Trees Present Decorations
Combine these merry trees by Kelly Wilson Moore with crochet ribbon and recyclable paper for planet-friendly wrapped pressies.
■ Yarn and Colors Must-Have (100% mercerised cotton, 50g/125m) 1 ball of each: Nordic Blue (064), Green Beryl (077), Pepper (032), Cream (002), Clematis (057) and Mustard (015)
■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook
■ A tassel maker or 20cm length of card
TENSION
Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required
MEASUREMENTS
Trees measure 8x8cm (3x3in) at widest point Ribbon measures 2.5x58cm (1x23in) or make to desired length
NOTES
Use the colours randomly to make the Trees. Change yarn colour at the end of each row after Row 2. Fasten off previous yarn but do not weave in ends; instead leave frayed. To make the Trees with 2 rows of the same colour, ensure you join the new colour at the opposite end so the frayed ends are on both sides. The Ribbon is made in 2 pieces, which are joined separately around the present using the fastenings added at the ends.
In the pattern the Ribbon is made 58cm long with 26 pattern repeats; to make to desired length, increase or decrease the starter ch in multiples of 6-chs.
TREES PRESENT DECORATIONS
Using any colour, ch12, ss in first ch to join in a loop.
Row 1 (WS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), dc in ch at base of ch-1, turn. [1 st]
Row 2 (RS) Ch1, 2dc in first st, turn. [2 sts] Row 3 Ch1, dc in first st, 2dc in next st, turn.
[3 sts]
Row 4 Ch1, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, 2dc in last st, turn. [4 sts]
Rows 5-18 Repeat Row 4. [18 sts] Fasten off, Row 19 (WS) Join any colour in 7th st, ch1, dc in same st and next 5 sts, turn. [6 sts]
Row 20 (RS) Ch1, dc in each st across. Fasten off and knot ends, trim to approx 1cm
and fray.
RIBBON (MAKE 2)
Using any colour, ch154 (or a multiple of 6).
Row 1 (RS) 5tr in fourth ch from hook, (skip 2 ch, ss in next ch, skip 2 ch, 5tr in next ch) 24 times, skip 2 ch, ss in next ch, skip 2 ch, 11tr in last ch, rotate to work along opposite side of starting ch, (skip 2 ch, ss in next ch, skip 2 ch, 5tr in next ch) 25 times, skip 2 ch, ss to 1st ch made to join.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
FASTENING
Using Ribbon colour, ch9, ss into sixth st of 11-tr group at end of ribbon, ch9.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
TASSELS
Wrap any yarn 20 times around the piece of card. Tie another piece of yarn tightly around all strands at one end. Cut through all strands at opposite end. Wrap an alternate colour yarn around the top of the Tassel using the image as a guide and secure tightly. Trim ends to approx. 5cm and weave in.
Join main colour to top of Tassel, ch12, ss back into top of Tassel.
and weave in ends.
Fasten off WRAPPING
Using the fastenings on your Ribbons to secure around your present, remembering to thread the Tassels and Trees through to secure. F