Oh Tannenbaum. With Love Helen xx. Placemat. Coaster. Copyright: Helen Shrimpton, All rights reserved.

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1 Oh Tannenbaum Copyright: Helen Shrimpton, All rights reserved. Placemat Yarn usage and size: Dk 4mm hook 151 m 165 yds. 35cm/ 14 inches. Aran/Worsted 5mm hook. 187 m 204 yds. 41cm/16 inches. Coaster Yarn usage and size: Dk 4mm hook 38 m 42 yds. 12.5cm/ 5 inches. Aran/Worsted 5mm hook. 30 m 33 yds. 15 cm/ 6 inches. Wall hanging will need a few more meters/yarns of each colour. Tannenbaum is German for Fir tree, many of us may be familiar with the song, which became a Christmas song sometime in the 19 th century. As I was designing this gift for you all the large points reminded me of a Christmas tree, and so the name Oh Tannenbaum. No matter what festivals you celebrate, Christmas, Yule, Hanukkah, Solstice, festival of light, Diwali, this is a time of year where many of us celebrate the joy of light overcoming darkness, of exchanging gifts, and spending time with family, friends and loved ones. This is my gift to you, placemat and coaster to make your table beautiful or a wall hanging mandala to show off your skills. With Love Helen xx 1 Original Design by Helen Shrimpton Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved.

2 Abbreviations St, sts Stitch, stitches Sc Single crochet Bl Back Loop R Round Hdc Half double crochet Fl Front Loop Ch Chain Dc Double crochet Bp Back Post Sl-st Slip stitch Tr Treble crochet Fp Front Post Yo Yarn over Dtr Double treble crochet [] Hints: Are typed in italics and coloured purple, they are to help and guide you and hopefully make life a little easier, especially for beginners. Reference to photos is [P] with the relevant photo number * * Repeat instructions between asterisks the amount of times specified. This is normally a repeat for a complete side and will consist of multiple instructions. () Repeat instructions between parentheses the amount of times specified. This is a lower level repeat. Special Stitches Dc Cluster: Yo, place hook into indicated st/sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops, 2 loops on hook. Repeat twice more in same st, 4 loops on hook. Yo and pull through all 4 loops. Beginning Dc Cluster: Chain 2. Yo, place hook in same st/sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through two loops, 2 loops on hook. Repeat in same st, 3 loops on hook. Yo and pull through all 3 loops. 2Trtog: Yo twice, place hook in stitch to be worked and pull up a loop, 4 loops on hook, yo and pull through 2 loops twice, 2 loops on hook. Repeat in same st, 3 loops on hook. Yo and pull through all 3 loops. Fptr2tog: yarn over twice, insert hook under front post of stitch to be worked, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops twice, leaving 2 loops on hook, repeat for other leg of st and then yarn over and pull through all 3 loops. V stitch: (dc, ch 1, dc) in same st/sp. Sc3tog: Place hook in stitch to be worked yo and pull up a loop, 2 loops on hook. Repeat in next 2 sts, 4 loops on hook. Yo and pull through all 4 loops. 2 Original Design by Helen Shrimpton Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved.

3 1. Starting with a magic ring, ch 4 [counts as dc plus ch-1], (dc, ch 1) 7 times. Join to 3 rd ch with a sl-st. Do NOT pull up magic ring. Stitch count: 8 dc, 8 ch-1 spaces. 2. Ch 4 [counts as dc plus ch-1], dc in same st [forming 1 st V-st], [P1] (ch 2, skip next ch-1 space, V-st in next st) [P2] 8 times, omit last V-st. Join to 3 rd ch, fasten off, and secure ends. Stitch count: 8 V-st, 8 ch-2 spaces. 3. Working behind R1 and 2. Join with a standing dc into magic ring, [P1,2] (sc between dc s R2 in next dc R1[P3], dc into magic ring between dc s R1) [P4] 8 times, omit last dc. Join to standing dc with a sl-st. Stitch count: 8 dc, 8 sc. Wrong side 3 Original Design by Helen Shrimpton Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved.

