Easy Crochet Christmas Tree (Free Crochet Pattern)
Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely charming and wonderfully festive pattern for you: the Easy Crochet Christmas Tree! If you love crafting adorable, quick holiday decor that perfectly captures the spirit of the season while adding a touch of handmade magic to your home, this sweet and totally unique little tree is going to be your next favorite make.
This pattern is wonderfully adaptable and perfect for quick handmade ornaments or holiday market prep, allowing you to whip up beautiful and festive decorations in record time. While the instructions are tailored for their classic, cheerful size, you can easily adjust the color variations depending on the worsted weight yarn used—swap out traditional forest greens for frosty whites or vibrant jewel tones to match any winter wonderland theme! Grab your hooks, settle into your favorite crafting spot, and let’s dive into making this beautiful Christmas tree creation!
Finished Size: Approx. 4.5” tall
Stitch Abbreviations
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Pattern Notes:
Ch 2 at beginning of row does not count as a hdc.
Mini Crochet Evergreen Tree Pattern
Ch 15.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook, *ch 1, skip next ch, hdc in next ch; repeat from * to end; turn – 13 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st, ch 1, *yo, insert hook in first ch-space, yo, insert hook in skipped ch 2 rows below, yo, insert hook in next ch-1 space (7 loops on hook), yo, draw through all loops, ch 1; repeat from * to end, working one hdc in last hdc from row 1; turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in first st, ch 1, *yo, insert hook in first ch-1 space, yo, insert hook in ch-1 space 2 rows below, yo, insert hook in next ch-1 space (7 loops on hook), yo, draw through all loops, ch 1; repeat from * to end, working one hdc in last hdc from previous row.
Rows 4-11: Repeat row 3.
Video Tutorial to Crochet the Square:
Border
Ch 1, sc evenly around, working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner, join to first sc with slip st. Fasten off.
The sc border makes it easier to slip stitch the tree together.
Crochet Christmas Tree Finishing Video
Finishing
Turn the square so that one corner is on top (this will be the very top of the tree).
Join yarn in corner at top of tree and slip stitch the edges together.
Fold up the bottom corner until it meets where the edges were slip stitched together. Slip stitch across to close.
Trunk
Join brown yarn about 1/3 of the way across bottom. Ch 1, hdc 5 across bottom of tree, turn tree to back and hdc 5. Join to first hdc with sl st and sl st first 5 hdc to second 5 hdc.
Weave in ends.
**Please see video tutorials above if you need help**
If you’d like, sew or glue some ornaments on for a fun Christmas tree, like in the photo above.
