Knitted Carnation Flower Pin
The knitted carnation flower pin is not only a delightful accessory but also a charming way to add a touch of nature to your outfit. With its intricate design and vibrant colors, it effortlessly brings a pop of joy to any look. Whether you are dressing up for a special occasion or simply want to elevate your everyday style, this knitted flower pin is a versatile and fun accessory that complements any outfit. Pin it on your jacket lapel, bag, or even a hat to make a playful statement and spread smiles wherever you go. Handcrafted with love and care, each knitted carnation flower pin is a whimsical piece that embodies creativity and beauty, making it a wonderful addition to your accessory collection.
Materials
Small amount of fine mohair of desired colour
Small amount of green DK (8-ply)
Equipment
A pair of 4.00mm (US 6) knitting needles to knit petals
A pair of 2.75mm (US 2) knitting needles to knit receptacle, stem and leaf
Petals: make two to three
With fine mohair, cast on 30 sts and knit 7 rows. Break yarn, draw through sts, pull tightly and fasten off.
Receptacle (base of the flower petals)
Cast on 12 sts with green DK and st/st 3 rows, starting with p row. Break yarn, draw through sts, pull tightly and fasten off.
Stem
Cast on 3 sts with green DK and work in i-cord for desired length. Break yarn, draw through sts, pull tightly.
Leaf
Cast on 2 sts and st/st 5 rows. K2tog on next row and fasten off.
With the fasten-off end of petal yarn, pull tightly and sew the sides. You do not need to sew all the way up, just to the half way is fine. Roll the petal and secure with a few stitches at the base. This will be the centre petal of the flower.
Wrap the centre petal with the other petals, pulling tightly the fasten-off yarn and secure the base with a few stitches. Wind yarn around the base where the green receptacle will be covering. (about 1/4 of the petal from the fasten-off end)
Sew the side seam of the receptacle and cup the base of the flower and stitch them together.
Attach the stem and leaf.
The petals are knitted loosely. Your knitting does not have to neat at all and do not worry if the stitches are uneven. Never mind large holes either.
Depends on the yarn you use, you may want to add more petals.
If you do not have fine yarn, you can use one or two strands from yarn, double knit for example. I don’t use mohair too often and I did not have the colour suitable for this project so that I dyed white mohair with chemical dye.