Introducing the Floral Wrist Corsage. The five-petal flower is knit flat and the yarn is woven through the flower to create the petals and center of the flower. The bracelet is knit separately in a slip-stitch pattern. The flower is attached once the bracelet has been sewn together and blocked.
I chose to knit the project using Qina by Mirasol yarns which is a worsted-weight yarn made from a blend of alpaca and bamboo yarn making the finished project incredibly soft. Alpaca and bamboo yarns are naturally hypo-allergenic fibers which means that people with sensitivities can wear these fibers next to their skin.
- Makes a great accessory for weddings and proms. Choose a yarn color that is featured at the event or select a color to compliment any outfit.
- The bracelet can be made to fit any wrist size. Just take your wrist measurement and subtract 1.5 cm (1/2”) from the length. The negative ease will help it stay in place on your wrist.
- Sewing beads or pearls in the center of the flower will add some drama and sparkle.
The pattern is available through Ravelry, Craftsy and Etsy.
STITCH OF THE MONTH - March 2013
The lattice cable stitch pattern produces a raised lattice (or diamond) texture against a stockinette stitch background. The cable stitches are knit using both left and right twists which are produced by crossing two stitches over one another without using a cable needle.
How to Knit the Left and Right Twists
Left Twist (LT) - Skip the first stitch and knit the second stitch through the back loop keeping the stitch on the needle, and then knit the skipped stitch. Slip both stitches from the needle together.
Right Twist (RT) - Skip the first stitch and knit the second stitch keeping the stitch on the needle, then knit the skipped stitch. Slip both stitches from the needle together.
Lattice Cable Stitch Pattern
(Multiples of 8 stitches + 2 stitches)
Row 1 (WS) and all other WS rows: Purl.
Row 2: K1, *LT, k4, RT; rep from *, end k1.
Row 4 K2, *LT, k2, RT, k2; rep from *.
Row 6 K3, *LT, RT, k4; rep from *, end LT, RT, k3.
Row 8 K4, *RT, k6; rep from *, end RT, k4.
Row 10 K3, *RT, LT, k4; rep from *, end last repeat k3.
Row 12 K2, *RT, k2, LT, k2; rep from *.
Row 14 K1, *RT, k4, LT; rep from *, end K1.
Row 16 K8, *LT, k6; rep from *, end k2.
These 16 rows form the Lattice Cable stitch pattern.
