The pattern includes directions for 3 different flower styles, the leaves and collar base.

Skill level: Intermediate

Knitting Needles: 4.5 - 5mm (US 7 - 8) double points - or size to match your yarn gauge.

Notions:

• Tape measure
• Tapestry needle
• Nine yellow (5mm) – buttons or beads. Optional, only required if you are not doing the French knot.
• Thread, to match your buttons or beads.
• Sewing needle

Pets: At least one willing dog or cat.

A tussie mussie or word poesy is a small circular nosegay of flowers and herbs, designed to carry a message in the language of flowers. The traditional tussie mussie is composed of fragrant herbs surrounding one central flower, often a rose.