4 4. Ch 3 [counts as dc] dc in same st, [P1] (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) [P2] 8 times, omit last 2 dc. Join to top of ch-3 with a sl-st. Stitch count: 24 dc. 5. Remove hook from working loop, pull working loop through to front of work, working over ch-2 R2, ch 3 [counts as dc] [P1], dc in same st, 2 dc in next st, [P2,3] (skip next dc R2, [working over ch-1] 2 dc in next st, skip next dc R2, [working over ch-2] 2 dc in next 2 sts) [P4] 8 times, omit last 4dc. Join to top of ch-3, fasten off, pull up magic ring, and secure all ends. Stitch count: 48 dc. 4 Original Design by Helen Shrimpton Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved.

5 6. Join with a standing sc in 1 st dc of any 2-dc-group, [P1] (fptr2tog around next 2 st R2, sc in next 6 sts) [P2] 8 times, omit last sc. Stitch count: 48 sc, 8 fptr2tog. 7. Join with a standing sc in 4 th sc of any repeat, [P1] (skip next 2 sts, 7 dc in next st [fptr2tog], skip next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts) [P2] 8 times, omit last sc. Join to standing sc with a sl-st. Stitch count: 16 sc, 8 points of 7 dc each. 8. Ch 1 and sc in same st, [P1] (dc in next 3 sts, in next st (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), dc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts) [P2] 8 times, omit last sc. Join to 1 st sc, fasten off, and secure ends. Stitch count: 16 sc, 8 points of 10 dc, 1 ch-2 space each. 5 Original Design by Helen Shrimpton Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved.

6 Hint: Place stitch marker in ch-1 point space of small points, when working back loop stitches, also work in 3 rd loop to keep stitches more stable. 9. Join with a standing blsc in last dc of any point, [P1] *skip next 2 sts, (bldc in next st, ch-1, skip next st) twice, bldc in next st, ch 1, in point ch-2 space (dc, ch 2, dc), ch 1, (bldc in next st, ch 1, skip next st) twice, bldc in next st, skip next 2 sts, blsc in next 5 sts, in ch-2 point space (sc, ch 1, sc), blsc in next 5 sts. *[P2] Repeat from * to * 4 times, omit last blsc. Join to standing blsc, fasten off, and secure ends. Stitch count: 4 small points with 2 sc, 10 blsc, 1 ch-1 point space each, 4 large points with 8 dc, 6 ch-1 spaces and 1 ch-2 point space each. Hint: over the next few rounds, take care not to skip the 1 st hidden st after point spaces, when working back loop stitches, also work in 3 rd loop to keep stitches more stable. 10. Join with a standing sc in last st before ch-1 point space of any small point, [P1] *in ch-1 point space (sc, ch 1, sc), sc in next 4 sts, sc3tog over next 3 sts, [P2] (working in front of ch-1 space bltr in skipped st R8, sc in next st) twice, tr in ch-2 space R8 [before dc R9], sc in next st, tr in ch-2 space R8 [between centre sts], in ch-2 point space (sc, ch 2, sc), tr in ch-2 space R8 [between centre sts], sc in next st, tr in ch-2 space R8 [after dc R9], (sc in next st, working in front of ch-1 space bltr in skipped st R8) twice, sc3tog over next 3 sts, sc in next 4 st.* [P3,4] Repeat from * to * 4 times, omit last sc. Join to standing sc with a sl-st. Stitch count: 8 sc3tog, 4 small points of 10 sc and 1 ch-1 point space each, 4 large points of 8 sc, 4 tr, 4 bltr, and 1 ch-2 point space each. Photos on next page. 6 Original Design by Helen Shrimpton Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved.

7 11. Ch 1 and sc in same st, sc in next st, [P1] *in ch-1 point space (sc, ch 1, sc) sc in next 4 sts, sc3tog over next 3 sts, hdc in next 7 sts, in ch-2 point space (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc), hdc in next 7 sts, sc3tog over next 3 sts, sc in next 4 sts. *[P2] Repeat from * to * 4 times, omit last 2 sc. Join to 1 st sc, fasten off, and secure ends. Stitch count: 8 sc3tog, 4 small points of 10 sc and 1 ch-1 point space each, 4 large points of 18 hdc and 1 ch-2 point space each. 7 Original Design by Helen Shrimpton Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved.

