Japanese Zen Potted Bonsai Tree - Intarsia Knitting Pattern Preview
Grid: 57 × 54 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: 22.8 cm × 15.7 cm (~9.0" × 6.2")
  • Worsted, 5 mm needles: 28.5 cm × 19.4 cm (~11.2" × 7.7")
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 227 15 yd (14 m)
Green 174 15 yd (14 m)
Emerald 166 10 yd (9 m)
Coral 147 10 yd (9 m)
Burgundy 139 10 yd (9 m)
Orange 76 5 yd (5 m)
Orange 27 5 yd (5 m)
Design Notes:
  • twisted gnarled pine trunk, triple tiered cloud foliage pads, and ceramic bonsai tray