Crochet Christmas Trees: A Fun and Festive Holiday Project

Crochet Christmas trees are a delightful addition to your holiday decorations! These charming yarn creations bring a cozy and festive feel to any space. You can personalize them with different colored yarns, decorations, and even sparkling lights to make them truly special. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, crafting your own crochet Christmas tree can be a fun and rewarding project during the holiday season.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 200g ball of Loops & Threads Cozy Sherpa Yarn in Lilypad (size 6)
• 1 128g ball of Loops & Threads Impeccable Yarn in Walnut
• 1 ball of Loops & Threads Impeccable Yarn in Butterscotch (size 4)
• 8.00mm crochet hook
• 2.75mm crochet hook
• 10mm safety eyes
• Stuffing
• Stitch marker
• Darning needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
trbc = treble crochet
ss = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
inc = increase
dec = decrease
BLO = back loop only
F/O = fasten off

Gauge:

Size 6 Yarn: 8 sts x 8 rows = 4” in single crochet

Size 4 Yarn: 24 sts x 24 rows = 4” in single crochet

Amigurumi Pattern:

Tree:

Starts at the top of the tree. Use size 6 sherpa yarn in green and 8.00mm hook.
1. Ch 2. 6 sc in the first ch. (6 sts)
2. 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
4. 1 sc, inc. Repeat around. (18 sts)
5. Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
6. 2 sc, inc. Repeat around. (24 sts)
7. Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
8. 3 sc, inc. Repeat around. (30 sts)
9. Sc in each st around. (30 sts)
Insert 10mm safety eyes into round 4, approximately 3 stitches apart.
10. 3 sc, dec. Repeat around. (24 sts)
11. 2 sc, dec. Repeat around. (18 sts)
Stuff.
12. 1 sc, dec. Repeat around. (12 sts)
13. Dec around. (6 sts)
Ss and F/O. Pull the bottom tail up through the tree and out the top. Slightly pull. Weave in all the ends.

Stump:

Use size 4 yarn in Walnut and 2.75mm hook.
1. Ch 2. 6 sc in the first ch. (6 sts)
2. 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. 1 sc, inc. Repeat around. (18 sts)
4. 2 sc, inc. Repeat around. (24 sts)
5. Sc around in the BLO. (24 sts)
6 - 8. Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
9. 1 sc, dec. Repeat around. (18 sts)
Ss and F/O. Leave a long tail to attach the stump to the bottom of the tree. Stuff before attaching.

Star:

Use size 4 yarn in Butterscotch and 2.75mm hook.
1. Ch 2.
2. (dc, trbc, dc, ss) in the first ch and repeat 5 times.
Ss and F/O. Use the tail to attach the star to the top of the tree.

Face (Optional):

Use black yarn to embroider a v-shaped mouth a row below the eyes and eyebrows a row above the eyes.