Inspired by snowy pines in classic Christmas card scenes, I created this little knitted tree in green and white initially and then saw its potential as a cheery tinsel clad Christmas tree. Decorating our tree is one of my favourite Christmas moments each year.

After Christmas I was reluctant to box up all my cheery trees and developed the pattern further to become a natural fragrance sachet filled with our homegrown lavender and red or yellow rose petals, matching the fragrance to the tree’s textured stripes. They are ideal for maintaining a fresh, natural aroma in our wardrobes, drawers and even in the car.

The tree is made in stocking and garter stitch so the tinsel stands out on the tree background. It has a little ribbon at the top to hang it and a wooden button at the base to act as a trunk/base and weight it slightly. It looks a little different front and back but the back also works well if it turns round by itself. It could be a fun project to embellish in different ways, maybe a star at the top and some bead or embroidery baubles.

Size: knitted part of ornament is 9cm high and 8cm wide at base

Requirements (makes 4)
* 100m 4ply/fingering acrylic/wool yarn
in MC
* 15m 4ply/fingering acrylic/wool yarn
in each CC

• 2.5mm straight needles

• Round button of approx. 1.5cm diameter to be the trunk

• Tapestry needle (small enough to fit through buttonholes as well as for seaming)

• Fragrant filling, e.g. dried flowers or herbs

• Optional: ribbon or fine cord to make hanging loop plus sewing thread and needle