I used a poster board to make my cylinder shape. I strung my "garland," added a few ornaments and topped it with a star. I'm pleased with the outcome.
Check out my pics....I think it turned out really pretty.
Christmas Tree Cover Pattern
Difficulty Level: Easy
Size: Fits a 12" tall cylinder-shape
Materials:
--6.0mm hook for tree
--3.0mm hook for garland and rose buds
--4.0mm hook for star
--4.5mm hook for candy canes
--2 skeins of Vanna's Choice (#4 worsted weight) yarn (Kelly Green and Dusty Green)
-- #4 worsted weight yarn in yellow/gold for star, red, white, silver and blue for rose buds, candy canes and garland
--poster board to make cone shape, or buy cylinder-cone shape or just stuff with polyfil
--tapestry needle for weaving
U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Sl st: slip stitch
St: stitch(es)
SC: single crochet
HDC: half double crochet
MR: magic ring
FO: fasten off
Rep: repeat
Special Note: the 2 green yarns are held double-stranded for the tree cover
Directions:
Christmas Tree Cover:
1. With 6.0mm hook and both green yarns, held together (double-stranded), 8 HDC into MR. Sl st join and Ch1. (8)
2. 1 HDC in each st around. Sl st join and Ch1. (8)
3. 2 HDC in each st around. Sl st join and Ch1. (16)
4. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 7 st. Rep around. Sl st join and Ch1. (18)
5-9. 1 HDC in each st around. Sl st join and Ch1. (18)
10. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 8 st. Rep around. Sl st join and Ch1. (20)
11. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 9 st. Rep around. Sl st join and Ch1. (22)
12. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 10 st. Rep around. Sl st join and Ch1. (24)
13. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 11 st. Rep around. Sl st join and Ch1. (26)
14. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 12 st. Rep around. Sl st join and Ch1. (28)
15. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 13 st. Rep around. Sl st join and Ch1. (30)
16. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 14 st. Rep around. Sl st join and Ch1. (32)
17. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 15 st. Rep around. Sl st join and Ch1. (34)
18. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 16 st. Rep around. Sl st join and Ch1. (36)
19. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 17 st. Rep around. Sl st join and Ch1. (38)
20. 2 HDC in first st, 1 HDC in next 18 st. Rep around. Sl st join and Ch1. (40)
21. 1 SC in each st around. Sl st join. FO and weave ends. (40)
Garland:
1. With 3.0mm hook and white yarn, Ch365. FO. Leave long tail to string/attach around tree.
Rose Buds:
1. With 3.0mm hook, Ch4. SC in 2nd ch from hook and remaining 2 ch. FO and leave a long enough tail. Shape into a rose bud and use tail to whipstitch together and then attach to tree.
Candy Canes:
1. With 4.5mm hook, Ch6. 3 SC in 2nd ch from hook and into each remaining ch. FO. Leave a long enough tail for attaching.
Star:
1. With 4.0mm hook, 10 SC into MR. Sl st join. (10)
2. *Ch4. SC in second ch from hook. HDC in next 2 ch. Sl st join to next st of Round 1. Sl st into next st.* Rep from * to * until you have 5 points. Sl st join to first st and FO. Leave tail for attaching to top of Christmas tree.
Now, you're ready to place over a cone-shaped cylinder or stuff with polyfil....
Happy Crocheting...
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