Fun Fur Kitschmas Tree Pattern
As seen on Knitty Gritty Episode # DKNG #813 Kitschy Christmas
For large green tree: 1 skein Lion Brand Homespun in Olive (185 yards bulky weight); 2 skeins Lion Brand Funfur in Olive. (approximately 120 yards of novelty yarn). Polyfill..
Finished measurements: Height: approx. 18 inches Width/Diameter at base: approx. 11 inches.
With both yarns held together and size US 10 needles, cast on 5 stitches.
Knit 1 row. Join and continue to knit in the round. Every third row you’ll want to increase 5 stitches by knitting in the front and the back of that stitch.
Row 1: * k1fb *
Row 2 & 3: k all
Row 4: * k1fb k1 *
Rows 5 & 6 : k all
Row 7: * k1fb k2 *
Row 8 & 9: k all
Row 10: * k1fb k3*
Row 11 & 12: k all
Continue these 3 rows, increasing 5 stitches every 3rd row as established until desired height is achieved. For the tree in the photo, continue knitting until you run out of novelty yarn. Bind off during a non-increasing row.
The base of the tree is single crocheted with the bulky yarn only, in the round using a size K hook (or hook size to give you a fairly stiff base. Drapey is not the effect you’re looking for here) until diameter of the base is the width of the tree. Sew the base to the tree, leaving an opening large enough to stuff with polyfill. Once stuffed, finish the tree by sewing up the opening. Fluff.
The base can be knit but might require additional reinforcement with a round of cardboard or plastic canvas.
Small ornaments can either be hung, or sewn to the tree. The tree is sturdy enough for a short string of lights as well.
For instructions on how to crochet in the round go here and here for much better assistance than I could ever provide.
pattern and images © 2007 by maryse roudier
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