Knitted Romantic Rose
Knitted Romantic Rose, as the name suggests, is a delicate and charming handmade creation that exudes warmth and love. Each intricately knitted petal and leaf comes together to form a stunning rose that is both beautiful to look at and soft to touch. Whether used as a thoughtful gift for a loved one or as a special décor piece for your own space, the Knitted Romantic Rose brings a sense of coziness and romance wherever it is placed. With its unique craftsmanship and attention to detail, this knitted creation is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. So, why not brighten up someone's day with a Knitted Romantic Rose today?
Abbreviations
CO - cast on
BO - bind off
k - knit
p - purl
k2tog - knit two sts together
p2tog - purl two sts together
ssk – slip, slip, knit
st st - stockinette stitch
m1 - make one
You need:
-3mm needles (UK 11/US 2½)
-DPNs – 3 mm
-acrylic yarn in red and green
-piece of wire (to make the stalk stiff)
Centre of the rose:
Using red yarn CO 5 sts
Row 1: p
Row 2: (k1, m1) to the end of the row (10 sts)
Row 3: p
Row 4: (k1, m1, k1) to the end of the row (15 sts)
Row 5: p
Row 6: (k1, m1, k2) to the end of the row (20 sts)
Row 7: p
Row 8: k to the last two sts, k2tog (19 sts)
Row 9: p to the last two sts p2tog (18 sts)
Repeat Row8 and Row 9 till you get 6 sts. Bind off. Close with mattress stitch and fill lightly.
Petal:
Make one
Using red yarn CO 5 sts
Row 1: p
Row 2: (k1, m1) to the end of the row (10 sts)
Row 3: p
Row 4: k2, m1, k2, m1, k2, m1, k2, m1, k2 (14 sts)
Rows 5-19: st st, start with p (15 rows)
Row 20: k2tog, k10, k2tog (12 sts)
Row 21: p
Row 22: k2tog, k8, k2tog (10 sts)
Row 23: p
Row 24: k2tog, k6, k2tog (8 sts)
Row 25: p
Row 26: k2tog, k4, k2tog (6 sts)
Row 27: p
Thread the yarn through sts and pull.
Double Petal:
Make two
Using red yarn CO 5 sts
Row 1: p
Row 2: (k1, m1) to the end of the row (10 sts)
Rows 3: p
Row 4: (k1, m1, k1) to the end of the row (15 sts)
Row 5: p
Row 6: (k1, m1, k2) to the end of the row (20 sts)
Row 7: p
Row 8: (k1, m1, k3) to the end of the row (25 sts)
Row 9: p
Now we’ll work on first 12 sts only, the rest 13 sts put on the stitch holder or spare needle.
Row 10: k1, m1, k9, m1, k2 (14 sts)
Rows 11-19: st st, start with p (9 rows)
Row 20: k2tog, k10, k2tog (12 sts)
Row 21: p
Row 22: k2tog, k8, k2tog (10 sts)
Row 23: p
Row 24: k2tog, k6, k2tog (8 sts)
Row 25: p
Row 26: k2tog, k4, k2tog (6 sts)
Row 27: p
Thread the yarn through sts and pull. Reattach the yarn to the rest 13 sts and continue:
Next: k2tog, k11 (12 sts)
Next: p
Continue from Row 10 to Row 27, the same way to make the other petal.
Stalk:
Using green yarn CO 5 sts make an I-cord long about 15 cm (about 6 inches).
Next: k2, m1, k3 (6 sts)
Next: (k1, m1) to the end (12 sts)
Next: p
Next: (k2, m1) to the end (18 sts)
Next: p
Now separate 18 sts and work separately 6 sts this way:
Next: k2tog, k2, k2tog, turn (4 sts)
Next: p2tog, p2tog (2 sts)
Next: k2tog
Thread the yarn through sts and pull. Reattach the yarn on next 6 sts. Make it the same way. Finally you shoud have three sepals. Put a piece of wire into the stalk to stay stiff.
Big Leaf:
CO 3 sts, using green color yarn
Row 1: p (3sts)
Row 2: k1, m1, k2 (4 sts)
Row 3: p (4)
Row 4: (k1, m1) X 4 (8 sts)
Row 5: p (8 sts)
Row 6: k1, (k1, m1) X 2, k2, (k1, m1) X 2, k1 (12 sts)
Row 7: p (12 sts)
Row 8: k2, (k1, m1) X 2, k4, (k1, m1) X 2, k2 (16 sts)
Rows 9-13: st st, start with p (5 rows)
Row 14: k2, K2tog, ssk, k4, k2tog, ssk, k2 (12 sts)
Row 15: p (12 sts)
Row 16:k1, k2tog, ssk, k2, k2tog, ssk, k1 (8 sts)
Row 17: p (8 sts)
Row 18: (k2tog) X 4 (4 sts)
Row 19: p2tog, p2 (3 sts)
Row 20: BO
Small leaf:
CO 3 sts, using green color yarn
Row 1: p (3 sts)
Row 2: k1, m1, k2 (4 sts)
Row 3: p
Row 4: (k1, m1) X 4 (8 sts)
Row 5: p
Row 6:k1, (k1, m1) X 2, k2, (k1, m1) X 2, k1 (12 sts)
Rows 7-11: st st, start with p (5 rows)
Row 12: k1, k2tog, ssk, k2, k2tog, ssk, k1 (8 sts)
Row 13: p (8 sts)
Row 14: (k2tog) X 4 (4 sts)
Row 15: p2tog, p2 (3 sts)
Row 16: BO
Sew the leaves to the stalk, then sew the stalk to the rose.