Here’s a Tiny Christmas Tree free crochet pattern! This pattern is great for making a cute little tree that can be used as a holiday decoration, an ornament, or a gift topper. The tree is quick to make and can be customized with colorful decorations.
Materials:
- Yarn:
- Green (For the tree)
- Brown (For the tree trunk)
- Red, Yellow, or other bright colors (For decorations, optional)
- White (For snow or stars, optional)
- Hook:
- 3.0mm (C) crochet hook (or adjust according to your tension)
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill (optional, for a stiffer tree)
- Tapestry needle: For sewing parts together and weaving in ends
- Stitch marker: To mark the beginning of each round
Abbreviations:
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip stitch
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 together)
- FO: Finish off
Tree Base (Brown Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3: (Sc in next stitch, inc) around. (18)
- Round 4: (Sc in next 2 stitches, inc) around. (24)
- Round 5: (Sc in next 3 stitches, inc) around. (30)
- Round 6: (Sc in next 4 stitches, inc) around. (36)
- Round 7: Sc in each stitch around. (36)
- Round 8: (Sc in next 4 stitches, dec) around. (30)
- Round 9: (Sc in next 3 stitches, dec) around. (24)
- Round 10: (Sc in next 2 stitches, dec) around. (18)
- Round 11: (Sc in next stitch, dec) around. (12)
- Round 12: Dec around. (6)
- Stuff the base lightly with fiberfill.
- FO, leaving a long tail to sew the base to the bottom of the tree.
Tree (Green Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3: (Sc in next stitch, inc) around. (18)
- Round 4: (Sc in next 2 stitches, inc) around. (24)
- Round 5: (Sc in next 3 stitches, inc) around. (30)
- Round 6: (Sc in next 4 stitches, inc) around. (36)
- Round 7: (Sc in next 5 stitches, inc) around. (42)
- Round 8: (Sc in next 6 stitches, inc) around. (48)
- Round 9-11: Sc in each stitch around. (48)
- Round 12: (Sc in next 6 stitches, dec) around. (42)
- Round 13: (Sc in next 5 stitches, dec) around. (36)
- Round 14: (Sc in next 4 stitches, dec) around. (30)
- Round 15: (Sc in next 3 stitches, dec) around. (24)
- Round 16: (Sc in next 2 stitches, dec) around. (18)
- Round 17: (Sc in next stitch, dec) around. (12)
- Round 18: Dec around. (6)
- Stuff the tree lightly with fiberfill.
- FO and leave a long tail to sew the tree onto the base.
Tree Trunk (Brown Yarn):
- Round 1: Make a magic ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3: Sc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 4: (Sc in next stitch, dec) around. (8)
- Round 5: Sc in each stitch around. (8)
- FO, leaving a long tail to sew the trunk onto the base of the tree.
Optional Decorations:
- Mini Bows: You can make small bows using a different color (such as red or yellow) to decorate the tree. Make a chain of 6, then turn and work 1 sc in each chain. Fold the bow in half and tie the middle with a small piece of yarn.
- Ornaments: Use small pieces of yarn or beads to make ornaments. You can add small circles of yarn (red, yellow, or any bright color) or glue tiny buttons to decorate the tree.
- Star on Top: You can make a small star to place on top of the tree using yellow yarn. For a simple star, make a chain of 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring. Work into the ring to form 5 points, each made with 3 sc, and join at the end to finish.
Assembly:
- Attach the Tree to the Base: Position the tree on top of the base and sew it into place using the tail left from the tree.
- Sew the Trunk: Attach the trunk to the bottom of the tree base.
- Add Decorations: Attach your bows, ornaments, and star to the tree.
- Weave in all loose ends.
Final Touches:
- Optionally, you can add some white yarn to create a snow effect around the base or sprinkle some glitter for a festive touch.
- Weave in all the loose ends and make sure everything is securely attached.
Now your Tiny Christmas Tree is complete! This little tree is perfect for holiday décor, a gift topper, or just a cute, festive decoration for any space. Enjoy crocheting and spreading some holiday cheer!
