Christmas Tree Gonk Knitting Pattern | A Year of Gonks Knitting Pattern

Christmas Tree Gonk Knitting Pattern | A Year of Gonks

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sachiyo Ishii
Needle Size

US 2.5 / 3.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Knit, Purl, Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

A Year of Gonks returns with our festive little friend, topped with a tree-shaped hat and starry topper.

Bring some festive magic to your needles with this adorable Christmas Tree Gonk! Knitted in stocking stitch, his cosy body, fluffy beard and tall tree-shaped hat combine to create a seasonal character that packs a punch. Add a sprinkling of colourful baubles, crochet leafy ridges and a cheerful star topper to complete this delightful decoration. If you enjoyed making this gonk, don't forget to check out the rest of our A Year of Gonks series here.

What do I need?

Yarn: DROPS Merino Extra Fine DK, shades (A) 46 Desert Rose, (B) 11 Crimson Red, (C) 01 Off White, (D) 42 Cedar, (E) 50 Light Beige, and (F) 09 Dark Brown, one 50g ball of each; Rico Creative Lamé, shade (G) 002 Gold small amount
Needles: 3mm
Tapestry needle
Safety toy stuffing

Sizing

Height (cm): 10-15cm

Meet the designer

Best-selling author Sachiyo Ishii is a regular designer for Let’s Knit Together. She is an expert at creating knitted toys – George the Pig is one of her most popular designs on our site.

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