the Good Grief pattern is now available for sale! thanks to all who expressed an interest in it, and special thanks to my test knitters! finished size: approximately 4½ inches tall yarn requirements include small amounts of worsted and fingering weight yarn, some of it feltable wool. it's in the spirit of this project to use scraps from your stash, if you can! techniques include knitting in the round over a small diameter, i-cord, needle-felting, and mattress stitch. $5 for a pdf download. also available on Ravelry. I hope folks enjoy knitting this pattern, and I'm looking forward to seeing more little droopy knitted trees! :D