Lapel Flower Pin, a free knitting pattern Knit with recycled silk yarn, this simple garter-stitch flower is a full bouquet of colors. MATERIALS [MC] Multi-color recycled silk yarn, approximately 1 oz. (optional) Few yards of solid color recycled silk, contrasting yarn, beads, button or other center pin back or large safety pin Note:  Any yarn can be used, variegated will give the best effect.   1 set #10 US circular or straight needles or needles needed to obtain desired effect notions: darning needle, crochet hook (if desired) GAUGE 16 sts = 4" in stockinette stitch (approximately) Use needles to give you a desirable fabric more than gauge.  A stiff fabric is best to keep the flower's shape.

Abbreviations: 
Kfb, knit front and back of stitch
K2tog, knit two together


PATTERN: Make 5
CO 4 stitches.
Rows 1 and all even rows except rows 14 & 18: Knit.
Row 3: Kfb, knit to last stitch, kfb. (6 stitches)
Row 5: Kfb, knit to last stitch, kfb. (8 st)
Row 7: Knit.
Row 9: Kfb, knit to last stitch, kfb. (10 st)
Row 11: Knit.
Row 13: K2tog, knit to last two stitches, K2tog. (8 st)
Row 14: K2tog, knit to last two stitches, K2tog. (6 st)
Row 15: Knit.
Row 17: K2tog, knit to last two stitches, K2tog. (4 st)
Row 18: K2tog, twice. Cut yarn and pull up loop to bring yarn through stitch. 

FINISHING
With two feet MC yarn, thread a darning needle. Fold petal in half long ways. Run darning needle through folded end of flower, about 3 rows up from the bottom. Catching a few stitches will cause the petals to “cup” a little and give a nice effect. Repeat for all petals. Push the petals together to form a flower and close the center. Determine right side of the flower, shape as desired.  Run the needle through the petals once again to secure them and tie off on the wrong side of the flower. If desired; using another piece of yarn or ends, sew or tack petals together at the sides to keep them from flopping down when worn. Sew large safety pin or pin back onto wrong side of flower.  Note:  If placed at the "top" of the back of the flower, it won't flop over. Weave in ends with darning needle or small crochet hook.

If you like, add a center to your flower.  There are lots of options, each giving it a different look. Try a vintage button, beads, or use yarn to knit a contrasting bobble. 

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