12.11.2012

I SPY: vintage granny square christmas tree


I just had to make this...



...after I spied this
A vintage granny square Christmas tree.

The dear 93yr. old woman that I take care of had this in her stash of Christmas decorations & when I saw it, I was like 'hey, this is crochet!"

Anything that is crochet
& anything that is vintage & crochet
& then anything that is vintage, crochet & Christmas-y!?...

More than fabulous!
She originally bought the granny square Christmas tree in the '70's -- which you can tell from the scratchy, almost brittle feel of the yarn -- but still ~ I just.loved.it!


So I started thinking that this would be so easy to make.

Because it's just crocheted granny squares ~



...in varying sizes.



Green granny squares with a white edge.







The original tree had 6 granny squares so that's what I made.




From largest to smallest.




And then it's just a simple flip of the bottom edge to form the boughs of the fir tree.




Time to embellish.





I tied the ornaments right through each bough of the tree to attach & keep the tree together.




And crocheted a nice, chunky, brown trunk with just simple rows of dc stitched in the back loop only to give it some texture.



A remake of something  so vintage-y.




And speaking of vintage -- I thought this was soooooo cute & my kids thought it was more than weird -- I also spied this at Ruth's house on the shelf in her bathroom...

Yes.  That is her knitting that she is doing.





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80 comments:

  1. Marissa Deen11/12/12 9:38 AM

    Aw, that's cute! :)

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  2. Tina11/12/12 9:43 AM

    That tree is so cute!! How clever!
    xx

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  3. Mary on Lake Pulaski11/12/12 11:34 AM

    You made it even cuter Dawn! Merry Christmas

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  4. Anonymous11/12/12 12:55 PM

    wauw it's beautiful I'm just making some christmas stars and other christmas decoration. I'm sure going to make the christmas tree

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  5. Wendy11/12/12 1:17 PM

    what a fab idea! thanks for sharing

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  6. Stine Hoelgaard Johansen11/12/12 2:17 PM

    Very, very nice Chrismastree

    Stine:))

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  7. Unknown11/12/12 3:47 PM

    Very good

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  8. deebriese11/12/12 5:02 PM

    This is the cutest thing ever! Im going to post about it on my blog!

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  9. La casita de Maria Nancy11/12/12 8:21 PM

    Que belleza,Feliz Adviento!!!Gracias por compartir!!!

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  10. cristina12/12/12 1:46 AM

    gorgeous! looks perfect.

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  11. Unknown12/12/12 2:29 AM

    beautiful xmas decoration ...

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  12. Pooch12/12/12 3:46 AM

    The tree is amazing! Thank you for the step-by step photos!

    :)

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  13. Ineseda12/12/12 4:10 AM

    the tree is adorable, I first spotted it on Pinterest! Thanks for the share.
    Inez, ineseda.blogspot.com

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  14. Anna12/12/12 5:04 AM

    Lovely tree ! Lovely pictures !
    Have a nice day.
    Hug
    Anna

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  15. Jeanne12/12/12 6:32 AM

    Oh my goodness, Dawn! What a find in your friend and the tree she made! And even in the "surprise" in the bathroom, LOL! Love the tree and how you made your version. Gotta add this to my getting longer by the minute list of things I would love to create for Christmas. ha, ha! Seriously, it is lovely!

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  16. Sandy12/12/12 7:17 AM

    I love your version of this, it is adorable! May I pin this so that I can make it for next year? Thanks.

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  17. Unknown12/12/12 1:02 PM

    What a great idea. I will certainly try this crochet tree.

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  18. Irena13/12/12 2:02 AM

    urocza choinka i tak prosta do wykonania, pozdrawiam

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  19. Tatkis13/12/12 6:40 AM

    What a lovely crochet Christmas tree!
    Thank you very much for sharing!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  20. Everlasting13/12/12 7:44 AM

    One word: Formidable!!!
    Joyeux Noël dear Dawn and Ruth too!

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  21. Andréia Klier13/12/12 12:52 PM

    Lindo lindo lindo!!!!!

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  22. Juliab13/12/12 12:56 PM

    Oh my goodness, I am definitely making one of those. It really is retro. Must hurry up with all the Xmas present makes before I start on one of these though. x

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  23. KrankyMax13/12/12 2:21 PM

    Very pretty. Maybe add some beads to make popcorn garland or little star embellishments/snowflakes.

