With cozy cables that twist, turn, and taper atop a wine cork trunk, these quick, cute trees are perfect for using up small amounts of leftover yarn to create a charming decoration. Make one or two, or fill a shelf with a tiny forest.

Sizes
Small (Medium)
Approximately 2.5 in/6 cm (3.75 in/9.5 cm) tall without cork
Approximately 3.5 in/9 cm (8 in/20 cm) circumference at base

Gauge: 8.5 stitches per inch/2.5 cm (5 stitches per inch/2.5 cm) in pattern stitch. Gauge is not critical.

Materials
All sizes
Cable needle
Tapestry needle

Small
4 grams (20 yds/18 m) fingering weight yarn, two strands held together throughout
OR 4 grams (10 yards/9 m) DK weight yarn
Set of double-pointed needles, size 3 or size needed to obtain gauge
Wine cork with flat bottom

Medium
20 grams (45 yards/41 m) worsted weight yarn, two strands held together throughout
Set of double-pointed needles, size 6 or size needed to obtain gauge