Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern

This free crochet Christmas tree pattern creates a small textured tree using worsted-weight yarn and a combination of post stitches. The finished tree measures approximately 5 in. (12.7 cm) high × 4¼ in. (10.8 cm) wide, making it a cute addition to your handmade Christmas decorations.

The pattern uses a stitch combination I named the Fir stitch because the raised stitches resemble little evergreen branches. It may look tricky at first, but once you understand how the stitch is constructed, the rounds follow an easy-to-remember pattern.

Use your finished crochet tree as a holiday decoration, add a hanging loop to make an ornament, or attach it to a wrapped gift.

“O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!” Yes … I couldn’t resist singing this while crocheting 🙂

Mini Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern

Pattern Details

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn
• Hook: 5 mm (US H-8)
• Finished size: Approximately 5 in. (12.7 cm) high × 4¼ in. (10.8 cm) wide
• Construction: Worked from the top down in continuous rounds
• Special stitch: Fir stitch

Supplies

• Small amount of worsted-weight yarn
• 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
• Scissors

Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this crochet pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart, How to Make a Magic Ring {photo & video tutorial}.

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Crochet Abbreviations

• BPtr = back post treble crochet
• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• rep = repeat
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• tr = treble crochet

This pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms.

Special Stitches

Back post treble crochet (BPtr): Yarn over twice, insert hook around the post of the specified stitch from back to front to back, and pull up a loop—4 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops three times.

Fir stitch: Work 1 BPtr around the specified stitch, then work 2 dc around the post of the BPtr just made.

Pattern Notes

• The tree is worked from the top down in continuous rounds.
• Do not join or turn unless instructed.
• Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round and move it up as you work.
• Stitch counts refer to completed Fir stitches rather than the individual stitches used to make each Fir stitch.

Crochet Christmas Tree Instructions

Make a magic ring. As an alternative, ch 4 and join with a sl st in the farthest ch from the hook to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work 6 sc in the ring—6 sts.

Round 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work 1 dc in each st around—6 sts.

Round 3: Work 1 Fir st around each dc of the previous round—6 Fir sts.

Round 4: Work 1 Fir st around the tr of each Fir st in the previous round—6 Fir sts.

Round 5: *Work 1 Fir st around the tr of the next Fir st from the previous round, work 1 Fir st around the 1st dc of that same Fir st, work 1 Fir st around the tr of the next Fir st; rep from * around—9 Fir sts.

Rounds 6 and 7: Work 1 Fir st around the tr of each Fir st in the previous round—9 Fir sts.

Round 8: *Work 1 Fir st around the tr of the next Fir st from the previous round, work 1 Fir st around the 1st dc of that same Fir st, work 1 Fir st around the tr of each of the next 2 Fir sts; rep from * around—12 Fir sts.

Rounds 9 and 10: Work 1 Fir st around the tr of each Fir st in the previous round—12 Fir sts.

Round 11: *Work 1 Fir st around the tr of the next Fir st from the previous round, work 1 Fir st around the 1st dc of that same Fir st, work 1 Fir st around the tr of each of the next 3 Fir sts; rep from * around—15 Fir sts.

To finish, ch 2 and sl st in the next st. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Add a hanging loop if you would like to use the finished tree as a Christmas ornament.

Check Out More Christmas Crochet Patterns

 Find more projects in my collection of free Christmas crochet patterns.

• Peppermint Swirl Crochet Coasters Pattern
• Crochet Cone Christmas Tree Pattern in 3 Sizes
• Lace Angel Crochet Pattern – Crochet Angel Pattern
• Woodland Christmas Tree Crochet Pattern