Knitted Christmas bonbons

The bonbons are knitted in cotton yarn with stripes that have a second strand of embroidery thread. Knit in stripes as you wish. Finally, using embroidery thread, crochet a scalloped edge at each end of the sweets.

Using 3 double-pointed knitting needles size 3 mm, cast on 18 stitches (sts) (= 6 sts on each knitting needle). Work 7 rounds (rds): Knit (k) to end of rd. Next rd: Work *k1, knit 2 together (k2tog)*, repeat from * to * 6 times = 12 sts remaining (4 sts on each of 3 needles). Now work 9 rds: k to end of rd. Next rd: Increase 6 sts as follows: *k1, k1 through the back loop between sts (k1 tbl)), repeat from * to * 3 times, k2, k1 tbl, k1 = 18 sts in all. Work 7 rds: k to end of rd. Cast off.

Using embroidery thread and crochet hook size 3 mm, make a scalloped edge at each end of the bonbon ‘tube’: Start the rd anywhere you like. Work *1 double crochet, 3 chain stitches*, repeat from * to * to end of rd. Repeat at the opposite end. Weave in ends. Make a loop to hang and tie a bow at one end of the bonbon. Fill the bonbon with a suitable amount of stuffing. Tie a bow at the other end of the bonbon. Make bonbons in different colours.