring The Bracts

The 6 cyathiums will not be colored. It will remain golden

yellow.

We will use green chalk dust and your striper brush to

create lines across each side of only 3 Medium bracts.

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 Let's Put The Flower Together!
We will put the Polar Bear poinsettia together in a
very similar order as we did the Ice Punch Poinsettia.

Step 1­ Wrap all wire ends including the loose string with
green floral tape.

Step 2­ The flower parts will be divided into 3 groups.

Follow the line up below to put your groups together.

Group 1­ 1 extra small bract, 2 small, 2 mediums (1 of

the medium bracts will be colored), and 2 leaves.

Group 2­ 2 extra small, 1 small, 3 medium (one of the

medium bracts will be colored), and 1 leaf.

Group 3­ 1 extra small bract, 2 small bracts, 2 medium

bracts (one of the medium bracts will be colored), and
2 leaves.

Each group as 2 yellow cyathium. There should be 6

cyathium per flower.

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 Groups

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 Group Assembly
1. Place 2 cyathium facing each other and wrap them
together with green floral tape. Wrap around only 2
times as we will be adding the rest of flower parts.

2. Bend each of the bracts as follows:

Extra small­ bend the stem on a right angle about a

1/2 cm down from the bract.

Small­ Bend the stem on a right angle 1 cm down

from the bract.

Medium­ Bend the stem on a right angle 1/2 inch

down from the bract.

Put all the parts together according to the groups.

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 Group Assembly Cont...
We will follow the same steps as we did for the Ice
Punch Poinsettia to put the groups together.

1. Add all three groups together making sure that the

cyathium meet up. Start about 1 1/2" ­ 2" down the stem.

2. Add 2 (9" pieces) of 18 gauge wire to give the stem

extra length.

Don't worry about the position at this time. The

bracts will be moving around as you add the groups,
but you can re­position the bracts and leaves at the
end.

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