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  24. Jennifer Stumpf13/12/12 8:45 PM

    That is just adorable. I love posts about the lady you take care of-- rewarding for both of you, which is the best kind of job. Merry Christmas!

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  25. Sandra M.14/12/12 4:16 AM

    Una meraviglia!

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  26. Kestrel14/12/12 5:09 AM

    This is such a great idea! I can't have a real tree as the cats go mental. Wonder if I have time to make one of these before Christmas...

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  27. Penny14/12/12 5:18 AM

    This is most fantastic!

    By the way... I hope that you don't mind, I've nominated you for a The One Lovely Blog Award / The Very Inspiring Blogger Award.
    I can't find out where the idea originated but it seems a lovely way of thanking the creators of the blogs that I find the most enjoyable and inspiring.
    Thanks! My post about the award(s) is here

    http://pennylibrarian.wordpress.com/2012/12/14/a-noise-that-only-bats-and-dogs-can-hear/
    Pennyx

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  28. Heather14/12/12 7:59 AM

    must....make....this!!!!

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  29. Ceci14/12/12 9:26 AM

    Easy to make, beautiful, thanks! Merry Christmas!

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  30. Anonymous14/12/12 10:21 AM

    This is just GORGEOUS! Thanks for sharing. I will be making this for sure :)))
    Merry Christmas,
    Danette

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  31. Carla15/12/12 12:51 AM

    Wonderful!!!

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  32. MiSala15/12/12 4:08 AM

    Precioso trabajo!!!

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  33. Gosia16/12/12 4:12 AM

    Piękne drzewka!

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  34. Susie Hewer16/12/12 11:26 AM

    Love, love, LOVE that tree! Thanks so much for sharing it.

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  35. Unknown16/12/12 2:26 PM

    I Loooove it! I am making my own directly :-)
    Hugs
    Susanne

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  36. Anajá Schmitz17/12/12 1:58 PM

    Linda e inspiradoras sugestão. Ameis essa árvore.
    Tenha uma ótima semana.

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  37. Anne19/12/12 10:05 AM

    Oh wat a nice x-mass tree. Made it for my little daughter's teacher. She loved it.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  38. Marianne20/12/12 8:50 AM

    Super duper nice blog. I'm looking forward to follow you.

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  39. vicky21/12/12 2:04 PM

    WOW THIS IS SO WONDERFUL LOVELY JUST LOVELY THANK YOU AND MERRY CHRISTMAS

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  40. DiscoD'Eva21/12/12 2:29 PM

    I am going to make one. Very nice!

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  41. Heike's quilts and socks22/12/12 7:42 AM

    So cute. Your blog is wonderful.
    ~~Heike

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  42. Carolina22/12/12 11:57 AM

    Hi! i just wanted to say I loved your blog, everything is so beautiful here!
    Also, I wanted to tell you I posted your picture of the granny square christmas tree with a direct link to your post, ok? If you´d like me to remove the post or anything just let me know.
    hugs,

    Carolina Crochet

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  43. Anabel Luna22/12/12 5:25 PM

    This is a Great Christmas Tree,great project.beautiful and excellent.Great job!I will keep in mind for next year.

    Merry Christmas !

    Luna

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  44. Pradeepa22/12/12 11:49 PM

    Wow, what a gorgeous tree, Dawn! I am going to do it right away. Thanks for the inspiration. Merry Christmas!

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  45. Carolina24/12/12 10:13 AM

    Hi, thank you so much for visiting my blog!
    I wish you and your family a merry Chritsmas and a happy new year! :)

    Carolina Crochet

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  46. vicky24/12/12 6:23 PM

    THANK YOU MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

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  47. Unknown29/12/12 6:06 PM

    So easy but so cute! The possibilities with granny square are virtually endless, aren't they? Nice work.

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  48. Anabel Luna29/12/12 6:51 PM

    Best wishes for the New Year and more beautiful Christmas Trees....love this one....different .. :0)

    Luna

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  49. Teresita31/12/12 12:04 PM

    Muy bonito Felicidades!!! La abuela de la foto me recuerda a mi madre con esos cabellos de plata, mis respectos y felicidades para ella!

