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
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