A Ring of Everlasting Summer Flowers

A Ring of Everlasting Summer Flowers by iKnitDesigns

Project Overview

A Ring of Everlasting Summer Flowers is a decorative knitted wreath project designed by iKnitDesigns. This intermediate-level knitting pattern creates a collection of realistic fabric flowers in multiple varieties—sunflowers, large daisies, and small daisies—that are assembled onto a circular rattan wreath base to create an enduring floral decoration. The finished piece combines hand-knitted botanical elements with a natural wreath structure for a charming home accent.

Flowers and Components

The project features three distinct flower types, each with coordinating leaves:

• Sunflowers: Created using yellow and brown yarn with green leaves
• Large Daisies: Constructed from white yarn with yellow centers
• Small Daisies: Made with yellow and white yarn with green leaves

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This intermediate knitting project employs fundamental knitting stitches to construct three-dimensional floral forms. The pattern utilizes basic knit and purl stitches to build the flower petals and leaf shapes. Knitters work with 3mm needles to create pieces from double knitting (DK) weight yarn, which provides an appropriate scale for realistic flower proportions. The construction method allows individual flower components to be shaped and assembled into complete blooms before attachment to the wreath base.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern recommends James C. Brett Top Value DK yarn, a double knitting weight suitable for intermediate projects. Specific yarn quantities and colors include:

• Yellow (8411): 25 gram balls for sunflowers and small daisies
• Brown (841): 25 gram ball for sunflower centers
• Green (8457 and 8428): 50 gram ball for sunflower and daisy leaves
• White (8428): 50 gram ball for large daisies, 25 gram ball for small daisies

Tools and Equipment

Knitters will need one pair of 3mm (UK size 11 / US size 2) needles measuring 30cm in length. Assembly requires a 30cm circular rattan wreath base, strong floristry wire or 0.9mm wire cut to various lengths, small craft pliers for wire manipulation, and strong string or ribbon for hanging the finished wreath.

Finished Decoration

The completed Ring of Everlasting Summer Flowers creates a lasting decorative piece that combines the handmade quality of knitted flowers with the natural aesthetic of a rattan wreath. This project is suitable for intermediate knitters seeking to expand beyond garment construction into decorative home accessories.