Advent Christmas Tree
By Victoria Kairis
Find the complete pattern in Inside Crochet Issue #173
Some of our makes bring so much joy and so many happy memories that they are passed down through generations, connecting us to our families in a uniquely special way. We think this beautiful and clever Advent Christmas Tree by Victoria Kairis will be one such pattern, being carefully unwrapped year after year to delight everyone, young or just young at heart!
Materials
* King Cole Yummy, 100% polyester, 100g/80m/87yds
Yarn A: Chocolate 4759 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Shamrock 4758 x 2 balls
* King Cole Cottonsoft DK, 100% cotton, 100g/210m/229yds
Yarn C: Chocolate 1934 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Butterscotch 1933 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Red 5700 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Powder 1932 x 1 ball
Yarn G: Fern 1935 x 1 ball
Yarn H: White 710 x 1 ball
Yarn I: Orange 3030 x 1 ball
Yarn J: Sunshine 5701 x 1 ball
Yarn K: Black 746 x 1 ball
* 2.75mm & 6mm hooks
* Stitch marker
* Yarn needle
* Toy stuffing
* Stiff cardboard or plastic
* 24 pairs of sew-on plastic eyes, 5mm/¼in diameter
* 24 wooden buttons, 15mm/½in diameter
* Black stranded cotton
Yarn Alternatives
You can use any chunky chenille yarn and DK yarn to achieve a similar effect.
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