Simply Crochet - UK (2020-04)

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NOTES

One Tree uses approx 9g of yarn.

Each scale is made up of (5htr, ch1, 5htr) worked

around the posts of the treble sts in the

previous row. Follow the technique as

described in detail on the previous pages, but

replace the 5FPtr with half treble sts.

The Tree has been designed to hang as a

Christmas decoration, but you can omit the

hanging loop instruction and use it as a festive

motif instead.

FESTIVE TREE

BRANCHES AND LEAVES

Ch19.

Row 1 (WS) Tr in third ch from hook (skipped

ch and this tr counts as 2tr in same ch), *ch1,

skip 1 ch, 2tr in next ch; repeat from * 7 times

more, turn. [9 pairs of 2 tr]

Row 2 (RS) Skip first 2 tr, *5htr around next tr,

ch1, 5htr around next tr, ss to sp between next 2

tr; repeat from * across, turn. [4 scales]

Row 3 Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), tr in st at

base of ch-3, ch1, (2tr, ch1) in centre of each 2tr

from 2 rows below, turn. [9 pairs of 2 tr]

Row 4 As Row 2.

Row 5 Ch2, *2tr in centre of next scale, ch1, 2tr

in space between next 2 tr, ch1; repeat from * to

last scale, tr in centre of next scale, tr2tog over

centre of next scale and space between last 2 tr,

turn. [7 pairs of 2 tr]

Row 6 Skip first tr2tog and tr, *5htr around next

tr, ch1, 5htr around next tr, ss to space between

next 2 tr; repeat from * across, turn, skipping

the ch2 at the end. [3 scales]

Row 7 AsRow3.[7pairsof2 tr]

Row 8 AsRow2.[3scales]

Rows9-12AsRows5-8.[2scales]

Rows13-16AsRows5-8.[1scale]

Row 17 5trincentreofscale,ssinspace

betweenlast2 tr.

Fastenoff.

TRUNK

WithRSfacing,locatethecentralpairof

unworkedtr fromRow1. Rejoinyarninthe

ch-spbeforethese2 tr.

Row1 (RS)Ch1(doesnotcountasa st

throughout),2dcinsamesp,dcinnextsp

betweennext2 tr,2dcinspafter2tr,turn.[5dc]

Row2 (WS)Ch1,dcineachstacross,turn.

Rows3-7AsRow2.

Fastenoff.

HANGINGLOOPOPTIONAL

Joinyarntocentretr attopofTree,ch25,sstost

atbaseofch-25.

Fastenoff.

TOFINISH

Weaveinallendsandblock.

Oncedry,sewa pompomtothetopoftheTree.

Designer Becky Skuse says: “Brighten up

your festive season with this simple

Christmas tree, made three dimensional

with crocodile stitch scales. Trees are my

favourite part of Christmas and these are

so quick to whip up, they’d make great

last-minute gifts. Merry Christmas!”

4PLY

WEIGHT

2.5MM

HOOK

YOU WILL NEED
Q Novita Nalle (75% wool,
25% nylon, 100g/260m)
1 ball of Nettle (366)
Q A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook
Q A red pompom, 2cm (available
from http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk))
For yarn contact
John Lewis http://www.johnlewis.com

TENSION
Tension is not critical for this project,
but it may affect the yarn quantities
required

MEASUREMENTS
Tree measures 10x12cm (4x4in)

ABBREVIATIONS
For a full list, see page 90

ABIT

TRICKY

FESTIVE TREE

Sew (or glue if preferred) a pompom to the

top of the tree to add a jolly festive feature

The alternating

placement of the

‘scales’ is ideal for

a conifer structure