25 April 2015

knitted flower like crochet

I have written up a design for a flower which can be used as an embellishment on just about anything and I think it looks very much like it's been crocheted. The flower is very simple to make and is knitted flat on two needles.The only knitting skills required are cable cast on, knit stitch and cast off. Any type of yarn can be used along with the appropriate size of needles. The needle sizes given in the pattern below are only an approximate guide.



KNITTED FLOWER LIKE CROCHET
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ABBREVIATIONS 
st(s): stitch(es)
k: knit  

MATERIALS 
two needles size 3.00mm/US 2½ for 4ply/fingering yarn
two needles size 3.50mm/US 4    for dk/8ply
tapestry needle
button or bead



Cast on 81 sts (using cable cast on method).

ROW 1: k1, leave this st on needle, do not use this st for the next cast off.

cast off 15 sts, leave last st on needle, do not use this st for the next cast off,
(2 sts on right needle 64 sts on left needle),

cast off 15 sts, leave last st on needle, do not use this st for the next cast off,
(3 sts on right needle 48 sts on left needle),

cast off 15 sts, leave last st on needle, do not use this st for the next cast off, 
(4 sts on right needle 32 sts on left needle),

cast off 15 sts, leave last st on needle, do not use this st for the next cast off, 
(5 sts on right needle 16 sts on left needle),                

cast off 15 sts, leave last st on needle (6 sts on right needle).
 


ROW 2: k six sts - pull yarn very tightly between working sts.
pwt, 
pull wool through 
(break yarn, leaving a long yarn tail. Then thread yarn unto needle and then through the six stitches on knitting needle. Pull tight and secure with a few stitches).

Join first and last petal with a few stitches.

Pull petals open to make a flower shape, a cool dry iron can be used to make the petals a better shape. Pull one petal at a time and press gently with the tip of the iron.




You may need to pull the petals into the centre with a few stitches to obtain a better flower shape.
Attach button or bead to centre.




Bye, Ali.

12 comments:

  1. Awe what a clever little flower, good luck Ali, a years supply of yarn would be wonderful!!!!
    V x

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  2. Love the flower and the tutorial. Good luck with the competition.
    Jacqui x

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  3. Brilliant, they look fabulous. Good luck with the competition, how good would that be to win a year's supply of yarn.

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  4. Good luck! The flower looks great!

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  5. Your flower is lovely, good luck with the competition. :)

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  6. This looks great , good luck ! Will be checking out the blogs over lunch tomorrow

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  7. Ps a year supply of yarn - how do the quantify the normal knitter . I have won a year's supply of bread and a years hairdressing in the past ! Maybe I'll give this a go too ;)

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    1. Would have to brush up on my crochet first , ie learn !

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  8. Wow Ali - what a blooming ingenious idea to choose knitting that looks like crochet!
    Love your fab flowers and the simple instructions...I think even I could knit one!
    Fingers crossed for your entry...great prize!
    Ali x

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  9. Really clever little flower, I love it :) I'm thinking of entering too, oooooo just think of all that yarn :)
    Jillxo
    ps I found you whilst blog-hopping from LazyDaisyJones :)

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  10. Good luck in the competition Ali...your flowers are so pretty! ♥
    Hope you have a lovely weekend,
    Susan x

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  11. Hi Ali. Love your little crocheted flowers. It was good to meet you at The Textile Studio, I'll certainly keep in touch with your blog - it's brilliant to find another Northern Irish craft blogger. Jean

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Id love to hear what you think about my blog, knits etc.