A little tree is the quickest way to make any handmade Christmas scene feel finished. This mini crochet Christmas tree is worked in simple rows of single crochet, with ridges that give it a layered, textured look, and it takes hardly any yarn at all, making it a great stash buster too.
This crochet fir tree is one of the appliqué motifs in my Winter Landscapes Crochet Picture Set, but it’s just as at home on a card, a garland or a wreath. It’s also one of the 24 mini decorations in my Woodland Advent Calendar. Find the full pattern and video below.
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Quick Look at the Mini Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern
This mini fir tree is part of the mix and match Winter Landscapes Crochet Picture Set, but it works just as well on its own, on cards, garlands, wreaths or wherever you fancy a little festive greenery.
- Skill level: Beginner friendly with basic crochet stitches
- Stitches: US single crochet and single crochet two together, worked in the back or front loops only
- Yarn: Sport/4ply weight cotton yarn
- Hook size: 3mm
- Finished size: Approx. 2.5 inches (6cm) tall
- Approx. make time: 30 minutes
- US terms: UK terms are included in premium pdf patterns
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Why you’ll Love This Mini Crochet Christmas Tree
- Just a few rows of single crochet, so you can whip up lots in no time.
- Uses only a small amount of yarn, making it perfect for using up leftovers.
- Flat to lie nicely on cards, winter landscapes or gift tags.
If you’d like to start making the Woodland Advent Calendar pictured below, find out more on the main Woodland crochet advent calendar blogpost, where the wall hanging part of the pattern is located.
Yarn
For this mini crochet Christmas tree you will need small amounts of Scheepjes Catona, 100% Mercerized Cotton (50g/1.76oz, 137yds/125m), in Fir 525 for the tree and Hazelnut 503 for the trunk, or any scraps in similar colours.
Yarn Alternatives
This pattern is designed to be used with a sport/fine weight cotton. However, you can use whatever yarn you would like, being sure to stick to the same yarn weights that I used.
Here are a few alternative options you might like to try:
- Yarn and Colors Must-Have, 100% Cotton (50g/1.76oz, 125m/137yds)
- Comfy Sport, 75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic (50g/1.76oz, 125m/136yds)
- Premier Cotton Fair Solids, 52% cotton/48% acrylic (100g/3.5oz, 290m/317yds)
Supplies you will need
- 2.5mm Crochet Hook or 3mm for the Winter Landscapes Crochet Picture Set
- A tapestry needle for working in ends
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Size
The mini crochet Christmas tree measures 2.5 inches (6cm) tall.
How to get the pattern
There are a few different ways that you can get your easy Christmas tree crochet pattern.
You can carry on scrolling down and crochet this mini fir tree for free right here on the blog. If you’d like it ad-free, it’s included in the Winter Landscapes Crochet Picture Set, available on Ravelry and Etsy from 9th November, and in the Woodland Advent Calendar pattern, along with 23 other mini decorations and the wall hanging.
PLEASE NOTE: The premium pattern is a pdf crochet pattern, written in English. It is not a finished project. You will receive a digital download upon completion of purchase.
Tension
Tension is not critical for the mini crochet Christmas tree, as long as your stitches look nice and neat.
Abbreviations
- blo – back loops only
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- flo – front loops only
- rep – repeat
- RS – right side
- sc – single crochet
- sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
- sk – skip
- ss – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- WS – wrong side
- […] – stitch count
- * – repeat the instructions from * around
Pattern Notes
Be sure to read through these notes before you start your crochet tree decoration – they will make it so much easier to understand the pattern!
- Read through the pattern completely before starting and refer to the stitch tutorials as needed.
- Stitch counts are given in this pattern in [ ] at the end of each row or round. Where no stitch count is given, it is the same as the previous row or round.
- Starting ch1 does not count as a st.
- Turn at the end of each row.
Video Tutorial for the Mini Crochet Christmas Tree
If you prefer crocheting from a video tutorial, watch as I show you how to crochet this mini fir tree appliqué:
Easy Christmas Tree Crochet Pattern
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Row 10: ch1, sc2tog in blo across. [1]
Fasten off.
TRUNK
With RS facing and tree upside down, join Hazelnut to back loop of fifth st of Row 1, ch1, sc in blo in same st and next st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing Touches
Weave in any loose ends, then sew or glue your tree in place, whether that’s onto your Winter Landscapes background, a card, a garland or wherever else you’ve decided to use it.
How about making another Christmas design? This free crochet Christmas tree skirt pattern uses tapestry crochet to create a wonderful Scandinavian Christmas woodland scene.
Where Else Can I Use This Mini Crochet Christmas Tree?
This mini crochet Christmas tree works anywhere a little festive greenery is welcome. Sew it onto a handmade card, string several along a garland, add one to a wreath, use it as a gift tag topper, or hang it on the Christmas tree with a loop of yarn. Make a few in different shades of green and you have a tiny forest.
It’s designed to mix and match with the other appliqués in the Winter Landscapes Crochet Picture Set, including the three backgrounds.
The tree is also one of the 24 mini decorations in the Woodland Advent Calendar, a wall hanging with 24 pockets. Find the wall hanging and the other decorations in the main Woodland Advent Calendar blogpost.
Check out my other crochet patterns for more crochet inspiration.
Get the advent calendar pdf here!
Count down to Christmas in handmade style with this Woodland Advent Calendar crochet pattern! This complete pattern includes:🎄
24 unique hanging decorations – Star, Snowflake, Robin, Acorn, Toadstool, Gingerbread Person, Holly & Berries, Santa Hat, and many more.
🎄 Beautiful wall hanging design – the perfect way to display your makes throughout December.
🎄 Step-by-step video tutorials – follow along with clear instructions for every decoration, making it beginner-friendly.
🎄 Written patterns with photos – easy to follow for crocheters at an advanced beginner level and above.
Pattern help
There is a lot more detail in the premium pdf patterns for the crochet advent calendar and the winter landscapes crochet picture set, including photos, stitch tutorials and charts. Plus they’re yours to print out and keep!
Also please do check out the stitch tutorials on my YouTube channel for extra guidance.
If you are struggling with the pattern, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
If you enjoyed making your crochet Christmas tree pattern, please consider sharing it to social media tagging @concretegemscrochet or come and join the Concrete Gems Crochet Community to share in the joy of crochet with me.
Mini Crochet Christmas Tree FAQs
The mini crochet Christmas tree measures 2.5 inches (6cm) tall. Worked in sport weight cotton, it’s a small appliqué perfect or cards, tags and garlands.
Working into the back loops on one row and the front loops on the next row leaves a small ridge at each tier, which gives the tree its layered, textured look.
With the tree upside down and the right side facing you, join the trunk yarn to the back loop of the fifth stitch of Row 1, as written in the pattern. This puts the trunk near the centre of the base.
Yes. If you use thicker yarn and a hook to match, this will give you a larger tree. Try making several in different sizes and shades of green to create a forest.
Other Christmas crochet patterns you might enjoy
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Thanks for reading and happy crocheting! 🧶
