R2 Mistletoe
Nothing says Christmas like parasitic vegetation. Except holly. And Ivy. Also Fir trees.
Maybe poinsettias too. But mistletoe is definitely up there.
You will need:
yarn in dark green and white (double knit)
4 x double ended knitting needles (3.25mm) • tapestry needle • scissors
Pattern (Leaves and Stems):
Cast on 6sts in green and join into the Cut yarn, leaving a tail long enough to do a little
round. sewing, and reserve both stitches.
Round 1: [k1, p2] x 2 Start again and work to the end of Round 17.
Round 2: [k1, pfb x 2] x 2 (10) This time don't cut the yarn, instead knit across
Round 3: [k1, p4] x 2 the 2 sts from the first leaf (4).
Round 4: [k1, p1, pfb, p2] x 2 (12)
Round 5: [k1, p5] x 2 I-cord 2-4 cm.
Repeat the last round four more times. Cut the yarn and reserve your first pair of leaves.
Repeat the whole pattern again to make a
Round 10: [k1, p2tog, p3] x 2 (10) second set of leaves. This time don't cut the
Round 11: [k1, p4] x 2 yarn, instead k2tog, k2 across the live i-cord,
Round 12: [k1, p1, p2tog, p1] x 2 (8) then k2tog, k2 across the reserved i-cord (6).
Round 13: [k1, p3] x 2
Round 14: [k1, p2tog, p1] x 2 (6) I-cord 3-6 cm.
Round 15: [k1, p2] x 2
Round 16: [k1, p2tog] x 2 (4) Thread yarn through remaining stitches and pull
Round 17: k2togtbl x 2 (2) tight.
Pattern (Berry):
Cast on 5 stitches in white and join into the round.
Round 1: kfb x 5
Rounds 2 & 3: k –
Thread yarn through remaining stitches and pull tight.
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Making Up:
Join the knitted stitches at the tips of the leaves using a single chain stitch. Lose the loose end inside
the leaf. Connect the base of the leaves together with a couple of extra stitches, then embroider the
largest French knot you dare at the join (I wrapped the yarn around five times and it still came out a
bit small). Lose the rest of the loose ends as neatly as possible.
Sew the white berries at point where the three lengths of i-cord join.
Because mistletoe is a plant it doesn't always grow neatly or regularly which is why I gave such big
variations in the lengths of i-cord. Try knitting a few extra pairs of leaves and sewing them onto the i-
cords at different points. Add in more berries. Or don't. Keep things different.
Notes:
Abbreviations
[ ] x number Repeat the section in square brackets the required number of times.
(number) Gives the total number of stitches you should have on needle by the end of the row.
k number Knit this number of stitches
k– Knit every stitch to the end of the row.
k2tog Knit the next two stitches together (-1 stitch).
kfb Knit into the front and then the back of a single stitch (+1 stitch).
p number Purl this number of stitches.
p2tog Purl the next two stitches together (-1 stitch).
p2togtbl Purl the next two stitches together through the back of the loops (-1 stitch).
pfb Purl into the front and then the back of a single stitch (+1 stitch).
sts Stitches.
Needle/Yarn Size
As with most ODDknit patterns the yarn and needle sizes in the "you will need" section are just a guide. Feel free to
improvise with whatever needles and yarn you have lying around - that's half the fun!
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