The Best Knit and Crochet Christmas Tree Patterns You’ll Want to Make This Year
When the shops start playing Jingle Bells and Little Drummer Boy, it’s your cue to dig into your yarn stash and use the knit and crochet Christmas tree patterns featured in this round-up.
Quick and easy Christmas trees are the perfect holiday project—small, fun, and oh-so festive.
Here’s a little secret: once you finish a few of these little makes, you’ll feel so inspired (and chuffed!) that you’ll be ready to take on bigger projects too.
And because these handmade Christmas trees are so adorable, you might just find yourself crocheting and knitting more and more beautiful decorations for your home.
After all, handmade is the new trend this holiday season.
The Best Knit and Crochet Christmas Tree Patterns You’ll Want to Make This Year
Whether you’re decorating your home, making a handmade gift, or want a quick DIY craft to get in the holiday spirit, these little trees are perfect. They can be customized in any color to match your Christmas décor.
Why Crochet or Knit a Christmas Tree?
- It’s a reminder that the Christmas season arrived earlier than anticipated.
- They’re budget-friendly holiday decorations
- You can make these fun patterns in different sizes and textures
- They’re unique, handmade gifts for friends and family
- Perfect for beginners and advanced makers alike
- It adds uniqueness to holiday decor.
- Most patterns use basic crochet stitches making it suitable for any skill level.
- Christmas time has its financial challenges, don’t let Christmas gifts be one of them. Use scrap yarn the crochet Christmas ornaments.
How to Get to the Featured Patterns
Each pattern listed below includes a title, image, and reference to the original designer.
If you’d like to make a specific mini Christmas tree, simply click on the link (it will turn from bright pink to teal when you hover) and a new tab will open with the full instructions or pattern on the creator’s site or Etsy shop.
That way, you can easily bookmark or pin the ones you love without losing your place here.
Crochet Christmas Trees
Grab your crochet hooks, here are the links to free crochet Christmas tree patterns:
CUPCAKE CHRISTMAS TREE BY SUPER CUTE DESIGN SHOP ON ETSY
According to Wikipedia:
“Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. The word is a portmanteau of the Japanese words ami, meaning “crocheted or knitted“, and nuigurumi, meaning “stuffed doll“. Amigurumi vary in size and there are no restrictions about size or look”.
Who can not adore a little friendly crochet amigurumi Christmas tree like this guy?
Swirly crochet christmas tree by sky magenta on etsy
There are so many variations of crocheted Christmas trees, but some are just a notch up!
This pattern immediately caught my eye. The little baubles attached to the tree, as well as the bright star, called me to include it in this list!
A Modern TableTop Christmas Tree
A striking design by Crochet Highway to crochet in less than an hour!
I love the simplicity of the design with a very striking and rewarding handmade Xmas decorations.
Image used with permission, credit to Crochet Highway
Crochet Nordic Christmas Tree Amigurumi – Free Pattern
Bring a touch of Scandinavian charm to your holidays with this Crochet Nordic Christmas Tree Amigurumi by Raffamusa Designs.
With its clean lines and modern look, this little tree is perfect for minimalist décor lovers. Use it as a festive ornament, a cute table decoration, or even make a set for handmade holiday gifts.
Click the link to grab the free crochet pattern and start stitching your very own Nordic-inspired Christmas tree!
Image used with permission, credit to Raffamusa Designs
Crochet Granny Triangle Christmas Tree
Made with granny stitches, quick and colorful — great for beginners who love granny squares.
who said christmas tree ornaments should all hang?
crochet this christmas tree pillow by crochet by darleen on etsy
The pattern of this Christmas Tree pillow intrigued me. It has a lovely texture and reminds one of everything warm and cuddly.
Can you see the picture – warm pj’s, blankie and this lovely pillow under your arm, leaning on the sofa?
or
You walk into the entryway and a Xmas tree on a wingback chair greets you…
Make one for yourself, to spoil someone with a handmade gift or to even sell at fairs.
Knit Christmas Tree Patterns
Let’s add some Christmas cheer with our knitting needles and best yarn!
quick knit trees by lets knit
Let Knit magazine call their knit Christmas trees ‘stylish,’ but to me, it’s more than that. It reminds me of Charly’s Chocolate Factory and a wonderful world of fables.
The free pattern is downloadable with one click.
Super cute.
Requires some embroidery skills.
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garter stitch christmas tree by easy on the tongue
The garter stitch Christmas tree is an easy pattern, suitable for beginner knitters. Hang yours on your tree or add it to your gift tag for an extra special finishing touch.
If you can not crochet (making chain stitches only), you can learn with the help of my video how to chain stitch, here. Otherwise, you can thread some embroidery floss through your needle, stitch it through the top of the tree, and knot it.
To embellish your trees, add tiny ribbons, decorative buttons or even small craft bells.
knitted christmas trees by sum of their stories
Have you ever attempted cables?
The pattern by Julia of The Sum of their stories and her photo tutorial explain it all.
The cable knitted christmas trees are stuffed and can decorate your entryway, table or lounge.
I am definitely adding this to my ‘To make list’. And you?
Image property of Sum of their Stories
stacking stars by frankie on ravelry
The Stacking Stars knitted Christmas tree, is not only colorful and lovely but also educational.
“This is a pattern for nine different sizes of garter stitch stars, ranging from 2″ – 6” which can be stacked together to make a rainbow tree. All the stars are knitted from the same basic formula; you just work more repeats for the bigger sizes.”
A stash-buster project!
IN CONCLUSION
There you have it – a roundup of the most charming knit and crochet Christmas trees to make this holiday season!
Whether you’re after a quick stash-buster, a handmade gift, or a sweet little project to add some festive cheer, these patterns are sure to spark your creativity.
Remember – handmade decorations are not just trendy, they’re keepsakes filled with love.
A special request to the amazing community of readers of Easy on the Tongue: If you enjoyed this collection, please share it with a fellow maker or save it to Pinterest for later – it’s the best way to spread a little Christmas cheer (and it helps support this grandma’s blog too).
Until next time – Happy knitting and Happy crocheting – and may your festive season be filled with joy, yarn, and plenty of cozy stitches!
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