Tree pattern

[sarisue]

 

Tree Working in BACK LOOPS ONLY for all rows

 

Christmas tree crochet pattern - About 12" tall Mine didn't need a cone as it stood up by itself but one can be used if needed.

 

one skein white or green WW yarn, size G hook, gold/white metallic crochet thread for trim, size 7 steel hook

 

[To decrease in Double Crochet (dec dc) Yo and insert the hook into stitch, Yo and pull the yarn through lp, Yo and pull the yarn through 2 lps on the hook, insert the hook into the next st, Yo and pull the yarn through lp, YO and pull the yarn through 2 lps on the hook, YO and pull the yarn through the 3 lps left, leaving 1 lp on the hook.]

 

Working in BACK LOOPS ONLY for all rows, ch 3 counts as 1 dc.

1. ch 50, sl st to form ring, ch 3, dc in each ch. join (50 dc)

2. ch 3, dc in 7 dc, dec 2 dc tog {dc in 8 dc, dec 2 dc tog} repeat between {} around join.

3. ch 3, dc even around join.

4. ch 3, dc in 6 dc, dec 2 dc tog {dc in 7 dc, dec 2 dc tog} repeat between {} around join.

5. ch 3, dc even around join.

6. ch 3, dc in 5 dc, dec 2 dc tog {dc in 6 dc, dec 2 dc tog}, repeat between {} around join.

7. ch 3, dc even around join.

8. ch 3, dc in 4 dc, dec 2 dc tog {dc in 5 dc, dec 2 dc tog}, repeat between {} around join.

9. ch 3, dc even around join.

10. ch 3, dc in 3 dc, dc 2 dc tog {dc in 4 dc, dec 2 dc tog}, repeat between {} around join.

11. ch 3, dc even around join.

12. ch 3, dc in 2 dc, dec 2 dc tog {dc in 3 dc, dec 2 dc tog} repeat between {} around join,

13. ch 3, dc in 1 dc, dec 2 dc tog {dc in 2 dc, dec 2 dc tog} repeat between {} around join,

14. ch 3, dec 2 dc tog {dc in 1 dc, dec 2 dc tog} repeat between {} around join.

15. ch 3, dc in next dc, {dec 2 dc tog} repeat between {}

Branches- Note= Branches might ruffle up but can easily be hand brushed down after being trimmed and finished. I start from the bottom row holding the tree with the top (point) toward my face

 

All rows for one set of branches

1.- attatch yarn in first unworked loop of row (sc,hdc,dc,hdc,sc) in same st *{skip next st, sc,hdc,dc,hdc,sc in next st}* repeat between * around join fasten off.

2.--Gold trim on each branch -- working in BACK LOOPS only attatch yarn in first sc, sc in same sc, ch 2 sc in next hdc, ch 3 sc in next dc, ch 3 sl st in side of sc just made (for picot} sc in same dc, ch 3 sc in next hdc, ch 2 sc in next sc, *{ch 2 sc in next sc, ch 2 sc in next hdc, ch 3 sc in next dc, ch 3 sl st in side of sc just made (for picot) sc in same dc, ch 3 sc in next hdc, ch 2 sc in next sc}* repeat from * around join in first sc. fasten off Copyright 2006 By SallyAnn Hopping

Ok to sell items made with credit to me for the design.

Thanks

Sarisue

Edited October 14, 2009 by sarisue
size, pic., content

[Margret]

This tree is so pretty. How tall is it? I really need to make one. I figure it is about 12 or so inches tall.

Edited March 1, 2009 by Margret

[sarisue]

This tree is so pretty. How tall is it? I really need to make one. I figure it is about 12 or so inches tall.

 

Thamks for the nice reply, I keep forgeting to put the size. I edited it and you are right it is about 12" tall.

[rshseaeagle]

Thank you so much for the pattern -On my list for Christmas this year.

 

TLOL,

Toni

[happy stitcher]

Thank you!

That's the pettiest one I've ever seen!

[Carolina]

Beautiful, will have to make it. Thank you.

[craziebunny]

Very pretty!

[Margret]

I love to make things that are a bit different

[Gardener]

Very pretty, thank you for the pattern.

[darski]

Very nice. I love the gold and white look.

[Katy_Ravensong]

I love it! It will def be on my ever-growing list of 'stuff to make'

[hruth]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing the pattern.

[brenoreo]

A very pretty tree and you did a beautiful job. Thanks for sharing.

[Cliffnote]

Thats so awesome!! Great job! It is such a pretty tree!

[Peggy85225]

It's just lovely, thank you for sharing.

[oliveoil]

Wow!! That is pretty!!!! That is definitely on my TO DO LIST!!

[onfire4Jesus]

Beautiful! TSMFS

[Chooosy40]

Very pretty. I will have to try this before Christmas.

 

Cindy

[kittyloverdeb]

That is absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing the pattern with us!

[Gracie Rose]

Oh how pretty!! Your tree looks so full....I love it!! Do you wrap this around a 12 inch cone?..Thank you for posting this...

Edited March 3, 2009 by Gracie Rose
Wanted to add a Thank You

[beyondallmeasure]

Wow. Intricate. Beautiful. How long did it take you?

[RoseRed]

That is absolutely stunning!

[Momcrochets]

very pretty!

[nana5]

Very pretty! thanks for the pattern.

[ponykeg]

Awesome! It's on my list to do for Christmas this year! thanks for sharing! Beth