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This holly highlights the vibrance of reds and greens without the risk of spiky leaves! The accent ball features a climbing staircase of boxes that curve seamlessly around the ball. With the slight sparkles in the yarn, these will catch light as well as your eye!

Yarn Featured
Color A: Squishy by Anzula in 1 Red Shoe. 80% Merino, 10% Nylon, 10% Cashmere. 385 yds. / 114g.
Color B: Beautifully Basic by Emma’s Yarn in Kale. 100% SW Merino. 438 yds. / 100g.
Color C: Pride LF by Forbidden Fiber Co. in White Flag. 495 yds. / 113g.
Color D: Alegria by Manos del Uruguay in Hike. 75% Merino, 25% Polyamide. 445 yds. / 100g.

Approx. Yardages / Meters
Color A: 20 yds. / 18.25 meters
Color B: 25 yds. / 23 meters
Color C: 45 yds. / 41.25 meters
Color D: 40 yds. / 36.5 meters

Notions

• 4 - 3 1/4in (or 3in) plastic ball ornaments
• Darning/yarn needle
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Stitch markers, (1) - 1 BORm; 4 if using circular needles

Needles
US 2 (2.75mm) DPNs. (5 needles)
6 in (15cm) length.
-OR-
US 2 (2.75mm) circular needles, 24in or longer.
Adjust as necessary to obtain correct gauge.
If you have a preferred method of working small projects in the round, please use that method.

Skills Required
Cast-on
Knit (in the round)
Increase and decrease sts (knit into fb, m1L, k2tog)
2-strand colorwork

Notes
This pattern is worked from the bottom to the top in the round using increases and decreases to create a ball shape.