Looking to add some handmade charm to your holiday decor? Look no further than this pattern for an evergreen crochet cone tree. This pattern has a timeless appeal and would be a great project for an experienced crocheter or and advanced beginner.
Using just a few basic stitches and techniques, you can create a stunning centerpiece or festive addition to your mantel or tabletop. The possibilities are endless when you decide what yarn you want to use. Find some yarn that has different shades and textures to match your personal style.
Not only does this crochet cone tree make a beautiful decoration, but it also make a thoughtful gift for family and friends. Whether you’re looking to spruce up your own holiday decor or gift something special to a loved one, this crochet pattern is a must-try.
Materials needed for the project
To start making some evergreen crochet cone trees, lets gather all the necessary materials. The first and foremost item you’ll need is yarn. This pattern calls for a worsted weight yarn. 2 different yarns were used for the samples shown. Lion Brand Heartland and We Crochet Wool of the Andes but Brava Tweed could also be used as a non-wool option. Don’t hesitate to explore yarns with sparkles or metallic threads for added holiday flair.
Next, you’ll need a crochet hook. This pattern calls for a size H (5 mm) hook. However, the size can vary slightly based on your personal tension and the yarn’s thickness, so don’t hesitate to adjust hook size if necessary.
For the trees to stand nicely this pattern uses craft styrofoam cones. You can also try and make paper cones as my tester Valerie did. I used 3 different size cones for this pattern. See in the notes below for what the measurements are.
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Crochet Stitches and Techniques Used
These evergreen crochet cone trees are worked from the top down. They are also worked in a continuous spiral which means no joining between each round. The first stitch of the round will need to be marked with a stitch marker to keep track of it.
The main stitch used is the half double crochet stitch. Every other round is either worked in the back loop only or in the third loop of the half double crochet stitch. Working in the back loop only and the third loop is what gives this tree its unique texture and visual interest.
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Materials:
- YARN:
- #4 Worsted Weight, Lion Brand Heartland or We Crochet Brava Tweed or suitable substitute, 30 (55, 95) yards
- TOOLS:
- US Size (H/8) 5.0 mm crochet hook or hook size that works best with your specific yarn and tension
- Yarn Needle, Scissors, Stitch Marker, Craft Styrofoam Cones (see heights below) or a tester suggestion from Valerie – make your own paper cones
Sizes:
- Small (Medium, Large)
Dimensions:
- (height) – 4.25 (6, 9)”/10.75 (15.25, 23) cm; bottom diameter – 2 (3, 4)” / 5 (7.5, 10) cm
Stitches/Abbreviations: US Terms
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sts – stitches
- blo – back loop only
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- Special Stitch:
- 3rd loop of a hdc = a horizontal bar on the back of a hdc stitch in which to work rather than working into the top of the stitch like normal
Notes:
- This is worked from the top down.
- This is worked in a continuous spiral; the first stitch of the round will need to be marked with a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of the round.
- Depending on the texture of your foam cones, you may want to keep the plastic on it or rewrap it so it does not catch and snag the yarn.
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Instructions – Tabletop Evergreen Tree:
Small (Medium, Large)
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Round 1: Ch 1, work 10 hdc into the ring, do not join.
NOTE: The following rounds (besides the last 3) will include 2 increases randomly placed in each round. This is to bypass counting in each round. To make an increase just work 2 hdc sts in the same st, you will evenly space out the increases in each round, make sure an increase is not worked on top of an increase from the round below it. This helps minimize the look of any increases in the final project.
Round 2: Hdc in first (mark with st marker and continue to move the st marker to the first st of the next round to keep track of the beginning of each round), hdc in each st around, be sure to add 2 increases somewhat evenly spaced in the round, do not join. 12 sts
Round 3: Working in the blo, hdc in first, hdc in each st around, be sure to add 2 increases somewhat evenly spaced in the round, do not join. 14 sts
Round 4: Working in the 3rd loop of the hdc, hdc in first, hdc in each st around, be sure to add 2 increases somewhat evenly spaced in the round, do not join. 16 sts
Rounds 5-12 (18, 28): Repeat Rounds 3-4. Here you can adjust the number of rounds needed for your cone heights before moving to the non-increase rounds. If you fit test the tree onto the cone, there should be about 3/4-1” of the bottom of the cone visible before moving to the non-increase rounds.
NON-INCREASE ROUNDS
Round 13 (19, 29): Working in the blo, hdc in first, hdc in each st around, do not join. 32 (46, 66) sts
Round 14 (20, 30): Working in the 3rd loop of the hdc, hdc in first, hdc in each st around, do not join.
Last Round: Working in the blo, sc in first, sc in each st around to last st, sl st in last st, sl st in first st of the round.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Insert craft foam cones or paper cones for the trees to stand.
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