KRINGLE SPARKLE 8PLY DECORATIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

TREE (BEG AT TOP)

Using 3.25mm needles and C1, cast on 2 sts.

1st row (WS) - Purl.
2nd row (RS) - Inc knitways in each st � 4
sts.
Rep 1st and 2nd rows once � 8 sts.
5th row - Purl.
6th row - (K1, inc in next st) 3 times, K2 � 11 sts.
Work 3 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.
10th row - K1, inc in next st, K2, rep from to last st, K1 � 14 sts.
Work 3 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.
14th row - K1, inc in next st, K2, rep from to last st, inc in last st � 19 sts.
Work 3 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.
18th row - K1, inc in next st, K4, rep from to last 3 sts, inc in next st, K2 � 23 sts.
Work 3 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.
22nd row - K1, inc in next st, K5, rep from to last 4 sts, inc in next st, K3 � 27 sts.
Work 3 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.
26th row - K1, inc in next st, K6, rep from to last 5 sts, inc in next st, K4 � 31 sts.
Work 3 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.
30th row - K1, inc in next st, K7, rep from to last 6 sts, inc in next st, K5 � 35 sts.
Next row - Purl.

SHAPE BASE OF TREE -

1st row (RS) - K5, K2tog, rep from to end� 30 sts.
2nd and every foll alt row - Knit.
3rd row - K4, K2tog, rep from to end �25 sts.
5th row - K3, K2tog, rep from to end �20 sts.
7th row - K2, K2tog, rep from to end � 15 sts.
9th row - K1, K2tog, rep from to end � 10sts.
10th row - Knit.

BEG TRUNK -

Using C2, work 6 rows stocking st, beg with a knit row.

SHAPE BASE -

Next row - (K1, K2tog) 3 times, K1 � 7 sts.
Next row - Knit.
Next row - (K1, K2tog) twice, K1 � 5 sts.
Next row - Knit.

Break off C2, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts, draw up tightly and fasten off securely. Using same end and mattress st, join side edges of trunk tog. Fill trunk firmly with hobby fill.

Using mattress st and C1, join side edges of base of tree tog. Cut a 4cm diameter circle of cardboard and insert over base sts. Cont joining tree same, filling with hobby fill and moulding to shape to top of tree.

FINISHING

DO NOT PRESS.

Using 3mm hook and C3, make a 15cm length of chain. Fasten off. Sew centre of chain securely in position to top of tree and knot end of chain tog to form hanging loop. Make another 2 trees, using colour as pictured.

JUMPER

BEG BACK AND FRONT

Using 3.25mm needles and C1, cast on 33
sts.

1st row (RS) - K2, P1, K1, rep from to last st, K1.
2nd row - K1, P1, K1, rep from to end.
3rd row - K1 C2, K1 C1, K1 C2, rep from to end.
4th row - P1 C1, P1C2, P1 C1, rep from to end.
5th row - K1 C3, K1 C1, K1 C3, rep from to end.
6th row - P1 C1, P1 C3, P1 C1, rep from to end.

Using C1 for rem, work 6 rows stocking st, dec one st in centre of 2nd row � 32 sts. Divide For Back and Front Raglan Armholes -

1st row (RS) - K2tog, K12, K2tog, turn � 14 sts.
2nd row - Purl.
3rd row - K2tog, K10, K2tog � 12 sts.
4th row - Purl.
5th row - K2tog, K8, K2tog � 10 sts.
6th row - Purl.
7th row - K2tog, K6, K2tog � 8 sts.
8th row - P3, P2tog, P3 � 7 sts.
9th row - K2, (P1, K1) twice, K1.
10th row - (P1, K1) 3 times, P1.

Cast off in rib. With RS facing, join M to rem sts. Rep from to .

SLEEVES

Using 3.25mm needles and C1, cast on 11 sts.

1st row (RS) - K2, P1, K1, rep from to last st, K1.
2nd row - K1, P1, K1, rep from to end. Work 12 rows stocking st.

SHAPE RAGLANS

1st row (RS) - K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, K2tog � 9 sts.
2nd row - Purl.
Rep 1st and 2nd rows until 3 sts rem, ending with a 2nd row.
Next row - K1, P1, K1.
Next row - P1, K1, P1.
Cast off in rib.

