I have two variations I've included in this. Despite how very similar they are, I will display them as
separate patterns for ease of reading.
I've seen patterns for roses all over the internet, but I've never really been happy with them. They always seem to end up as a kind of fancy, blobby spiral of yarn to me. I experimented a little, and I found a variation I truly enjoy! As I said, I've made two versions. One that lays a little nicer and would work as a 3D applique (purple), and a fuller version that would really look beautiful as a hair clip or other accessory on its own (pink).