Banksia

Found along Australian coast lines, Banksias are all about texture and its unique flower! This crochet pattern shows you how to make your own Banksia flower. Suitable for beginner to intermediate crocheters. Tip: The yarn and hook listed are a guide — you can use any yarn you like, just match your hook to your yarn choice. Materials 1x 50g ball of 8ply orange yarn 1x 50g ball of 8ply green yarn 3mm crochet hook Stuffing Scissors Fabric glue or hot glue gun Tape Yarn needle 1 x piece of 22 gauge wire (approx. 45cm long) 3x pieces of 20 gauge wire (approx. 23cm long) Measurements These measurements are based off using the materials listed above and are approximate. Flower diameter - 5cm Flower height (excluding stem) - 9cm Flower height (including stem) - 26cm Leaf length (excluding stem) - 11cm Abbreviations and Stitches you should know Note- this pattern is written using UK/AUS terms ch = chain stitch dc = double crochet tc = treble crochet dtr = double treble crochet mr = magic ring dec = decrease inc = increase st/ sts = stitch/ stitches sl st = slip stitch