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How to Crochet an Adorable Tree

Leyla
Leyla
Jun 30, 2025 11:15 AM
Create an Adorable Crochet Tree: A Step-by-Step Guide for All Skill Levels

Crocheting an adorable tree is a delightful and charming project that can add a touch of whimsy to your home décor or be a cute gift idea for a loved one. With just a few simple stitches and some colorful yarn, you can create a tiny tree that brings joy and warmth to any space. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is sure to bring a smile to your face and brighten up any room!

Abbreviations

  • st – stitch
  • sts – stitches
  • ch – chain
  • sl st – slip stitch
  • sc – single crochet
  • hdc – half double crochet
  • dc – double crochet

Materials Used

  • Any thickness crochet cotton or yarn, I used Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat 2 ply crochet cotton colors (162) Black Coffee, (115) Hot Red and (390) Poppy Rose.
  • A crochet hook, I used a 1mm hook.
  • A darning needle to weave in ends.
  • Scissors.
  • Thread and needle to stitch the tree together.

Size

Large Tree (Using 8 Ply Yarn & a 3mm Hook)

12.5cm wide x 13cm high or 4.75” wide x 5” high

Medium Tree (Using 4 Ply Crochet Cotton & a 1.5mm Hook)

9cm wide x 9.5cm high or 3.5” wide x 3.75” high

Small Tree (Using 2 Ply Crochet Cotton & a 1mm Hook)

6.5cm wide x 7.5cm high or 2.5” wide x 3” high

Trunk

Using (162) Black Coffee work 5 ch.

Row 1: Miss 1st ch, work 1 sc in each remaining ch. Turn. (4 sts)

Row 2: 1 ch, work a joined sc over 1st 2 sts, 1 sc in each st to end. Turn. (3 sts)

Rows 3-14: 1 ch, work 1 sc in each st. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 15: 1 ch, work 1 sc in each st. Don’t turn or fasten off.

Create an Adorable Crochet Tree: A Step-by-Step Guide for All Skill Levels

Neatening Row & Branches

10 ch, miss 1st ch, work 1 sc in each remaining ch, sl st in same place as ch, 1 sl st in each of next 3 sts down side of trunk, 8 ch, miss 1st ch, 1 sl st in each of next 3 ch, 4 ch, miss 1st ch, 1 sl st in each ch to trunk, sl st in same place as ch, 1 sl st in each of next 3 sts down trunk, 6 ch, miss 1st ch, 1 sl st in each remaining ch and same place as ch, 1 sl st in each st around bottom of trunk and 1st 9 sts up the other side, 9 ch, miss 1st ch, 1 sl st in each of next 3 ch, 4 ch, miss 1st ch, 1 sl st in each ch to trunk, 1 sl st in each st to top of trunk, 10 ch, miss 1st ch, work 1 sc in each remaining ch, sl st in same place as ch, sl st to 2nd st across top, 8 ch, miss 1st ch, 1 sl st in each remaining ch, sl st in same st as ch. Fasten off.

Create an Adorable Crochet Tree: A Step-by-Step Guide for All Skill Levels

Large Top Leaves

Using (390) Poppy Rose work 10 ch.

Row 1: Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of the following 3 ch, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 ch, 1 sc in the last ch. Turn. (9 sts)

Row 2: 1 ch, work 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st. Turn. (11 sts)

Row 3: 2 ch, work 1 hdc and 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each st to last st, 2 sc and 1 hdc in last st. Turn. (15 sts)

Row 4: 1 ch, work 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each st to end. Turn. (16 sts)

Rows 5-6: 1 ch, work 1 sc in each st. Turn. (16 sts)

Row 7: 1 ch, work 1 sc in each st to last 2 sts, a joined sc over last 2 sts. Turn. (15 sts)

Row 8: 1 ch, work a joined sc over 1st 3 sts, 1 sc in each st to the last 2 sts, a joined sc over the last 2 sts. Turn. (12 sts)

Row 9: 1 ch, work a joined sc over 1st 2 sts, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, 1 dc in following st, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts, 1 dc in following st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in following st, a joined sc over last 2 sts. Don’t turn or fasten off.

Neatening Row

(3 ch, 1 dc in same st as ch, miss 2 sts, sl st in next st) repeat to the end of the row. Fasten off.

Create an Adorable Crochet Tree: A Step-by-Step Guide for All Skill Levels

Small Leaves

Using (390) Poppy Rose work 4 ch.

Row 1: Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in the next ch, 1 sc in the last ch. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 2: 1 ch, work 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. Turn. (5 sts)

Row 3: 1 ch, work 1 sc in each st. Don’t turn or fasten off.

Neatening Row

(2 ch, work 1 hdc in same st as ch, sl st in next st) repeat until you reach row 3, (2 ch, sl st in next st, 1 ch, sl st in following st) repeat to the end of row. Fasten off.

Medium Leaves (Make 2)

Using (115) Hot Red work 7 ch.

Row 1: Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in each of the following 2 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 sc in last ch. Turn. (6 sts)

Row 2: 1 ch, work 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st. Turn. (8 sts)

Row 3: 1 ch, work a joined sc over 1st 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the following 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next st, a joined sc over the last 2 sts. Don’t turn or fasten off.

Neatening Row

(3 ch, 1 dc in same st as ch, miss 2 sts, sl st in next st) repeat to the end of the row. Fasten off.

To Make Up

Weave in ends. Attach the large leaves to the 3 top branches.

Create an Adorable Crochet Tree: A Step-by-Step Guide for All Skill Levels

Stitch the medium leaves to the next branches down each side of the trunk.

Sew the small leaves to the remaining branch.

And there’s the finished tree appliqué.

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