Candle Light and Holly Doily and Mini Doily: A Free Crochet Pattern

NOTE: The Candle Light and Holly Doily and Mini Doily pattern set was the very first Christmas design that I self-published, almost 10 years ago. At the time, I was asked to use a product called Liquid Beadz on the leaves. This product just added a beaded effect to the leaves, but I think they are just as lovely without it. If you cannot find it, don't worry, it is completely optional.
There are two patterns in this set, a Doily and Mini Doily. The photo below shows the Doily surrounded by several Mini Doilies. It is a very versatile design, as you can make as many of each size as you need to create your own candle light display.
I am pleased to be able to offer this design to you as a free pattern. It has always been one of my favorites, and I hope you will enjoy it. Merry Christmas!!! 

Candle Light and Holly Doily

designed by Elizabeth Ann White

Size: About 13” across 

Skill Level: Intermediate- for those who are familiar with working with size 10 thread and steel hooks, and who have a thorough understanding of the basics of crochet

Materials for Doily: 
Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread: 
  150 yards Cream 
  75 yards Cardinal (dk red) 
  75 yards Myrtle Green 
36 - 8mm. red faceted beads 
1 container green Liquid Beadz (optional) 
Plastic Knife for spreading beads 
Fabric Starch Plastic Wrap (for shaping) 
Fabric Glue or low temp glue gun 
Glass Ivy Bowl 
1 yard 1” red satin ribbon 
Size 7 (1.65mm)  Steel Hook

Special Stitches:
For Beg Small Shell (beg sm shell):  (sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in st or ch sp indicated
For Small Shell (sm shell): (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in st or ch sp indicated
For Beg Large Shell (beg lrg shell): (sl st, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in st or ch sp indicated
For Large Shell (lrg shell): (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in st or ch sp indicated

                                                                           
Candle Light and Holly Doily 
Rnd 1:  For Eyelet Foundation (see tutorial here: Eyelet Foundation),  with cream, (ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook) 24 times, join with sl st in first ch to form a circle; working in ch sps on one side of Eyelet Foundation by inserting hook between the ch-3 and dc of each space, (sl st, beg sm shell-see Special Stitches- ch 1) in first ch sp, (sm shell-see Special Stitches-ch 1) in each ch sp around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. (24 sm shells made)
Rnd 2: Sl st into ch sp of first shell, beg sm shell in first shell, ch 1, (sm shell, ch 1) in each shell around, join.
Rnds 3 -4:  Sl st to center of first shell, beg sm shell in first shell, ch 2, (sm shell in next shell, ch 2) around, join.
Rnds 5-6: Sl st to center of first shell, beg lrg shell (see Special Stitches) in first shell, ch 2, (lrg shell-see Special Stitches- in next shell, ch 2) around, join.
Rnds 7-8: Sl st to center of first shell, beg lrg shell in first shell, ch 3, (lrg shell in next shell, ch 3) around, join. 
Rnds 9-10: Sl st to center of first shell, beg lrg shell in first shell, ch 4, (lrg shell in next shell, ch 4) around, join.                                                                        
Rnd 11: Sl st to center of first shell, (sl st, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc, ch 4) in first shell, (4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc, ch 4) in each shell around, join. 
Rnd 12: Sl st across into first ch-2 sp, ch 5 (counts as first tr & ch 1), (tr, ch 1) 8 times in first ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 1, *(tr, ch 1) 9 times in next ch-2 sp, sc in next ch4 sp, ch 1; repeat from * around, join with sl st in 4th ch of ch-5. Fasten off. (24 scallops made)
Rnd 13: Join dk red with sc in first ch-1 sp of first scallop, (ch 3, sc in next ch sp) 9 times, *sc in first ch sp of next scallop, (ch 3, sc in next ch sp) 9 times; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off. 
Center Ruffle 
Rnd 1: Working in ch sps on opposite side of Foundation, join cream with sl st in first ch sp, beg sm shell in first ch sp, ch 1, (sm shell, ch 1) in each ch sp around, join.
Rnd 2: Sl st into ch sp of first shell, (beg sm shell, ch 1) in first shell, (sm shell, ch 1) in each shell around, join.
Rnd 3: Sl st into ch sp of first shell, (beg lrg shell, ch 2) in first shell, (lrg shell, ch 2) in each shell around, join. Fasten off.
Rnd 4: Join dk red with sc in ch sp of first shell, (ch 3, sc) in same shell, ch 3, sc in next ch sp, ch 3, *(sc, ch 3, sc) in ch sp of next shell, ch 3, sc in next ch sp, ch 3; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off. 

