Monday, August 7, 2017

Christmas Tree

I finished my 12" tall (from tip of star to bottom) Christmas Tree crochet project today.  I combined 2 of Vanna's Choice yarns in green.  I really like the way the 2 shades of green blended together.

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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