Knitted Flower
Inside Joke Hannah Ruth
Yarn:
Cascade 220 Wool color #7807 (Purple) Cascade 220 Wool color #8903 (Spring Green)
Needles:
One set US size 5/3.75 mm double pointed needles
Gauge:
25 stitches = 4 inches in Stockintte Stitch
Notions:
Tapestry needle One medium/large button One wooden dowel or chopstick
Pattern:
Petals (make 5): Cast on 3 stitches in Purple. Row 1: Knit. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: Sl1, M1L, k1, M1R, k1. --5 stitches. Row 4: Sl1, purl to end. Row 5: Sl1, M1L, k3, M1R, k1. -7 stitches. Row 6: Sl1, purl to end. Row 7: Sl1, M1L, k5, M1R, k1. -9 stitches. Row 8: Sl1, purl to end. Row 9: Sl1, M1L, k7, M1R, k1. -11 stitches. Row 10: Sl1, purl to end. Row 11: Sl1, knit to end. Row 12: Sl1, purl to end. Row 13: Sl1, knit to end. Row 14: Sl1, purl to end. Row 15: Sl1, ssk, k5, k2tog, k1. -9 stitches. Row 16: Sl1, purl to end. Row 17: Sl1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k1. 7 stitches. Row 18: Sl1, purl to end. Row 19: Sl1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1. -5 stitches. Row 20: Sl1, purl to end. Row 21: Sl1, ssk, k2. -4 stitches. Row 22: Sl1, purl to end. Row 23: Sl1, k2tog, k1. -3 stitches. Row 24: P3tog. Cut yarn and thread through final loop.
Stem:
Cast on 12 stitches in Spring Green. Join in the round and knit until tube measures approximately 7 inches. Bind off all stitches and cut yarn.
Finishing:
Sew the cast on edge of each petal to the bind off edge of the stem, forming a circle with the knit side if each petal facing up. Sew your button on in the center of the circle formed by petals. Sew in all loose ends. Slide your chopstick down the stem so it supports the flower. Take your flower out into the world and plant it. Anywhere is fine, your garden, the park, the side of the road... or if you don't want to let go, try a flowerpot by the window. Enjoy
