Supplies & Tools
Patons® Classic Wool Worsted™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 210 yds/192 m)
Contrast A Dark Grey Mix (00225) 2 balls (makes 1 Large Tree)
Contrast B Grey Mix (00224) 2 balls (makes 1 Large & 1 Small Tree)
Size U.S. 11 (8 mm) knitting needles. or size needed to obtain gauge.
Sewing needle and thread.
MEASUREMENTS
Small Tree: 71”" [1 8 cm ] tall and approx 4" [10 cm] wide at base Large Tree: 10" [25 cm] tall and approx 6" [15 cm] wide at base
GAUGE
12 sts and 16 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking stitch using 2 strands of yarn held tog.
Directions
Large Tree Only
With 2 strands of A held tog, cast on 50 sts.
1st row: (RS). Knit.
2nd row: (WS). Purl.
Rep these 2 rows until work from beg measures approx 21" [53 cm] long. Cast of.
Small and Large Trees
With 2 strands of B held tog, cast on 50 sts.
1st row: (RS). Knit.
2nd row: (WS). Purl.
Rep these 2 rows until work from beg measures approx 30" [76 cm] long. Cast of.
Felt in washing machine in hot water until sts are no longer visible.
Large Only should measure approx 13" x 14" [33 x 35.5 cm] Small and Large should measure approx 13" x 19" [33 x 48 cm].
FINISHING
Cut 2 pieces for each Tree using templates. (See page 2).
Mark vertical center of each piece.
Cut a slit from bottom to middle on 1 piece and a slit from top to middle on the second piece.
Slide 2 pieces tog, adjusting the openings so Tree sits fat. Sew cut sides tog with sewing needle and thread.
Important to know before felting
Record all the measurements and changes before and after felting. You will be able to adjust the method to produce proper results.
Always test a sample. Diferent colored yarns may felt diferently.
Colorfastness can be afected by very hot water.
Any knitting that has been properly felted becomes very dense and matted.
How To Felt
Using low water level, run a Hot/Cold cycle for 5 to 15 min. Add a pair of old jeans or towels for agitation.
Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda for a small load. After one cycle, check for size. Repeat if necessary.
Run through the rinse and dry spin cycle.
Do not use a clothes dryer.
Shape piece to correct measurements.
Lay felted piece on a dry towel, away from direct heat or sunlight.
If an edge ripples, baste a thread through the edge and gather in. Remove the thread after the felting is dry.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximate(ly)
P = Purl
Tog = Together
Beg = Begin(ing)
RS = Right side
K = knit
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
WS = Wrong side