Evergreen Delight Christmas Tree Applique Free Pattern

Evergreen Delight Christmas Tree Applique Free Pattern

Introduction

Bring the festive spirit to your crafts with this charming Evergreen Delight Christmas Tree Applique. This delightful pattern is perfect for adding a touch of holiday cheer to your projects, whether you're decorating stockings, gift bags, or any other festive creations. Designed for crafters of all levels, this easy-to-follow pattern will guide you through each step to create your very own Christmas tree applique.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in green, brown, and red
• Hook: Size G/4.0 mm crochet hook
• Scissors: For cutting yarn
• Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends and sewing pieces together

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Tree Base

1. With green yarn, create a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight to close.
3. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. You should have 12 stitches at the end of this round.
4. Round 3: (1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around. You will have 18 stitches.
5. Round 4: (2 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around. You will have 24 stitches.
6. Round 5: (3 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around. You will have 30 stitches.
7. Fasten off the green yarn and leave a long tail for sewing later.

2. Trunk

1. With brown yarn, chain (ch) 6.
2. Row 1: Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across. You should have 5 stitches.
3. Rows 2-3: Chain 1, turn your work, and single crochet in each stitch across for both rows.
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

3. Star

1. With red yarn, chain 2.
2. Round 1: Work 5 single crochets in the 2nd chain from the hook.
3. Round 2: (Chain 3, slip stitch in the next stitch) repeat around to create points of the star.
4. Fasten off the red yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

4. Assembly

1. Using the tapestry needle, sew the brown trunk to the bottom center of the green tree base.
2. Attach the red star to the top of the tree by sewing it securely in place.
3. Weave in all loose ends using the tapestry needle to ensure a neat finish.

Congratulations! You have now completed your Evergreen Delight Christmas Tree Applique. This charming piece is sure to add a festive touch to your holiday decorations. Happy crafting!