Tree Ornament - Ball

So I've decided that it's about time I started posting some of my knitting & crocheting patterns.

First up:

Picture to come (battery is charging)

Tree Ornament - Ball

I made them out of left over sock yarn and gave them as Christmas presents.

You'll need:
DK or sock yarn
3.75mm Circular or DPN needles
Darning needle
2 inch diameter Christmas ball ornament with removable hanger top

Pattern:

CO 5 sts and join in the round.

1. M1 in every stitch.

2. M1 in every stitch.


3. K row

4. *K1, M1* repeat to end

5. K row

Knit 12 rows

18. *k1, k2tog* repeat to end (20 sts)

19. K row

Insert 2" diameter christmas ball (with hanger top off) into tube so that the "stem" comes out of the hole at the cast on.

20. K2tog to end (10 sts)

21. K2tog to end (5 sts)

Pull yarn through the 5 sts tightening and finish. Put hanger top back on ball and add ribbon.