The pattern has two charts for irises: one in a cluster of three, and one as a single iris. Both use 4 colors: green for the leaves, blue for the flowers, and a little bit of yellow and black for highlights on the flowers. The flowers are shown on knitted sweaters, but, according to the pattern…

“Due to the complexities of sizes, styles, etc., it is impractical to provide complete directions for knitting a blouse or a dress, with this pattern. Such detailed information should be readily available from your yarn shop knitting instructress. The design is adaptable as décor on any type or style dress, blouse, or sweater which follows a basic plan of plain stockinette stitch knitting.”