Materials

• 1 - 50 g ball each of DMC Natura Just Cotton:1. color N81 (Acanthe/Acanthus), 2. color N14 (Green Valley),3. color N31 (Malva/Mallow),4. color N99 (Sishuan/Sichuan),5. color N74 (Curry)

• D-3 (3.25 mm) or 3mm crochet hook• DMC tapestry needle• Scissors• Polyester fiberfill stuffing• Split ring or locking stitch marker.

Abbreviations

Rnd – Roundst – stitchsc – single crochetsc2tog – single crochet two stitches together (decrease)

Notes

• The rounds are worked in a continuous spiral. Do not join with a slip st. Do not turn at the end of each round. Use a marker on the first stitch of each round to help keep your place.

• See the photo for suggested color combinations or create your own.

Instructions

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc into a magic ring. (6 st)Rnd 2: 2 sc into each sc. (12 st)Rnd 3: *Sc in the first sc, 2 sc in the next sc.* Repeat from * to * to the end of the rnd. (18 st)Rnd 4: *Sc in the first 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc.* Repeat from * to * to the end of the rnd. (24 st)Rnd 5: *Sc in the first 3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc.* Repeat from * to * to the end of the rnd. (30 st)Rnd 6: *Sc in the first 4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc.* Repeat from * to * to the end of the rnd. (36 st)Rnd 7 – 13: 36 sc.Rnd 14: *Sc in the first 4 sc, sc2tog in the next 2 sc.* Repeat from * to * to the end of the rnd. (30 st)Rnd 15: *Sc in the first 4 sc, sc2tog in the next 2 sc.* Repeat from * to * to the end of the rnd. (25 st) Rnd 16: *Sc in the first 3 sc, sc2tog in the next 2 sc.* Repeat from * to * to the end of the rnd. (20 st)Rnds 17 – 21: 20 sc.Rnd 22: *Sc in the first 2 sc, sc2tog in the next 2 sc.* Repeat from * to * to the end of the rnd. (15 st)Rnds 23 – 24: 15 sc.

CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTSSkill Level: Beginner

Partially fill the ornament with polyester fiberfill before working the next rnd.

Rnd 24: *Sc, sc2tog.* Repeat from * to * to the end of the rnd. (10 st)Rnd 25: 10 sc.Rnd 26: *Sc2tog in the next 2 sc.* Repeat from * to * to the end of the rnd. (5 st)

Secure the last stitch and cut the yarn leaving a long tail. Fill the ornament with polyester fiberfill. Using the tail and a tapestry needle, gather, close and secure the top of the ornament.

Using the tail and a crochet hook, work a chain to create a hanger for the ornament. Attach and secure the end of the chain to the start to complete the loop.

Weave in any ends.