Holly Leaf (make 18) 
With green, (ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook) 4 times (Foundation made); working in ch sps of Foundation, ch 1, 3 sc in first ch sp, [2 dc, 2 tr, ch 3, sl st in top of last tr made, tr, 2 dc] in next ch sp, repeat between [ ] in next ch sp, (3 sc, ch 3, sl st in top of last sc made, 2 sc) in ch sp at end of Foundation; working on opposite side of Foundation, repeat between [ ] in each of next 2 ch sps, 3 sc in last ch sp, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. 
See Finishing instructions at end of pattern.

The completed Doily.
This style is often called a "candle mat doily" because the opening in the center is perfect for placing candles. 

Candle Light and Holly Mini Doily

Size: About 6 1/2” across. 

Materials for One Mini Doily:
 Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread: 
  75 yards Cream 
  25 yards Cardinal (dk red) 
  25 yards Myrtle Green 
9 - 8mm. red faceted beads 
1/3 container green Liquid Beadz (optional) 
Plastic Knife for spreading beads 
Fabric Starch 
Plastic Wrap (for shaping) 
Glass Votive Candle Holder 
Size 7 (1.65mm) Steel Hook

Special Stitches: 
For Beg Small Shell (beg sm shell): (sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in st or ch sp indicated 
For Small Shell (sm shell): (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in st or ch sp indicated 
For Beg Large Shell (beg lrg shell): (sl st, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in st or ch sp indicated 
For Large Shell (lrg shell):  (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in st or ch sp indicated

Candle Light and Holly Mini Doily
Rnd 1: For Eyelet Foundation (see tutorial here: Eyelet Foundation), with cream, (ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook) 15 times,  join with sl st in first ch to form a circle; working in ch sps on one side of Eyelet Foundation by inserting hook between ch-3 and dc of each space, (sl st, beg sm shell-see Special Stitches- ch 1) in first ch sp, (sm shell-see Special Stitches- ch 1) in each ch sp around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. (15 sm shells made)
Rnd 2:  Sl st to center of first shell, beg sm shell in first shell, ch 2, (sm shell in next shell, ch 2) around, join.
Rnd 3: Sl st to center of first shell, beg lrg shell (see Special Stitches) in first shell, ch 2, (lrg shell- see Special Stitches- in next shell, ch 2) around, join.
Rnd 4: Sl st to center of first shell, beg lrg shell in first shell, ch 3, (lrg shell in next shell, ch 3) around, join.
Rnd 5: Sl st across into ch sp of first shell, ch 5 (counts as first tr & ch 1), (tr, ch 1) 6 times in first shell, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, *(tr, ch 1) 7 times in ch sp of next shell, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off. (15 scallops made)
Rnd 6: Join dk red with sc in first ch-1 sp of first scallop, (ch 3, sc in next ch sp) 7 times, *sc in first ch sp of next scallop, (ch 3, sc in next ch sp) 7 times; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off. 

Center Ruffle 
Rnd 1: Working in unworked  ch sps on opposite side of Eyelet Foundation, join cream with sl st in first ch sp, beg sm shell in first ch sp, ch 1, (sm shell, ch 1) in each ch sp around, join.
Rnd 2: Sl st into ch sp of first shell, (beg sm shell, ch 1) in first shell, (sm shell, ch 1) in each shell around, join.
Rnd 3: Sl st into ch sp of first shell, (beg lrg shell, ch 2) in first shell, (lrg shell, ch 2) in each shell around, join. Fasten off.
Rnd 4: Join red with sc in ch sp of first shell, (ch 3, sc) in same shell, ch 3, sc in next ch sp, ch 3, *(sc, ch 3, sc) in ch sp of next shell, ch 3, sc in next ch sp, ch 3; repeat from * around, join. Fasten off.

