Gungurru (Eucalyptus Caesia)

*Eucalypts are synonymous with Australia. Of the over 900 species in Australia, the Gungurru (also known as the Silver Princess or Eucalyptus Caesia), would have to be one of my favourites. A stunning weeping tree with peeling bark, silvery branches, and stunning flowers that morph into glorious gum nuts. This glorious tree is native to the Noongar nation in the south-west corner of Western Australia. This pattern contains instructions to knit both the flower form and the gum nut. As with all my Australian flora patterns, these are simple and quick to knit patterns.* **Construction:** The flower and gum nut both begin with an i-cord. Increases are then used the shape both pieces, with the knitting continuing in the round. The flower head itself is created similar to a pompom. Hitch knots are used on floristry wire to create the branch. **Sizing:** Flower measures approximately 6 inches/15 cms Gum nut measure approximately 5 inches/12.5 cm in length. **Skill Level:** Intermediate **Techniques used:** Knit Increasing and decreasing Working small circumferences in the round on DPNs i-cord Hitch knots **Yarn Requirements:** * WOOLganic Organic Merino 8ply/DK (100% organic merino; 113yds [103m]/ 50g) - 1 ball. * OR 8ply/DK weight yarn of approximately 20 yards/22 metres per each flower cone and gum nut. Original yarn is a worsted-spun superfine Australian merino that has a 4 ply structure. Samples knit in WOOLganic Grapefruit Moon and Gaia with the blossom formed from red yarn found in my leftovers basket.