Japanese Zen Potted Bonsai Tree - Intarsia Knitting Pattern Preview
Grid: 60 × 57 Colors: 8 Level: Intermediate
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Japanese Zen Potted Bonsai Tree

Free printable Intarsia Knitting pattern complete with multi-page symbols chart, color key, full dimensions and materials breakdown.

Estimated Finished Size:
  • DK, 4 mm needles: 24.0 cm × 16.5 cm (~9.4" × 6.5")
  • Worsted, 5 mm needles: 30.0 cm × 20.5 cm (~11.8" × 8.1")
Materials / Yarn List
7 items

Worsted (#4) yarn, 5 mm needles, ~0.05 yd per stockinette stitch, +20% for bobbin tails.

Color Name / DMC Stitches Estimate
Emerald 241 15 yd (14 m)
Green 193 15 yd (14 m)
Emerald 185 15 yd (14 m)
Coral 166 10 yd (9 m)
Burgundy 137 10 yd (9 m)
Orange 85 10 yd (9 m)
Orange 26 5 yd (5 m)
Design Notes:
  • twisted gnarled pine trunk, triple tiered cloud foliage pads, and ceramic bonsai tray