8 12. Join with a standing sc in last st before ch-2 point space of any large point, [P1] *in ch-2 point space (sc, ch 1, sc), sc in next 2 sts[p2], working in front of R10 and 11 tr in ch-2 space R9, skip next st, (sc in next st, fptr around next dc R9, skip next st) [P3] 4 times, sc in next 4 sts, in ch-1 point space (sc, ch 1, sc), sc in next 4 sts, [hint: skip hidden st] skip next st, [P4] (fptr around next dc R9, sc in next st, skip next st) 4 times, tr in ch-2 space R9, sc in next 2 sts. *[P5] Repeat from * to * 4 times, omit last sc. Stitch count: 4 small points of 10 sc, 1 ch-1 point space each, 4 large points of 14 sc, 2 tr, 8 fptr, 1 ch-1 point space. 13. Join with a standing sc in last st before ch-1 point space of any large point, [P1] *3 sc in ch-1 point space [place marker in 2 nd /centre sc], sc in next 7 sts [don t forget the hidden st], skip next 3 sts, in next st [sc before last fptr] ((2trtog, ch 1) twice, 2trtog), skip next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, sc in next ch-1 point space, sc in next 3 sts, skip next 3 sts, in next st [sc after first fptr] ((2trtog, ch 1) twice, 2trtog), skip next 3 sts, sc in next 7 sts. *[P2] Repeat from *to * 4 times, omit last sc. Stitch count: 4 small points of 7 sc, 4 large points of 17 sc, 8 groups of 3 2trtog and 2 ch- 1 spaces. 8 Original Design by Helen Shrimpton Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved.

9 14. Join with a standing sc in any marked st, 2 sc in same st, [P1] *sc in next 5 sts, skip next 3 sts (fptr around next st [2trtog], 5 tr in next ch-1 space) twice, fptr around next st [2trtog], skip next 3 sts, sc in next st, skip next 3 sts, (fptr around next st [2trtog], 5 tr in next ch-1 space) twice, fptr around next st [2trtog], skip next 3 sts, sc in next 5 sts, 3 sc in next st [marked st, place marker in 2 nd /centre sc]. *[P2] Repeat from * to * 4 times, omit last 3 sc. Stitch count: per repeat: 14 sc, 20 tr, 6 fptr. 15. Join with a standing sc in any marked st, 2 sc in same st, [P1] *sc in next 3 sts, skip next 2 sts, dc in next st, bpdc around next 13 sts, fpdc around next st, bpdc around next 13 sts, dc in next st, skip next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc in next st [marked st, place marker in 2 nd /centre sc]. *[P2] Repeat from * to* 4 times, omit last 3 sc. Stitch count: per repeat 9 sc, 2 dc, 1 fpdc, 26 bpdc. 16. Join with a standing sc in 3 rd sc of any point, sc in next 4 sts, [P1] *(skip next 3 sts, 7 tr in next st, skip next 3 sts, sc in next 6 sts) twice, skip next 3 sts, 7 tr in next st, skip next 3 sts, sc in next 5 sts. *[P2] Repeat from * to * 4 times, omit last 5 sc. Stitch count: per repeat: 17 sc, 3 shells of 7 tr each. 9 Original Design by Helen Shrimpton Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved.

10 17. Join with a standing sc in 5 th sc of any 5-sc group, [P1] *bpsc around next 7 sts, sc in next 6 sts, bpdc around next 7 sts, sc in next 6 sts, bpsc around next 7 sts, sc in next 5 sts. * [P2] Repeat from * to * 4 times, omit last sc. Join to standing sc with a sl-st. Stitch count: per repeat: 17 sc, 14 bpsc, 7 bpdc. 18. Sl-st into next st, make a beginning dc-cluster [P1], (ch 1, dc-cluster in next st) 6 times, [P2] *(skip next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, skip next 2 sts, dc-cluster in next st, (ch 1, dc-cluster in next st) 6 times) twice, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st, skip next 2 sts, dc-cluster in next st, (ch 1, dc-cluster in next st) 6 times. *[P4] Repeat from * to * 4 times, omit last mini repeat of 7 dc-clusters. Join to beginning dc-cluster, fasten off, and secure ends. Stitch count: 20 sc, 12 fans of 7 dc-clusters and 6 ch-1 spaces each. 10 Original Design by Helen Shrimpton Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved.

