Knitted Flower Pot

One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 7” across x 6½” wide (after felting)

MATERIALS
1 Hank each BERROCO ULTRA ALPACA (100 grs), #6259 Beetroot (A) and #6226 Pumpkin Puree (B)
24” Length circular knitting needle, size 8 (5.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles, size 8 (5.00 mm)
1 St marker
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
20 sts = 4”; 26 rnds = 4” in St st (unfelted)
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

NOTE When there are too few sts to fit comfortably on circular needle, change to dp needles and divide sts onto 3 needles.

POT
With circular needle, using A, cast on 120 sts. Join, being careful not to twist sts.
Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up.
(Knit 1 rnd, purl 1 rnd) twice.
Knit 1 rnd.
Change to B and work in St st (k EVERY rnd) for 1”.
Change to A and work in St st for 1½”.
Change to B and work in St st for 4”.
Change to A and work in St st for 5”.

Shape Bottom:
Dec Rnd 1: * K2 tog,
k16,
SSK,
rep from * around – 108 sts.
Knit 1 rnd.

Dec Rnd 2:
* K2 tog, k14,
SSK,
rep from * around – 96 sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Continue to dec 12 sts every other rnd in this manner,
having 2 less sts between decs each time 7 times more – 12 sts.
Break off yarn laving a long end.
Thread end into tapestry needle and draw through all sts on needles.
Pull up tightly and secure.

FINISHING
Felt in washing machine using hot water and soap. It may be necessary to run through the cycles more than once. When piece reaches desired size, remove from washer, shape by hand and allow to air dry. Trim extra fuzz carefully using sharp scissors if necessary.