Tabletop Tree

Description

This tree is as seen in the 2013 miniature decorated Christmas trees post series, a base crocheted in back loops only with chain-loop branches. This one is not a cone, unlike the trees described in the tutorial, but a shaped base with a more natural look.

Note that if you crochet left-handed, you should make a small adjustment to the pattern instructions: when you add the chain-loop branches, begin at the base of the tree instead of the top. Your hook should still enter the stitch pointing toward the base of the tree, as written.

Provided the bottom is stitched before the sides, there is no sewing in this pattern. It requires about 1.5 oz (43 g) worsted weight yarn, 2/3 of which is for the branches, an F/5 hook (3.75mm), and a small amount of stuffing. It adapts well to other weights of yarn, and I have made trees with the same method using sport weight (class 3) and fine (class 2) yarn, the latter with a D/3 hook (3.25mm).

Stitches and techniques assumed: magic ring, chain, single crochet and its decrease, stitching in back loop only, weaving in ends, slip knot, slip stitch, attaching new yarn with slip stitch.