Lilium Lariat

You can use it like hairband, brooch, to decorate your handbag, like head band or necklace.

Abbreviations:

CO - cast on

BO - bind off

k - knit

p - purl

k2tog - knit two sts together

m1 - make one

st st - stockinette stitch
pm-place marker
sl-slip

You need:

- straight needles 3 mm

(UK 11/US 2½)

- worsted (DK) or acrylic yarn in white, light yellow and brown

- tapestry needle

-fabric paints

  

Pattern:

Make 10.

CO 11 sts, using white yarn.

St st, start with p, till you measure 2 inches.

Next: k2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog (9 sts)

Next: p

Repeat last two rows till you get 1 st.

Leaf and stalk:

CO 2 sts, using brown yarn.

Row 1: k

Row 2: k1, m1, k1 (3 sts)

Row 3: k

Row 4: k1, pm, k1, pm, k1

Row 5: k

Row 6: k to marker, m1, sl marker, k1, sl marker, m1, k to the end of the row

Row 7: k

Repeat last two rows till you get 11 sts.

Next: k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, sl marker, k1, sl marker, k2tog, k to the end of the row

Next row: k

Repeat last two rows till you get 2 sts. Continue making an I-cord long about 27 inches. Then continue to make second leaf as follows:

Row 1: k1, m1, k1 (3 sts)

Row 2: k1, pm, k1, pm, k1

Row 3: k

Row 4: k to marker, m1, sl marker, k1, sl marker, m1, k to the end of the row

Row 5: k

Repeat last two rows till you get 11 sts.

Next: k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, sl marker, k1, sl marker, k2tog, k to the end of the row

Next row: k

Repeat last two rows till you get 1 st.

Close the petals with mattress stitch. Sew together to make the flower. Attach the brown stalk to back side of the flower. Make stamens using yellow yarn, make knots at the ends and use orange fabric paints.

   This pattern is for personal use, knitting pleasure and fun.You are not permitted to sell whole or part of it.