Saturday, 19 February 2011

Corsages and Birthdays

Not long ago I took part in the spread the bloggy love swap and received this lovely flower brooch corsage from the lovely Jille:


It has been widely admired.

I asked Jille for the pattern and she kindly sent it on and I have had fun knitting these up. They take about an hour each from start to finish (at my amateur knitting speed) and they are really easy to do.


If anyone fancies giving them a go the pattern was from Knit & Stitch book (don't have the full book details so can't give the full credit ~ apologies).
  • Cast on 55 st,
  • stockinette stitch for 10 rows (knit 1 row, purl 1 row),
  • next row, *knit one, bring the yarn forward and over the needle (as if to purl), knit 2 together* repeat to end,
  • purl next row,
  • stockinette stitch for 10 rows (knit 1 row, purl 1 row),
  • cast off, leaving a long tail ~ fold work in half and using the tail do running stitch along the bottom, gather up and tie off.
Easy peasy.

I can't let today go by without giving mention that it's my beloved's 40th birthday today.

Happy Birthday Honey!

~ ♥ Back Soon ♥ ~


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23 comments:

  1. LaaLaa19 February 2011 at 16:56

    Happy birthday Mr Kandi! I hope you have a lovely day. Kandi, I hope you're spoiling him, honey. I'm sure you are. xxx

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  2. Vix19 February 2011 at 17:06

    Happy Birthday, Mr Kandi! have a lovely time, the pair of you.
    Loving the flower corsage. I wonder wether my limited capabilities would stretch? xxx

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  3. Bethany19 February 2011 at 17:11

    They look like they are much more difficult than they sound. I think I am going to have a go at some of these :)
    And Happy Birthday Mr. K!

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  4. verykerryberry19 February 2011 at 17:13

    happy 40 celebrations for your partner, its a mighty fine age to be!

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  5. Ali19 February 2011 at 17:16

    Ooh thanks for the pattern cant wait to have a go xx Happy birthday to Mr Kandi ooh but it looks like its his 48th in the pic??? (the numbers not his face- lol)

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  6. VintageVicki19 February 2011 at 17:50

    Happy Birthday Mr Kandi :)

    Love those corsages - might have a go sometime :)

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  7. Nicky Stevenson19 February 2011 at 18:27

    Happy Birthday to Mr Kandi and to me (and I really am 48! today eeeeeek! Great corsages. xx

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  8. daisychain19 February 2011 at 19:17

    I wish I could knit..crochet..whatever! I want one!

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  9. Between Me and You19 February 2011 at 20:36

    Many Happy Returns to your OH - wish I could remember 40!

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  10. Between Me and You19 February 2011 at 20:37

    Oops, apologies...forgot to say how much I loved those flower brooches! x

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  11. dizzytina19 February 2011 at 21:48

    They are stunning Hun I so wish I could knit as they are gorgeous. Happy birthday to mr kandipandi hope he has a fab time x x

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  12. -19 February 2011 at 21:50

    Cute little brooches!

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  13. bibbitybob19 February 2011 at 22:36

    Those corsages are lovely, and Happy Birthday to Mr Kandipandi! x

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  14. Anonymous20 February 2011 at 02:37

    Happy birthday Mr Kandipandi (even if you are a Hordie!!)
    Love those flower s Kandi...why oh why can I not knit properly???
    Love Em xxxxxx

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  15. lemonade kitty20 February 2011 at 08:57

    Happy birthday Mr K. Thanks for sharing the pattern I'll round up my needles and give it a go,lol Lucey xx

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  16. Anonymous20 February 2011 at 10:58

    Happy Birthday Mr Kandi! Lovely brooches, you're a talented lady :) x

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  17. Alex20 February 2011 at 13:33

    Happy birthday Mr K! Hope you've celebrated in fine style.

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  18. ♥ emma bear forever ♥20 February 2011 at 15:00

    Happy belated birthday wishes Mr Kandi :)

    Thanks for sharing the pattern Mrs Kandi, they look like brilliant little makes, a great way to use up odds and ends xxx

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  19. Unknown20 February 2011 at 15:01

    Happy Birthday Handsome! And Kandi, I have taken your bad word into my own vocabulary! Excellent! I think it is important to always expand our repetuoir, ts classy!!!i

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  20. Pootle20 February 2011 at 16:37

    They are lovely Kandi. Happy birthday to your lovely hubby. x

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  21. Aisyah Helga20 February 2011 at 16:38

    They look lovely!! I wished I knew how to knit..Happy birthday to Mr Kandi!

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  22. char21 February 2011 at 11:13

    oh happy birthday to your mr..
    and the corsages are lovely - i MUST learn to knit!!

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  23. giddynici22 February 2011 at 13:12

    They look great!
    Hope your hubby had a wonderful birthday. x

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