Simple Tree Mittens

**UPDATE - January 18, 2014**

Revised free patterns - in both knitted and crochet versions - now available on my current blog, FC Knits.

Simple Tree Mittens can now be crafted as: Original (Knitted), Seamless (Knitted) or Crochet!

http://www.fcknits.co.uk/2014/simple-tree-mittens

**ORIGINAL PATTERN**

Cast on 24 stitches using 4 mm (US: 6) knitting needles and DK yarn.

1. *k2, p2; repeat from * to end
2. *p2, k2; repeat from * to end
3. *k2, p2; repeat from * to end
4. *p2, k2; repeat from * to end
5. *k2, p2; repeat from * to end
6. knit

Change yarns at this point, if you wish to use 2 colours.

7-16. work 10 rows of st st (beginning with a knit row)
17. *k2tog tbl; repeat from * to end
18. purl
19. *k2tog tbl; repeat from * to end

Cut yarn with a long tail, thread through the last 6 stitches and pull tight. Use the yarn tail to sew up the side seam. Weave in ends.

Make a cord for your hanging loop - crochet a single chain, knit a single row and bind off or plait some wool - and sew to the top corner. Make a small pompom (the fork method works best for tiny sizes) and attach to the top corner, under your hanging loop.

Christmas Stockings Galore

I've been busy knitting a whole slew of mini Christmas stockings, in between knitting various other projects. It's a fabulous use of random coloured odds and ends of yarn. I'm quite pleased with how they've turned out, considering their rather random nature!

Each mini Christmas stocking is just the right size for a tiny treat to be stuffed inside. I bought some dinky little teddy bear chocolates from Aldi but, at this time of year, most shops are selling seasonal chocolate treats.

We'll be using our stockings as class gifts for school. If you're making some, how will you be using them? :)