Rose Garden Flowers

I'm not sure yet whether I will fashion these flowers into a lariat, scarf, wrap, or stole (it's fun having to make these kind of decisions in life, rather than the ordinary ones).

I've begun with knitting a variety of flowers from Nicky Epstein's "Knitted Flowers" (Sixth & Spring Books, 2006).  As I wanted to mainly knit roses, I have tried the patterns for the Scallop Rose, Cabbage Rose, Florets, and Basic Flowers.  The yarns are Lions Brand Homespun, Super Saver Cot'n Blend, and Bernat Felting yarn.  Here are a few photos: