Crochet Christmas Gifts – Free Pattern
Certainly, here’s a simple crochet pattern for a Christmas tree decoration. This pattern is for a small, decorative Christmas tree that you can hang on your tree or use as a festive decoration around your home. Feel free to customize the colors and embellishments to your liking.
Materials Needed:
- Green worsted weight yarn
- Brown worsted weight yarn (for trunk)
- Crochet hook (size G/4.0mm or size appropriate for your yarn)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Small amount of stuffing
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
Instructions:
Tree: Start with green yarn.
Row 1: Make a magic ring (or ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring), ch 2 (counts as first hdc), work 11 hdc into the ring, join with a sl st to the beginning ch-2. (12 hdc)
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in the same stitch, 2 hdc in each stitch around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch-2. (24 hdc)
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in the same stitch, hdc in the next stitch, 2 hdc in the next stitch, hdc in the next stitch; repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch-2. (36 hdc)
Rows 4-6: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each stitch around, join with a sl st to the beginning ch-2. (36 hdc)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with a sl st to the beginning sc. (36 sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Trunk: Switch to brown yarn.
Row 1: Leaving a long starting tail, ch 4, starting from the second ch from the hook, hdc in each ch across. (3 hdc)
Rows 2-4: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each stitch across. (3 hdc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Stuff the tree lightly with a small amount of stuffing.
- Using the long tail of the trunk, sew the trunk to the bottom of the tree.
- Attach a loop of yarn or ribbon to the top of the tree for hanging.
- You can embellish the tree with small crochet decorations, beads, or sequins if desired.
Your crochet Christmas tree decoration is now complete! Feel free to make as many as you like in different colors and sizes to create a festive holiday display. Enjoy your crocheting!