Holly Leaf (make 6) 

With green, (ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook) 4 times (Foundation made); working in ch sps of Foundation, ch 1, 3 sc in first ch sp, [2 dc, 2 tr, ch 3, sl st in top of last tr made, tr, 2 dc] in next ch sp, repeat between [ ] in next ch sp, (3 sc, ch 3, sl st in top of last sc made, 2 sc) in ch sp at end of Foundation; working on opposite side of Foundation, repeat between [ ] in each of next 2 ch sps, 3 sc in last ch sp, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. 

Finishing For Doily and Mini Doily 

1: If using Liquid Beads, spread beads thinly over each Leaf and allow to dry thoroughly. 

2: Place Doily and Mini Doily on padded surface and spray with fabric starch, using wads of plastic wrap to shape ruffles. Allow to dry. 

3: Glue 16 Leaves evenly spaced around Doily (remaining 2 leaves will be used on bow) and 6 Leaves to each Mini Doily. Glue red beads to Leaves.

4: Place glass ivy bowl in center opening of Doily. Tie ribbon around ivy bowl and glue remaining leaves to ribbon. Glue red beads to leaves.

5: Place glass votive candle holder in center of Mini Doily.

Candle Light and Holly Doily surrounded by 6 Mini Doilies

 Vikki Hooks created this beautiful Doily and Mini Doilies set, and has graciously allowed me to use her photo. 

If you would like to purchase an ad-free copy of this pattern for a small fee, please visit my Etsy shop:  Candle Light and Holly
I am offering a paid version of this pattern for the convenience of  my customers who prefer an easy to read, printable and ad-free PDF. You will be able to save the pattern to your Etsy account as well as your computer or other device.

Copyright BellaCrochet 2008. All rights reserved. Please do not redistribute or share this pattern; do not post it (or any portion of it) on any website. DO NOT make videos or tutorials of it for distribution on YouTube or any other site. You may share the link to the pattern only (and link shares are greatly appreciated, please tell your crocheting friends who might enjoy this pattern!) 

This pattern has been tested for accuracy and clarity, and I can offer no additional information, photos or help with it.

If you have enjoyed this design, I hope you will check out all my other free patterns:

Peppermint Pinwheel Doily: A Free Crochet Pattern For You

While I was working on my Pretty Pinwheel Doily last spring, I couldn't stop thinking how pretty the pinwheel would be made in red and white. I knew I just had to make a Christmas doily with a pinwheel in the middle! So here it is, the Peppermint Pinwheel Doily. I hope you will enjoy it!

Peppermint Pinwheel Doily

By Elizabeth Ann White

For BellaCrochet

Size: About 10” across

Skill Level: Intermediate- for those who are familiar with working with size 10 thread and steel hooks, and who have a thorough understanding of the basics of crochet

Materials for One Doily:

Size 10 Cotton Crochet Thread:
100 yards Each Red and White (called colors ‘A’ and ‘B’ in pattern; pictures show doilies worked in reverse colors)

Size 7 (1.65 mm) steel crochet hook

 

Special Stitches:

For 2 dc cluster: Yo, insert hook in st or ch sp indicated, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, yo, insert hook in same st or ch sp, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, yo, pull through all 3 lps on hook

For 3 dc cluster: Yo, insert hook in st or ch sp indicated, yo, pull lp through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook, (yo, insert hook in same st or ch sp, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook) 2 times, yo, pull through all 4 lps on hook

For Vst: (dc, ch 2, dc) in st or ch sp indicated

For Small Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in st or ch sp indicated

For Large Shell: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in st or ch sp indicated
Pattern Notes:

Work into ch-2 sps of Vsts unless otherwise noted

Skip all stitches listed within { }

This design incorporates Eyelet Foundation spaces in Rnd 8. If you are not familiar with working in Eyelet Sps, you can learn more about it here: 

EyeletFoundation

Doily

Rnd 1: With Color A, ch 6, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 2, 2 dc cluster (see Special Stitches) in ring, ch 3, (3 dc cluster—see Special Stitches—in ring, ch 3) 5 times, join with sl st in top of 2-dc cluster. Fasten off. (6 ch-3 sps made)