11 19. Join with a standing sc in any single sc between shells, [P1] *((fpdc around next dc-cluster, 2 dc in next ch-1 space) 6 times, fpdc around next dccluster, skip next st, sc in next st) twice [P2], (fpdc around next dc-cluster, 2 dc in next ch-1 space) 6 times, fpdc around next dc-cluster, sc in next st* [P3] Repeat from * to * 4 times, omit last sc. Join to standing sc, fasten off. Stitch count: 12 sc, 12 fans of 12 dc, 7 fpdc each. For placemat stop at this point. For wall hanging continue to follow instructions below. Wall Hanging To make the wall hanging you will need a hoop approx. ½ inch or 2 cm larger than your final round, this will allow a little stretch to your piece and ensure it does not sag in the hoop. You can also follow these final few rounds if you want to create a mandala or circular piece. Hint: you will need to work in back loop and 3 rd loop to keep your stitches stable. 20. Join with a standing blsc in 4 th fpdc of any fan, [P1] *ch 2, skip next 2 sts, blhdc in next st, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, bldc in next st, ch 2, skip next 3 sts, tr in next st [sc], ch 2, skip next 3 sts, bldc in next st, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, blhdc in next st, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, blsc in next st. *[P2] Repeat from * to * 12 times, omit last blsc. Stitch count: 12 blsc, 24 blhdc, 24 bldc, 12 tr, 72 ch-2 spaces. 11 Original Design by Helen Shrimpton Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved.

12 21. Join with a standing dc in any blsc, dc in same st, [P1] *(2 dc in next ch-2 space, dc in next st) 5 times, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, 2 dc in next st [blsc]. * [P2] Repeat from * to * 12 times, omit last 2 dc. Join to standing dc, fasten off, and secure ends. Stitch count: 228 dc. Hint: work away all ends, as it will be more difficult once mounted on hoop. 22. Join with a standing sc in dc made into tr above any point[p1] [this will ensure your piece hangs correctly], sc in next 227 sts. Join to standing sc with a sl-st. Stitch count 228 sc. 12 Original Design by Helen Shrimpton Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved.

13 Attach to hoop. Ensure yarn is under hoop. [P1] Working around hoop ch 1, [P2] working over hoop, sc in same st as sl-st, [P3] working over hoop, sc in each st around. [P4,5] Join to 1 st sc with a sl-st. Stitch count: 228 sc. Hanging loop Ch 20, turn and working into back bump, skip 1 st loop, hdc in next 19 loops. Fasten off, and using a yarn needle use ends to secure end of loop to back of work. 13 Original Design by Helen Shrimpton Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved.

14 Coaster Follow placemat instructions to R7, fasten off, and secure ends. Join with a standing sc in 2 nd sc of any repeat, [P1] (dc in next st, fpdc around same st, (bpdc around next st, fpdc around next st) 3 times, dc in same st as last fpdc, sc in next 2 sts) [P2] 8 times, omit last sc. Stitch count: 16 sc, 8 fans of 2 dc, 4 fpdc, and 3 bpdc each. Lightly block your finished placemat and coaster for a perfect finish. I would love to see examples of your Oh Tannenbaum, please feel free to share on my Facebook page, For help and advice please join me on my Facebook group Subscribe to my website, to keep up to date with all my designs. This pattern is my gift to you, but, please remember this is my design and is covered by copyright law. You may share a link to my website or Ravelry store with anyone, you may print the PDF for your own use, but please do not alter, change or share in any way. Please love and respect me, as I love and respect you. Love Helen x 14 Original Design by Helen Shrimpton Copyright 2017 All Rights Reserved.