Winter trees are one of the most beautiful parts of the season. Whether they are flocked with snow, or strung with glimmering lights, these are a symbol of the holidays all around the world. What better to decorate a table or mantle than a trio of knitted trees? Equal parts whimsical and sophisticated, the Trio of Trees plays with a subtle color palette inspired by the season. Superwash extrafine merino wool Dona is pleasant to work with, while one color held with sequined Cotton Gold is reminiscent of holiday lights and ornaments. The Trio of Trees is sure to be a staple in your winter décor for years to come.

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Linen Stitch Tree
Circumference (around bottom): 10”
Height: 8”

Slipped Ornaments Tree
Circumference (around bottom): 10”
Height: 7½”

Striped Tree
Circumference (around bottom): 14”
Height: 11”

MATERIALS
Fibra Natura Dona (100% extrafine superwash merino wool; 50g / 126 yds)
133 Blue Hint (A) – 1 ball
128 Balsam (B) – 1 ball
132 Alabaster (C) – 1 ball
Rozetti Yarns Cotton Gold (65% cotton, 27% payette, 8% metallic; 25g /200 yds)
1091 Cream with Gold Sequins (D) – 1 ball
Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) set of DPNS (or your preferred ndl for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, US Size G-6 crochet hook (for picot edging), two small 6” and one large 10” floral Styrofoam cones (at most local craft stores in floral department), poly-fill stuffing

GAUGE
Linen Stitch Tree
20 sts x 48 rnds = 4” in Two-color Linen Stitch
Slipped Ornaments Tree
20 sts x 26 rnds = 4” in Slipped Ornaments patt
Striped Tree
22 sts x 26 rnds = 4” in St st (Stockinette Stitch)
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
These trees are each knit in the round from the bottom up. A picot edge is picked up and worked after finishing to create ‘skirts’ on the bottom of each tree edge. The tree tops are stuffed with poly-fill before finally placing around the Styrofoam bases.