Finished ornaments each measure approx 15 cm (6 inches) long. Standard abbreviations are used.
Take a look at a larger image of the finished partridge and pear tree ornaments.
You need:
Partridge:
• Patons Classic Wool (100 g/ 3.5 oz; 192 m/210 yds) as follows:
•1 ball Dark Beige Marle (Main Colour [MC ])
•1 ball Natural Mix (Contrast A) (1 ball of MC makes 4 partridges.)
• Two 3.75 mm straight needles*
• Set of four 3.75 mm double-pointed needles*
• Polyester stuffing
• 2 small black beads for eyes
• Beak template
• Small piece yellow felt
• Length satin ribbon for hanging
Pear:
• Patons Classic Wool (100 g/ 3.5 oz; 192 m/210 yds) as follows:
•1 ball Leaf Green (Contrast B)
•1 ball Chestnut Brown (Contrast C) (1 ball of B makes 5 pears.)
• Set of four 3.75 mm doublepointed needles*
• Polyester stuffing
• Leaf template
• Small piece green felt
• Length satin ribbon for hanging
*or size needed to obtain tension given below.
Tension: 24 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) in St st. TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK TENSION.
To make:
Partridge:
Body: With MC and double-pointed needles, cast on 6 sts. Divide sts evenly on 3 needles. Join in rnd, placing marker on first st. 1st and alt rnds: Knit.
2nd rnd: *Inc 1 st in each st around. 12 sts. 4th rnd: *K1. Inc 1 st in next st. Rep from * around. 18 sts.
6th rnd: *K2. Inc 1 st in next st. Rep from * around. 24 sts. 8th rnd: *K3. Inc 1 st in next st. Rep from * around. 30 sts.
10th rnd: *K4. Inc 1 st in next st. Rep from * around. 36 sts. 12th rnd: *K5. Inc 1 st in next st. Rep from * around. 42 sts.
Page 1 of 2 -- Learn how to finish the partridge ornament and knit a pear ornament on page 2.
