This mini crochet Christmas tree by Becky Skuse is made up of fab crochet puff and popcorn stitches and can be hooked up in no time.
It's super-quick to hook up, so if you're Christmas decorations are looking a little drab you can crochet this little make in no time - even while you're waiting for Santa to arrive! It would make a cute centrepiece for your Christmas dinner table too.
You can find the free crochet Christmas tree instructions below, or if you would like to print the pattern, you can download our free crochet Christmas tree pattern PDF here.
Free crochet Christmas tree: Material list
You will need:
Paintbox yarns Simply DK or alternative dk yarn, 1 ball of each (see notes):
- Green
- Red
Please note - this crochet Christmas tree pattern was originally designed in Adriafil Classic Mirage DK (55% wool, 45% acrylic, 50g/125m), however as this does not appear to be easily available in these shades online we have included some suitable substitutes
Mini crochet Christmas tree: Notes
This crochet Christmas tree pattern uses 12g of yarn, Flower uses less than 2g of yarn.
To make a larger flower, use a 4mm hook instead.
The crochet Christmas tree measures 8cm (3in) tall without flower.
To make a larger crochet Christmas tree, simply add more rounds in the pattern as set. Increasing the amount of individual dc stitches made by one in the bracketed section on each additional even row, for example (dc in each of next X sts, 2dc in next st).
Abbreviations
You can find a full list of all abbreviations we use in our abbreviations and conversions guide. This free crochet Christmas tree pattern is written in UK terminology but you can easily convert it to US terms using the guide
Picot Ch2, ss to first ch
Puff stitch (Yrh, insert hook in stitch, yrh, pull up a loop) 3 times working into the same stitch as indicated, yrh, pull through all loops on hook. You can find our puff stitch tutorial here.
Popcorn stitch Work 5tr into the next stitch, carefully remove working loop from hook, insert hook in top of first of the 5 tr from front to back, insert hook back into working loop and pull through the first tr, ch1 to secure popcorn. (On following rounds, work sts into the ch1 part of the popcorn stitch, not into the treble loops of the popcorn stitch.) You can find our popcorn stitch tutorial here.
Free Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern
Using Green and 4mm hook, make a crochet magic loop
Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as stitch throughout), 4dc into the loop, ss to the first dc. [4 dc]
Round 2 Ch3 (counts as first tr throughout), tr into st at the base of ch, 2tr into each remaining dc around. [8 tr]
Round 3 Ch3, popcorn st in next st, (tr in next st, popcorn st in next st) around, ss to the top of the beginning ch-3. [4 popcorn sts, 4 tr]
Round 4 Ch1, (dc in next st, 2dc in next st) around, ss to first dc. [12 dc]
Round 5 Work as given for Round 3. [6 popcorn sts, 6 tr]
Round 6 Ch1, (2dc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts) around, ss to the first dc. [16 dc]
Round 7 Work as given for Round 3. [8 popcorn sts, 8 tr]
Round 8 Ch1, (dc in each of next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) around, ss to the first dc. [20 dc]
Round 9 Work as given for Round 3. [10 popcorn sts, 10 tr]
Round 10 Ch1, (2dc in next st, dc in each of next 4 sts) around, ss to the first dc. [24 dc]
Round 11 Work as given for Round 3. [12 popcorn sts, 12 tr]
Round 12 Ch1, (dc in each of next 5 sts, 2dc in next st) around, ss to the first dc. [28 dc]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Poinsettia Flower
Using Red and 3mm hook, make a magic loop, leaving a long tail.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 10dc into the loop, ss to the first dc. [10 dc]
Round 2 (Ch2, puff st in next dc, picot, ch2, ss to next dc) 5 times, working final ss into dc at base of beg ch-2. [5 petals]
Fasten off and weave in end. Use long tail from the magic loop to sew the flower to the top of the tree.
Hook a festive flower
If you enjoyed creating the mini poinsettia flower to top your tiny tree, why not make a bigger one with Gathered's free Christmas poinsettia pattern?
10 free crochet Christmas tree patterns
If our free Christmas tree crochet pattern has got you pining for more, here's ten fabulous free patterns so you can make a festive forest!
