Merry Christmas & Happy 2012!

Our presents under the little knitted tree.

Tiny Christmas tree hanging from the tip.

Reindeer (Mr. Flat Head), a Christmas present from K. Also some nutcrackers and ornaments from previous years.

© Merry Christmas & Happy 2012!

Tree top:
Seed stitched.

Lion Brand Yarn, Holiday Homespun,

98% Acrylic/2% Metallic Polyester, 154 yards/141 g ball,

Machine wash and dry. Do not bleach or iron.

Art # 791, Color # 202/Wreath,  Lot # 1009802, 1 x Yarn Ball

Needle: US10 6.0mm

Tree trunk:
2 by 2 ribbing.

Lion Brand Yarn, Wool Ease Chunky,  

80% Acrylic/20% Wool, 153 yards/140 g ball, 

Machine wash warm medium cycle. Tumble dry low.

May be dry cleaned. Do not bleach. Do not iron.

Art # 640, Color # 124/Barley, Lot # 64808, < 1 x Yarn Ball

Needle: US11 8.0mm

Hot Water Bottle Cozy

© Hot Water Bottle Cozy

Let's use up some of those leftover yarns!

This cozy is worked in circle from bottom up.

Ribbing is added on the top opening along with yarn over holes for drawstring.

Cozy

Berroco Comfort, Knitting Worsted Weight,

50% Nylon/50% Acrylic, 210 yards/100 g ball,

Machine wash on gentle cycle in warm water.
No bleach. Tumble dry on low heat. Do not over dry. Do not iron.
Yarn: Color # 9763/Navy Blue, Lot # V1629, < 1 x Yarn Ball(s)
Color # 9700/Chalk, Lot # V1421, < 1 x Yarn Ball(s)
Needle: US6 4.0mm

I-cord drawstring

Cascade Yarns, 220 Superwash

100% Superwash Wool, 220 yards/100 g ball,

 Warm gentle machine wash. Tumble dry medium. Iron at medium setting. No bleach.

Color #812/Turquoise, Dye Lot #6471, < 1 x Yarn Ball(s)

 Needle: US6 4.0mm