Cris Tree & Bet Star by De Estraperlo for Katia

Level. Intermediate

Materials

1 ball each of the following colours in Katia Cotton 100%: 4, 5, 9, 13, 16, 19, 23 & 27.
Size B1 (U.S.)/(2.5 mm) crochet hook
4 safety eyes 3/8” (9mm)
Stitch markers
Wool sewing needle
Scissors
Synthetic filling
Pipe cleaners can be used to articulate the arms of Cris Tree if required. (Not recommended if the toy is for a baby).

Stitches & techniques. Magic ring, chain st, slip st, single crochet, half double crochet, increase and decrease, work in the front and back of the loop, work in the round, changing colour, spike st, French knot.

Cris Tree is a Christmas Tree and Bet Star is a Star of Bethlehem. Change the ornaments, decoration and colours and you’ll have a totally different couple of amigurumi, not Christmas related. Just let your imagination fly!

Cris and Bet patterns are totally free and you can find them on Katia’s blog. They include step by step pictures and it’s translated to a lot of different languages. You’ll love them!