Are you ready to infuse your home with handmade holiday cheer? This delightful Crocheted Christmas Tree Pattern is the perfect project to bring a touch of cozy charm to your festive decor!
Bring Holiday Cheer with a Handmade Crochet Christmas Tree!
Whether you’re looking for a charming centerpiece, a unique gift, or just a fun way to practice your crochet skills, this pattern will guide you step-by-step to create an adorable tabletop Christmas tree. Its intricate details and vibrant colors will make it a treasured piece for years to come!
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in Green (main tree & pot)
- Worsted weight yarn in Brown (trunk & soil)
- Worsted weight yarn in Red and Gold (for ornaments)
- Crochet hook (e.g., 3.5mm or 4.0mm, suitable for your yarn)
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker (highly recommended)
- Scissors
- Small gold beads and thin gold thread/yarn (for garland)
- Decorative ribbon (e.g., red and white striped)
Abbreviations:
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- FO: Fasten off
- BLO: Back Loop Only
- st(s): stitch(es)
- dc: double crochet
- (…) x N: Repeat instructions in parentheses N times
- [N]: Total number of stitches in the round
Notes:
- Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified.
- Use a stitch marker to keep track of your first stitch in each round.
- Finished size will vary based on yarn weight and hook size.
The Tree (Green Yarn):
We will create the tree in multiple parts: a top cone and three tiered branch sections.
Tree Top Cone:
- R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
- R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
- R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
- R5-7: sc around (3 rounds) [24]
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Tree Branch Tiers (Make 3, increasing size):
Each tier is a flat circle with a ruffled edge. You will make one of each size.
Small Tier (Top Branch):
- R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
- R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
- R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
- R4 (Ruffle): (Sl st in next st, ch 2, 3 dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st, skip 1 st) repeat around. Sl st to join, FO.
Medium Tier (Middle Branch):
- R1-3: Same as Small Tier [18]
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
- R5 (Ruffle): (Sl st in next st, ch 2, 3 dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st, skip 2 st) repeat around. Sl st to join, FO.
Large Tier (Bottom Branch):
- R1-4: Same as Medium Tier [24]
- R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
- R6 (Ruffle): (Sl st in next st, ch 2, 3 dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st, skip 2 st) repeat around. Sl st to join, FO.
Tree Trunk (Brown Yarn):
- R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
- R2-4: sc around (3 rounds) [6]
- Sl st, FO. Stuff lightly.
The Pot (Green Yarn):
- R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
- R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
- R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
- R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
- R6: BLO sc around [30]
- R7-15: sc around (9 rounds) [30]
- Sl st, FO.
Soil Insert (Brown Yarn):
- R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
- R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
- R3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
- R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
- R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
- FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Mini Ornaments (Red & Gold Yarn – make 3-5 of each color):
- R1: 6 sc in MR [6]
- R2: (inc) x 6 [12]
- R3: sc around [12]
- R4: (dec) x 6 [6]
- FO, leave a long tail. Stuff lightly, pull hole closed, and use tail to form a small hanging loop.
Garland (Gold Thread/Beads):
Cut a length of gold thread or thin gold yarn (about 20-30 inches, adjust as needed). Thread small gold beads onto it at intervals, knotting them in place, or simply stringing them along a chain of ch stitches for a simple garland effect.
Assembly:
- Stuff the Tree Top Cone firmly.
- Insert the top of the Tree Trunk into the bottom of the Tree Top Cone and sew securely in place.
- Starting with the Large Tier, slide it over the Trunk until it sits at the base. Secure it by sewing it to the Trunk and the Top Cone/Trunk assembly.
- Repeat with the Medium Tier, then the Small Tier, stacking them from largest to smallest, securing each to the Trunk and the layer below. Arrange the ruffles to create a full, bushy tree effect.
- Place the assembled tree (with trunk) into the crocheted Pot. Stuff around the base inside the pot to stabilize the tree and ensure it stands upright.
- Position the Soil Insert on top of the pot, around the base of the tree. Sew it securely to the top rim of the Pot to cover the stuffing.
- Drape your handmade gold garland around the tree, securing it with a few stitches if necessary.
- Attach your crocheted Mini Ornaments evenly around the tree.
- Tie a festive ribbon around the Pot for a finishing touch.
Enjoy your beautiful, handmade Christmas tree! It’s a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your holiday decorations or to gift to someone special.