Fabulous Felted Knit Flowers

Flowers are the trendy fashion accessory! Knit in Patons® Classic Merino Wool and then felted, these stylish flowers have endless possibilities.

For more information on felting, click the link to see how to Learn To Felt.

Project #:
e03860

Crafting Time: 2 Hours

Skill Level:

1 being the easiest

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Version I
Patons® Classic Merino Wool, Main Color (MC), That's Pink or That's Purple, 1 ball of each
Patons Classic Merino Wool, Contrast A, Petal Pink or That's Pink, 1 ball

Version II
Patons Classic Merino Wool, Main Color (MC) That's Pink or That's Purple, 1 ball
Size 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension.

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.

Important to know before felting:
Record all the measurements and changes before and after felting. You will be able to adjust the method to produce proper results. Always test a sample. Different colored yarns may felt differently. Colorfastness can be affected by very hot water. Any knitting that has been properly felted becomes very dense and matted.

VERSION I:
Note: Do not cut ends before felting.

Flower Center: (make 1). With MC, cast on 1 st, leaving 4-inches [10 cm] end.
1st row: (RS). ( K1. K1tbl) twice. K1. 5 sts.
Work 3 rows in reverse stocking st.
Next row: (RS). P5. Pass 4th, 3rd, 2nd, and 1st sts over 5th st. Fasten off, leaving 4 ins [10 cm] end. Holding both ends tog, tie in a knot close to fabric.

Large Petal: (Make 4). With MC, cast on 3sts, leaving 4-inches [10 cm] end.
1st row: (RS). (Inc 1 st in next st) twice. K1. 5 sts.
2nd and alt rows: Purl.
3rd row: Inc 1 st in first st. Knit to last 2 sts. Inc 1 st in next st. K1. 7 sts.
5th row: (RS). Inc 1 st in each of first 2 sts. Knit to last 3 sts. Inc 1 st in each of next 2 sts. K1. 11 sts. Work 3 rows even.
Next row: (RS). K1. Sl1. K1. psso. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 9 sts.
Work 3 rows even. Dec 1 st each end of needle on next 3 rows. Cast off rem 3 sts.

Small Petal: (make 4). With A, cast on 3 sts, leaving 4-inches [10 cm] end.
1st row: (RS) (Inc 1 st in next st) twice. K1.5 sts.
2nd row: Purl.
3rd row: Inc 1 st in first 4 sts. K1. 9 sts. Work 3 rows even.
Next row: (RS). K1. Sl1. K1. psso. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 7 sts.
Next row: Purl. Rep last 2 rows once more. 5 sts.
Next row: Sl1. K1. psso. K1. K2tog.
Next row: Purl. Cast off rem 3 sts.

VERSION II
Work as given for Version I, using MC throughout.

Finishing:
Felt pieces following How to Felt instructions. Shape wet petals by pushing thumb into lower half of petal to make indentation, and let dry. Arrange 4 Small Petals and 4 Large Petals around Flower Center as shown in picture and sew in position.
Cut off all yarn ends. Attach pin to back of Flower.

If you like felting, here's more great project ideas:
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Felted Crochet 'Hat' Accessories

Tip:

Measurement:
Approximately 5-inches [12.5 cm] in diameter.
Tension:
19 sts and 25 rows = 4-inches [10 cm] in stocking st.

Abbreviations:
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
cm = Centimeters
Dec = Decrease
g = Grams
in(s) = Inch(es)
Inc = Increase
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit 2 stitches together
mm = Millimeters
oz = Ounces
Psso = Pass slipped stitch over
RS = Right side
Sl1 = Slip next stitch knitwise
St(s) = Stitch(es)

The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI.

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