This pattern was originally published as The Naked Sheep Knit Shop’s contribution to the 2015 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 5 – 8, 2015 in Portland, Oregon.

Each shop’s pattern(s) will be available free with purchase at that shop during the Rose City Yarn Crawl.

After the Crawl, all patterns will also be available for download individually or as part of our 2015 eBook: Postcards from Portland: 2015 Rose City Yarn Crawl Pattern Collection.

This pattern was inspired by The International Rose Test Garden, located in Washington Park; where you will find over 7,000 rose plants of approximately 550 varieties. The Rose Garden covers over 4.5 acres in several tiers facing downtown Portland, the Willamette River and East Portland. On clear days there are lovely views of the Cascade Mountains, with Mount Hood featured prominently.

Yarn:
Tangier from Cascade Yarns, Color #14, 3 skeins (660 yards)

Alternate Yarn:
Wisdom Yarns Poems Silk (Multi) by Universal Yarns

Finished Size:
14.5” x 50”

Needles:
Size 8 (5.0mm) 24” circular needle

Notions:
6 large, rose shaped/inspired buttons

Skill Level:
Beginner