Bell Ornament

     I would like to make some tiny Christmas ornaments or pins and 
wonder if any of you have some easy patterns.  Here is a very simple 
one for a knitted bell which can be used as a tree ornament, lapel pin, 
or package decoration.

     For knitted bells, using a lightweight yarn and size 2 or 3 
needles, cast on 14 stitches.  For the first row, knit the first 10 
stitches and purl the last 4 stitches.  Row 2, which is the right side 
of your work, is made by knitting all stitches.  Repeat these 2 rows 
until you have 22 ridges.
     Bind off all stitches, leaving a 12-inch strand of yarn.  Thread 
this yarn-end into a tapestry needle and sew the cast-on and bound-off 
edges together.  There will be a little border of stockinette stitch at 
one end.  This is the bottom of the bell.  At the other end, run your 
threaded tapestry needle through every other stitch, drawing it tight.  
Fasten off and, if you wish, tie in a little jingle bell for a clapper.
     If you are using the bells for tree ornaments, make a hanger by 
attaching a loop of narrow ribbon to the top of the bell.

     That's all there is to it.  Anyone have any patterns for me?

Sue in sunny C. Fla  sue.flaster@cde.com

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