Winter in the mountains is a small collections of winter themed ornaments. Use them to create a cozy atmosphere at home, to decorate a gift, or as a small bag charm. In the collection you’ll find: Winter Tree, Wavy Winter Tree, Buttons the Snowman, Lapland Mountain, and Ever Bow Mini.

Gauge and yarn choice
The pieces in this collection do not have a set gauge. Each pattern includes several yarn suggestions to inspire you. Take a look through your yarn stash and find a yarn with a similar length and weight, to achieve a similar look.
More information is provided in the pattern.

Video guides
The following video guides are available for the following techniques on Essential Knitwear’s YouTube channel:

• Sewing on the tree trunk, Winter Tree and Wavy Winter Tree
• Sewing the face on the snowman, Buttons the Snowman
• Dividing and starting the tails, Ever Bow
• Establishing the double knitted band, Ever Bow
• Gathering the bow, Ever Bow

Below you will find an overview of each pattern:
Winter Tree
Sizes: One size
Measurements: Height of the tree: 11 cm 4.3 inches, Width of the tree: 8 cm 3.1 inches
Recommended needle size: 4 mm US 6 circular needle
Suggested yarn: Tynn Silk Mohair from Sandnes Garn (25 g = 212 m 232 yards), 4 strands held together for the tree, and Alpaca 3 from Isager (50 g = 125 m 137 yards) for the trunk

Wavy Winter Tree
Sizes: 1 (2)
Measurements: Height of the tree: 10 (13) cm 4 (5) inches, Width of the tree: 5.5 (8) cm 2.2 (3.1) inches
Recommended needle size and suggested yarn are the same as Winter Tree

Lapland Mountain
Sizes: One size
Measurements: Height: 6.5 cm 2.6 inches, Width at the bottom: 8 cm 3.2 inches
Recommended needle size: 4 mm US 6 circular needle
Suggested yarn: Peer Gynt from Sandnes Garn (50 g = 91 m 99.5 yards) for the base of the mountain, and Tynn Silk Mohair from Sandnes Garn (25 g = 212 m 232 yards), 4 strands held together for the snow

Buttons the Snowman
Sizes: One size
Measurements: Height: 7.5 cm 2.9 inches, Width at widest part: 4.5 cm 1.7 inches
Recommended needle size: 4 mm US 6 circular needle, 60 or 80 cm 23.6 or 31.5 inches, and 3 mm US 2.5 double-pointed needles (or circular needles), and 2.5 mm or 3 mm US B-1, C-2 or D crochet hook
Suggested yarn: Bouclé from Isager Yarn (50 g = 175 m 191
yards, 2 strands held together for the snowman, Cashmere Premium from Lang Yarns (25 g = 115 m 126 yards) for the scarf, Sunday from Sandnes Garn (50 g = 235 m 257 yards) for the arms and eyes, Tynn Silk Mohair from Sandnes Garn (25 g = 212 m 232 yards) 3 strands held together for the nose

Ever Bow Mini
Sizes: One size
Measurements: Height: 10 cm 3.9 inches, Width: 8 cm 3.1 inches
Recommended needle size: 3 mm US 2.5 circular needles
Suggested yarn: Brushed Alpaca from KAOS Yarn (25 g = 225 m 246 yards, 3 strands