Strona 1 AUTHOR: MARI-LIIS LILLE THIS IS AN ORIGINAL DESIGN BY LILLELIIS. YOU ARE ALLOWED TO SELL THE FINISHED PRODUCT HANDMADE BY YOU IF THE ITEM DESCRIPTION STATES IT`S BASED ON LILLELIIS PATTERN (PATTERN BY MARI-LIIS LILLE, WWW.LILLELIIS.COM). -------------------------- YOU MAY NOT SELL THE PATTERN. IT IS ALSO PROHIBITED TO ALTER THE INSTRUCTIONS, MAKE TRANSLATIONS AND DISTRIBUTE IT ON PAPER OR ELECTRONICALLY. Size – each little tree measures about 7 x 5.5 cm (2.75 x 2 in) if using similar yarn. You can include as many trees on the garland as you like and change the interspace between the embellishments just as needed. The example garland is made of 9 trees and is, measured from one end of the strand to another, about 140 cm (55 in) long. Skill level: easy Supplies 1. Yarn – the example is crocheted using DK / 8 ply weight Drops Cotton Light (50 g / 105 m; 50% cotton, 50% polyester) Strona 2 Color A – green Color B – brown Color C – beige 2. Crochet hook 2.5 mm (or according to the yarns you use) 3. Darning needle 4. Jute rope, small buttons or some decorative ribbon - only if you want to go for an alternative way of assembling Abbreviations (US terminology) sl st - slip stitch ch - chain sc - single crochet st(s) - stitch(es) rep - repeat About the pattern In this project the matching yarn weight is not important. The tree, tree trunk and strand can be made of different yarns with different weight. Follow your intuition! Don`t hesitate to mix yarns and use leftover materials. You will get a nice result when using glittery yarn for the strand. At the end of the pattern you are given alternative ideas for hanging trees on the rope using yarn or buttons. For a more festive look the trees can be embellished with spangles, beads or buttons. Stitch explanation Spike stitch (long single crochet) - For a regular single crochet, you work into the next stitch of the 2 previous round. For the spike stitch, you work into the corresponding stitch one round below, creating a longer decorative stitch. Finish the stitch as you would a regular single crochet stitch. Find more of my crochet and amigurumi tutorials at www.lilleliis.com PATTERN CHRISTMAS TREE TIP! Leave a longer yarn tail (approx 25 cm) to the beginning of each tree. Especially if you want to attach them on the rope using buttons. 1: Color A. Ch 2, work 3 sc in the second st from hook [3] The tiny hole that is left is needed for attaching the trees on the strand later on. Copyright 2017 / 2020 © Mari-Liis Lille Strona 3 Continue working in the back loops only. 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next st, 3 sc in next st, sc in the last st [5] Ch 1 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch now and throughout. 3 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st [5] 4: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 2 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts [7] 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st [7] 6: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts [9] 7: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st [9] 8: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 4 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts [11] 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st [11] 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 5 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts [13] 11: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st [13] Copyright 2017 / 2020 © Mari-Liis Lille Strona 4 12: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts [15] 13: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st [15] Cut the yarn leaving only a short tail. Weave it in. TREE TRUNK Work tree trunk using the middle 3 sts on the last row of the tree. 1: Color B. Pull the yarn through the 7th st of the last row on the tree, ch 1. 4 Starting in the same st, sc in next 3 sts [3] 2: Ch 1, turn. Work a long sc (spike stitch) in each of the next 3 sts sticking your hook into the same holes where you worked the stitches of the previous row. Copyright 2017 / 2020 © Mari-Liis Lille Strona 5 Fasten off with a ch st. Then cut the yarn leaving a short tail and pull it through. Weave in both yarn ends of the tree trunk. 5 If you are about to crochet the trees on the strand or attach them with tiny bows on the rope, then it`s time to weave in the starting yarn tail as well. Make sure you still see the tiny hole that was left from the starting row. You can stick your crochet hook in it and make it bigger if needed. If you choose to attach the trees with buttons, you`ll need the yarn tail for sewing. Crochet as many Christmas trees as you wish to have on your garland. I made 9. Copyright 2017 / 2020 © Mari-Liis Lille Strona 6 3 VERSIONS OF ASSEMBLING CROCHET ON THE STRAND Attach the trees on a long strand in Color C. Start with ch 60 (about 20 cm / 8 in). The tighter you work, the prettier cord you`ll get! 6 (Sc, ch 4, sc) into the small hole at the top of the tree. Copyright 2017 / 2020 © Mari-Liis Lille Strona 7 Ch 25 (about 12 cm / 4.5 in) between each tree. Attach the rest of the trees the same way. Finish the strand with ch 60 (or the same amount of stitches you made in the beginning). 7 Cut the yarn ends shorter on both sides and you`re done. Copyright 2017 / 2020 © Mari-Liis Lille Strona 8 SEW WITH BUTTONS ON THE ROPE Attach the trees with buttons on a jute rope. You will need a rope in your desired length and the same amount of buttons as the trees you want to add. Attach the tree on the rope using the long yarn tail left on the top. Then add a button. Fasten with a secure knot and weave in yarn end. 8 ATTACH WITH RIBBON BOWS Attach the trees using short strips of ribbon on a jute rope. You will need a rope in your desired length and a short ribbon (about 20 cm /8 in) for every tree. Copyright 2017 / 2020 © Mari-Liis Lille Strona 9 With the help of the darning needle pull the ribbon through the tiny hole on the top of the tree. Attach the tree with a simple knot on the rope and make a nice bow. Even out the ribbon ends if needed. 9 Button and bow versions can also be mixed into one garland: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If you have any trouble with this pattern, you find errors or want to give feedback, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. If you want to improve your technical skills please take the time to check my Amigurumi Tips and Tutorials: Copyright 2017 / 2020 © Mari-Liis Lille Strona 10 I would be more than happy if you`d share the photo of your finished item with me. You can do it either on Instagram by adding a hashtag #lilleliispattern, via email or Facebook message. Help me fight against the misuse of my copyright. If you find this pattern being shared anywhere else other than my official shops at lilleliis.com, etsy.com, lovecrafts.com or amigurumipatterns.net, please contact me immediately at [email protected]. Follow lilleliis: Facebook: Instagram: Ravelry: Pinterest: 10 Copyright 2017 / 2020 © Mari-Liis Lille