35+ Free Christmas Tree Crochet Patterns

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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!

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.