Real flowers only last a short time, but a knit flower lasts forever. You can also have these flowers in your house if you are struck by horrible seasonal allergies.

Materials
12-24 grams (52-108 yards) Fingering yarn
US 3 (3.25 mm) double pointed knitting needles
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Plant wire
Plastic drinking straw (optional)
Floral tape
Complete size of petal (may very based on gauge)
2 inches tall (5.08cm) by 2 inches wide (8.08 cm) when flat
Gauge
In garter stitch
39 Sts and 56 rows=4” (10.16cm)

Pictures and Diagram included

Thank you to my testers!