Poinsettia Chocolate Orange Cover Knitting Pattern Knitting Pattern

Poinsettia Chocolate Orange Cover Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Zoë Halstead
Needle Size

US 5 / 3.75mm, US 6 / 4.0mm, US 9 / 5.5mm
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

We can't stop grinning at this blooming lovely poinsettia pot by Zoë Halstead.

Give your chocolate orange a festive makeover with this poinsettia pot by Zoë Halstead. Brought to life with clever shaping and sweet embroidered details, this classic Christmas cover is the perfect way to dress up a seasonal favourite ready for 25th December.

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Sizing

Poinsettia cover: 9cm tall

What you need

Yarn: Snowglobe yarn pack; shades Santa Red, Blush Pink, Snowy White, Golden Yellow, Leafy Green, and Variegated, oddment of Black DK
Needles: 3.75mm, 4mm, 5.5mm
Safety toy stuffing
Sewing needle
Stitch holder
Embroidery thread: red (for orange covers)
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Zoë Halstead is a knitting and needlework designer with over 15 years’ experience creating patterns for yarn brands and magazines. Her published work includes toy, garment and accessory designs, and she’s contributed to numerous books and King Cole pattern booklets while also consulting for DMC.

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