For the final day I crocheted this pattern which was featured on Day 23 of DROPS Christmas Calendar 2011.
Replace first dc at beg of each round with 1 ch. Finish each round with 1ss in ch from beg of round. If changing colour make the ss in the colour you are using for the next row.
Bauble:
Crochet 4 ch on a 4mm hook, using Dk and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.
ROUND 1: Work 6dc in ch-ring.
ROUND 2: 2dc in each dc = 12 dc.
ROUND 3: * 1dc in first dc, 2dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 18 dc.
ROUND 4: * 1dc in each of the 2 first dc, 2dc in next dc *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 24 dc.
ROUND 5-10: Work 1dc in each dc = 24 dc.
ROUND 11: * 1dc in each of the 2 first dc, crochet 2tog (see explanation above) *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 18 dc.
ROUND 12: Work 1dc in each dc = 18 dc.
ROUND 13: * 1dc in first dc, then crochet 2tog *, repeat from *-* the rest of the round = 12 dc.
ROUND 14: Work 1dc in each dc = 12 dc.
Fill the ball with some cotton wool or left-over yarn.
ROUND 15: Crochet all 2tog = 6 dc.
ROUND 16: Crochet all 2tog = 3 dc.
Cut yarn and thread through remaining edge sts, pull the thread to tighten and fasten.
Work 8 ch for loop and fasten with 1 sl st at the top of the ball.
Our Christmas Tree :)
I have really enjoyed this challenge and love the finished tree. Thank you DROPS for inspiring me.
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