This pattern gives all the instructions and details for making your very own Japanese red maple tree bonsai in crochet. It makes a beautiful and unique piece for your home or as a gift to the plant-lover in your life. No watering or trimming required!

I made this pattern just as the first autumn leaves started to fall here in Australia. Beautiful leaves are all around!

The pattern is beginner to intermediate level with primarily basic stitches used, such as magic ring, single crochet, and front loop and back loop only stitches. I have used standard US abbreviations throughout.
This pattern will not teach you how to crochet from the very beginning, but I believe anyone who has completed at least a couple of projects would be able to create this piece.

If you have any issues with the pattern or want to report errors, please contact me via Etsy or email.

Materials you will need to complete the pattern:
Yarn suggestions:
DK weight yarn – natural/tan
DK weight yarn – light blue
DK weight yarn – dark brown
DK weight yarn – hand dyed green
Fingering weight yarn – natural/tan
Fingering weight yarn - bright red
Fingering weight yarn - dark red
Additional:
2.5mm crochet hook
1.5mm crochet hook
2mm aluminium wire (trunk)
1.5mm aluminium wire (branches)
Wire cutters
Tapestry needle
Pins
Stitch markers
Thick cardboard
Scissors
Polyfill stuffing
Fabric stiffener
Sponge/brush for applying fabric stiffener

This pattern is for personal use. You may not alter, sell or distribute this pattern in whole or part, or use photos from the pattern.
Copyright 2021 Krista Brennan.