You’ve seen the crochet mermaid tail blankets and you may have even seen the dragon and shark versions, but if you really want to get festive this holiday season you need a Christmas Tree Tail Blanket! Cozy up with this comfy tree which is complete with a star on the top and decorated with Christmas light appliqués! A simple pattern that can be made as long/wide as you’d like!

Materials:

– Worsted Weight Yarn in Green for the Tree and Yellow for the Star. (Chunky yarn would be a good option too!)

– Size K Crochet Hook

– Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

DC = Double Crochet

Tree Blanket Pattern:

Magic ring, chain 2 and make 10 DC in ring, join, chain 2

Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (20 DC)

Round 3: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (20 DC)

Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next, join, chain 2 (30 DC)

Round 5: DC in each stitch around, join chain 2 (30 DC)

Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, join, chain 2 (40 DC)

Round 7: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (40 DC)

Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 3, join, chain 2 (50 DC)

Round 9: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (50 DC)

Round 10: 2 DC in first, DC in next 4, join, chain 2 (60 DC)

Round 11: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)

Round 12: 2 DC in first, DC in next 5, join, chain 2 (70 DC)

Round 13: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (70 DC)

Round 14: 2 DC in first, DC in next 6, join, chain 2 (80 DC)

Round 15: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (80 DC)

Round 16: 2 DC in first, DC in next 7, join, chain 2 (90 DC)

Round 17: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (90 DC)

Round 18: 2 DC in first, DC in next 8, join, chain 2 (100 DC)

Round 19: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (100 DC)

Round 20: 2 DC in first, DC in next 9, join, chain 2 (110 DC)

Round 21: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (110 DC)

Round 22: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, join, chain 2 (120 DC)

Round 23: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (120 DC)

Round 24: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (130 DC)

Round 25: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (130 DC)

Round 26: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (140 DC)

Round 27: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (140 DC)

Round 28: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (150 DC)

Round 29: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (150 DC)

Round 30: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (160 DC)

Round 31: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (160 DC)

Round 32: 2 DC in first, DC in next 15, join, chain 2 (170 DC)

Round 33: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (170 DC)

I think you get the hang of the pattern by now  Continue to make larger blanket. Remember that as it gets longer, it also gets wider. Stop increase rows and just DC in each stitch around to make it longer but not wider.

My tree is approx 25 inches long by 30 inches wide. I originally made it for my 2-year-old but big brother decided he wanted to model it so as you can see it is a little small. You will want to make yours bigger! I may even continue this one when I get a chance.

STAR PATTERN:

I followed THIS PATTERN for the star but used SC which made it a little wonky but I like the size. I stopped after 7 rounds.

CHRISTMAS LIGHT APPLIQUE:

Hope you like my take on the mermaid tail! And if you’re curious about the Elf hat, that pattern will be posted soon