How to Make Adorable Crochet Christmas Trees

Crochet Christmas trees are not only a charming addition to your holiday décor but also a delightful way to add a cozy touch to your home during the festive season. These handmade creations bring warmth and a touch of nostalgia to your surroundings, making them a perfect DIY project for crafty individuals. Whether you choose to make a miniature tree for your desk or a larger one to serve as the centerpiece of your living room, the possibilities are endless. With their intricate patterns and colorful yarns, crochet Christmas trees offer a personalized and unique touch to your seasonal decorations. So, grab your crochet hooks and get ready to bring some holiday cheer into your home with these adorable handmade trees!

Materials Needed

You will need:

• Cotton DK weight yarn in green and brown
• 3.5mm crochet hook
• Wool needle
• Ribbon

Stitches and Abbreviations

• Ch - chain
• Sl st - slip stitch
• dc - double crochet
• BLO - work in back loop only

Instructions for the Tree

Starting in green yarn and work each stitch in BLO through the pattern until told to stop:

Make a magic ring and work 4dc into the ring. 4 sts

Rnd 1: (dc in the first two sts, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. 6 sts

Rnd 2-12: 2dc in the first two sts, dc in each st to the end. 30 sts at end of rnd 12

Rnd 13: (dc2tog, dc in the next three sts) repeat to end. 24 sts stop working in BLO now.

Rnd 14: (dc2tog, dc in next two sts) repeat to end. 18 sts

Rnd 15: (dc2tog, dc in next st) repeat to end. 12 sts

Stuff firmly now.

Rnd 16: (dc2tog) repeat to end. 6 sts

Fasten off and sew closed the hole at the bottom of the tree.

Create the Leaves

Re-join to round 1 with matching yarn to the loop created by work in BLO st.

Rnd 1-12: (ch2, dc) in each st to the end.

Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.

Instructions for the Base

Starting in brown yarn, make a magic ring and work 6dc into the ring. 6 sts

Rnd 1: 2dc into each st to the end. 12 sts

Rnd 2: working in BLO throughout, dc in each st to the end. 12 sts

Rnd 3-4: dc in each st to the end. 12 sts

Fasten off, stuff, and sew in place at the bottom of the tree.

Decoration

Decorate with a star button or cut a star out of felt for the top of the tree.