Create your own stunning Ukrainian Vinok flower crown with this detailed crochet pattern – a timeless symbol of Ukrainian heritage, beauty, and celebration. Complete with vibrant blossoms (poppies, daisies, cornflowers, sunflowers) and flowing satin ribbons, this intermediate pattern lets you craft an authentic traditional Ukrainian flower wreath that fits your head circumference perfectly. Choose the classic wired twine base for a structured vinok, or simplify it with a fabric-covered headband for a modern flower crown. The pattern includes clear row-by-row instructions in US crochet terms, step-by-step photos, crochet diagrams, and a UK terms conversion chart.

FORMAT & LANGUAGES:
• English, Ukrainian
• PDF, 19 pages and 6.5 MB (mobile devices friendly)

CROCHET LEVEL & SKILLS:
• Intermediate
• Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, back/front post single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, picot, popcorn stitch, working in rows and in the round, increasing, sewing, starching.

SIZE:
The finished (shaped) flowers measure approximately 3” - 3 1⁄2” (7.5 - 9 cm), without flattening. The crown will fit your head circumference. The length of attached ribbons is 26” (66 cm) or you can alter it.

TOOLS & MATERIALS you will need:
• Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread/Classic 10 Mercerized 100% Cotton: 350 yds (320 m) per 80 g (2.8 oz). You will need 1 ball of each color: Victory Red, Myrtle Green, Golden Yellow, Fudge Brown, Dark Royal, White, Black
• Steel hook — 1.5 mm (US-8/7)
• Latch hook (optional)
• Small stitch markers (optional)
• Sewing needle with large eye
• Wired twine - 10 ft (3 m) for traditional vinok or you can use a fabric covered headband for a simplified flower crown
• Satin ribbons 5⁄8” - 1” (1.5 - 2.5 cm) wide. You can use ribbons of your choice (double the length of each), or use the following colors: 3 yds (2.7 m) of yellow and red, and 1.5 yds (1.4 m) of brown, light green, dark green, light blue, dark blue, orange, purple, light pink, and crimson
• Fabric glue
• Fray Check
• Quilters Starch Save (premixed starch spray) or use a mix of equal parts of vodka and water in a spray bottle
• Iron
• Wood clothespins and mug
• Polyester stuffing

GAUGE: 18 dc X 9 rows = 2” x 2” (5 X 5 cm).