One of the advantages of having files full of patterns is that you know you have that pattern and can help someone. The search also forced me to do a trip down memory lane as I came across different items in multiple craft materials that I had done through the years...
Use fingering yarn and US 2 or 3 needles for lapel pin or package trim size.
Use worsted weight and US 7 or 8 needles for tree ornament size.
Cast on 14 sts.
Row 1: Knit 10 sts, purl last 4.
Row 2 (right side): Knit across.
Repeat these two rows until you have 22 ridges, ending on a knit row.
Bind off all stitches and leave a 12 inch tail. Use this to sew the
cast-on and bound-off edges
together.
Don't forget a loop for hanging - jingle bell is optional as the clapper inside the bell.
Worsted weight yarn, size 6 US needles
Cast on 12 sts.
Row 1: Knit 9, increase in next 2 sts, knit 1 (=14 sts)
Row 2: Purl 6, knit 8.
Row 3: Knit 14.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 to make a total of 15 ridges (2 and 3 once make 1 ridge).
Bind off 9 sts, then bind off 2 sts together twice.
Sew seam, draw up top edge with yarn. Hang jingle bell in center of yarn bell. Make loop on top for hanger.
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These instructions are as old as the hills.
Debbie McGrath (bz702@freenet.buffalo.edu) Franklinville, NY USA
Avid Scouter (GSUSA & BSA), Knitter, Crocheter, Reader, Volunteer
First, the motivation: I have several small gifts that need to be given. There isn't much out there that is nice for few $$$. Since I have more time than money right now, I thought the bells in the one inch size might make nifty earrings or winter corsages.
Using size 0 needles and size 10 crochet cotton - I found a couple of balls in my stash that have the silver or gold metallic thread - I started making bells. I did the first one according to the pattern and after swearing my way through the seam (not a holiday thing to do), I gave it some thought.
If you do a provisional cast on - the crochet chain method - with some slippery rayon crochet thread (also in stash), and leave a really long tail, when you get to the other end you can do a three needle bind off with the tail you left at the cast on. This leaves the bottom of your bell finished completely, with both tails at the top. It also creates a seam that is virtually invisible on the outside and neat on the inside.
With a jingle bell inside each and clustered three of them with a bow
and some greenery and voila! package decoration, corsage to be worn
either with corsage pins or a pin back. They are small enough that
they could be made into earrings if you wanted, or attached to a felted
hat
for decoration.
The mind runs wild - I have friends who are coming up to a silver anniversary this next year. What about white linen bells with a little baby's breath and some silver leaves? Wedding cake decorations, perhaps?
As you can tell, I am excited - may be up all night, but isn't it wonderful that something so simple gives so much pleasure?
Carole Morain morain@frontier.net