Christrose by Herbert Niebling

Christrose

200 rows.

Beyer Band 228: pictured pg. 11, chart fig. 21

Band 711: Instructions on back of chart sheet, chart Fig. 27, photo top of page 3.

Burda E 523: model 523/38 on page 27.
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Original instructions call for size 100 crochet thread and “Stahlstricknadeln Nr. 3/0”, a size of fine steel knitting needle between 1.25 and 1.5mm, for a finished size 50 cm in diameter.

Cast on 8 stitches and repeat the chart 8 times for rounds 1-64, 16 times for rounds 66-158, and 48 times per round for rounds 160-190.

Rounds 13-16 are purled using either doubled or heavier thread.
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Also called ‘Apple Blossom’.

Description from Better Homes and Gardens: “If you’re an experienced knitter with a desire to do something different, try this challenging project. The pattern we feature here is the beautiful apple blossom design worked in ecru thread.”

No gauge given in pattern. Also requires a #4 steel hook.