Add a festive touch to your holiday celebrations with the 2024 Advent Calendar Crochet Tree Pattern. This delightful project features a charming, mini crochet tree that can be customized with snow, a star, and a face for added personality. The construction involves working in rounds to create a textured design, while the use of vibrant colors makes the tree both eye-catching and cheerful.
This pattern is suitable for crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and working in rounds. Follow the written instructions and accompanying photographs for a successful project that can be completed in time for the holidays.
Project Details
- Crochet terminology: U.S.
- Skill level: Intermediate; requires knowledge of basic stitches and working in rounds.
- Finished size: Approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall.
- Construction method: Worked in continuous rounds with color changes.
Materials and Tools
| Yarn Option | Yarn and Specifications | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Worsted Gauge Yarn | Contrast A (Green) | 20 yds / 18 m |
| Contrast B (White) | 15 yds / 14 m | |
| Contrast C (Red) | 2 yds / 1.75 m |
- Crochet hook: Size U.S. G/6 (4 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
- Susan Bates® yarn needle
- Polyester stuffing
- Small amount of Black yarn
- Alternate: Keychain clasp
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Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc2tog | single crochet two together |
Preparation and Techniques
Working in a Spiral
The tree is worked in continuous rounds, meaning you do not join at the end of each round. Instead, keep your work flowing to create a seamless design.
Changing Yarn Colors
When changing colors, complete the last stitch of the current color and then switch to the new color for the following stitch. Always secure your yarn ends to prevent unraveling.
Complete Pattern Instructions
Tree
| Round | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | With B, make a magic loop. Ch 1. 6 sc in loop. Pull magic loop tight and join. | 6 |
| 2 | Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join. | 12 |
| 3 | Ch 1. (1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc) 6 times. Join. | 18 |
| 4 | Ch 1. (1 sc in each of next 5 sc. 2 sc in next sc) 3 times. Join. Break B. | 21 |
| 5 | Join A with sl st to back loop of first sc. Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc around. Join. | 21 |
| 6 | Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join. | 21 |
| 7 | Working in front loops only, skip first sc. *(1 hdc. 1 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc. 1 hdc) all in next sc. Skip next 2 sc. Rep from * 5 times more, then from * to once. Skip last sc. Join with sl st to back loop of first skipped sc of 6th rnd. | — |
| 8 | Working into rem loops of 6th rnd, ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join. | 21 |
| 9 | Ch 1. (1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Sc2tog) 3 times. Join. | 18 |
| 10 | Working in front loops only, skip first sc. *(1 hdc. 1 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc. 1 hdc) all in next sc. Skip next 2 sc. Rep from * 4 times more. Skip next sc. Working into both loops, sl st in each of last 3 sc. Join with sl st to back loop of first skipped sc of 9th rnd. | — |
| 11 | Working into rem loops of 9th rnd and sl sts of 10th rnd, ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join. | 21 |
| 12 | Ch 1. (1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Sc2tog) 3 times. Join. | 15 |
| 13 | Working in front loops only, skip first sc. *(1 hdc. 1 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc. 1 hdc) all in next sc. Skip next 2 sc. Rep from * 3 times more, then from * to once. Skip last sc. Join with sl st to back loop of first skipped sc of 12th rnd. | — |
| 14 | Working into rem loops of 12th rnd, ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join. | 15 |
| 15 | Stuff Tree lightly. | — |
| 16 | Ch 1. (1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Sc2tog) 3 times. Join. | 12 |
| 17 | Working in front loops only, skip first sc. *(1 hdc. 1 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc. 1 hdc) all in next sc. Skip next 2 sc. Rep from * twice more, then from * to once. Skip last sc. Join with sl st to back loop of first skipped sc of 15th rnd. | — |
| 18 | Working into rem loops of 15th rnd, ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join. | 12 |
| 19 | Ch 1. (Sc2tog) 6 times. Join. | 6 |
| 20 | Ch 1. (Sc2tog) 3 times. Join. Ch 1. Working through both thicknesses of 19th rnd, sl st across opening to close. Fasten off. | — |
Flip 7th, 10th, 13th, and 16th rnds down so WS is facing out.
Snow
Work into 7th, 13th, and 16th rnds of Tree:
- (WS) Join B with sl st to any ch-1 sp. Ch 1. 2 sc in same ch-1 sp.
- *1 sc in next st. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next st. 3 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * around to last 4 sts.
- 1 sc in next st. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next st. 1 sc in first ch-1 sp. Join. Fasten off.
Work into 10th rnd of Tree:
- (WS) Join B with sl st to last hdc of 10th rnd. Ch 1. 1 sc in first hdc.
- *1 sc in next st. 3 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next st. Sc2tog. Rep from * 3 times more.
- 1 sc in next st. 3 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in each of next 2 sts. Fasten off.
Hanging Loop
- Cut a strand of A 5″ long.
- Fold strand in half and tie ends to form Hanging Loop.
- Pull Hanging Loop halfway through the top of the Tree, pull Hanging Loop through itself and tighten to secure.
Alternate: With A and yarn needle, pass yarn through the top of the Tree and base of provided Keychain Clasp. Whipstitch and tie securely as close to the top of the Tree as possible, then weave in ends.
Star
- With C, ch 2.
- (Sl st. Picot) 5 times in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st in same sp as last sl st and fasten off.
