Learn how to crochet a Christmas tree with my free step-by-step instructions and video tutorial to help you. Whether you are looking for sustainable ways to wrap your Christmas gifts this year or you want to add a little handmade loveliness to your Christmas decor these little Christmas trees are quick and easy to make.
They make the perfect present topper, garland or individual decorations. Feel free to experiment with different yarn and hook sizes too.
Materials and tools
- Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK (100% Acrylic, 323 yds per 3.5oz) Meadow
- Hook: 5mm hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Scissors
- Darning Needle
Pattern Notes
- Written in UK terms but switchable to US crochet terms below.
- Skill Level: Beginner.
- Gauge: Complete Size: 14.5cm (w) by 14cm (h) Gauge isn’t really needed for a piece this small, but approximate finished size is recommended.
- This pattern gives you the basic principles for the Christmas Tree, designed to help you create your own projects.
- Pattern is worked in the round for 3 rounds to create tree, then one short row to create tree trunk.
- Beginning ch does count as a st.
- Video tutorial can be found at the base of the post.
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PDF Pattern: Crochet Christmas Tree
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Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
Terms and abbreviations
- Chain (ch): Yarn over, pull through one loop on hook
- Treble Crochet (tr): Yarn over, Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
- Slip Stitch (ss): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull yarn through stitch and loop on hook
- Cluster: grouping of 3 tr
- Space(s) (sp(s)
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. You can find my EBook HERE.
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Free Crochet Pattern: Christmas Tree
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Foundation chain: Ch 3, sl st in third ch from hook to form a circle.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as a tr), 2 tr in center of circle, [ch 2, 3 tr in center of circle] twice, ch 2, sl st into top of beg ch-3. <triangle of 3 clusters and 3 ch-2 sps>
Round 2: Ch 3, *ch 2, (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, omitting final tr of last cluster and join to third ch of beg ch-3. <6 3-tr clusters, 6 ch-2 sps>
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Round 3: Ch 2 (counts as first tr), (4 tr, ch 2, sl st) in first ch-2 sp, ch 2, (4 tr, ch 2, 4 tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sl st in second tr of next cluster, ch 2, 4 tr in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sl st in second tr of next cluster, ch 2, (4 tr, ch 2, 4 tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sl st in third tr of next cluster, ch 2, 4 tr in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sl st in third tr of next cluster, ch 2, (4 tr, ch 2, 4 tr) in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, sl st into base of beg ch-2.
Row 4: Raise up loop on hook a little to sl st into top ch of beg ch-2 from round 3, ch 2, tr into each of next 4 tr, tr into top of next ch-2. <6 tr>
Fasten off and weave in ends
Video Tutorial
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Crochet Christmas Patterns
If you loved making this crochet Christmas tree and you’d like to try some more multi-use Christmas patterns check out these beginner-friendly, quick and easy makes:
- Crochet Snowflake
- Mini Wreath
- Present Topper by guest designer Lucy of @lucydjevdet
- Crochet Mini Stockings
I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet
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