Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern for Beginners + Video Tutorial

I’m excited to share my Crochet Christmas Tree pattern with you. This cute applique is perfect for adding a festive touch to your holiday projects. You can use it to decorate hats, scarves, stockings, or even gift tags.

It’s super easy to make, even if you’re just starting out with crochet. Let’s get into the holiday spirit and make some adorable Christmas tree appliques together! The free crochet pattern and video tutorial are below.

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Free Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern

Materials Needed

Crochet Hook Size: E 3.5 mm
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in light brown, green, red, and yellow.
Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.

Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern Information

Skill Level

Beginner. This pattern uses basic crochet stitches in basic form and in simple repeats.

Finished Size

My Christmas tree measures 4.5″ long and 4″ wide.

Gauge

3 rows and 5 stitches = 1 inch

Crochet Terms

dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together
sc3tog = single crochet 3 stitches together
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
rnd/rnds = round/rounds
sl st = slip stitch
rem = remaining

Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern Notes

The tree is worked from the top down.
Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
The pattern is written in US terms.

Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern Instructions

Christmas Tree Section 1

Row 1: ch 2, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, turn (1 stitch)

Row 2: ch 1, 2 sc, turn (2 stitches)

Row 3: ch 1, 2 sc, 2 sc, turn (4 stitches)

Row 4: ch 1, 2 sc, sc 2, 2 sc, turn (6 stitches)

Row 5: ch 1, 2 sc, sc 4, 2 sc, turn (8 stitches)

Row 6: ch 1, 2 sc, sc 6, 2 sc, fasten off (10 stitches)

Christmas Tree Section 2

Row 7: skip 2 sts and re-attach yarn to 3rd st, ch 1, 2 sc, sc 4, 2 sc, turn (8 stitches)

Row 8: ch 1, 2 sc, sc 6, 2 sc, turn (10 stitches)

Row 9: ch 1, 2 sc, sc 8, 2 sc, turn (12 stitches)

Row 10: ch 1, 2 sc, sc 10, 2 sc, fasten off (14 stitches)

Christmas Tree Section 3

Row 11: skip 3 sts and re-attach yarn to 4th st, ch 1, 2 sc, sc 6, 2 sc, turn (10 stitches)

Row 12: ch 1, 2 sc, sc 8, 2 sc, turn (12 stitches)

Row 13: ch 1, 2 sc, sc 10, 2 sc, turn (14 stitches)

Row 14: ch 1, 2 sc, sc 12, 2 sc, turn (16 stitches)

Row 15: ch 1, 2 sc, sc 14, 2 sc, turn (18 stitches)

Row 16: ch 1, 2 sc, sc 16, 2 sc, turn (20 stitches)

Row 17: ch 1, 2 sc, sc 18, 2 sc, fasten off (22 stitches)

Christmas Tree Trunk Pattern

Row 1: skip over 8 sts and attach yarn to the 10th st, ch 1 and sc 6, turn (6 stitches)

Row 2: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)

Row 3: ch 1, sc in each st, fasten off (6 stitches)

Use a tapestry needle to weave in all of your ends.

Star Topper Pattern

Rnd 1: Ch 2 and make 5 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join (5 stitches)

Rnd 2: [Ch 3, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the 3rd ch, join with a sl st to the next sc on the rnd] x 5 times, fasten off (5 peaks)

Use a tapestry needle to sew the star onto the top of the tree.

Garland Instructions

Use a tapestry needle and red yarn to sew garland onto the tree.

Finishing your Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern

Weave in your ends.

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Let’s Connect!

I’d love to hear from you! Let me know what you think about this pattern. You can find me on social media- Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and my YouTube channel. Until then, happy crocheting!