Hugging Tree

"Celebrate the “tree huggers” in your life by making them this cute little tree to hug! It’s squishably soft and durable in Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice yarns, and the tonal Taupe Mist colorway adds a great textured look to the trunk. If you prefer to use natural fibers, Lion Brand’s 24/7 Cotton is a great choice as well!"

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge14 sc x 16 rows = 4 inches. Gauge is not critical for this project, as long as it is tight enough so that stuffing doesn’t fall out.

Finished SizeAbout 12-13 inches tall.

Materials List

• Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice worsted weight yarn:
  125 yds each of Fern (green) and Taupe Mist (brown)
  10-20 yds each of White, Black and Scarlet (red)
• OR Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton worsted weight yarn:
  125 yds each of Grass (green) and Cafe Au Lait (brown)
  10-20 yds each of White, Black, and Red.
• Size I / 9 (5.5 mm) hook
• Yarn or tapestry needle
• Stuffing / fiber fill