Sunday, 2 December 2012

A Few More Little Christmas Trees


I've been knitting away at my Little Christmas Trees, and waiting for a day when the light is good enough for a few photos. I work til mid-afternoon most days, so often by the time I get home the light is fading. Even today, although there was a lovely blue sky, the light was disappearing every minute.



I've been playing around with the embroidery decoration on the trees. I've also knitted a few with just three sections, which seems to work equally well as knitting four.

 This very pale green one with daisies is my favourite.




Can anyone recommend a gold or silver wool for knitting? I'm thinking of making a few with a bit of sparkle. My local shop doesn't do anything suitable, so something that is available online would be great. 

 Is anyone else feeling a bit Christmassed out? One more fair to go next weekend, but Father Christmas is going to be at this one!



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21 comments:

  1. Stephen @ Soy of the North2 December 2012 at 11:07

    The light does disappear too quickly these days. All the trees look great. My favourite is the one with the green edge and green bauble decoration.

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  2. Unknown2 December 2012 at 11:15

    I think Lion brand Bon Bons have some sparkly colors. I haven't actually used Bon bons though, so I don't know if I'm recommending a particularly good yarn.

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  3. Handbags by Helen2 December 2012 at 11:21

    Such pretty trees!

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  4. Blue Forest Jewellery2 December 2012 at 11:36

    They are all so sweet - I love the one with the navy flowers best. It's so hard to catch the light at this time of year, isn't it, I try to make in the evenings and do my photos first thing in the morning. Have a great week, Alison x

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  5. Anonymous2 December 2012 at 11:45

    Have you tried Twinkle wool? It is not expensive but has shiny bits through the yarn. Not sure that they do gold or silver but definitely red and green as I have used them. So far the french knot one is my favourite. (I ahve not had time to get Christmassed out yet as quite behind most people!)

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  6. Free Spirit Designs2 December 2012 at 15:08

    oooh i love the pale green with daisies too! although they are all absolutely gorgeous x

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  7. fatmonica2 December 2012 at 15:11

    I love these especially the white and blue one.Great idea!

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  8. Miriam2 December 2012 at 17:23

    these look amazing - so festive and sweet I like the cream with the navy daisies best.

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  9. Wendy3 December 2012 at 00:07

    They're gorgeous. Daylight seems so short doesn't it? I'm glad not to live in the far northern islands of Scotland!

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  10. Highland Monkey's3 December 2012 at 08:44

    Wouldn't it be lovely to have life size trees looking like those! My bird was made up as I went along, no pattern involved. Hope you manage to work out your robin OK.

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  11. Ali3 December 2012 at 11:27

    The trees are gorgeous. I really like the beads and the one with the little flowers is really pretty.
    Ali x

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  12. Martha4 December 2012 at 09:48

    oh wow! how cute these trees are! i love the white-blue version as well as the white-grey one. and the pearls just look great at the edges! cool!

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  13. Trudy4 December 2012 at 12:28

    Very sweet trees. Would make a lovely garland, with several trees : -)

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  14. Carolee Crafts4 December 2012 at 21:33

    The trees are so cute. Re the glitter think you would have to use normal wool knitted with the glitter yarn. Bergere De France Lurex is good from Cocoon Knits: http://www.cocoonknits.co.uk/pages/bergere-de-france-lurex/7307

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  15. Michelle5 December 2012 at 10:54

    These are adorable. I bet they make a lovely addition to any tree!

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  16. Sylvia5 December 2012 at 11:47

    Nice trees!

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  17. Cassandra6 December 2012 at 14:19

    These are sweet :)

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  18. Kathryn Ray8 December 2012 at 08:43

    Oh, I love your little trees. :-)

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  19. WonderWhyGal9 December 2012 at 04:45

    Those trees are perfect and I love the beadwork on them.

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  20. Sara @ My Merry Messy Life11 December 2012 at 16:24

    These are just beautiful! I love the beads and the different embroidery you did on each of these. Thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!

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  21. Donna14 December 2012 at 18:08

    I love the Cat Loves His Fish up there on your left sidebar thingy. That is exactly the kind of word play I like to use when I do my felt applique. Very cute!

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