Bring holiday cheer with the Free crochet Christmas Tree Amigurumi Pattern, featuring simple steps and a cute holiday decoration for gifts.
There’s a special kind of joy that comes from crafting decorations by hand, especially during the holidays when every little detail adds to the festive cheer. I remember the first time I made a small crochet tree. It wasn’t just about creating an ornament but about weaving warmth and love into every stitch. This little tree, with its bright apple green color and soft wool texture, instantly brightened up my living room and sparked smiles from everyone who saw it. Using single crochet stitches worked mainly through the back loops, the pattern carefully builds up a textured, natural look that’s both charming and approachable for beginners.
Tiny Crochet Christmas Tree Amigurumi Pattern for Holidays
Starting with a magic ring, each round grows steadily, crafting the tree’s triangular shape step by step. The special technique of working through the back loops gives the tree that lovely layered texture reminiscent of pine needles, making it feel cozy and festive. The trunk adds structure, and with a few pom-poms or a tiny star glued on top, this pattern becomes a delightful seasonal accent or a heartfelt handmade gift. Plus, it’s perfectly sized at about 18 cm, big enough to stand out, small enough to fit anywhere.
What Else Can You Crochet?
After creating this Christmas tree, you can easily customize your skills to make other festive amigurumis. Think about little presents, cheerful snowmen, or even a set of colorful ornaments using similar stitches and shaping techniques. This pattern provides a fantastic base for your holiday crocheting adventures, inviting you to fill your home with unique, handmade joy all season long.
Crochet Pattern: Amigurumi Christmas Tree
Introduction
Celebrate the festive season by crocheting this delightful Amigurumi Christmas Tree! With its textured leaves, adorable pom-poms, and glowing lights, this project is ideal for beginner and intermediate crocheters alike. This tree is made using plush chenille-type yarn that works up quickly and results in a soft, cozy finish. Add a charming star on top and finish your tree with battery-operated lights and pom-poms for a truly Christmassy feel.
Skill Level & Terminology
- Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate.
- Terminology: US crochet terms.
Materials & Tools
- Yarn:
- Plush-style chenille yarn or worsted weight yarn.
- Apple green yarn for the tree.
- Brown yarn for the trunk.
- Hook:
- 5 mm crochet hook.
- Additional Tools:
- Scissors.
- Tapestry/darning needle (for sewing).
- Hot glue gun (to attach pom-poms).
- Optional:
- Battery-operated fairy lights with a switch (~2 m length).
- Small colorful pom-poms.
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for this project, but if you use the same materials (chenille yarn and a 5 mm hook):
- 10 single crochet stitches = 10 cm (4 in).
The completed tree will measure approximately 18 cm (7 in) tall if following these materials.
Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| ch | Chain |
| sc | Single Crochet |
| inc | Increase (2 sc into one stitch) |
| dec | Decrease (Crochet 2 stitches together) |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
| sl st | Slip Stitch |
| BL | Back Loop Only |
| MR | Magic Ring |
Special Stitch Instructions
Magic Ring (MR):
- Wrap yarn around two fingers to create an “X.”
- Insert hook underneath the yarn loop. Yarn over and pull up a loop.
- Yarn over again and pull through to form a small loop. Begin working into the ring as instructed.
Back Loop Stitch (BL):
- Insert your hook into the back loop only of the stitch. This creates texture and depth for leaves.
Finished Size
If worked with plush chenille yarn and a 5 mm hook, the completed piece measures approximately 18 cm (7 inches) tall.
How to Start & Stitches Used
This pattern is entirely made using single crochet stitches, increments, and decrements for shaping, with some rows worked in back loops only for texture. You’ll start with a magic ring for the top of the tree and continue increasing the stitch count to expand its triangular shape. Once the tree is completed, a cylindrical trunk, decorative pom-poms, and fairy lights are added for flair.
Pattern Instructions
Part 1: Christmas Tree
Round 1:
- Begin with a magic ring (MR) and place 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Pull the yarn tail tightly to close the ring.
This forms the smallest topmost part of the Christmas tree.
Round 2:
- Work 1 sc, inc (single crochet increase) around. (Total: 9 sts)
- Place a stitch marker in the first st to keep track of rounds.
Round 3:
- Alternate 2 sc, inc around. (Total: 12 sts)
Round 4 (Back Loop Only):
- Work 3 sc, inc into the BL only. (Total: 15 sts)
Working into the back loop creates a textured ridge effect for the leaves of the tree.
