Christmas tree crochet patterns are the perfect addition to your holiday decor. You can make three-dimensional trees that can stand on a shelf or table, flat trees that serve as ornaments or appliques, or even Christmas tree themed hats!
This collection of free crochet patterns for Christmas trees includes all of those options so you can make the perfect tree to add to your decor or give as a gift to a Christmas-loving friend.
Why Crochet a Christmas Tree?
Crocheting Christmas trees is fun and exciting. They make unique and inexpensive ornaments and gifts, and in the case of holiday hats, can give a plain outfit a holiday twist.
When making Christmas tree crochet patterns that aren’t hats, you don’t have to worry much about gauge because they don’t have to be an exact size. They can also be a great way to use leftover yarn from other projects if you have green yarn, or use other colors for embellishments like ornaments on your tree.
How to Make Crochet Christmas Ornaments Stiff?
To make a crochet Christmas ornament like a Christmas tree stiff, you can use a mixture of water and glue or a commercial stiffening product that’s applied to the project. After drying, the crochet piece will be sturdier.
Three-dimensional Christmas trees that are made to stand can be filled with polyfill stuffing or weighted beads, or the designer may use a cardboard or paperboard form to support the project.
Materials for Making Crochet Christmas Trees
Yarn and Crochet Hook
Of course the most important considerations when starting a crochet Christmas tree project is the yarn and hook you will use. Most of the patterns listed below use yarn weights between 3 and 5, or DK, worsted, or bulky.
The pattern you are considering will advise you as to what size crochet hook to use. Sometimes, especially for 3D projects, you might use a smaller hook than would normally be used for that yarn. This will tighten the stitches and make the project more stable (and the stuffing won’t peek out of any holes in the stitches).
Many of these projects are worked in cotton or acrylic yarns. Some of our favorite cotton yarns are Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton, Lily Sugar n' Cream, and Knit Picks Comfy Worsted.
Acrylic and acrylic wool blends are also a great choice. Try Red Heart Super Saver, Caron Simply Soft, Lion Brand Wool-Ease, or Lion Brand Hue + Me.
Notions and Optional Materials for Decoration
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Hot glue
- Polyfill stuffing
- Styrofoam cone
- Bead and sequins for decoration
- Fairy lights (battery operated)
Most of these patterns are suitable for new stitchers, but if you need help with any of the terms, getting started, or finishing your projects, our Crochet Fundamentals workshop is for you! This collection of videos will boost your skills and confidence and ensure your projects look as good as the pictures.
3D Christmas Tree Crochet Patterns
Three-dimensional Christmas trees give your holiday stitching an amigurumi twist. Some of these projects will stand on their own, while others require additional support or stuffing. They can be displayed on a shelf, table, or mantle, or some are small enough to use as ornaments on your big tree!
Crochet Christmas Tree
Designer: The Lazy Hobbyhopper
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: 24/7 Cotton DK
This easy little tree pattern is worked in continuous rounds of single crochet, so it’s easy enough for a beginner to make. If you need extra help there’s also a video tutorial.
Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern
Designer: Oombawka Design Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Bernat Super Value
This tree is made from one crochet piece wrapped around foam or cardboard rolled into the shape of a cone. This pattern also includes instructions for a star that you can put at the top of the tree.
Mini Desktop/Tabletop Christmas Tree
Designer: Hooked on Patterns
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Sirdar Bonus Chunky
This cute little tree is made from top to bottom so you can easily adjust the size to your liking. The cluster stitches worked to make the “branches” give this tree a lot of texture and make it easy to decorate with tinsel or other embellishments.
Bobble Stitch Christmas Tree Trio
Designer: See Love Share Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
This set of trees worked with bobble stitches offers three different sizes to stitch and display. The designer worked them in different traditional holiday colors, but you could make a set in shades of green or whatever colors you like.
Cone Christmas Tree Crochet Patterns
Designer: Petals to Picots
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted
This simple Christmas tree is a perfect piece to put on your tables during the holiday season. The pattern includes three variations using different colored stripes and even some glittery eyelash yarn to look like a snow-covered tree!
Christmas Tree Ornament – Free Amigurumi Pattern
Designer: Hello Yellow Yarn
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks CotLin
This sweet amigurumi Christmas tree looks a bit like a cupcake or ice cream cone, especially with the addition of ornament stitches that look like sprinkles. Use it to decorate your desk or as an ornament on your tree.
