8 Petal Flower

In an attempt (again) to organize and declutter my house, I have gathered papers with important notes that I don't want to get rid of, but don't have anywhere to put. So, I thought my worthless blog is as good a place as any other to store these notes. First, the directions for crocheting an 8-petal flower (I don't promise that my short-hand uses correct abbreviations, by any means).

1. G hook, chain 6, join
2. Ch. 1, 16 SC in loop, join
3. Ch. 3, 3 DC in same space, Ch. 3, SL ST in same space, SL ST over 2 spaces, continue for 8 petals around
4. Ch. 1, SC in same space, Ch. 5, Skip 2 petals, SC next SC, around 4x, SL ST in beginning SC
5. Ch. 4, 5 TC in loop, Ch. 4, SL ST in loop, repeat 2x in each loop, SL ST to next loop, continue around for 8 petals.