Partridge in a Pear Tree Ornaments

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a set of Partridge in a Pear Tree Ornaments. These adorable knitted ornaments are perfectly festive. We all love singing classic Christmas carols and having the holiday decor to match. Knit a few pear patterns to make your Christmas pine into a pear tree.

Then knit the charming partridge to perch right at the top. You may not want to knit all of the gifts from the Twelve Days of Christmas (that's a lot of birds), but you'll love knitting this partridge!

Knitting Needle Size5 or 3.75 mm, Double-Pointed Knitting Needles (DPNs)

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Gauge24 sts and 30 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.

Finished SizeApprox 6 ins [15 cm] long

Materials List

• PARTRIDGE - Patons® Classic Wool (100 g/3.5 oz; 192 m/210 yds) Main Color (MC) (77250 Dark Beige Marle) 1 ball (1 ball of MC makes 4 partridges)
• Patons® Classic Wool (100 g/3.5 oz; 192 m/210 yds) Contrast A (00229 Natural Mix) 1 ball (1 ball of MC makes 4 partridges)
• Size 3.75 mm (U.S. 5) knitting needles
• Set of four size 3.75 mm (U.S. 5) double-pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stuffing
• 2 small black beads for eyes
• Small piece of yellow felt
• Length of satin ribbon for hanging loop
• PEAR - Patons® Classic Wool (100 g/3.5 oz; 192 m/210 yds) Contrast B (00240 Leaf Green) 1 ball (1 ball of B makes 5 pears)
• Patons® Classic Wool (100 g/3.5 oz; 192 m/210 yds) Contrast C (00231 Chestnut Brown) 1 ball (1 ball of B makes 5 pears)
• Set of four size 3.75 mm (U.S. 5) double-pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stuffing
• Small piece of green felt
• Length of satin ribbon for hanging loop