Christmas Baubles in Regia 4 Ply 50g - R0095A - Downloadable PDF

Christmas Baubles Knitting Pattern – Regia 4 Ply (Design R0095A)

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Regia (Design R0095A, published by Coats PLC) provides instructions for knitting charming Christmas tree baubles approximately 6 cm in diameter. The pattern is worked in the round using a set of double-pointed needles, and the finished covers can be fitted over polystyrene balls or stuffed with toy filling to create beautifully textured, handmade festive decorations. Two distinct colourwork designs are included in the pattern, giving knitters a choice of styles to suit their holiday décor.

Designs Included

Bauble with Jacquard Pattern

The first design features a traditional Jacquard colourwork pattern, worked in the round following a charted repeat. The chart motif is worked a total of six times around the circumference of the bauble, creating an all-over decorative design. This bauble is begun using Regia 4-fädig in shade 02742 rot meliert (red marl) and incorporates the colourwork chart across 39 rounds in total.

• Technique: Jacquard stranded colourwork knitting in the round
• Chart: Repeat worked 6 times per round, across rounds 1–39
• Cast-on colour: Shade 02742 rot meliert (red marl)

Bauble with Stripe Pattern

The second design uses a bold stripe pattern, also worked in the round following a separate chart. The stripes alternate every three rounds between rot meliert (red marl) or fuchsia meliert (fuchsia marl) and natur (natural/cream), producing a classic, eye-catching two-tone effect. Like the Jacquard version, this bauble is worked over 39 rounds with the stripe sequence repeated throughout.

• Technique: Striped knitting in the round, alternating colours every 3 rounds
• Colours used: Shade 02742 rot meliert or shade 02741 fuchsia meliert, alternated with shade 01992 natur
• Chart: Stripe sequence worked across rounds 1–39

Techniques and Stitches Used

Both baubles are constructed using the same fundamental knitting techniques, making this pattern accessible to knitters with some experience of working in the round and reading charts.

• Stitch pattern: Glatt rechts (stocking stitch / stockinette stitch) worked in the round — every round is knitted
• Colourwork method: Jacquard technique (stranded colourwork) for the first bauble; simple stripe method for the second
• Construction: Worked in the round on a set of double-pointed needles, beginning with 6 stitches distributed across 3 needles
• Shaping: Increases are worked to shape the bauble, following the charted rounds
• Finishing: After round 39, the remaining 6 stitches are placed on hold, the yarn is cut, and a blunt tapestry needle is used to thread the yarn through the remaining stitches twice before drawing them closed
• Hanging loop: A loop of transparent sewing thread is attached to each finished bauble for hanging on the Christmas tree

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern calls for Regia 4-fädig 4 Ply yarn (75% virgin wool / Schurwolle, 25% polyamide / nylon), with an approximate yardage of 210 metres per 50g ball. Either 50g balls or yarn oddments (leftovers) are suitable for this project, making it an excellent stash-buster.

• Shade 02742 – rot meliert (red marl)
• Shade 02741 – fuchsia meliert (fuchsia marl)
• Shade 01992 – natur (natural/cream)