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Donut

An easy and quick knitted donut ornament for the tree, designed for any yarn weight. Knit flat with German short rows, with beads or embroidered sprinkles. A great stash buster. Video tutorials included.

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  • Video tutorials
Sizes
One size: about 8 x 8 cm / 3 x 3" in sport weight yarn The size changes with the yarn: heavier yarn gives a bigger donut
Yarn
Any yarn weight: about 8 g / 25-30 m / 27-33 yd Using a different yarn for each half? You need about 4 g of each
Needles
2.75 mm / US 2
Gauge
24 stitches and 32 rows = 10 cm in stockinette, knit flat (sport weight sample)
Notions
Tapestry needle, stuffing, scrap yarn and a crochet hook for the provisional cast on, beads, sequins or scrap yarn for the sprinkles
Techniques
Provisional cast on, German short rows, Kitchener stitch, mattress stitch, embroidery
Skill level
Adventurous Beginner

A donut on the Christmas tree! It is easy and quick to knit, works in any yarn weight, and only needs a few grams, so it is a great way to use up your leftovers.

Decorate it however you like: colorful beads for sprinkles, embroidered yarn sprinkles, or a chocolate drizzle. Make a whole box of them for your tree, or tie one onto a present.

Method

The donut is knit flat. You cast on with a provisional cast on, shape the round with German short rows and finish with Kitchener stitch. Then you join the two halves of the donut with mattress stitch.

What you get

  • The written pattern as a PDF
  • Step-by-step video tutorials for all the techniques

Copyright

You are welcome to sell hand-knit items made from my patterns, as long as you credit Bare Knit as the designer. Sharing, copying or selling the pattern itself, digitally or in print, is not allowed.

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