free flower pattern

 
CLEMATIS

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ABBREVIATIONS 

st(s): stitch(es)

k: knit

p: purl

kfb: increase, knit front and back of same stitch

tog: together

rpt: repeat

sl: slip

psso: pass slip stitch over 

MATERIALS 

two 3.25mm / US 3 needles

small amounts of dk / 8ply yarn, two colours for petals and centre 

PETALS (make 6)

Cast on 7 sts, leave a long yarn tail on one of the petals.

ROW 1: k1, p2, k1, p2, k1  (right side).

ROW 2: p1, k2, p1, k2, p1.

Rpt ROWS 1 and 2 four times.

ROW 11: k1, p5, k1.

ROW 12: p1, k5, p1.

ROW 13: sl1, k1, psso, p3, k2tog  (5 sts).

ROW 14: p1, k3, p1.

ROW 15: sl1, k1, psso, p1, k2tog  (3 sts).

ROW 16: p1, k1, p1. 

ROW 17: sl1, k1, psso, return st on right hand needle back on the left hand

needle, pass the last st on left hand needle, over the returned stitch. 

Fasten off.

Loose yarn tail at the tip of the petals along the side edge.

Shape petal by turning over so the reverse side is facing upwards. Pinch the two

sides of the cast on edge and fasten with a few stitches.

Using the petal with the long yarn tail, thread the six petals and join to form a circle. Pull tightly and secure.

Gently press the top half of each petal using a cool iron and a damp cloth. 

STAMENS 
Wind yarn around three fingers six times.

Slip off fingers and tie in the middle. Ties will be used to attach to flower later.

Snip both ends and spread out to form a loose pompom.

Thread the yarn used for tying, through the centre of the petals, pull tightly and knot. Trim stamens.

CENTRE 
Cast on 3 sts, leaving a long yarn tail.
ROW 1: kfb, k1, kfb  (5 sts).
ROW 2: p.
ROW 3: k.
ROW 4: p.
ROW 5: sl1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog  (3 sts).
Cast off purlwise, leaving a long yarn tail.

Using one of the yarn tails, gather half way round the circle edge. With the other yarn tail, gather round the other half of the circle.

Pull yarns tightly and tie in a knot.

Place centre on top of stamens and thread the two ends through to back of flower. Pull tightly and knot.

Leaf pattern also available on my blog click here scroll down.

copyright Alison Hogg 2016