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Nordic Fair Isle Bauble Knitting Pattern

The pattern has instructions for six baubles with a nordic themes including a stylised flower/a reindeer/snowflake/snow/os and xs and a fir tree. There are written instructions and grids for each bauble.

The baubles can be strung on twine to make a garland or a loop can be added and they can be hung on the tree.

Knit using the fairisle technique (knitting with two strands across a row). They are knit flat and then seamed.

There are some spare blank grids at the end of the pattern which can be used to create new designs.

The pattern is now also available on the Smart Knit It app, an interactive online tool with charts, videos and technique blogs.

You will need:-
Double-knitting wool in two contrasting colours
a pair of 4mm needles,
a tapestry needle,
toy stuffing.

Plus twine for the garland.

Note the finished bauble measures about 6cm tall.

Techniques used:-
Casting on, Casting off, Increasing, Decreasing, fairisle