CHRISTMAS KNIT BAUBLES

INSTRUCTIONS

Abbreviations

K=knit, P=purl, St/s=stitch/es, RS=right side, K2tog = knit 2 stitches together, Inc = increase by knitting into the row below of the next stitch through the first loop, then knitting into the next stitch,

Bauble

Using 4.00mm needles and C1, cast on 1 st.

Row 1: (RS) - (K1, P1, K1) in st ... 3 sts.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: Inc knitways in each st ... 6 sts.

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: Inc knitways in each st ... 12 sts.

Row 6: Purl.

Row 7: (K1, Inc in next st) 6 times ... 18 sts.

Row 8: Purl.

Row 9: (K1, Inc in next st, K1) 6 times ... 24 sts.

Work 5 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.

Row 15: (K2tog) 12 times ... 12 sts.

Row 16: Purl.

Row 17: (K2tog) 6 times ... 6 sts.

Row 18: Purl.

Break off C1, leaving a long end for sewing.

Change to 3mm needles.

Using C2, work 6 rows stocking st.

Row 25: (K2tog) 3 times ... 3 sts.

Break off yarn leaving a long end.

Thread yarn through rem sts, draw up tightly and fasten off securely.

Make as many baubles as required or yarn allows.

Finishing

DO NOT PRESS. Using an invisible st with wrong sides facing, begin at top of each bauble and using matching colours, join side edges together to form centre back seam, leaving a small gap for filling. Fill firmly with hobby fill, moulding into shape and close rem section of seam. Cut a 20cm length of C2 and thread through top of bauble. Knot securely into a loop for hanging and trim.