Christmas Bells

Inventory Clearance Sale!

I've finally gotten around to putting the leftover inventory from the old retail store on eBay. If you're looking for a bargain, check out what is listed! It's all got to go. Everything is being listed at the minimum eBay starting bid of $1.00...no exceptions! Check back frequently as I'll add new items every week until it's all gone!

Printer-friendly version

This free pattern originally published by The American Thread Company in Star Christmas Book, No. 83, in 1951.
Buy the digitally restored eBook for $2.49.

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “DAWN” PERMANENT “CRIMPSET” Nylon, Article N6
1 ball each White, Scarlet, or Medium Green
(1 ball will make 6 Bells)
or
"STAR" BLEND YARN, Article 75
1 skein each White, Red or Dk. Green (1 skein will make 5 Bells)
1 pr. bone knitting needles No.3

Directions are given for wool. “STAR” Blend yarn directions are given in brackets.

Cast on 14 (12) sts, K 1 row.

Next Row. * K 11 (9) sts, turn.

Next Row. K across 11 (9) sts, turn.

Next 2 Rows. K across entire row.

Repeat from * 14 (12) times, bind off.

TURN BACK: Pick up and K 31 (26) sts across bottom of bell.

K 1 row (wrong side of turn back). P 1 row. K 1 row. P 1 row. K 7 (5) rows, bind off. Draw top of bell together. Sew sides of bell above turn back together on wrong side. Sew the turn back on opposite side and fold back. Attach a 5 inch length of yarn at top of bell and tie in loop. If desired brush each bell with glue and sprinkle with artificial snow.

Other great patterns from Star Christmas Book, Book 83