crocheting

[mash52]

does anyone know how to crochet stem and leaves on a pipe cleaners. i never use them before. help!

[Barbara G.]

Hello,

Maybe this will help you out:

How to Crochet a Stem | eHow.com

[twinfaye]

mash52, welcome and I read that example and if it doesn't fit your needs just give us a question. I thought it was very good but it might not suit your needs. We always try to find just what a peerson asks for so give us more details and we will try

[mash52]

well i am using pipe cleaners as stems on crochet flowers. i need to know how to crochet on the pipe cleaner. to keep stem and leaves on it.

[Theresa L]

I would crochet the flowers and leaves first and then poke the tip of the pipe cleaner through in a suitable place, leaving enough of the tip so that you can fold it back down against itself and twist it together. Same for the leaves. Do you have a picture of a finished one from a pattern of something that we could see? Thant might help us figure out exactly what you are trying to do.

[mash52]

thanks, Theresa L. maybe that will help. no, i don't have photo. i just want the pipe cleaner to hold up stems and leaves. i will try what you suggested.

[Barbara G.]

The link I posted uses a pipe cleaner further down in the steps on how to crochet the stem. I did not find one with pipecleaners on crocheting flowers. I will have to do more searching. I thought I would post what I could find - sometimes it is useful, sometimes not so useful. Maybe someone will benefit from the info?

[Barbara G.]

well i am using pipe cleaners as stems on crochet flowers. i need to know how to crochet on the pipe cleaner. to keep stem and leaves on it.

So, you are using pipe cleaners as the stem and leaves. And, you need to know how to attach the pipe cleaner to the flower so it will stay? I maybe read your first post wrong. Let us know, please and we will do our best to help you out.

[mash52]

hi Barbara G. i want to hook the pipe cleaners on the stems and leaves that i crochet. i hope this help you know what i am saying. Mash52

[armybrat]

When I crochet bouquets, I use florists' wire and floral tape for the stems. I did find this link that might suit your needs: Cheri Quite Contrary: Stems and Leaves Crochet