Round 5:
- Alternate 4 sc, inc, working into both loops. (Total: 18 sts)
Round 6:
- Work 5 sc, inc around. (Total: 21 sts)
Round 7 (Back Loop Only):
- Alternate 6 sc, inc into BL only. (Total: 24 sts)
Round 8:
- Work 7 sc, inc, working into both loops. (Total: 27 sts)
Round 9:
- Alternate 8 sc, inc, working into both loops. (Total: 30 sts)
Round 10 (Back Loop Only):
- Work 9 sc, inc into BL only. (Total: 33 sts)
Rounds 11–15:
- Repeat the increasing sequence as follows:
| Round | Sequence | Total Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 10 sc, inc | 36 sts |
| 12 | 11 sc, inc | 39 sts |
| 13 (BL) | 12 sc, inc | 42 sts |
| 14 | 13 sc, inc | 45 sts |
| 15 | 14 sc, inc | 48 sts |
Round 16 (Back Loop Only):
- Work 15 sc, inc into BL only. (Total: 51 sts)
Rounds 17–18:
- Work 51 sc in both loops for each round.
This section forms the wide base of the Christmas tree, making it stable.
Round 19:
- Begin decreasing: Alternate 1 sc, 1 dec around. (Total: 34 sts)
Round 20:
- Dec around (work decreases across each pair of stitches). (Total: 17 sts)
Finish the Tree:
- Sl st in the first stitch to secure.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fill the tree with fiberfill stuffing to maintain its shape.
Part 2: Tree Trunk
Round 1:
- Using brown yarn, make a magic ring (MR) and place 8 sc into the ring. (8 sts)
Round 2:
- Work 1 sc, inc around. (Total: 16 sts)
Round 3 (Back Loop Only):
- Work 1 sc in each stitch into BL. (16 sts)
Rounds 3–6:
- Work 16 sc in both loops. (Total: 16 sts per round)
Finish the Trunk:
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use it to sew the trunk securely to the base of the Christmas tree.
Part 3: Decorate the Tree
Adding Stripes:
- Using white (or other contrasting color), insert the hook into any front loop left unworked from the tree rounds.
- Ch 2.
- Make 1 sc into the next FL and repeat the sequence: ch 2, sc into next FL around the entire round.
- Sl st into the first sc, ch 1 and cut yarn.
- Weave in ends, hiding them.
Repeat this process for all rows with front loops left unworked, giving the tree a textured, decorative stripe.
Pom-Poms:
- Attach mini pom-poms to the ridges of the tree with a hot glue gun to create ornament effects.
Fairy Lights (Optional):
- Use 2 m battery-operated lights with a switch.
- Begin at the top of the tree; insert the first bulb into the tree’s magic ring.
- Wrap the light strand evenly around the tree to give it a glowing appearance.
- Secure the light strand as you go and hide excess wire at the base of the tree.
Adding lights makes the tree glow beautifully, creating a warm, cozy, and festive ambiance.
Part 4: Star
- Make a magic ring (MR).
- In the ring:
- Work [1 sc, 1 dc, ch 1], repeat 5 times.
- Pull the yarn tail to close the ring.
- Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
- Hide excess yarn behind the star with a darning needle.
The tiny star adds a perfect finishing touch to this festive tree.
Assembly & Finishing
- Sew the trunk to the base of the tree using the leftover tail from Round 6 of the trunk.
- Use invisible stitches for a clean finish.
- Optional Stripes: Add decorative stripes using the front loops left in the tree rounds.
- Attach Ornaments: Use hot glue to attach your pom-poms to the tree.
- Wrap Lights: Secure the fairy lights around the Christmas tree.
- Glue the small star to the top of the tree with a dot of hot glue.
- Weave in all ends carefully and trim any excess yarn.
Your Amigurumi Christmas Tree is ready to add joy and style to your holiday décor!
What You’ll Learn From This Pattern
- How to crochet with chenille yarn.
- Techniques for working in the back loop to create texture.
- How to evenly distribute increases and decreases for amigurumi shaping.
- How to decorate an amigurumi piece with pom-poms, lights, and additional embellishments.
- The art of adding dimension with contrasting stripes and using unworked front loops.
Why I Love This Pattern
I absolutely love this Amigurumi Christmas Tree because it’s both creative and functional. The versatility of yarn and decorative choices makes the pattern perfect for personalization, while the simple stitches and manageable size make it great for quick holiday projects. The addition of lights and pom-poms give it a magical and festive touch, making it a beautiful centerpiece for Christmas celebrations.
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