Crochet Christmas Tree
Franklin the fir tree is the perfect free Christmas crochet pattern. Make adorable amigurumi trees in time for the holidays! Made with Loops & Threads Cozy Sherpa yarn.
Hi everyone!
I have wanted to add more free Christmas crochet patterns lately. I had the idea for an easy amigurumi Christmas tree. Franklin the Fir Tree works up quickly and is made with Loops & Threads Cozy Sherpa yarn.
Sherpa yarn can be hard to work with. The stitches can be difficult to see, but with this free Christmas tree crochet pattern, it’s easy to feel the stitches since we will be using an 8.00mm crochet hook.
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franklin the fir tree
Franklin the Fir Tree is a beginner sherpa yarn pattern. The finished crochet tree measures 7” tall and 5” wide. Adding a face to the tree is optional. Keep an eye on your stitch count and feel for your stitches.
what you’ll need:
1 200g ball of Loops & Threads Cozy Sherpa Yarn in Lilypad (size 6)
1 128g ball of Loops & Threads Impeccable Yarn in Walnut & 1 ball in Butterscotch (size 4)
10mm safety eyes
Stuffing
Stitch marker
Darning needle
Scissors
abbreviations:
ch=chain
sc=single crochet
dc=double crochet
trbc=treble crochet
ss=slip stitch
st(s)=stitch(es)
inc=increase
dec=decrease
BLO=back loop only
F/O=fasten off
Gauge:
Size 6 Yarn: 8 sts x 8 rows = 4” in single crochet
Size 4 Yarn: 24 sts x 24 rows = 4” in single crochet
Amigurumi Pattern:
Tree:
Starts at the top of the tree. Use size 6 sherpa yarn in green and 8.00mm hook.
1. Ch 2. 6 sc in the first ch. (6 sts)
2. 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
4. 1 sc, inc. Repeat around. (18 sts)
5. Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
6. 2 sc, inc. Repeat around. (24 sts)
7. Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
8. 3 sc, inc. Repeat around. (30 sts)
9. Sc in each st around. (30 sts)
Insert 10mm safety eyes into round 4, approximately 3 stitches apart.
10. 3 sc, dec. Repeat around. (24 sts)
11. 2 sc, dec. Repeat around. (18 sts)
Stuff.
12. 1 sc, dec. Repeat around. (12 sts)
13. Dec around. (6 sts)
Ss and F/O. Pull the bottom tail up through the tree and out the top. Slightly pull. Weave in all the ends.
Stump:
Use size 4 yarn in Walnut and 2.75mm hook.
1. Ch 2. 6 sc in the first ch. (6 sts)
2. 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. 1 sc, inc. Repeat around. (18 sts)
4. 2 sc, inc. Repeat around. (24 sts)
5. Sc around in the BLO. (24 sts)
6 - 8. Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
9. 1 sc, dec. Repeat around. (18 sts)
Ss and F/O. Leave a long tail to attach the stump to the bottom of the tree. Stuff before attaching.
Star:
Use size 4 yarn in Butterscotch and 2.75mm hook.
1. Ch 2.
2. (dc, trbc, dc, ss) in the first ch and repeat 5 times.
Ss and F/O. Use the tail to attach the star to the top of the tree.
Face (Optional):
Use black yarn to embroider a v-shaped mouth a row below the eyes and eyebrows a row above the eyes.
I hope you enjoy this free Christmas pattern. Franklin the fir tree is an adorable amigurumi tree and an easy pattern to use with sherpa yarn. Make sure to tag me on social media @summerbugcrafts with any crochet trees you make with my pattern!
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