Mystic tree baubles

Mystic Tree Baubles by Phoenixknits

Project Overview

Mystic Tree Baubles are decorative knitted ornaments designed by Phoenixknits as downloadable PDF patterns. These charming baubles average 5½ inches in height and are suitable for crafters of all skill levels, making them an accessible beginner-friendly knitting project perfect for holiday decorations or year-round tree embellishments.

What Is Being Made

The pattern creates small three-dimensional baubles featuring character-inspired designs. Each bauble is constructed with a knitted head and decorative hat, with embellished details including eyes and facial features. The finished ornaments are designed to hang as tree decorations, offering a whimsical addition to any festive display.

Knitting Techniques Used

• Increases: Inc1 technique used to create new stitches by knitting into the front and back of the next stitch, building the bauble's three-dimensional shape
• Stocking Stitch: Ss (stocking stitch) construction, alternating knit rows and purl rows to create smooth fabric texture
• Color Work: Multi-color knitting incorporating flesh tones, red, black, dark brown, and grey/silver yarns for detailed design elements
• Embellishment: Embroidered details for facial features such as eyes and glasses, with optional wire reinforcement for structure

Stitches Used

• k (knit): Primary stitch for constructing the bauble body
• p (purl): Used in alternating rows to create stocking stitch fabric
• tog (together): Decreasing technique for shaping the bauble
• Inc1 (increase): Stitch multiplication method for expanding the bauble from cast-on edge

Materials Required

Yarn: DK weight yarn serves as the primary material, with multiple colors needed including flesh tone, red, black, dark brown, grey/silver, and white. The pattern also calls for fun fur and eyelash yarn in black and grey/silver for textured details, plus black mohair yarn which can be substituted with DK yarn if brushed with a teasing or wire brush to achieve the desired texture.

Tools and Notions: Standard knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn are required. Additional materials include florist or thick fuse wire for structural support of glasses or decorative elements, though these details can be embroidered as an alternative if preferred.

Difficulty Level

Rated as beginner difficulty, this pattern is accessible to knitters new to the craft. The straightforward stitch abbreviations, simple increase and decrease techniques, and basic construction method make Mystic Tree Baubles an ideal introductory project for developing fundamental knitting skills while creating finished decorative pieces.