Apple Tree 

Originally published on March 5, 2024

After incorporating pearls into the squirrel square last week, I had an idea: why not create a square featuring beads? The concept that immediately came to my mind was an apple tree, with the red beads symbolizing its fruit.

This square is beautiful from both sides. On the right side, the beads are subtly concealed within the purl stitches, resembling nature where apples gleam between the leaves. Conversely, the wrong side prominently showcases the beads more. Ultimately, the choice between the two sides is entirely yours.

If you've never knitted with beads before, I've created a step-by-step guide that demonstrates a few different techniques for incorporating beads into your knitting.

I decided to share all patterns for free on my blog. With these versatile patterns, you can create not only a beautiful blanket, but also stylish dishcloths or other creations.

I think this would also make lovely gifts for your loved ones!

I've created both a chart and a written pattern. You can find the PDF of the pattern, both written and chart, at the end of this blog post. When using the chart, remember that odd rows (wrong side) read from left to right, and even rows (right side) read from right to left.

Feel free to reach out anytime if you have any questions or need assistance. I'm always eager to help fellow crafters enthusiasts on their creative journeys.

Happy crafting!

Instruction

Finished Measurements:
20 cm width
16 cm height

Gauge blocked:
21 stitches and 26 rows = 10 cm
Exact gauge is not critical 

Yarn:
DK weight yarn 
I am using Drops Lima

Yarn Requirement:
20 g each square

Needles:
4.5 mm or size to obtain gauge 

Notes:
Gartner stitch is used to frame the motif; on the RS (right side) and WS (wrong side) all stitches are knit stitches. 

When using the chart, read odd Rows (WS) from left to right and even rows (RS) from right to left. 

Key:
K Knit stitch 
P Purl Stitch
CO Cast on
BO Bind off 

Add a bead to your stitch:
RS: Add the bead to your stitch, slip it back on your left needle and purl this stitch.
WS: Add the bead to your stitch, slip it back on your left needle and knit this stitch.

Written Pattern:

CO 45 stitches

→ Row 1 [WS]: k45
← Row 2 [RS]: k45
→ Row 3 [WS]: k45
← Row 4 [RS]: k45
→ Row 5 [WS]: k3, p39, k3
← Row 6 [RS]: k45
→ Row 7 [WS]: k3, p39, k3
← Row 8 [RS]: k24, p8, k13
→ Row 9 [WS]: k3, p11, k6, p22, k3
← Row 10 [RS]: k25, p4, k16
→ Row 11 [WS]: k3, p14, k4, p21, k3
← Row 12 [RS]: k24, p3, k18
→ Row 13 [WS]: k3, p15, k3, p21, k3
← Row 14 [RS]: k24, p3, k18
→ Row 15 [WS]: k3, p15, k3, p21, k3
← Row 16 [RS]: k24, p2, k19
→ Row 17 [WS]: k3, p16, k3, p20, k3
← Row 18 [RS]: k23, p3, k19
→ Row 19 [WS]: k3, p17, k2, p20, k3
← Row 20 [RS]: k22, p3, k20
→ Row 21 [WS]: k3, p15, k1, p1, k4, p1, k3, p2, k1, (Add bead / k), p10, k3
← Row 22 [RS]: k10, p5, (Add bead / p), p3, (Add bead / p), p3, (Add bead / p), p8, (Add bead / p), k12
→ Row 23 [WS]: k3, p9, k2, (Add bead / k), k3, (Add bead / k), k8, (Add bead / k), k5, (Add bead / k), k3, p5, k3
← Row 24 [RS]: k8, (Add bead / p), p6, (Add bead / p), p3, (Add bead / p), p3, (Add bead / p), p12, k9
→ Row 25 [WS]: k3, p7, k1, (Add bead / k), k3, (Add bead / k), k3, (Add bead / k), k7, (Add bead / k), k6, (Add bead / k), k3, p4, k3
← Row 26 [RS]: k8, p6, (Add bead / p), p4, (Add bead / p), p2, (Add bead / p), p4, (Add bead / p), p3, (Add bead / p), p4, k9
→ Row 27 [WS]: k3, p6, k11, (Add bead / k), k6, (Add bead / k), k6, (Add bead / k), k1, p6, k3
← Row 28 [RS]: k10, p2, (Add bead / p), p9, (Add bead / p), p3, (Add bead / p), p2, (Add bead / p), p3, (Add bead / p), p1, k10
→ Row 29 [WS]: k3, p5, k5, (Add bead / k), k12, (Add bead / k), k3, (Add bead / k), k5, (Add bead / k), p5, k3
← Row 30 [RS]: k8, p2, (Add bead / p), p12, (Add bead / p), p3, (Add bead / p), p6, (Add bead / p), p1, k9
→ Row 31 [WS]: k3, p5, (Add bead / k), k4, (Add bead / k), k5, (Add bead / k), k3, (Add bead / k), k2, (Add bead / k), k2, (Add bead / k), k6, p6, k3
← Row 32 [RS]: k8, (Add bead / p), p2, (Add bead / p), p11, (Add bead / p), p3, (Add bead / p), p9, k8
→ Row 33 [WS]: k3, p7, (Add bead / k), k8, (Add bead / k), k11, (Add bead / k), k5, p5, k3
← Row 34 [RS]: k10, p6, (Add bead / p), p1, (Add bead / p), p2, (Add bead / p), p6, (Add bead / p), p3, (Add bead / p), p2, k10
→ Row 35 [WS]: k3, p8, k3, (Add bead / k), k4, (Add bead / k), k12, p10, k3
← Row 36 [RS]: k14, p2, (Add bead / p), p2, (Add bead / p), p2, (Add bead / p), p5, (Add bead / p), p3, k13
→ Row 37 [WS]: k3, p12, k4, p1, k9, p13, k3
← Row 38 [RS]: k18, p3, k5, p2, k17
→ Row 39 [WS]: k3, p39, k3
← Row 40 [RS]: k45
→ Row 41 [WS]: k3, p39, k3
← Row 42 [RS]: k45
→ Row 43 [WS]: k45

Bo all stitches, weave in all ends, and block the work.

You can download the PDF to print the pattern here: 

Apple Tree pattern chart

Apple Tree written pattern

Chart

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