Christmas Bauble no. 15

Christmas Bauble no. 15 by Knao Knits

What is Being Made

Christmas Bauble no. 15 is a knitted decorative bauble designed as part of a collection of festive ornaments. Each finished bauble measures approximately 8.5cm to 9cm (3.35" to 3.55") in diameter, making them ideal for hanging on Christmas trees or displaying as holiday decorations. These baubles are standalone knitting projects that can be customized in various colorways and stitch patterns to create a coordinated collection of festive ornaments.

Techniques Used

This knitting project employs several fundamental knitting techniques to create a three-dimensional spherical form. The bauble is constructed using stocking stitch and moss stitch as primary stitch patterns, with additional techniques including increasing stitches to shape the bauble and cable work for textural variation. The design is worked in the round using a set of five double-pointed knitting needles, a traditional method for creating seamless circular knitted items. Proper tension management is essential throughout the project, particularly when working increases and cable sections, as pulling stitches too tightly can result in a bauble that is smaller than intended.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

• Stocking Stitch: Requires a tension of 17 stitches and 22 rows over a 10cm (4") square for proper sizing
• Moss Stitch: Requires a tension of 16 stitches and 28 rows over a 10cm (4") square for proper sizing
• Cable Stitches: Used for textural detail and decorative interest on the bauble surface
• Increases: Essential shaping technique to create the bauble's rounded form

Materials

Christmas Bauble no. 15 is designed to be worked using chunky weight yarn on a single set of five double-pointed knitting needles. The pattern provides suggested needle sizes to pair with recommended yarns; however, knitters may need to adjust needle size up or down depending on their individual tension and whether they knit tightly or loosely. For knitters seeking a different finished size, the bauble can be adapted by substituting alternative yarn weights and corresponding needle sizes, offering flexibility in customization and final dimensions.

Difficulty Level

This project is rated as intermediate difficulty, suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle projects involving shaping techniques, multiple stitch patterns, and working in the round with double-pointed needles.