This is my poinsettia, knitted flat with straight Knitting needles, easy to follow with row by row written instructions and photo-tutorial.

Finished measurements:
approx. 6.70 inches (17 cm.) diameter
Materials:
-approx. 30 grams red yarn DK /8 ply
-6 white 8mm. beads and 1 white 10mm. bead
-Single point knitting needles 3.5 mm. (UK 10/ US 4)
-Tapestry needle
Gauge: 21 sts x 30 rows= 10x10cm. (4” x4”)
Knit Stitches: garter stitch, cast on, cast off/bind off, decrease (2 stitches together), increase (knit front back stitch), slip stitch