Rnd 2: Join Color B with sc in first ch-3 sp, 3 sc in same ch-3 sp as joining, 4 sc in each remaining ch-3 sp around, join with sl st in first sc. (24 sc made)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 20, skip next st, (sc in next st, ch 20, skip next st) around, join with sl st in first sc. (12 ch-20 sps made)

Rnd 4: Sl st in each of first 3 chs of first ch-20, (ch 3, 11 dc, ch 2, 12 dc) in first ch-20 sp, (12 dc, ch 2, 12 dc) in each ch-20 sp around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off.

Rnd 5: Join Color A with sl st in first st, ch 3, dc in each dc around with (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each ch-2 sp, join with sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off.

Rnd 6: Join Color B with sl st in first st, ch 3, dc in each dc around with (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each ch-2 sp, join with sl st in top of ch-3. Fasten off.

Rnd 7: Join Color A with sc in first ch-2 sp, (ch 3, sc) in same sp as joining, sc in each dc around with (sc, ch 3, sc) in each ch-2 sp, join with sl st in first sc.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You will notice that the 12 ‘points’ of the Pinwheel have a natural tendency to twist. In the following round, you will twist each point and work into the ch-3 sp at the center top of the point. The wrong side of the stitches on the previous 2 rounds will be facing you as you work Rnd 8. Make sure that you twist each point in the same direction! Also be sure to twist the first point into the proper position before joining.

Rnd 8: Sl st to center of first ch-3 sp, (ch 1, sc) in first ch-3 sp, (ch 3, dc in 3^rd ch from hook) 4 times, *sc in next ch-3 sp, (ch 3, dc in 3^rd ch from hook) 4 times; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc. (12 sc, 48 eyelet sps made)

Working the Eyelet spaces of Rnd 8. Notice that I picked up the wrong hook when I took this photo; this is a size 5, but I actually used a size 7 to make the doily. You will twist the first point into position before joining at the end of Rnd 8.

Rnd 9: Sl st into first eyelet sp, (ch 5, dc) in first eyelet sp (beginning Vst made), Vst (see Special Stitches) in each eyelet sp around, join with sl st in 3^rd ch of ch-5. Fasten off. (48 Vsts made)

Rnd 10: Join Color B with sc in ch sp of first Vst, ch 2, small shell (see Special Stitches) in next Vst, ch 2, *sc in next Vst, ch 2, small shell in next Vst, ch 2; repeat from * around, join with sl st in fist sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 11: Join Color A with sl st in ch-2 sp of first small shell, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp (beginning large shell made), ch 3, *large shell (see Special Stitches) in ch-2 sp of next small shell, ch 3; repeat from * around, join with sl st in top of first ch-3. Fasten off.

Rnd 12: Join Color B with sc in first ch-3 sp, ch 1, (tr, ch 1) 9 times in ch-2 sp of next large shell, *sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, (tr, ch 1) 9 times in ch-2 sp of next large shell; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. (24 scallops made)

Rnd 13: Join Color A with sc in first ch-1 sp of first scallop, (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 9 times, *sc in next ch-1 sp (the first ch-1 sp on the next scallop), (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) 9 times; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Special thanks go to Jewel Fernley, Jolene Ortiz, and Rosina Smith for testing this  pattern. I don't know what I would do without my awesome testers!!!!

If you would like to purchase an ad-free copy of the pattern for the Peppermint Pinwheel Doily  for a small fee, please visit my Etsy shop:  Peppermint Pinwheel
I am offering a paid version of this pattern for the convenience of  my customers who prefer an easy to read, printable and ad-free PDF. You will be able to save the pattern to your Etsy account as well as your computer or other device.

Copyright BellaCrochet 2015. All rights reserved. Please do not redistribute or share this pattern; do not post it on any website. DO NOT make videos or tutorials of it for distribution on YouTube or any other site.  You may share the link to the pattern only (and link shares are greatly appreciated, please tell your crocheting friends who might enjoy this pattern!)
This pattern has been tested for accuracy and clarity, and I can offer no additional information, photos or help with it.

