Knitting Rose Flower Pattern
This easy Knitting Rose Flower helps you make great embellishments on cute fashions and home décor. This sweet little rose is a fun way to practice increases and create a beautiful flowers knit flat on straight needles.
Selecting your favorite yarn colors will bring your bouquet to life!
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Knitting Instructions
In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a rose using just simple stitches: knit and yarn over. You’ll increase gradually to create a coiled shape that curls into a blooming rose.
This quick knit project is perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and all year round.
Knitting the Flower
Cast on 6 stitches.
Row 1: Knit all stitches. (6 sts)
Row 2: * K1, YO * repeat between asterisks to last stitch, then K1. (11 sts)
Row 3: Knit all stitches. (11 sts)
Row 4: * K1, YO * repeat between asterisks to last stitch, then K1.(21 sts)
Row 5: Knit all stitches. (21 sts)
Row 6: * K1, YO * repeat between asterisks to last stitch, then K1. (41 sts)
Row 7: Knit all stitches. (41 sts)
Row 8: * K1, YO * repeat between asterisks to last stitch, then K1. (81 sts)
Row 9: Knit all stitches. (81 sts)
Bind Off
If you’d like a decorative edge, switch to a contrasting color before binding off. Use a standard knit bind-off:
- Knit two stitches
- Pass the first stitch over the second and off the needle
- Knit the next stitch and repeat across the row
As you bind off, you’ll notice the piece naturally curls in on itself—this will help form the rose shape.
Finishing Your Rose
- Weave in the yarn end at the end of your bind-off row using a tapestry needle.
- Shape the rose by coiling your knitted strip. Start from the cast-on end, and roll it into a spiral.
- Tip: Let the outer edge sit slightly higher than the inner part for a more natural rose shape.
- Tack in place with your tapestry needle. You can secure lightly if it’s decorative, or sew firmly if the rose will be handled a lot (like on a pillow or accessory).
- Tie and trim the remaining yarn ends underneath your rose.
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Knitting Supplies
Quickly knit up these flowers in different sizes with any yarn gauge and fiber using appropriately sized knitting needles of your choice.
My roses were created with size 7 US knitting needles and worsted weight yarn. Feel free to use any size yarn and needles for your creative project.
- Yarn in any weight and fiber of your choice
- Appropriate sized knitting needles
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Knitting Techniques
Need to brush up or learn a new technique? Check out my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help you along as you knit up this project. If you’re new to knitting, you’ll love my Absolute Beginners Knitting Series!
- Slip Knot
- CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- YO = Yarn Over
- BO = Bind Off
- Weave In Ends
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
This easy knitted Rose Flower pattern helps you make great embellishments.
Materials
- Yarn - 42 yards of Worsted Weight in any fiber and colors of your choice
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Size 7 US straight needles
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
Cast On 6 Stitches
- Row 1: Knit All
- Row 2: * K1, YO * K1 (11 Sts)
- Row 3: Knit All
- Row 4: * K1, YO * K1 (21 Sts)
- Row 5: Knit All
- Row 6: * K1, YO * K1 (41 Sts)
- Row 7: Knit All
- Row 8: * K1, YO * K1 (81 Sts)
- Row 9: Knit All
Bind Off
As you bind off, you'll see your rose start to take shape by curling in as you are binding off.
Take one end and curl it into a rose shape.
Tack it securely together using your yarn tail and a tapestry needle.
Notes
Knitting Techniques
- How to Cast On Without a Slip Knot
- Slip Knot
- Cast On
- Knit
- Yarn Over
- Cast Off
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Kristen McDonnell is the author of the highly acclaimed book Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns featuring vintage and unique designs.