This pattern is for a stranded colour work heirloom quality Christmas ball. It is worked bottom up and techniques include: circular cast on, knitting in the round, stranded colour work, increasing and decreasing, and crochet chain.

The pattern includes: detailed instructions; charts and written instructions for the stranded designs; and an appendix with notes and tips on techniques used, yarn selection and substitution.

Each ball requires 2 colours of contrasting yarn and only takes about 20-30 yards total. I recommend having 15 yards of each to be safe.

Gauge is not important as the item is not worn. The pattern can be worked in heavier yarn resulting in a larger ball.