Crochet Christmas tree appliqué pattern

Looking for a free crochet Christmas tree appliqué pattern? This quick, beginner-friendly project adds a festive handmade touch to holiday décor and gifts. Made with simple stitches and easy color changes, the tree works up quickly and is perfect for hats, scarves, stockings, gift tags, and other Christmas projects.

Ways to use this crochet Christmas tree appliqué

This crochet Christmas tree appliqué is small, festive, and easy to add to all kinds of holiday projects. Here are a few fun ways to use it:

• Sew it onto stockings, scarves, or hats
• Add it to gift tags, gift bags, or wrapped presents
• Use it on holiday pillows, blankets, or wall hangings
• Add it to garlands, banners, or classroom projects
• Use it as a cute handmade accent for Christmas décor

Crochet Christmas tree appliqué pattern details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, finished size, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill level

Beginner — This pattern uses basic crochet stitches, simple shaping, and easy color changes.

Materials needed

• E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
• Worsted weight yarn (#4) in light brown, green, red, and yellow
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)

Finished size

My finished Christmas tree appliqué measures approximately 4.5 × 4 inches (11.4 × 10 cm).

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this pattern. Small differences in tension will only slightly affect the finished size.

Crochet abbreviations

• sc = single crochet
• ch/chs = chain/chains
• st/sts = stitch/stitches
• rnd/rnds = round/rounds
• sl st = slip stitch

Pattern notes

• The tree is worked from the top down.
• Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
• The pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Crochet Christmas tree appliqué pattern instructions

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to crochet the tree from the top down, then add the trunk, star, and garland.

Top of the tree

Row 1: ch 2, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, turn (1 stitch)
Row 2: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, turn (2 stitches)
Row 3: ch 1, 2 sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 4: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 5: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 6: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in last st, fasten off (10 stitches)

Middle of the tree

Row 7: skip 2 sts and re-attach yarn to 3rd st, ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 8: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (10 stitches)
Row 9: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (12 stitches)
Row 10: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in last st, fasten off (14 stitches)

Bottom of the tree

Row 11: skip 3 sts and re-attach yarn to 4th st, ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (10 stitches)
Row 12: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (12 stitches)
Row 13: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (14 stitches)
Row 14: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (16 stitches)
Row 15: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (18 stitches)
Row 16: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn (20 stitches)
Row 17: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in last st, fasten off (22 stitches)

Tree trunk

Row 1: Skip 8 sts and attach yarn to the 9th st. Ch 1, sc in next 6 sts, 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)

Crochet the star

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 yarn needle to sew the star to the top of the tree.

Add the garland

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

Finishing

Weave in all remaining ends and gently shape the appliqué if needed.

Video tutorial

Follow along with this step-by-step video tutorial to see how to crochet the Christmas tree appliqué from start to finish.

Frequently asked questions

Is this crochet Christmas tree appliqué beginner-friendly?
Yes. This pattern uses basic crochet stitches, simple shaping, and easy color changes, making it a good project for beginners.

How big is the finished Christmas tree appliqué?
My finished tree measures approximately 4.5 × 4 inches (11.4 × 10 cm).

What yarn should I use for this crochet Christmas tree appliqué?
Worsted weight yarn (#4) works well for this pattern. You’ll need green for the tree, brown for the trunk, yellow for the star, and red for the garland.

What can I use this Christmas tree appliqué for?
You can sew it onto hats, scarves, stockings, gift bags, blankets, pillows, wall hangings, and other Christmas projects.

Is gauge important for this pattern?
No. Gauge is not critical for this appliqué. Small differences in tension will only slightly change the finished size.

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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa