Small petals
Cast on 8 sts, leaving an extra-long end for finishing.
1st row (WS) P.
2nd row K.
3rd row Bind off 4 sts, k to end. 4 sts.
4th row K4, turn, cast on 4 sts by cable method. 8 sts.
Repeat
1st–4th rows 7 times, ending with a 3rd row. 4 sts.
Do not break yarn.
Medium petals Next row K4, turn, cast on 6 sts. 10 sts.
*1st row (WS) P.
2nd row K.
3rd row Bind off 6 sts, k to end. 4 sts.
4th row K4, turn, cast on 6 sts. 10 sts.
Repeat 1st–4th rows from * 5 times, ending with a 3rd row. 4 sts.
Do not break yarn.
Large petals Next row K4, turn, cast on 8 sts. 12 sts.
**1st and 3rd rows P.
2nd and 4th rows K.
5th row Bind off 8 sts, k to end. 4 sts.
6th row K4, turn, cast on 8 sts. 12 sts.
Repeat 1st–8th rows from ** 5 times, ending with a 5th row.
Do not break yarn. Work 10 more medium petals, ending with a 3rd row. 4 sts.
Bind off. Finishing Beginning at the cast-on edge and reverse St st to the outside, coil petals, securing them as you go.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
k = knit
St st= stockinette stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
p = purl
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
k = knit
St st= stockinette stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
p = purl