Christmas Tree Stand Decor
Designer: Nana’s Crafty Home
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me
This elegant Christmas tree stands on a wooden base with a peg holding the tree up. The stitching is very easy as it is worked as two flat triangles. Which gives you plenty of time to work on embellishing your little trees.
Christmas Tree Amigurumi
Designer: Elendipity
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
Make your mini Christmas tree in a tiny pot with this pattern. The simplicity of this tree is great on its own, or it is a perfect base for adding other decorations such as beads and sequins, or other crochet appliques and garlands.
Christmas Tree Amigurumi Ornament
Designer: Raffamusa
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks CotLin
This top-down tree is worked in a single piece with no seaming! It stitches up in no time so you can make a bunch and use them as ornaments, make a garland, or use them to decorate gifts.
Christmas Tree Ornament
Designer: Karina Rose, via Ravelry
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK
For this quick little stash busting project you start by working the base cone, then adding the frills by working through the back loop only in a spiral. Then you add the “snow” to the ends of the “branches.” So cute!
Christmas Tree Amigurumi
Designer: StringyDingDing
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease
This cute amigurumi tree is made from the top down, with a piece of cardboard added to the base to help it stand up. Don’t forget the sweet, happy little star for the top of your tree!
Rustic Tree Ornaments
Designer: Yarn Society
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted
This old-fashioned ornament is made with just single crochet stitches, so it’s great for crocheters of all skill levels. There’s also a video tutorial if you need help.
Tiny Lights Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern
Designer: Made by Gootie
Yarn weight: (1) Super fine
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Fingering
Made by Gootie has several free Christmas tree crochet patterns, which are all linked within this pattern. This one uses contrasting colors and tiny bobble stitches to look like the tree is adorned with little lights.
The Christmas Forest
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: DROPS Merino Extra Fine
Create a mini forest area in your house with these beautiful trees. This pattern has instructions for two sizes, and you can make them plain (or decorate in a different way) or add the rounds of snow once the tree is done.
Stitchmas Tree
Designer: The Sweater Collective
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand LB Collection Superwash Merino
This tree is worked from the top down and the ruffle is continuously stitched around it once the base tree is finished. Use the tree to display your favorite stitch markers, or sew on beads or other embellishments.
Crochet Flat Christmas Tree Patterns
Flat Christmas tree pieces can be used in many ways, such as decorating gifts, as Christmas tree ornaments, or joined together to make a garland. Read on to find a fun collection of flat Christmas tree crochet patterns.
Crochet Flat Christmas Tree Pattern
Designer: Desert Blossom Crafts
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft
Puff stitches add a great texture to a simple Christmas tree pattern. There’s a tutorial linked in the project if you’ve never made them before, but they are really easy to learn.
Free Flat Christmas Tree Crochet Pattern
Designer: Christaco Design
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Add a handmade touch to your gift wrapping with this pattern. This applique is so easy to make that you can prepare a bunch as gift tags or attach them to a string (or crocheted chain!) to make a garland.
Christmas Tree Free Crochet Pattern
Designer: Hooked on Patterns
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Dishie
The texture of these trees is made with split half double crochet stitch, which looks a bit like knitting and provides a perfect canvas for embellishment. Click through to see all the different ways the designer used these trees.
Christmas Tree Applique
Designer: Golden Lucy Crafts
Yarn weight: (0) Lace
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Curio #10
While most simple crochet Christmas trees worked flat have a triangular shape, this one has the zig-zag sides of a real Christmas tree. It’s easy to work from the top down, and you can add the little stump or keep it plain.
Crochet Ribbon Christmas Tree Pattern
Designer: Poppy and Bliss
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK
This little ribbon tree is a classic design reminiscent of retro ribbon candy. The fun thing about this one is it doesn’t have to be green and you can use all your leftovers to make and embellish these little trees.
Tunisian Tree Motif
Designer: Amy Minard, via Ravelry
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease
Want to add a Tunisian twist to your holiday decor? This easy tree is worked from the top down, with short rows used to shape the trunk part of the tree. The lines of simple stitch give you great guides for adding embellishments.
Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament
Designer: Kristines Crochets
Yarn weight: (2) Fine
Suggested yarn: DROPS Safran
Take a granny square in a different direction with this sweet tree pattern. The video tutorial will show you hot to make a granny triangle and turn it into a perfect tree decoration.
