Raised Knit Flowers: The Trend to Apply to Accessories and Clothing.

The Winter Trend of Raised Knit Flowers

Winter is traditionally a season that evokes images of snowy landscapes, steaming cups of hot chocolate, and thick, cozy sweaters. However, in the world of fashion and design, winter brings with it a particularly fascinating and surprising trend: raised knit flowers. This trend, which combines the art of traditional knitting with the desire to bring a touch of nature and freshness to the colder months, is gaining increasing popularity, transforming clothing and accessories into true masterpieces of style and originality.

Origins and Inspiration

The knitting technique, also known as knitting, is an ancient practice with deep roots in many cultures around the world. Throughout history, this technique has been used to create warm and comfortable garments, but in recent years, the innovation and creativity of artisans have led to a renewed interest in more artistic and decorative forms, such as raised flowers.

Flowers, universal symbols of beauty, rebirth, and nature, thus become unexpected protagonists of winter fashion, offering a vibrant and joyful contrast to the often neutral tones and heavy materials typical of the season. These decorative elements are not just an aesthetic detail but represent a true bridge between the seasons, bringing the essence and colors of spring and summer into the heart of winter.

How They Are Made

Creating raised flowers with the knitting technique requires skill and patience. Artisans use a variety of stitches to create texture and dimension, working the yarn in ways that allow them to shape petals and leaves in three dimensions. These flowers can be made in a wide range of colors, imitating nature in its infinite variety or exploring bolder and more imaginative color palettes.

Applications and Trends

Raised flowers find application in numerous garments and accessories, from sweaters and cardigans to scarves, hats, and even bags. They have become a distinctive element for those looking to add a touch of uniqueness and sophistication to their winter wardrobe. Designers and fashion brands have begun to incorporate this trend into their collections, offering pieces that are both comfortable, functional, and incredibly chic.

Why We Love This Trend

The trend of raised knit flowers is loved for many reasons. First and foremost, it represents a perfect blend of tradition and innovation, showcasing artisanal techniques in a modern context. Furthermore, it offers endless customization possibilities, allowing each individual to express their personality through the choice of colors, shapes, and designs.

In a world where fashion moves quickly and often towards mass production, these artisanal pieces represent a breath of fresh air, a return to uniqueness and authenticity. They are pieces that tell a story, the result of the skill and passion of those who created them, and they add a touch of magic and poetry to the cold winter months.

5 KNITTED FLOWER PATTERNS

MUSCARI

Materials:

Yarn: patty blue/purple, green

Needles: 1 pair of size 3/2 needles,

2 double-pointed needles size 3

Tapestry needle

Dimensions:

The finished flower measures 14.5 cm in length, including the stem.

• PATTY wisteria circular needles needle set

Instructions:

Bobble Stitch (Bob)

Knit into the front, back, and front of the same stitch, turn; knit 3, turn;

knit 3, turn; pass the 2nd and 3rd stitches over the 1st stitch, then slip this stitch back onto the right needle; turn.

Flower

With silk yarn and size 3½2 needles

cast on 15 stitches.

1st row: *Bob, knit 3, repeat from * to the end.

2nd row: purl.

3rd row: knit 2, (Bob, knit 3) 4 times, knit 1.

4th row: purl.

Repeat rows 1 to 4 once, then repeat rows 1 and 2 once more;

bind off stitches knitwise; break and fasten the yarn.

Stem.

With green yarn and two double-pointed needles, cast on 2 stitches.

1st row: knit 2; do not turn but slide the stitches to the other end of the needle.

Repeat this row until the stem reaches a length of 6.5 cm. Break and fasten the yarn.

Assembly.

Place the initial edge of the flower over the final edge, overlapping them slightly, and sew them together using a whipstitch.

Cinch together the three bobbles at the top of the flower. Insert the stem at the base of the flower and sew it in place.

COSMOS

Materials:

Yarn: pink fuchsia and bright yellow wool, red tapestry wool

Needles: 1 pair of size 3 needles

Tapestry needle

12 mm round button

Dimensions:

The finished flower measures 9 cm in diameter.

• CELINE BORDEAUX SIZE 3 NEEDLES RECYCLED BUTTON

Instructions:

Petals (make 8)

With pink yarn and size 3 needles, cast on 2 stitches.

Work 2 rows in garter stitch (knit every row).

3rd row: (k1) twice (4 stitches).

Work 5 rows in garter stitch.

Next row: knit 1, (k1) twice, knit 1 (6 stitches).

Work 5 rows in garter stitch.

Next row: knit 1, (k2tog) twice, knit 1 (4 stitches).

Work 2 rows in garter stitch.

Bind off stitches, break and fasten the yarn.

Center

With yellow yarn and size 3 needles, cast on 2 stitches.

1st row: k1, knit all stitches on this row.

Repeat this row until you have 8 stitches.

Work 3 rows in garter stitch.

Next row: k2tog, knit all stitches on this row.

Repeat this row until you have 2 stitches.

Bind off stitches; break and fasten the yarn.

Assembly

Sew the petals together at the point of decrease.

Using the tapestry wool, embroider a long stitch radiating from the center of each petal.

Make a whipstitch around the center piece, insert the button in the center, and pull it tightly to enclose the button.

Sew the center to the flower.

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These flowers are perfect for brightening up your home: sew them onto pillows, curtain tiebacks, or placemats.

