Sturt desert peas are the floral emblem of South Australia, and a most peculiar, hardy little plant. Flowering in deserts, they are a rare but beautiful reminder to bloom where you are planted, no matter the circumstances. Now you don’t need to go bushwalking to enjoy their vivid hues - you can take them with you on any walk you like!

This toe up, charted pattern is written so that you’ll never work more than 2 colours per round, with a colour block design that makes it so easy to play with colours (and use up your prettiest scraps!). They are a quick and satisfying knit, with a few textured stitches to really make the pattern pop.

The floral motif is very versatile and can be worn by any gender, as it looks equally iconic with a flowing skirt as popping out from under a smart pair of trousers. These Sturt desert peas really are guaranteed to please.

Sizing:

Pattern is written for three sizes - Small (foot diameter 18cm/ 7”), Medium (foot diameter 21cm / 8.25”) and Large (foot diameter 25cm / 9.75”).

Yardage:

C1: 75, 110, 140 yds / 70, 105, 130 m
C2: 35, 45, 60 yds / 30, 40, 55m
C3: 120, 170, 215 yds / 110, 160, 200 m
C4: 20, 25, 30 yds / 20, 25, 30 m

Gauge:

33 sts and 44 rows in stockinette over 10cm/4”

Suggested Needles:

2.25mm (US 1) either DPNS or circulars for magic loop and 2.5mm (US 1.5) for Chart 3