Free Tutorial - To make a knitted cable tree
This is a small knitting project for someone just embarking on learning the art of cabling. It uses up odd balls of yarn too, so no buying yarn purposely.
I made this tree using yarns in autumnal colours as I can’t believe winter / Christmas is nearly with us (only 1 month to go!), but for you I suggest using colours to compliment your home Christmas decorations.
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For this project you will need:
3 small balls of left over yarn pieces. I used DK yarn. 1 pair of appropriate size needles for the yarn. I used 4mm needles. Crochet hook
Large eyed needle, scissors, pins
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Instructions
Step 1: With each ball of yarn follow the instructions below for knitting a cable triangle
Cast on 25 stitches
Row 1 K2, (P1, K4 ) x 4 times , P1, K2
Row 2 P1, P2 together, *Purl to the last 3 stitches , P2 together , P1. * Please knit the knit stitches as you see them.
Row 3 K1, (P1, CB4) x 4 times, P1, K1
Row 4 As Row 2
Row 5 (P1, K4) x 4 times , P1
Row 6 As Row 2
Row 7 CB4, (P1, CB4) x 2 times, P1 , CB4
Row 8 As Row 2
Row 9 K3, (P1, K4) x 2 times, P1 , K3
Row 10 As Row 2
Row 11 K2, (P1, CB4) x 2 times, P1 , K2
Row 12 As Row 2
Row 13 K1, (P1, K4) x 2 times, P1 , K1
Row 14 As Row 2
Row 15 (P1, CB4) x 2 times, P1
Row 16 As Row 2
Row 17 K4, P1 , K4
Row 18 As Row 2 (7 stitches left in needle)
Row 19 K1, K2 together, P1 , K2 together, K1
Row 20 P1,P3 together , P1
Thread yarn through remaining 3 stitches and make secure. Leave a long end
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Here is a photograph of the three cable triangles that I made with the spare yarn I decided to use.
As you can see, even though I used the same needles and the same number of stitches I finish with 1 of the triangles obviously bigger than the others.
This does not matter, simply use the bigger triangles at the bottom of the tree.
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Step 2: Knit the tree trunk
Cast on 10 stitches
Knit 10 rows
Cast off
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Step 3: Position the 3 triangles on top of each other to give you the tree shape, pin in place.
Step 4: Turn the knitted trunk on to its side and pin in place at the bottom of the tree.
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Step 5 : Turn the tree over so you are working on the back of the piece of work. Sew all pieces together without showing any of your stitches at the front of the tree.
Step 6: Take the long length at the top of the top triangle and using the crochet hook, crochet a chain , fasten the other end in place on the tree to form a loop for hanging
Step 7: Sew a line of stitches at the bottom of each triangle in one of the contrasting colours.
You can hang these little cable trees anywhere I have knitted mine in autumnal colours and the tree is now hanging in my rustic kitchen.
You can use this design to knit cable trees in lovely Christmas colours, try red , purple and gold for an opulent look or green , red and silver for a more traditional tree. These would look great hanging on the main Christmas tree or hanging on children’s cupboard doors to remind them that Christmas is on its way.
Remember, if you make any of these lovely trees , then send photos to Uniquely UK and we will feature them on facebook or in our blog (or both).
Please feel to make as many of these as you like for personal use, but I would ask that you don't sell the finished items. Please do not reproduce any or all of the tutorial, without linking back to here.
Please feel to make as many of these as you like for personal use, but I would ask that you don't sell the finished items. Please do not reproduce any or all of the tutorial, without linking back to here.
This tutorial has been designed and written by Sandra of TheFeminineTouch. If you have any problems with understanding the written instructions then please contact her via the web site.
Please view her lovely feminine knitted work here on the web site.
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