Little amigurumi tree
Free pattern © Mari-Liis Lille
DIY little amigurumi tree using a free pattern of mine. A crochet tree has lots of advantages. It`s a lovely home decoration, needs no care, suits both children and adults, men and women. It`s a nice and easy to make gift.
The magic tree was originally created as a gift for my little baby niece. In my thoughts it was a tree of wishes, hopes and dreams.
The pattern is in easy skill level. You only need single crochet, and there`s no sewing at all! Plus, you`ll have loads of fun with decorating the tree.
You can purchase an inexpensive downloadable PDF pattern with step-by-step photos to guide you through the process.
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Supplies you`ll need:
- Yarn: DK (8 ply) or worsted (10 ply) weight cotton in green and brown. For example Rowan Handknit Cotton or Drops Muskat
- Crochet hook 3 mm or 3.5 mm
- Stitch marker
- Polyester fiberfill
- Embellishments – spangles, beads, buttons, pearls, etc.
- Small terra cotta flower pot (4 cm / 1.6 in height, Ø 5 cm / 2 in)
- Hot glue gun
- Darning needle
Finished size: 12 cm / 4.7 in
Skill level: easy
Stitches needed (US crochet terms):
Slip stitch (sl st), chain (ch), single crochet (sc)
Abbreviations:
Repeat (rep), stitch(es) – st(s)
About the pattern:
- Work in continuous rounds.
- Use a stitch marker and place it in the first stitch of the round to mark the beginning of it.
Crocheted in one piece from top to bottom.
1: Use green yarn. Start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]
2: Work 2 sc in each st around [12]
3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times [18]
4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times [24]
5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times [30]
6: (Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times [36]
7-12: Sc in each st around
13: (Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog) rep 6 times [30]
14: (Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) rep 6 times [24]
15: (Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) rep 6 times [18]
Stuff the piece, keep adding the stuffing.
16: (Sc in next st, sc2tog) rep 6 times [12]
17-22: Change to brown yarn. Sc in each st around
23: Work 2 sc in each st around [24]
24-26: Sc in each st around
27: (Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) rep 6 times [18]
28: (Sc in next st, sc2tog) rep 6 times [12]
Depending on the shape of the crock, you might have to stuff the rout ball stiffer or lighter. Before crocheting the last round, fit the tree into the crock and add or remove stuffing if needed.
29: Sc2tog around [6]
Close the piece.
Decorate the tree with some beads, spangles, pearls or buttons.
Add a bit of glue onto the bottom and the sides of the pot. Quickly insert the tree and press deep in. Leave standing for a little while.