Add a touch of handmade magic to your holiday decor this season with the enchanting free crochet pattern Christmas Tree. Crafted with love and care, these charming miniature trees are a delightful way to bring the spirit of Christmas into your home. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this free pattern from The Lazy Hobby Hopper offers a fun and easy project that promises to fill your space with festive cheer.
The beauty of these crochet Christmas trees lies in their simplicity and versatility. Adorned with beads or left unembellished, each tree can be customized to match your holiday theme. Imagine a forest of these adorable trees gracing your mantelpiece, or a single tree adding a festive touch to your desk. The possibilities are endless, and the joy they bring is boundless.
Feedback from crafters who have embraced this pattern highlights the ease with which these trees can be created. Many have expressed their intention to craft a whole forest of trees, enchanted by the pattern’s straightforward instructions and beautiful outcome. The addition of beads brings a sparkle reminiscent of Christmas lights, adding an extra layer of charm to these already delightful creations.
What sets this pattern apart is its adaptability. Whether you’re crafting an ‘ice and snow’ themed play mat for a grandchild or looking for a unique table centerpiece, these crochet Christmas trees can be adjusted in size to fit your needs. The pattern is so user-friendly that even those who consider themselves novices at crochet have found success and satisfaction in bringing these trees to life.
As we approach the holiday season, consider giving the gift of creativity and warmth by crafting these crochet Christmas trees. Not only do they make for a heartwarming addition to your holiday decor, but they also serve as thoughtful handmade gifts for loved ones. So, grab your crochet hook, choose your yarn, and embark on a delightful crafting journey with the Crochet Christmas Tree pattern. Let these miniature trees be a testament to the joy and beauty that handmade crafts bring into our lives.
Size:
- Approximately 3.5 inches high
Materials Needed:
- DK/light worsted weight yarn
- Size G/4.00 mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Bead and sequins for decoration (optional)
Free Crochet Pattern Ever-Gorgeous Christmas Tree Instructions
Instruction:
(Work in continuous rounds without joining at the end of each round. You may use a stitch marker to identify the beginning of a round)
Round 1:Â Start by making chain 2, 4 single crochets in second chain from hook (4 single crochets)
Round 2:Â Single crochet in each single crochet (4 single crochets)
Round 3:Â [2 single crochets in next single crochet, single crochet in next single crochet] 2 times (6 single crochets)Look at the image below. The loop that is closer to you is the front loop and the loop that is farther away from you is the back loop. Starting from round 4, every other round which is the increasing round will be worked into back loops only.
Round 4 (only back loops):Â [2 single crochets in next single crochet, single crochet in next 2 single crochets] 2 times (8 single crochets)
Round 5:Â (You will work this round into both the loops as you normally do). Single crochet in each single crochet (8 single crochets)
Round 6 (only back loops):Â [2 single crochets in next single crochet, single crochet in next 3 single crochets] 2 times (10 single crochets)
Round 7 (both loops):Â Single crochet in each single crochet (10 single crochets)
Round 8 (only back loops):Â [2 single crochets in next single crochet, single crochet in next 4 single crochets] 2 times (12 single crochets)
Round 9:Â Single crochet in each single crochet (12 single crochets)
Round 10 (only back loops):Â [2 single crochets in next single crochet, single crochet in next 5 single crochets] 2 times (14 single crochets)
Round 11:Â Single crochet in each single crochet (14 single crochets)
Round 12 (only back loops):Â [2 single crochets in next single crochet, single crochet in next 6 single crochets] 2 times (16 single crochets)
Round 13:Â Single crochet in each single crochet (16 single crochets)
Round 14 (only back loops):Â [2 single crochets in next single crochet, single crochet in next 7 single crochets] 2 times (18 single crochets)
Round 15:Â Single crochet in each single crochet (18 single crochets)
Round 16 (only back loops):Â [2 single crochets in next single crochet, single crochet in next 8 single crochets] 2 times (20 single crochets)
Round 17:Â Single crochet in each single crochet (20 single crochets)
Round 18 (only back loops):Â [2 single crochets in next single crochet, single crochet in next 9 single crochets] 2 times (22 single crochets)
Round 19:Â Single crochet in each single crochet (22 single crochets). Join with a slip stitch to next single crochet. Do not break the yarn but continue working the branches of the tree.
Chain 3, join this with a slip stitch to the front loop of the first stitch in round 18.
In the front loop of each of the 22 stitches, you will be making [single crochet, chain 6, single crochet].
When you have completed the round, join with a slip stitch to the first stitch of the round.Again, chain 3 and join with a slip stitch to the front loop of the first stitch of the previous back loop round, which is round 16.
Repeat what you did in round 18. Similarly, when round 16 is complete, go to round 14.
In rounds 14 and 12, you will make the loops with 5 chains, i.e., [single crochet, chain 5, single crochet] in the front loops of each stitch.
In rounds 10 and 8, make loops with 4 chains.In round 6, make 3 chain loops, and in round 4, make loops with 2 chains.
Now you have a cute little Christmas tree. Decorate it as you wish.