Christmas Bauble no. 19

Christmas Bauble no. 19 by Knao Knits

What is Being Made

Christmas Bauble no. 19 is a knitted decorative bauble designed as part of a collection of festive ornaments. Each finished bauble measures approximately 8.5cm to 9cm (3.35" to 3.55") in diameter, making them ideal for hanging on Christmas trees or using as holiday decorations. These baubles are self-contained knitting projects that can be completed using a single set of needles and consistent yarn throughout.

Craft and Techniques

This project uses knitting as the primary craft method. The bauble is constructed using fundamental knitting techniques including increases and cable work. The design requires careful tension management, particularly when working increases and cables, as pulling stitches too tightly can result in a bauble that is smaller than intended. The pattern is part of a larger collection where all baubles share the same foundational construction method and needle requirements.

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates multiple stitch variations to create visual interest:

• Stocking stitch – a fundamental knit stitch pattern
• Moss stitch – a textured stitch variation
• Cable stitches – decorative twisted stitch patterns

Tension Requirements

Achieving the correct finished size requires specific tension measurements:

• Stocking stitch: 17 stitches and 22 rows to a 10cm/4" square
• Moss stitch: 16 stitches and 28 rows to a 10cm/4" square

Knitters may need to adjust needle size up or down depending on whether they knit tightly or loosely. Careful attention to tension is essential, especially when working increases and cables.

Materials

Christmas Bauble no. 19 is designed to be made using chunky weight yarn with a single set of 5 double-pointed knitting needles. The pattern provides suggested yarn and needle size combinations; however, knitters can experiment with different yarn weights and needle sizes to create baubles of varying dimensions. The use of double-pointed needles allows for seamless circular knitting, which is ideal for creating the three-dimensional bauble shape.

Difficulty Level

This project is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience beyond basic techniques. The inclusion of cable work and the need for precise tension control require intermediate-level skills.