Gladiola Curtain Tie-Back Pattern #FV-380

Starting at center with Mid Rose, ch 10. Join with sl st to form a ring.

Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, half dc in next ch, dc in next 4 ch, half dc in next 2 ch, sc in ring. Make 5 more Petals in same manner. Break off.

Attach Mid Pink to last sc and work around Petal as follows: * Holding back on hook the last loop of each dc, make a dc in next 3 sts, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (2 dc decreased), dc in next 2 sts, half dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, at tip make sc, ch 3 and sc; sc in next 2 sts, half dc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, dec 2 dc, sc in the sc between Petals. Repeat from * around remaining petals. Join and break off.

With Mid Rose, ch 4, in 4th ch from hook make 2 dc and 1 tr. Break off.

Attach Mid Pink to last tr, ch 3, dec 1 dc as on Gladiola, ch 3, sl st in the tip of the decreased dc's, ch 3, sl st in next st. Break off.

With Green, make a chain to measure 6 inches.

Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, half dc in next 2 ch, dc in each ch to within last 2 ch, sc in next ch, 3 sc in next ch. Working along opposite side of starting chain, make sc in next 2 ch, dc in each ch to within last 12 ch, half dc in next 3 ch, sc in each ch to end of row. Break off. Make one more 6-inch Leaf, two 5-inch and two 7-inch Leaves.

With Green, make a chain to measure 7 inches. Tr in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in tr, ch 4, sl st in same place where tr was made, ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, ch 3, sl st in tr, ch 4, sl st in same place as tr, sl st in each ch across. Break off. Make 2 more stems and calyxes, having chain measure 1½ inches.

With Yellow, * ch 9, ** (thread over, insert hook in 3rd ch from hook) 3 times; thread over and draw through all loops on hook (dc cluster made), ch 4. Repeat from ** once more, ending with ch 6, sl st in first ch of ch-9. Repeat from * 3 more times. Break off.

Cut a piece of organdy 9 x 18 inches. Fold lengthwise into 3 folds. Sew long sides together. Tuck ends to measure 1 inch. Sew a bone ring to each end. Starch Flowers and Leaves heavily and press. Sew Flowers, Stems, Buds and Leaves in place on one end, arranging them as illustrated. Make another tie back in same way.