If you have enjoyed this design, I hope you will check out my other free patterns:

Country Cottage and Tree Ornaments; A Free Crochet Pattern for You

 Are you ready for Christmas yet? I am working hard towards my goal of releasing a new free pattern every week during the month of December. Here is this weeks pattern, the little Country Cottage and Tree Ornaments. I hope you will enjoy them!

Country Cottage and Tree Ornaments

By Elizabeth Ann White

For BellaCrochet

Size: Cottage is about 3”; Tree is about 3 ½”

Gauge: 4 dc rows = 1”; Rnds 1-4 of Cottage = 2” across

Skill Level: Intermediate   For those who are familiar with working with size 10 thread and steel hooks, and who have a thorough understanding of the basics of crochet

Country Cottage

Materials for Cottage:
Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread:  

   75  yards each Cream and Red

   50 yards   Brown  

   20 yards Blue

   Small amount Yellow

Small amount of fiberfill (to stuff Cottage)

2 yards scrap red yarn,  cut into 6” lengths (to stuff Roof)

About 5”x 9” piece of light weight cardboard or  poster board

Small amount transparent adhesive tape

Fabric Glue

Heavy spray starch

Size 7 (1.65mm) Steel Crochet Hook

Cottage

Bottom and Walls

Rnd 1: With brown, ch 4, 11 dc in 4^th ch from hook, join with sl st in top of ch-4. (First 3 chs count as first dc; 12 dc made)

Rnd 2: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, 2 dc in each st around, join. (24 dc)

Rnd 3: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in next st, (2 dc in next st, dc in next st) around, join. (36 dc)

Rnd 4: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in each of next 2 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next st) around, join. Fasten off. (48 dc)

Place crocheted piece on cardboard and trace around it (circle should be 2”.) Cut a circle from cardboard, cutting slightly on the inside of the line (you want the circle to be just a bit smaller than the crocheted piece.)

Rnd 5: Working this round in back lps only, join cream with sl st in first, ch 3,  dc in each st around, join. (48 dc)

Rnds 6-10: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join. At end of last round, fasten off.

Roof

Rnd 1: With red, ch 4, 9 dc in 4^th ch from hook, join with sl st in top of ch-4. (First 3 chs count as  first dc; 10 dc made)

Rnd 2: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, 2 dc in each st around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. (20 dc)

Rnd 3: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in next st, (2 dc in next st, dc in next st) around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. (30 dc)

Rnd 4: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in each of next 2 dc, (2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 dc) around, join. (40 dc)

Rnd 5: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in each of next 3 dc, (2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 3 dc) around, join. (50 dc)

Rnds 6 & 7: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join. (50 dc)

Rnd 8: (Ch 1, sc, ch 2, dc) in first st, skip next st, *(sc, ch 2, dc) in next st, skip next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Door

Row 1: With blue, ch 9, dc in 4^th ch from hook, dc in each of next 4 chs, 7 dc in ch at end; working in remaining lps on opposite side of starting ch, dc in each of next 5 chs, 2 dc in last ch. Fasten off. (First 3 chs count as first dc; 19 dc made)

Window (make 2)

Row 1: With yellow, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, sc in each of next 2 chs, 5 sc in ch at end; working in remaining lps on opposite side of starting ch, sc in each ch across. Fasten off. (11 sc made)

Row 2: Working in back lps only, join blue with sc in first sc, sc in each sc around, join with tr in base of first sc. Fasten off.

 

Joining with a tr in base of first sc.

Finishing

1: Place Door and Windows on a blocking surface. Spray with starch, shape and allow to dry.

2: Cut a  1 ½” by 8” strip  from poster board. Place the 2” circle of poster board that you cut earlier inside the Cottage. Place 1 ½” strip of poster board inside Cottage, overlapping short ends to fit. Tape the strip so that it fits snuggly against the sides of the Cottage.

3: Glue Door and Windows to Cottage as shown in photos. Allow to dry.

4: Place a small amount of fiberfill inside Cottage. Place red yarn inside Roof.

