🌸 Exclusive: Crochet Lotus Gajra Tutorial | Step-by-Step 🌸

​🌸 Exclusive: Crochet Lotus Gajra Tutorial | Step-by-Step 🌸 ​You asked for it, and it's finally here! For the first time ever on YouTube, learn how to crochet this stunning, unique, and realistic Lotus Gajra. This beautiful traditional hair accessory is perfect for festivals, weddings, and special occasions. ​Since this is an exclusive handmade design created by me, you won't find this exact step-by-step pattern anywhere else! ​🧶 MATERIALS NEEDED ​Yarn Colors: White (for gajra base), Yellow, Baby Pink, and Dark Pink/Magenta (for the lotus flower layers). ​Crochet Hook Size: 2.5 mm and 3.0 mm ​Scissors & Yarn Needle ​📝 EXCLUSIVE WRITTEN PATTERN ​⚪ PART 1: The Gajra Base (White Buds String) ​Foundation: Chain 130. (Note: Adjust according to your desired length + 20 extra chains. For a longer gajra, chain 130 as shown in the video). ​Join: Joint the white yarn into the 1st stitch chain. ​Row 1: Chain 3, work 4 double crochet (dc 4). ​Popcorn Stitch: Pull up a loop and remove your hook. Insert the hook into the 3rd chain, pull the loop through it. ​Bud Finish: Chain 3, slip stitch (sl st) into the same stitch to complete the Popcorn Stitch. ​Repeat: Chain 3, dc 3, and work a popcorn stitch in each stitch along the chain. ​Turn & Finish: Turn to the opposite side of the base chain and repeat the exact same pattern to make it full and round. ​🟤 PART 2: The Lotus Flower Base (Center) ​Using your hook and the base color yarn: ​Start: Magic Circle ​Round 1: 1 chain, 6 single crochet (sc). Slip stitch (sl st) to close. ​Round 2: 1 chain, increase in each stitch \times 6 = 12 total stitches. Slip stitch to close. ​Round 3: 1 chain, (increase, 1 sc) \times 6 = 18 total stitches. Slip stitch to close. ​Round 4 (BLO): 1 chain, (sc, sc, increase) \times 6 = 24 total stitches worked in the Back Loops Only (BLO). Slip stitch to close. ​Round 5 (BLO): 1 chain, (sc, sc, sc, increase) \times 6 = 30 total stitches in BLO. Slip stitch to close. ​Round 6 (BLO): 1 chain, (sc, sc, sc, sc, increase) \times 6 = 36 total stitches in BLO. Slip stitch to close. ​Round 7 (BLO): 1 chain, (sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, increase) \times 6 = 42 total stitches in BLO. Slip stitch to close. ​💗 PART 3: The Lotus Petals ​Work the flower petals into the left-over front loops of the base rounds: ​Layer 1: Baby Pink Petals (Rounds 4 & 5) ​Petal Sequence: (2 chain, double crochet, triple crochet, triple crochet, 2 chain, slip stitch, triple crochet, triple crochet, double crochet, 2 chain, slip stitch). ​Layer 2: Pink/Dark Pink Petals (Round 6) ​Petal Sequence: (3 chain, triple crochet, double triple/fourth crochet, double triple/fourth crochet, 3 chain, slip stitch, double triple/fourth crochet, double triple/fourth crochet, triple crochet, 3 chain, slip stitch). ​💡 If you loved this original design, please give this video a Thumbs Up, Leave a Comment, and Subscribe for more unique crochet art! ​💌 For custom orders or collaboration inquiries, DM us on Instagram: @crochetby_shreya ​#crochetby_shreya #crochetgajra #lotusgajra #crochettutorial #handmadeinindia #traditionalcrafts #crochetpattern #diygajra #festivecrafts