Felted Christmas Trees by Purl Soho

Felted Christmas Trees

Knitting
October 2009
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
12 stitches = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 11 - 8.0 mm
660 yards (604 m)
Large (12" after felting), Small (6 1/4" after felting)
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS

  • 3 skeins of Cascade 220, 100% Peruvian Highland Wool. These colors, from the top, are #7814 Chartreuse, #8910 Citron, and #8010 Natural.
  • 7 skeins of Paternayan Needlepoint Yarn, 100% Persian Virgin Wool. These colors, from the left, are #842, #850, #880, #750, #698, #761, and #695.
  • A US 11 (8 mm), 16-inch circular needle
  • A set of US 11 double pointed needles
  • A tapestry needle
  • A bag of stuffing

GAUGE
12 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch (before felting)

FINISHED SIZES
The Big Tree is 6 inches in diameter at its base and 12 inches high (after felting).

The Little Tree is 3¾ inches in diameter at its base and 6¾ inches high (after felting).