Happy Little Christmas Trees
Designer: Hattie Risdale, via Ravelry
Yarn weight: (2) Fine
Suggested yarn: Scheepjes Catona
Do you need a last-minute Christmas decoration? Try this pattern for a tiny Christmas tree ornament. They’re great for decorating gifts or turning into a tiny garland.
The Granny Tree
Designer: Homemade at My Place
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
Use whatever scraps you have in whatever colors you want to make these rustic trees using granny stitch. The pattern is only six rows long so you can stitch up a bunch in no time!
Lace Tree Ornament
Designer: The Purple Poncho
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ’n Cream
Combine traditional crochet with broomstick lace to make these pretty ornaments that look a little bit like a wedding cake. There’s a link to a broomstick lace tutorial in the pattern in case you’ve never tried that technique before.
Crochet Christmas Tree Hat Patterns
Christmas trees aren’t only meant to be displayed; you can also wear them! Check out these Christmas tree hat patterns for adorable designs that will keep your head warm and festive during the chilly season.
Crochet Christmas Tree Hats Free Pattern
Designer: Dream a Little Bigger
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart With Love
The ruffles on this hat makes it so much fun. The stitches of the ruffle are actually worked twice to give them more volume. This pattern is sized for toddlers and kids.
Crochet Christmas Tree Hat
Designer: JO to the World
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Bernat Super Value
This adorable Christmas tree hat pattern comes in three sizes, for toddlers, kids, and adults. The bobbles are built-in ornaments, and a great way to use a little bit of leftover yarn from other projects.
Xmas Tree Holiday Hat
Designer: Forma Tina, via Ravelry
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Bernat Super Value
This pattern, which is sized for adults, is rated for intermediate stitches. It uses V stitches and crocodile stitch to get that great texture on the tree.
Christmas Tree Beanie
Designer: Crafty Kitty Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft Party
This tall, sparkly tree is the perfect thing to make when you want to “dress up” for a holiday party! It uses crocodile stitch and is embellished with bells to make it a little more extra.
Crochet Christmas Tree Hat Pattern
Designer: Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Billow
This long Christmas tree hat is like a stocking cap embellished with circles of different colors of crochet. It’s worked from the bottom up so you can make it as long or as short as you like.
Christmas Tree Crochet Hat
Designer: Joy of Motion Crochet
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky
This Christmas tree beanie uses the tapestry crochet technique to add the trees around the base of the hat. Make yours in any colors you like that have high contrast.
Oh Tannenbaum Christmas Tree Hat
Designer: Make It Sew
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ’n Cream
This fun pattern uses a wide variety of stitches to shape the hat like a tree, but it’s not a difficult project. Embellish with bobbles, a star, or any other decorations you like.
Christmas Tree Coaster Patterns
Add some Christmas tree coasters to your dining table set up for the holiday. These patterns are easy and super quick to make. Add them to your holiday table or make them to take as a hostess gift for a party.
Christmas Tree Coaster
Designer: Cosy Rosie UK
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me
This coaster pattern uses the mini bean stitch, also called the Elizabeth stitch, in two colors to make the tree design. The pattern includes a video tutorial if you need help knowing how to change colors or work the pattern stitch.
Free Christmas Tree Coaster Crochet Pattern
Designer: Crafting Each Day
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease
These tapestry crochet tree coasters are a great last-minute holiday gift, housewarming present, or hostess gift. Use all your shades of green to make a coordinating but not matching set.
Christmas Tree Coasters Crochet Pattern
Designer: Christaco Design
Yarn weight: (3) Light or (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK or 24/7 Cotton
Give your table setting a cozy touch with these coasters. Choose either a DK or worsted weight yarn to make them. They also include a printable sleeve for presenting as a gift or selling a set.
Christmas Tree Coaster Crochet Pattern
Designer: My Crochet Space
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks CotLin
This post has two different patterns and chart designs for crochet Christmas tree coasters. The fringe on the sides adds an extra homey cuteness and means you don’t have to weave in ends.
Crochet Christmas Tree Coasters
Designer: Crochet 365 Knit Too
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Pima Cotton
This pattern is a different take on the Christmas tree coaster, because the base and the star are crocheted but the tree is made with simple embroidery. It adds a fun and different texture from the other patterns.
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