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Winter Grove is a collection of winter trees that are a perfect decoration for the winter season. Make a small one and attach a loop and use it as a hanging decoration; or make a large one as a table decoration. Or even several to create your own grove. The large striped tree uses the helical knitting method. Originally,
designed for A Good Yarn’s Colourwork Club.

Includes 2 videos on the basics of helical knitting.

YARN
Baa Ram Ewe Pip Colourwork
(25g; 116m (126yds); 100% wool)
4ply/fingering weight
1 ball (CC1) - Chevin (green)
1 ball (CC2) - White Rose (white)
1 ball (CC3) - Wesley Bob (red)

YARN USAGE (HELICAL)
Size - 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
CC1 - 13 (17, 22, 27, 34, 40)m / 15 (19, 25, 30, 38, 44)yds
CC2 & CC3 - 5 (7, 9, 12, 14, 17)m / 6 (8, 10, 14, 16, 19)yds each

SIZE
Finished dimensions (largest tree) = 18.75 cm (7 ¼”) high.
Base circumference (largest tree) = 24.5cm (9 ½”) around.

GAUGE
36 stitches by 48 rounds = 10cm (4”) in stocking stitch - blocked. Check your gauge.

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
2.25mm (US Size 1) needles for working in
the round; or size to obtain gauge.
Recommend using 80cm (32”) long circulars for magic loop
Stitch marker x 1
Darning needle

It has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.