Argyle and plaid Christmas tree decorations

Although these decorations have been made in Christmas colours you may prefer to incorporate the colours of your own tartan/plaid instead.

In order to make the finished knitting square you will need to dress block the finished pieces before sewing up.

Pattern for front of each ornament is charted, pattern for back is written.

Materials required for each ornament: One pair of size 16 (1.5 mm/ US 000) knitting needles; approximately 55 yards/50 metres 2-ply yarn in main colour; approximately 20 yards/18.5 metres 2-ply yarn in each of two or three contrasting colours; small amount of polyester stuffing; sewing needle with large eye. Note the same pattern may be used to make smaller decorations using size 19 (1 mm/US 00000) knitting needles; approximately 55 yards/50 metres 1-ply yarn in main colour; approximately 20 yards/18.5 metres 1-ply yarn in each of two or three contrasting colours; small amount of polyester stuffing; sewing needle with large eye.