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Christmas Tree is made up of 6 Triangle motifs
which are joined together at the end. The Tree
is then decorated with bright pompoms and a
fringe trim.CHRISTMAS TREE EMBELLISHMENT
TRIANGLE MAKE 6
Using Green, ch4, ss to last ch to form a loop.
Round 1 Ch2 (counts as tr), 2tr into loop, ch2,
(3tr, ch2) 2 times, ss to top of beg ch-3 to join.
[9 tr, 3 ch-2 sps]
Round 2 Ch2 (counts as tr), *tr in each st to next
ch-sp, (2tr, ch2, 2tr) in ch-sp; rep from * around,
ss to top of beg ch-2.
Fasten off and weave in ends.JOIN TRIANGLES
Join Green into a ch-sp on any Triangle.
Ch1, dc in ch-sp, dc in next 7 sts, dc in next
ch-sp, *take next Triangle and dc in any ch-sp,
dc in next 7 sts, dc in next ch-sp;** rep from *
once more, ch2, dc in same ch-sp as previous st
(mark ch-sp as top of Tree), dc in next 7 sts on
same Triangle, dc in next ch-sp; rep from * to **
another 2 times, ch2, tr in next 7 sts on same
Triangle, take next Triangle and tr in any ch-sp,
tr in next 7 sts, tr in next ch-sp, tr in unused
ch-sp on first Triangle, tr in next 7 sts, tr in final
ch-sp (same ch-sp as beg dc), turn.
Next Row (WS) Ch2, tr in each tr along bottom
3 Triangles. [27 tr]Fasten off.
Secure the central 3 Triangles together at the
ch-2 sps with a few small stitches.TO FINISH
Cut 15cm lengths of yarn and loop through the
stitches of the bottom edge to make the fringe.
Sew the Tree to a jumper or sweater.
Make 4 pompoms in the remaining yarns and
sew onto the Tree.ARAN
WEIGHT5MM
HOOKYOU WILL NEED
Q DROPS Paris (100% cotton,
50g/75m)
1 ball of Green (43)
a small amount of each:
Raspberry (38)
Orange (13)
Dark Turquoise (10)
Shocking Pink (06)
Strong Yellow (14)
Q A 5mm (H/8) hook
Q A 3.5cm pompom maker
For yarn stockists contact
Wool Warehouse 01926 882818
http://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk
TENSION
Tension is not critical for this project,
but it may affect the yarn quantities
required
MEASUREMENTS
Single Triangle measures 6.5cm tall
ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list, see page 90
EASY
PEASYChristmas jumpers are all the rage, but
forking out for a sweater you’ll only wear for
a fortnight is a bit wasteful – not to mention
pretty pricey at an already cash-strapped
time of year. Instead, do your bit for the
environment and upcycle an old top with
this fun festive motif. For bonus planetary
points make with yarn from your stash.Try washing and drying your pompoms
before trimming for a super fluffy lookSIMPLE STEPS HOW TO ADD FRINGING
1 Follow the instructions in
your pattern, or try this
method. Cut two pieces of
yarn, twice as long as you
want the fringe to be. Fold in
half.2 Insert hook through the
edge of the fabric, where you
want the first piece of fringing
to be placed. Loop the yarn
lengths over the hook and pull
back through the fabric.3 Pull the yarn lengths to
make a small loop next to the
fabric. Pass the ends of the
yarn lengths through this loop
and pull tight to secure.4 Repeat from step 1 along
the edge of your fabric, as
close together or far apart as
you wish. Use a matching or
contrasting yarn colour. Trim
any uneven lengths of yarn to
create a neat finish.