What you need
4mm needles
White & brown 8ply wool
Red wool for Cherry
Instructions
Cast on 40 sts
StSt 10 rows
Row 11
With white k2,k6 brown,k2 white ,k6 brown, k2 white continue in this sequence ending with k6 brown.
Row 12
P3 white, P4 brown, P4 White, P4 Brown, P4 white,P4 Brown
Continue in this sequence ending with P3 white.
Row 13
k4 white, k2 brown,k6 white,k2brown,k6 white,k2 brown,continue in this sequence ending with k4 white
Row 14
P all stitches in white
StSt 6 rows in white
Row 21 (still in white)
k2 tog, k6,k2 tog,k6 cont this sequence till end
Row 22 Purl row
Row 23
k2 tog,k5,k2 tog, k5 cont this sequence till end
Row 24 Purl row
Row 25
k2 tog,k4,k2 tog,k4 cont this sequence till end.
Row 26 Purl row
Row 27
k2 tog, k3,k2 tog, k3 cont this sequence till end.
Row 28 Purl row
Row 29
k2 tog, k2,k2 tog,k2,k2 tog cont this sequence till end.
Make up
Fasten off by threading the yarn through the remaining stitches. Sew the side and stuff draw up the bottom and secure.
Cherry –
Cast on 3 sts in red
Row 1
inc k wise into every stitch (6 sts)
Row 2
Purl row
Row 3
Knit row
Row 4
Purl 2 tog to end (3 sts)
Make up
Thread yarn through stitches draw up and fasten off.
Sew up row edges.
Sew to bun
Holly – Use Green Felt for a more detailed leaf.
What size child will this fit please
Pattern was not correct
Quick and easy to knit and looks unbelievably cute when finished.
Were you able to supply pattern for holly leaves?
At row 12 of pattern I ended up with purl 2 white (NOT 3) as stated.
At row 13 of pattern I finished with knit 2 white. Why?
i would like to knit the holly…instructions please?
Holly instructions plz otherwise fab pattern
But what if you want to knit the leaf too!? Can we have some leaf instructions please? Otherwise, fab pattern, this years Xmas decs – solved!
Am I casting on with brown, or with white?
very good indeed,got to do this one
Have been looking without success for a Christmas Pudding Tea Cosy pattern – am hoping I can adapt this. Thanks