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Crocheted Christmas Tree
Crocheted Christmas Tree
>I've been making these trees as gifts for years, but had never gotten around
>to doing a couple of things. The first was writing out the directions in
>more than my usual scrawled brand of shorthand and the second is making one
>for myself. Well, I still haven't made myself a tree (hey, I do have the
>yarn, lights and decorations) but I did finally get around to typing out the
>directions in some sort of coherent form. (Or at least I hope it's
>coherent). While you still all have a shot at buying the lights and
>decorations at the after Christmas clearence sales, I thought I'd send the
>directions along to the country and maybe inspire you all to an early start
>for next year.
>
>Donna (who needs to be inspired to an early start herself) (The fact that
>Peggy has already bought 2 gifts for next year just doesn't do it for me)
>
>Crocheted Christmas Tree
>
>This tree fits loosely over a 2 liter soda bottle. There is no gauge - just
>make sure your tree is tall enough to completely cover the soda bottle.
>Adjust number of rows if needed.
>
>F hook
>Green Knitting Worsted Yarn (memory says 12 ounces) (white yarn can also be
>used, if desired)
>
>Base:
>
>Note: Work all rounds in back loop only.
>
>Chain 4, 11 dc in 1st chain, join with a sl st (12 dc)
>
>Rnd 2 & all even rnds: chain 1, sc in each stitch around. Join.
>
>Rnd 3: Chain 3 ( counts as 1st dc in this and all dc rnds.), dc in same st,
>2 dc in each stitch around. Join.
>
>Rnd 5: Chain 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next stitch.
> * dc in next 2 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch. Repeat from * around.
Join.
>
>Rnd 7: Chain 3, dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next stitch.
> * dc in next 3 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch. Repeat from * around.
Join.
>
>Rnd 9: Chain 3, 2 dc in next stitch.
> * dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch. Repaeat from * around. Join.
>
>Rnd 11: Chain 3, dc in next 2 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch.
> * dc in next 3 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch. Repeat from * around.
Join.
>
>Rnds 13,15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, & 33: Ch 3, dc in each stitch
>around. Join.
>
>Rnd 34: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join & end off.
>
>"Branches"
>
>The branches are worked in the remaining front loops left while working the
>base of the tree. Work the 2 rows of loops left by each rnd of sc & dc as
>one - pick up a loop in each rnd.
>
>Leave first and final pairs of front loop rnds empty.
>
>In each remaing pair of front loop rnds:
>
>Attach yarn with slip stitch, chain 7, slip stitch in 3rd chain from hook
>(this counts as 1st treble crochet and chain 3 picot) , * treble crochet in
>same stitch, chain 3, sl st in 3rd chain from hook. Repeat from * once
>more, treble crochet in same st. **Skip next 3 stitches, treble crochet in
>next st, chain 3, sl st in 3rd chain from hook, * treble crochet in same
>stitch, chain 3, sl st in 3rd chain from hook. Repeat from * once more,
>treble crochet in same st. Repeat from ** around. Join and end off.
>
>
>To decorate tree:
>
>1 string of 35 mini christmas lights
>Whatever small decorations you wish to use ( I like using 1/4 inch red satin
>ribbon, tied in small bows and small white or silver snowflakes.)
>
>Starting at the top of your tree, work the lights though from the inside of
>the tree. Only the bulbs and sockets should show on the right side of your
>tree - all the wires stay hidden inside.
>
>Fill the soda bottle with a couple inches of sand, aquarim gravel, whatever
>for weight. Screw the cap on securely. Fit your tree down over the bottle
>and decorate as desired.
>
>Plug lights in and enjoy!
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