25 Free Crochet Christmas Tree Patterns

When finished, this little Christmas tree measures about 3.5” high. Because of its petite size, you’ll only need one small ball of yarn - perfect for using up a scrap ball you may have lying around! This cute, simple little pattern uses only one stitch, the single crochet.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK

This fun pattern makes the cutest little bobble tree decorations. Instructions are included for three different sizes, but you can also adjust these fairly easily to suit your needs. These fun little trees are perfect for decorating your own home for Christmas or for selling.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

This lively Christmas tree amigurumi pattern is crocheted from top to bottom. At the end, you’ll have the option to add a stump, so that your little tree friend can stand up and smile at you! This pattern is perfect for beginners.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Bernat Super Value Yarn

This bright, shining Christmas tree is worked in continuous rounds from the bottom up. Use your favorite colors to add your Christmas tree’s lights. These trees are perfect for decorating your side table, mantle, or anywhere else that needs a touch of Christmas!

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Fingering

This happy little amigurumi tree is filled with bright lights and joy! It’s worked in continuous rounds. The ornaments are made with tiny pompoms that are glued to the tree.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft Party

These quick, flat, crocheted Christmas trees are perfect for using to decorate your gift wrapping or for hanging on your tree as ornaments. The bean stitch is what gives these trees their unique texture. Since they’re so small, they’re an excellent use of your Christmas-colored scrap yarn. 

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted

These fancy, neutral-toned trees are great for adding elegance to your Christmas decor. I love that you can choose to decorate them exactly how you like. There’s so much room for creative freedom with these lovely trees!

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

These open-bottomed Christmas trees fit perfectly over a celebratory bottle of wine. Use them at your Christmas parties or for gifts. They’re worked sideways and measure approximately 10” tall, not including the star.

Yarn weight: Aran

Suggested yarn: Bernat Happy Holidays

Decorate anywhere with these cute and colorful retro crochet Christmas trees! The pattern is available in four different sizes. Grab your favorite retro colors and start crocheting!

Yarn weight: Aran

Suggested yarn: 4 Seasons Marvel 12ply

This amigurumi tree pattern is simple to make and great for personalizing! Leave it plain, or crochet a star and grab some colorful beads to sprinkle about on your crocheted tree.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

This cheery, vintage Christmas tree crochet pattern can be made in less than an hour! Choose your favorite buttons to decorate.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Bernat Super Value Yarn

This little tree is worked in continuous rounds, starting at the top and working your way down to the trunk and the pot. When you’re finished, stuff your pot and stand your amigurumi Christmas tree up wherever you need a little more Christmas cheer!

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/4

Here’s a cute little tree that has so many options for decorating! Besides yarn, you’ll also need a tiny terracotta flower pot saucer, some beads, pearls, spangles, or other decor, some fiberfill, and hot glue. 

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

Use neutral tones and real wooden bases to help give these Christmas trees their simple, rustic look. They’re worked from the top down, and it’s very easy to adjust the size simply by adding to or subtracting from the number of rows. Lastly, embroider shapes and add decorative buttons to make this tree exactly to your liking! 

Yarn weight: Bulky

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me

For this pattern, you’ll start by making the basic Christmas tree shape. After that, you can add your branches. Make your star, and then grab a small terracotta pot and glue your tree right on so that it can stand up anywhere.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

This tree makes an excellent project because it can be used all year round! Dress it up for Christmas, or leave it plain green (or any other color!) and use it to decorate for spring, summer, or fall. 

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

This easy crochet Christmas tree pattern can be made using aran or bulky yarn, allowing it to work up quickly. The trees are worked in a spiral, and the snow-dusted branches really help get you in the cozy Christmas spirit!

Yarn weight: Aran

Suggested yarn: Bernat Happy Holidays

The body of this tree is made with a simple string of half double crochets. You’ll also need to make six baubles for each tree. These unique ornaments can be hung anywhere! The finished size is approximately 13 centimeters.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK

Calling all vintage lovers! This adorable tree is made by creating six granny squares of different sizes. Then, the edges are flipped up to create the 3D tree branches. After that, add your ornaments and base. How fun!

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Bernat Super Value Yarn

These unique little Christmas trees measure about 4” tall when finished. If you have time before Christmas, make some amigurumi forest animals to match this fun design!

Yarn weight: Fine

Suggested yarn: Jeans by Yarn Art

This tree only uses one ball of yarn, so it’s perfect for using up any extra green you have lying around. You’ll also need a foam cone to sit inside the tree.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable

Adjust the size of your trees as well as your dowel rods to make these trees varying heights, and it almost looks like you have a real forest on your shelf! Don’t forget to stuff your trees to help bring them to life and add some shape.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

This pattern comes with instructions for both a large tree and a small tree. This easy design uses mostly single and double crochets.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: DROPS Merino Extra Fine

This pattern truly is versatile! Scroll through the post to see all of the options for how to decorate your string of trees. Make a garland of trees to hang on your mantle or Christmas tree, or just make one at a time. The single trees are excellent for ornaments or for decorating gifts.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Bernat Super Value Yarn

What a fun idea! Sprinkle these coasters around your table to use for your Christmas hot chocolate or a warm mug of tea. This pattern is explained using a diagram.

Yarn weight: Aran

Suggested yarn: DROPS Paris