Crochet Whimsical Textured Holiday Tree Mat Free Pattern

Crochet Whimsical Textured Holiday Tree Mat

Materials:

• 1,000 yards of #5 bulky yarn (preferably in a festive color like deep red or forest green)
• 250 yards of fluffy novelty yarn (to create a fun texture)
• 8mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

10 double crochets (dc) = 4 inches, measured over the popcorn stitch pattern.

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• pop - popcorn stitch (5 dc in the same stitch, remove hook and pull through the first dc)
• sl st - slip stitch

Instructions:

Center Circle:

1. Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
2. R1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (12 dc total)
3. R2: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around. Join. (24 dc total)

Building the Body:

1. R3: Ch 3, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (36 dc total)
2. R4: Ch 3, *pop in next st, 1 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join.
3. R5: Ch 3, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join.
4. R6: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join.

Scalloped Edge:

1. Attach fluffy yarn and ch 1, *3 sc in next st, skip 2; repeat from * around. Join.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends with the tapestry needle. Block the tree mat if desired to maintain shape.

Notes:

This whimsical tree mat can also be used as a cozy place for holiday gifts or as a festive decoration throughout the season. Feel free to mix and match colors to fit your holiday theme!