FINISHING

DO NOT PRESS. Using half mattress st, join side seam on Back and Front. Sew in sleeves. Using 3mm hook and C1, make a 15cm length of chain. Fasten off. Thread chain through centre of back neck and knot end of chain tog to form hanging loop.

STOCKING (BEG AT TOP)

Using 3.25mm needles and C2, cast on 27 sts.

1st row (RS) - K2, P1, K1, rep from to last st, K1.
2nd row - K1, P1, K1, rep from to end.

Beg Stripe Patt -

Work 4 rows stocking st in stripes of 2 rows C3 and 2 rows C1.
Last 4 rows form stripe patt. Work a further 14 rows stocking st, thus ending with 2 rows C3.

TURN HEEL -

Note - When pattern specifies turn - proceed as follows to avoid holes in work. Take yarn under needle and onto other side of work, slip next st onto right-hand needle, take yarn under needle and back to original position, slip st back onto left-hand needle, then turn and proceed as instructed in pattern.

1st row (RS) - K7 C1, K13 C2, turn.

Do not break off C1. Using C2 only, 2nd row - Sll 1, P12, turn.

3rd row - Sl 1, K11, turn.
4th row - Sl 1, P10, turn.
5th row - Sl 1, K9, turn.
6th row - Sl 1, P8, turn.
7th row - Sl 1, K7, turn.
8th row - Sl 1, P6, turn.
9th row - Sl 1, K5, turn.
10th row - Sl 1, P4, turn.
11th row - Sl 1, K3, turn.
12th row - Sl 1, P2, turn.
13th row - Sl 1, K1, turn.

Break off C2. Slip 7 sts in C3 from right-hand needle back onto left-hand needle. Pick up C1 and knit across all sts to end of row, thus completing heel � 27 sts. Work a further 11 rows stripe patt, beg with 1 row C1.

SHAPE TOE

Using C2 only for rem, work 2 rows stocking st.

3rd row (RS) - K4, K2tog, K4, sl 1, K1, psso, K3, K2tog, K4, sl 1, K1, psso, K4 � 23 sts.
4th row - Purl.
5th row - K4, K2tog, K3, sl 1, K1, psso, K1, K2tog, K3, sl 1, K1, psso, K4 � 19 sts.
6th row - Purl.
7th row - K4, K2tog, K1, sl 1, K1, psso, K1, K2tog, K1, sl 1, K1, psso, K4 � 15 sts.

Break off C2, leaving a long end. Thread C2 through rem sts, draw up tightly and fasten off securely, leaving a long end.

FINISHING

DO NOT PRESS. Using long end of C3 left at toe and mattress st, join toe seam. Using C3 and mattress st, join rem foot and leg seam to C2 rib, then using C2, join rib rows. Using 3mm crochet hook and C2, make a length of chain 15cm long. Thread chain through top of stocking as pictured. Join ends of chain tog to form hanging loop.

MITTEN

Using 3.25mm needles and C1, cast on 27 sts.

1st row (RS) - K2, P1, K1, rep from to last st, K1.
2nd row - K1, P1, K1, rep from to end. Using C2, work 2 rows stocking st.

SHAPE THUMB

1st row (RS) - K13, M1, K1, M1, K13 � 29 sts.
2nd row - Purl.
3rd row - K13, M1, K3, M1, K13 � 31 sts.
4th row - Purl.
5th row - K13, M1, K5, M1, K13 � 33 sts.
6th row - Purl.
7th row - K20, turn.
8th row - P7, turn.

Work 4 rows stocking st on these 7 sts for Thumb. Break off yarn, thread yarn through rem sts, draw up tightly and fasten off securely leaving a long end.

JOIN THUMB SEAM

With RS facing, join C2 to last st on righth and needle, knit up 1 st at base of thumb, then knit across rem sts � 27 sts. Work 7 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.

SHAPE TOP

1st row (RS) - (K1, sl 1, K1, psso, K8, K2tog) twice, K1 � 23 sts.
2nd row - Purl.
3rd row - (K1, sl 1, K1, psso, K6, K2tog) twice, K1 � 19 sts.
4th row - Purl.
5th row - (K1, sl 1, K1, psso, K4, K2tog) twice, K1 � 15 sts. Cast off purlways.

FINISHING

DO NOT PRESS. Using mattress st, join hand and cast off edge seam. Using 3mm hook and C1, make a 15cm length of chain. Fasten off. Thread chain securely through cuff and knot end of chain tog to form hanging loop as pictured.