This sweet little ornament is a great way to use up scraps, and can be decorated in any way you like. They make wonderful gift toppers, look great on garlands, and make delightful decorations for your tree! This is a free .pdf download.

About this Pattern

Skill Level: Beginner

Skills Needed: knit. k2tog (knit two together), ssk (slip, slip, knit), CDD (central double decrease).

Finished Size: 4.25 inches / 11 cm tall, 2.5 inches / 6.5 cm wide.

Yarn: Any Sport Weight yarn, 2 y/m for trunk, 12 y/m for body of tree, held double throughout. Aran or Bulky weight worked single will also work. You may get a slightly smaller or larger tree depending on yarn used.

Needles: U.S. size 7 / 4.5 mm, or any size yielding correct gauge.

Gauge: 8 stitches / 18 rows over 2 inches / 5 cm in garter stitch. Gauge is not important for this project, but may affect the size of your finished tree.

Notions: Yarn needle, decorative materials (beads, bead needle, sewing thread, sequins, buttons, etc.), decorative cord for hanger, felt for backing of ornament if desired.