Roses
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This knitted rose is based around a central bud. Petals are built up in alternating sets
of two and three, then a stem is added. The finished rose contains a length of wire in
the stem, and is therefore not suitable as a toy for children.
You will need:
scraps of double knit • toy stuffing • covered wire • gummed tape
4 x double ended knitting needles (2.75mm) • tapestry needle • scissors
wire cutters • poking device
Pattern (Stem & Sepals):
Cast on 5sts in green At this point the stem will separate into the
sepals. Work the following in the flat, on the
I-cord between 16 – 20cm to form next 4sts.
the stem.
Row 7: k2tog, k2
Separate the 5 sts onto three needles. Row 8: p3
Work the next steps in the round. Row 9: k2tog, k1
Row 10: p2
Round 1: kfb x 5 (10) Row 11: k2
Round 2: k–
Round 3: [kfb, k1] x 5 (15) Cut the yarn, thread through remaining
Round 4: k– stitches and pull tight.
Round 5: [kfb, k2] x 5 (20)
Round 6: k– Rejoin the yarn and repeat Rows 7-11 four
more times until no stitches remain.
Pattern (Rosebud):
Cast on 5sts in red and join into the Rounds 7-20: k to the last 2sts, p2tog (6)
round.
Poke a small amount of stuffing into the
Round 1: kfb x 5 (10) belly of the rosebud (not too much, the
Round 2: [kfb, k1] x 5 (15) stuffing should not show from the open
Round 3: k – end).
Round 4: [kfb, k2] x 5 (20)
Rounds 5: k – * Cast off remaining sts.
Rounds 6: k –
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Pattern (Double Petal):
Work as Rosebud to * Row 20: k2tog, k10, k2togtbl (12)
Row 21: p–
Rounds 6: [kfb, k3] x 5 (25) Row 22: k2tog, k8, k2togtbl (10)
Rounds 7: k – Row 23: p–
Row 24: k2tog, k6, k2togtbl (8)
At this point the petals separate, the Row 25: p2tog, p4, p2tog (6)
first petal is worked as follows:
Cut the yarn, thread through remaining
Row 8: k12, turn (12) stitches. Pull each loop tight for a neat
** Row 9: p – edge.***
Row 10: kfb, k9, kfb, k1 (14)
Reattach yarn at start of remaining sts.
Work 9 rows stocking stitch. K2tog, k11 and then continue from row 9 to
make second petal.
Pattern (Triple Petal):
Work as Rosebud to * Work as Double Petal from ** to ***
At this point the petals separate. The Reattach yarn at start of remaining sts.
first petal is worked as follows:
Begin the next petal by working k5, kfb, k1
Row 6: kfb, k3, kfb, k1 (8) then continue from row 7 of this pattern.
Row 7: p –
Row 8: kfb, kfb, k3, kfb, kfb, k1 (12) When there are three petals the pattern is
complete.
Making Up:
Attach the base of the rosebud to the
base of the triple petal with a couple
of stitches. Shape the petals into a
spiral by sewing approximately two
thirds (from the base) of one side of
each petal to the bud.
Sew around one third of the remaining
side of each petal to the neighbouring
petal.
Attach the base of the triple petal to the base of the double petal with a couple of stitches. Sew
around one third (from the base) of each side of each petal to the triple petal. Sew in any remaining
loose ends.
Cut a piece of wire the same length as the stem and cover each end with the gummed tape. Insert
this into the i-cord stem. Attach the sepals to the rose at around their midpoint. Sew in any
remaining yarn ends.
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Variations:
Attach fewer sets of petals for a tighter rose bud, or use more sets of petals for an open rose. Always
alternating a double petal with a triple petal as rose petals usually come in multiples of five.
Notes:
Abbreviations
[ ] x number Repeat the section in square brackets the required number of times.
(number) Gives the total number of stitches you should have on needle by the end of the row.
k number Knit this number of stitches
k– Knit every stitch to the end of the row.
kfb Knit into the front and then the back of a single stitch (+1 stitch).
k2tog Knit the next two stitches together (-1 stitch).
k2togtbl Knit the next two stitches together through the back of the loop (-1 stitch).
p– Purl every stitch to the end of the row.
p number Purl this number of stitches.
sts Stitches.
Needle/Yarn Size
As with most ODDknit patterns the yarn and needle sizes in the "you will need" section are just a guide. Feel free to
improvise with whatever needles and yarn you have lying around - that's half the fun!