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  50. dancing-muffin.blogspot.de1/1/13 11:38 AM

    Your blog is so beautiful.
    The trees are so wonderful!!1
    What a nice old lady.
    Have a verry happy new Year!
    I come back again.
    ♥Ulli♥ the muffin

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  51. TheatreDanceMom5/1/13 4:50 PM

    I love your tree! I will be making this maybe starting today before all Christmas is put away! Happy New Year!!!

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  52. Cami5/1/13 8:02 PM

    This is beyond fabulous! I love it! :)

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  53. Faith10/1/13 11:55 AM

    You are right, crochet,vintage anything & Christmas...a keeper to be sure.

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  54. mughetti fresie e tuberose21/1/13 2:20 AM

    Buon dì, ho appena scoperto il tuo blog,è meraviglioso,originale e coloratissimo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Passerò spesso a salutari.
    Hello Hello and good week!
    Nadia

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  55. Faith18/3/13 12:34 PM

    I found this again today...and still think it's great, I posted about it on my blog today with links here. Thank you for sharing...vintage & crochet...they do go together...:) I'm going to begin work on a few of these...

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  56. Dee31/10/13 11:19 AM

    Is there a pattern for this? Like what hook size do you use this please help love this granny square tree you made is sooo beautiful

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  57. Anonymous9/11/13 12:18 AM

    I have been inspired! Thank you for sharing.

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  58. Anna14/11/13 11:21 AM

    thank you for the grat idea. see you my blog.
    http://annaskreativblog.blogspot.co.at/2013/11/granny-weihnachtsbaum.html

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  59. btstar23/11/13 8:35 PM

    Thank you..you idea great....

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  60. Anonymous17/12/13 11:56 AM

    I love it so much

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  61. Krys20/1/14 2:24 PM

    Thank you very much for a great idea. Your tree is very beatiful.
    I did crochet that tree for last Christmas. My decorations are differant. I would post a photo of my tree, but I do not have a blog.
    Polishgirl
    Krys

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  62. speedy9/2/14 5:13 PM

    Could you please do a pattern for this or at least tell us how you put the tree together? I would love to make it but I'm new to crocheting and need the help. Thanks

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  63. Anonymous7/12/14 10:33 AM

    Fantastic im gonna give it a go x thank you for sharing x

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  64. 'Miranda9/12/15 12:59 AM

    Heel erg leuk. Bedankt voor de simpele uitleg. Grannys haken is zo leuk om te doen.

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  65. Sharon20/10/17 8:37 PM

    I've just started my 5th square! I'm so excited!!

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  66. Sharon20/10/17 8:38 PM

    I've just started my 5th square! I'm so excited!!

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  67. Debra Fassnacht10/11/17 5:36 PM

    Could be used as a card holder

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  68. Carol M25/11/17 4:50 PM

    My friend made one and used the mini lights on it . She got so many comments on it. Thanks for showing her.

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  69. Ks15/10/18 12:20 AM

    Hi is there. Pattern somewhere? If someone could help me out if really appreciate it.
    Thank you in advance.

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  70. Renee25/10/18 4:22 PM

    Hi... I would like to share this pattern with a group of women I teach a free crochet class to at our local library... but I am a better crocheter than I am an 'interneter"...LOL How do I find the "free" pattern instructions in order to share the trunk and ornaments with my students? Please and thank you!

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  71. Glenda20/10/19 5:38 PM

    I'd like to know how to keep it from getting stretched when its hung. I've wanted to do one for a while, but don't want it to stretch out

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  72. Sherry B12/11/19 11:38 AM

    Wondering what size crochet hook you used?

    Thank you

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  73. Laura Fossil14/12/19 3:03 PM

    I made this today, what a great inspiration. Thank you muchly for writing it up.

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  74. CathM17/12/19 5:42 AM

    Absolutely beautiful, I love it, will have to wait till next Christmas though as I'll never get it done for this one xxx

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  75. Unknown29/12/21 12:36 PM

    I agree, where's the pattern???

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  76. Anonymous15/11/22 2:23 PM

    Yes where is the pattern

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  77. Anonymous26/11/22 12:20 AM

    J.J. I was wondering what size are the granny squares and where is the pattern at? My email address is jeremyw_jones@yahoo.com. Thank you and God Bless

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  78. Mimi loves crocheting21/8/24 6:33 AM

    Thank you for the idea. I will start making them for Christmas gifts next week. Again thank.

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  79. Anonymous28/10/24 8:25 PM

    Where’s the pattern?

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