5: Run a bead of glue around top edge of Cottage. Keeping red yarn inside Roof, carefully place Roof on Cottage so that the glue touches the inside of the Roof. Allow glue to dry.

6: For hanging loop (optional) cut a 8” strand of red thread. Insert one end of strand under and around ch-3 on Rnd 2 of Roof, pull end of strand through. Tie both ends together to form a loop.

Trees

Tree With Cream Edging

Materials:
Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread:  

   75  yards Green

   25 yards Cream

2 yards scrap green yarn, cut into 6” lengths (to stuff Tree)

Size 7 (1.65mm) Steel Crochet Hook

Tree with Cream Edging

Rnd 1: With green, ch 4, 7 dc in 4^th ch from hook, join with sl st in top of ch-4. (First 3 chs count as first dc; 8 dc made)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join. (8 dc)

Rnd 3: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, 2 dc in each dc around, join. (16 dc)

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join. (16 dc)

Rnd 5: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around, join. (24 dc)

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join. (24 dc)

Rnd 7: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in each of next 2 dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc) around, join. (32 dc)

Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join. (32 dc)

Rnd 9: (Ch 3,dc) in first st, dc in each of next 3 dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc) around, join. (40 dc)

Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join. (40 dc)

Rnd 11: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in each of next 4 dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 4 dc) around, join. (48 dc)

Rnd 12: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join. Fasten off. (48 dc)

Rnd 13: Working this round in front lps only, join cream with sc in first st, ch 3, skip next dc, (sc in next dc, ch 3, skip next dc) around; do not join or fasten off, continue on with Edging.

Note: To sc around post of dc, insert hook from front to back and to front again around post of dc  indicated, yo, pull through, yo, work off 2 lps on hook.

For First Round of  Edging, working around posts of dc sts on Rnds 12-1 (see Note above),   ch 3, sc around post of first st on Rnd 12 (this is actually the ch-3 at the beginning of the round), ch 3, skip next dc, (sc around post of next dc, ch 3, skip next dc) around, ;

For Next Round of Edging, *sc around post of first st on next round, ch 3, skip next dc, (sc around post of next dc, ch 3, skip next dc) around*;

For Remaining Rounds of Edging, repeat between* and  * until all rounds have been worked. At end of last round, join with sl st in first sc of round. Fasten off.

Solid Green Tree

Materials:
Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread:  

   100  yards Green

2 yards scrap green yarn,  cut into 6” lengths (to stuff Tree)

Size 7 (1.65mm) Steel Crochet Hook

Solid Green Tree

Rnds 1-12: Work the same as for Tree with Cream Edging through Rnd 12, but at end of Rnd 12, do not fasten off. 

Rnd 13: Working this round in front lps only,  sc in first st, ch 3, skip next dc, (sc in next dc, ch 3, skip next dc) around; do not join or fasten off, continue on with Green to work Edging the same as for Tree with Cream Edging.  

Bottom for Tree (make one for each Tree)

Rnd 1: With green, ch 4, 11 dc in 4^th ch from hook, join with sl st in top of ch-4. (First 3 chs count as first dc; 12 dc made)

Rnd 2: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, 2 dc in each st around, join with sl st in top of ch-3. (24 dc)

Rnd 3: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in next st, (2 dc in next st, dc in next st) around, join. (36 dc)

Rnd 4: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in each of next 2 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next st) around, join. Fasten off. (48 dc)

 Finishing

1: Stuff Tree with scraps of green yarn.

2: Hold  Tree and Bottom together;  matching  remaining back lps of stitches on Rnd 13 of Tree and stitches of Rnd 4 on Bottom and working through both thickness, join green thread  with sl st in first st, sl st in each st around, join with sl st in first sl st. Fasten off.

3: For hanging loop (optional) cut a 8” strand of green thread. Insert one end of strand under and around the  ch-3 on Rnd 2 of Tree, pull the end of the strand through. Tie both ends together to form a loop. Trim ends.

Merry Christmas!

 Special thanks go to E.J. Miller, Jolene Ortiz and  Jewel Fernly for testing these patterns. They have been real troupers, helping me to get out a pattern every week during the busiest time of year!

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