1. Free Christmas tree decoration crochet pattern
As well as this brilliant mini tree, we also have another crochet Christmas tree from the genius designer Becky Skuse! This fabulous crochet Christmas tree decoration is one that will introduce you to crocodile stitch – a fun technique that creates a fabulous layered effect!
- Find the Free Christmas tree decoration crochet pattern on Gathered
2. Free tiny Christmas crochet tree pattern
This tiny crochet Christmas tree is pretty cute, but it's even cuter with that adorable amigurumi face! This sweet pattern would make a great little Christmas gift, or string a loop of thread or ribbon on it to use as a decoration for your full-size Christmas tree.
- Find the free amigurumi Christmas tree crochet pattern at 5littlemonsters.com
3. Free crochet Christmas tree sequin patch pattern
Fancy making a crochet Christmas tree that will test your skills? Then try this incredible sequin patch pattern, again by Simply Crochet's super-star designer Becky Skuse.
The only question is what will you use this shiny sparkly festive square for? Embellishing an outfit, turning into a decoration, or just hooking it up for a bit of good ol' crochet fun!
- Get the Free crochet Christmas tree sequin patch pattern on Gathered
4. Free Twinkle Tree crochet pattern
Continuing with the sparkles, these adorable amigurumi trees use a bit of glitter yarn to create an extra stylish tinsel garland layer to plain trees. It's a pretty but subtle design that we think would look fabulous in any home.
- Download this Free Twinkle Tree crochet pattern from Lovecrafts
5. Ice Pop Christmas tree free crochet pattern
Perhaps you'd prefer a more colourful crochet Christmas tree design? Then this stunning free pattern by Kirstin Ballering gives you a whole rainbow of shades to work with!
- Try the Ice Pop Christmas tree free crochet pattern on the Haak Maar Raak website
6. Free snowman crochet Christmas tree decoration pattern
Use crochet colourwork to combine a crochet Christmas tree and a classic snowman character all into one decoration. The design is made up of two flat crochet panels that are joined and lightly stuffed to create a fabulously squishy ornament.
- Make this Free snowman crochet Christmas tree decoration pattern from Gathered
7. Tis the season free crochet Christmas tree patterns
Here's another pattern for some fabulous 3D crochet Christmas trees, and with a few fun variations too. It includes instruction on how to make a large or small tree, as well as adding decorative features like stripes, stars and baubles.
- Try the Tis the season free crochet Christmas tree patterns from Lovecrafts
8. Free crochet Christmas tree coasters pattern
Use some clever crochet shaping to create these brilliant crochet Christmas tree coasters from Drops Design. If you've crocheted zig zags or chevrons before then it should be pretty straightforward for you, but even if you do get confused there's a handy stitch diagram to help you out too!
- Check out the Free crochet Christmas tree coasters pattern from Drops Design
9. Free beaded Christmas tree crochet pattern
We've already seen patterns using sequins and sparkly yarn to add a bit of bling to your crochet Christmas tree, but if you want to get really fancy you could try this free beaded Christmas tree crochet pattern from Hannah Cross.
The actual amigurumi Christmas tree pattern itself is relatively simple, so you can just focus on getting that beaded crochet right, as well as enjoying picking out your different beads and using them in your own custom sequence.
- Find the Free beaded Christmas tree crochet pattern on HanJanCrochet.com
10. Happy Little Christmas trees free crochet pattern
Finally, here's a sweet little pattern that is super-quick to make and features those fabulous granny stitches.
This bright neon crochet tree pattern would make both a fabulous decoration or gift tag, and of course, you can make them in any colours you'd like!
- Download the Happy Little Christmas trees free crochet pattern from Lovecrafts
Have a handmade Christmas
There's something extra-special about hand-crafted Christmas decorations that are brought out year after year, and we hope you'll add this mini crochet Christmas tree to your collection. It would make a lovely addition to your festive table, or you could even hang it on the tree.
Crochet your own Christmas decor
If this fabulous crochet Christmas tree has got you in the mood for even more festive makes, you'll find load of inspiring projects in our list of 60 free crochet Christmas decoration patterns!
