Knitted Fuchsias

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How to Knit a Fuchsia

Complete Size - 8cm width x 8cm depth x 12cm height (excluding stem)

What you will need...

Total time - 1 Hour 50 Minutes each Knitted Fuchsia

3.25mm knitting needles (UK 10, US 3)

Double knitting yarn - any desired colour (this pattern shows the pink, purple and green variety)

Sewing up needle

Scissors

Tiny amount of stuffing/toy filling

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Before You Start...

Abbreviations

K = Knit   P = Purl   St = Stitch   Sts = Stitches

Cast On - I use the thumb method.

St-st = stocking stitch. Alternating a row of knit stitches (right side), with a row of purl stitches (wrong side).

Inc = Increase - by knitting into the front and the back of the same stitch, to make two stitches out of one.

K2tog = Decrease by knitting two stitches together, making one stitch from two.

Sl2tog - Slip two stitches together from the left needle to the right.

p2sso - pass two slipped stitches over (over the knitted stitch)

Cast off - P wise. US - bind off.

TOP TIP

Choose your fuchsia variety - Planning ahead by googling your desired colour/design will allow you to make any amendments to the pattern. The following pattern uses the pink/purple fuchsia colouring (not the white/purple variety).

Care when sewing up - Sewing up in the particular order will allow a neater finish.

Finishing Touch - The desired end-shape may be achieved more easily by pressing or 'blocking' any separate parts - particularly the sepals. This will vary according to your yarn type, but may include using a damp cloth or steam.

How to Make it...

This design is made up of 9 knitted pieces oversewn together, with 9 extra finger knitted lengths to form the stigma and stamen.

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Handmade Knitted Fuchsia Upper Pole Fitting in Knitting Children Quick Craft Ideas

Stem & Upper Pole

Make 1 for Each Fuchsia

Time - 25 Minutes Each

Size 5 cm

Needles 3.25mm

Yarn Pink/Green

 

Using pink, cast on 8sts

Beginning with a K row st-st 4 rows

Next row K2tog, K1, K2tog, K1, K2tog (5sts)

Next row P

Next row K2tog, K1, K2tog (3sts)

Now join on and switch to green yarn

Next row P

In Kwise into every st (6sts)

Beginning with a P row st-st 3 rows

Next row K2tog to end (3sts)

P all 3sts together (1 st)

Continue to finger knit the stem to your desired length

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Sepals

Make 4 for Each Fuchsia

Time - 5 Minutes Each

Size 4.5 cm

Needles 3.25mm

Yarn Pink

 

Cast on 6sts

Beginning with a K row st-st 8 rows

Next row K2, K2tog, K2 (5sts)

next row P

next row K2tog, K1, K2tog (3sts)

next row P

sl2tog, K1, p2sso

Fasten off

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Lower Petals

Make 4 for Each Fuchsia

Time - 5 Minutes Each

Size 2.5 x 3 cm

Needles 3.25mm

Yarn Purple

 

Cast on 5sts

Next row P

Next row Inc Kwise, K2, inc Kwise, K1 (7sts)

St-st 3 rows

Next row K1, K2tog, K1, K2tog, K1 (5sts)

Next row P

Next row K2tog, K1, K2tog (3sts)

Next row P

Cast off Kwise

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Stigma & Stamen

Make 1 Stigma and 8 Stamen for Each Fuchsia

Time - 5 Minutes Each

Size 6 cm Stigma & 4 cm Stamen

Needles not Needed

Yarn Pink

 

Finger knit a single length of pink yarn to the desired length for each of the smaller stigma (8 pieces) and a single longer length for the stigma. This may vary according to the variety of fuchsia you wish to achieve. The number may also vary according to your design or desire for the overall look.

To make the anther (small bulge at the end of the stamen), tie 2-3 small knots at the start of every piece.

Piece it Together...

Upper Pole - With right side of stocking stitch on the outside, oversew row ends of the upper pole and very lightly stuff as you work along.

Sepals - With right side of stocking stitch on the outside, fold over sepal pieces vertically and oversew row ends and across cast-on edge.

Attach all four sepals evenly to the base of upper pole as pictured.

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Sepal Attachment

Petals - With right side of stocking stitch on the outside, sew together all four pieces at the cast off edge, and continue to work down while overlapping the row ends of one piece to be above the row ends of another piece. Once complete, turn this inside out to allow easier attachment of the stamen.

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Petals & Stamen

Stigma & Stamen - When all stamen pieces are complete, attach them all together by threading through the bottom stitch of each piece (as shown). When fastened off, attach this 'bundle' to the inner centre of the petals.

When fastening off loose ends, a neat finish may be achieved by threading the yarn end into the filament (long stick bit) of the stamen as shown.

Turn the petal bundle right-side out, and attach the upper part of this to the underside of the sepals.

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Connecting Stamen
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Fastening off Loose Ends
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Make it Different!

Make your stem length to fit the desired purpose or use of your fuchsia - a longer length will allow it to be tied more easily onto things.

Try a few different colours and vary the petal shape and stamen size to fit your particular variety of fuchsia.

As well as looking great on the top of a tea cosy - fix these onto a window/door handle, curtain tiebacks, or any other desired object!

Fuchsia Tea Cosy

Behind the Scenes!

These patterns are all made up as I go along, learning from mistakes along the way. Every time I create a new pattern, I record it in the Updates part of this site (effectively my blog…)  There is a story behind each creation, and this can help give you some more ideas and inspiration.

All done?

Feel free to share your successes or any other tips or suggestions by emailing me. If it's all gone swimmingly and you're ready for you next challenge, have a look at what to try next!