I followed the pattern in Irish Crochet Lace, and was not to happy with the end result.  I found this pattern to be a bit big and plain compared to some of the others.  Next time I will probably make it on a smaller scale.

Materials:

• Yarn (Lace (0) weight)
• Cotton Cord
• U.S. size 7 (1.65 mm) Crochet Hook

Instructions:

1. Over a single cord foundation: Sc 50.
2. Sl St into the 26th St forming the smaller loop.
3. Still working over the foundation cord: Sc 25 to complete larger loop.
4. Sl St the larger loop together.
5. Ch 1.
6. Still working over the foundation cord: Sc around the larger loop (50 Sc in total) – hooking into both horizontal loops of each St in the previous Rnd.
7. Unit the Rnd at the base with another Sl St.
8. Make a stem:
   1. Sc 12 over the cord foundation.
   2. Ch 1 to turn.
   3. Work your way back up the stem, taking the cord back with you: Sc 12 – hooking into both horizontal loops of each St in the stem.
9. Fasten the end of the stem into the base of the bud, and fasten off the cord.

Relevant Project Links:

• Adapted from Irish Crochet Lace.
• The Ephemeral Bee Irish Crochet Post
• Crochet Glossary