How to Knit or Crochet a Flower
Raise money for Future Dreams by knitting or crocheting flowers with this special edition yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners.
For each ball of yarn sold, £1 will be donated to Future Dreams, a charity who provide practical and emotional support for those diagnosed with breast cancer.
Knit or crochet a flower to be part of Future Dream's Breast Cancer Awareness Month installation using the Future Dreams wool and the simple pattern below.
Share a personal experience or dedicate your flower to a loved one who has been touched by breast cancer by sending your flowers virtually or by posting your finished flowers to Future Dreams House, 61 Birkenhead Street, London, WC1H 8BB.
A virtual reveal and flower installation at Future Dreams House will take place in March 2024.
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Using 4mm (US6) needles, cast on 168 sts.
Rows 1–3: Knit.
Row 4: Purl.
Row 5: Knit.
Row 6: Purl.
Row 7: *Knit 6, drop left hand needle towards the back of work and bring up the front to create a twist; rep from * to end.
Row 8: Purl.
Row 9: Knit 2 together to end. 84 sts.
Row 10: Purl 2 together to end. 42 sts.
Cast off.
Thread tapestry needle, spiral into flower shape and secure with several stitches at back of flower.
Using 4mm (US6) hook, chain 145.
Row 1 (RS): Double crochet into second chain from hook, double crochet in each chain to end, turn. 144 sts.
Row 2: *Chain 5, miss 5 stitches and double crochet into next stitch, repeat from * to end of row, turn.
Row 3: *Work 10 treble into chain space, slip stitch into double crochet, repeat from * to end, working last slip stitch in chain space. 24 petal groups.
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Thread tapestry needle, spiral from one end to form flower and secure in place with several stitches.
