How to knit a rose
Published on 20 August 2020 By Yaz 1 min readKnit a bloom that will last forever. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to knit a rose using garter stitch. Whether you’re making one bud or many, this pretty project is perfect for displaying in your home as a garland or table piece, giving a touch of romance to your accessories or gifting to special someone!
Materials
Abbreviations
K - knit
Kfb - Knit front and back
K2tog - Knit 2 together
This pattern uses 6 mm needles.
How to knit a rose step by step
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To start: cast on 3 stitches.
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To knit a small petal: K1, Kfb, K1
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K1, Kfb, K3
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K4, Kfb, K1
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K6, Kfb, K1
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K1, Kfb, K7
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K8, Kfb, K1
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Now we'll start decreasing to create the petal shape: K1, K2tog, K8
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K7, K2tog, K1
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K1, K2tog, K6
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K5, K2tog, K1
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K1, K2tog, K4
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K3, K2tog, K1
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K1, K2tog, K2
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K1, K2tog, K1
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Repeat twice more for 3 small petals in one continuous piece of fabric, then knit two larger petals in the sequence.
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Finishing. Roll up your fabric to produce the head of your flower. Don’t forget to sew in the ends to complete your rose!
