Knitters and crocheters were talking about Jelly Yarn years ago. I finally tried it and wow! It’s fun!
I used superfine Jelly Yarn and a size E (US) hook to make this Ray Flower from Crochet Bouquet.
The prescribed way to block Jelly Yarn projects is to duct-tape them to a flat surface and place a heavy book on top for several hours.
For a small project like a flower, grip opposite petals and stretch for a count of 30, then moving to the next set of opposite petals, and the next, until all are stretched. Fold the top of each petal back, and then let it move back to the front on its own. Repeat if necessary.
The vinyl Jelly Yarn starts to stick to your hook after a while, making it difficult to crochet. Wipe your hook with a dab of lotion or Burt’s Bees Balm to make crocheting easier. It smells nice, too.
So what do you do with Jelly Yarn flowers? I’m thinking key fobs or ornaments. Any other ideas?