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Knit Bauble Ornament
Updated 12/8/18.
Baubles are, of course, the definitive Christmas ornament. You can find them in an infinite number of styles. This purple and white take on the classic bauble is a way to add nontraditional color to your holiday decor. Plus, you can easily customize this pattern with any design you like if you play around with rows 7 and 8. It’s so easy to make this ornament your own!
Skill level: easy
Supplies
2 packs Lion Brand Yarn Bonbons in Beach, which comes with 8 mini skeins. – You need 2 skeins of purple and less than a skein of white to complete the ornament.
size US 3 (3.25 mm) knitting needles
4 stitch markers
scissors
tapestry needle
poly-fil
scrap ribbon
sewing needle & thread
Abbreviations & Terms
CO – cast on
sts – stitches
clr – color (color A is purple and B is white in the pictured bauble)
rnd – round
M1R – make 1 right. Here’s a tutorial.
pm – place marker
M1L – make 1 left. Here’s a tutorial.
rep from * – repeat the instructions following the asterisk as directed
(X sts) – X indicates the number of sts that will now be on your needle
sm – slip marker
rep – repeat
ssk – slip one as if to k, slip one as if to p, k both sts together
k2tog – knit 2 sts together
BO – bind off
Gauge & dimensions: 22 sts & 28 rows over 4 inches, knit in stockinette stitch. The bauble measures about 8.5 inches in circumference.
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The Pattern
Increase Section
CO 8 sts in clr A and join into rnd.
rnds 1-3. k8.
rnd 4. *k1, M1R, pm, k1, M1L; rep from * 4 times. (16 sts)
rnd 5. k 16.
rnd 6. *k to m, m1R, sm, k1, m1L; rep from * 4 times (24 sts)
Rep 5-6 to 56 sts.Colorwork Section
rnd 7. *k1A, k1B; rep from * 28 times.
rnd 8. *k1B, k1A; rep from * 28 times.
rnds 9-12. Rep rnds 7-8.
Cut Clr B, leaving a 4-6” tail.Decrease Section
rnd 13. k56A.
rnd 14. *k to 2 sts before m, ssk, sm, k1, k2tog; rep from * 4 times, k to end of rnd. (46 sts)
Rep 13-14 until 16 sts remain. Stuff ornament with poly-fil.
rnd 15. k 16.
rnd 16. *ssk, k2tog; rep from * 4 times. (8 sts)
rnd 17. k8.
Break yarn, leaving a 4-6” tail. Draw tail through remaining sts to secure.Finishing
Weave in all ends. Using a needle & thread, sew a scrap of ribbon to the top of your finished ornament to hang.
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These are really adorable! I need to try them out! :) Lisa