Choose bright colors for the flower petals. The variant on this page is in orange, but you can make the flowers in red, yellow, purple

and even white.

POET'S CARNATION

Materials:

Yarn: red, pink, and white cotton

Needles: 1 set of 5 double-pointed needles size 3

Tapestry needle

Dimensions:

The finished flower measures 4.5 cm in diameter.

• Iggy red needle set

Instructions:

With white yarn and size 3 needles, cast on 10 stitches and divide them onto four needles as follows: 4 on one needle, 2 on each of the other three needles.

1st round: knit; break the yarn.

2nd round: join the red yarn, knit.

3rd round: knit into the front and back of each stitch (20 stitches).

4th round: knit 1 into each stitch (50 stitches); break the yarn.

5th round: join the pink yarn, knit 8 stitches, turn.

Next row: knit.

Bind off stitches; break and fasten the yarn.

Join the yarn to the next stitch of the round and repeat from the 5th round four more times.

Assembly

Fasten the yarn ends on the wrong side of the work, slightly overlapping the petals.

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This little flower is ideal for making a brooch. You can also attach one or more to a headband or embellish a sandal, as shown in the photo. Try varying the color combinations.

ANEMONE

Materials:

Yarn: fine wool paired with white mohair

Needles: 1 pair of size 3 needles

Tapestry needle

12 mm round button

Dimensions:

The finished flower measures approximately 9 cm in diameter.

• PATTY BORDEAUX KID WHITE ROUND BUTTON

Instructions:

Petals (make 6)

With purple yarn and size 3 needles, cast on 4 stitches.

1st row: knit twisted.

2nd row: k1, knit all stitches on this row.

Repeat the 2nd row until you have 10 stitches.

Work 10 rows in garter stitch (knit every row).

Next row: knit 1, increase, knit 4, knit 2 together,

knit 1.

Next row: knit 1, increase, knit 2, knit 2 together,

knit 1.

Next row: knit 1, increase, knit 2 together, knit 1.

Next row: knit 2 together twice.

Next row: knit 2 together.

Bind off stitches; break the yarn.

Center

With black yarn and size 3 needles, cast on 2 stitches.

1st row: k1, knit all stitches on this row.

Repeat the 1st row until you have 6 stitches.

Work 3 rows in garter stitch (knit every row).

Next row: knit 1, increase, knit all stitches on this row.

Repeat the last row until you have 2 stitches.

Bind off stitches; break and fasten the yarn.

Assembly

Position the petals so that the twisted edge is in the center. Sew the petals together, overlapping them slightly. Make a whipstitch around the center piece, insert the button in the center, and pull the thread to gather the piece around the button; fasten the thread.

Thread the tapestry needle with a length of yarn and sew it all around the edge of the button.

Sew the button to the center of the flower and fluff the "kid" yarn strands a bit.

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For the variant, use a yarn in a bright red color. Pin or sew one or more anemones to a plain sweater or scarf, or attach it to a velvet ribbon to make an original choker.

PEONY

Materials:

Yarn: dark pink wool (A), 4-ply wool-silk blend in gold yellow (B)

Needles: 1 pair of size 3 needles

Tapestry needle

Buttonhole pin

Dimensions:

The finished flower measures approximately 14 cm in diameter.

• babykey mark desert pins

Instructions:

Petals

*With size 3 needles and yarn A, cast on 5 stitches.

1st row: knit.

2nd row: (k1 in each stitch) (10 stitches).

3rd row: knit.

4th row: (k1, k1 in next stitch)

5 times (15 stitches).

Work 10 rows in knit stitch.

15th row: knit 13, turn.

16th row: knit 11, turn.

17th row: knit 9, turn.

18th row: knit 7, turn.

19th row: knit 5, turn.

20th row: knit 3, turn.

21st row: knit to the end.

Work 10 rows in knit stitch.

32nd row: (k1, k2 in next stitch)

5 times (10 stitches).

33rd row: knit.

34th row: (k2 in next stitch)

5 times (5 stitches).

Cut the yarn and transfer the stitches to the buttonhole pin.

Repeat from * to ** four more times; do not cut the yarn after completing the fifth petal; keep the stitches on the needle.

Join the petals.

1st row: knit 5, then knit all stitches on the buttonhole pin (25 stitches).

2nd row: knit 4, (k2 in next stitch, knit 3)

4 times, knit 4 (21 stitches).

3rd row: knit.

4th row: (k2 in next stitch) 10 times, knit 1.

Bind off stitches.

Make a second group of petals in the same way.

Stamens.

With size 3 needles and yarn B, *cast on 14 stitches, twist 12 stitches; transfer the last stitch from the right needle to the left needle;

repeat from * 19 more times (40 stitches).

1st row: knit.

Bind off stitches.

Assembly

Join each group of petals into a ring and sew together the lower edges; make a whipstitch around the center, along the base of each petal, and pull tightly to close the ring. Stack one group on top of the other, making sure to stagger the petals, then sew together at the center. Spiral the twisted edge of the stamen needle, sewing them together at the base as you roll them up. Secure the base of this stamen spiral to the center of the flower with a few stitches.

Fasten off all threads.

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The variant of the flower is made with white yarn, a wool-silk blend, while the stamens are made with pure wool in amber yellow.

In conclusion, the trend of raised knit flowers is a splendid testament to how fashion can be both warm, comfortable, and

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