Free Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern in 3 Sizes: Large, Medium & Small

These Crochet Christmas tree Pattern are all worked from the tip down, creating a smooth cone shape, and finished by lightly stiffening into shape and displaying them on small wooden disks.

These trees would be great for crocheting a winter scene or as table centerpiece decorations.

The entire cone is crocheted in YARN UNDER single crochet through the back loop only (BLO) to give the tree its ribbed, textured look. Keeping stitches close together so no stuffing shows through Continue the BLO increase pattern until your tree reaches the desired height you can simply add more rounds for a taller tree or stop earlier for a smaller one.

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You’re just crocheting a cone, so just keep increasing in pattern until the tree is as tall as you want.

SIZES of TREES

LARGE:

  • Approx. circumference at widest point : 14.5–15 inches
  • Approx. height: 10–11 inches

MEDIUM

  • Approx. circumference at widest point : 9–9.5 inches
  • Approx. height: 6–7 inches

SMALL TREE 

  • Approx. circumference at widest point : 4.5–5 inches
  • Approx. height: ≈ 3 inches

MATERIALS REQUIRED

  • Stuffing, 
  • Dk yarn 
  • 3.500mm hook 
  • 1 piece of cardboard cut into approx Diameter CIRCLE for bottom of tree
  • Wooden stitch or dowel 
  • A circle of cut wood for BASE with a hole in center for the stick or dowel to fit into,
  • the decreacing rounds are NOT an exact science, just decrease as shown and if sts left over, just sc in the few remaining sts, to the END of the round

LARGE CHRISTMAS TREE Crochet PATTERN

Cardboard and wooden disc circle diameter: 4.7–4.8 inches (12–12.3 cm)

All stitches are worked in BLO unless stated. Work in continuous rounds.


SHAPING ROUNDS

Round 1: Ch 2, 6 sc BLO in second ch from hook. (6)
Round 2: Sc BLO in next st, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (9)
Round 3: Sc BLO in next 2 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (12)
Round 4: Sc BLO in each st around. (12)
Round 5: Sc BLO in next 3 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (15)
Round 6: Sc BLO in each st around. (15)
Round 7: Sc BLO in next 4 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (18)
Round 8: Sc BLO in each st around. (18)
Round 9: Sc BLO in next 5 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (21)
Round 10: Sc BLO in each st around. (21)
Round 11: Sc BLO in next 6 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (24)
Round 12: Sc BLO in each st around. (24)
Round 13: Sc BLO in next 7 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (27)
Round 14: Sc BLO in each st around. (27)
Round 15: Sc BLO in next 8 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (30)
Round 16: Sc BLO in each st around. (30)
Round 17: Sc BLO in next 9 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (33)
Round 18: Sc BLO in each st around. (33)
Round 19: Sc BLO in next 10 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (36)
Round 20: Sc BLO in each st around. (36)
Round 21: Sc BLO in next 11 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (39)
Round 22: Sc BLO in each st around. (39)
Round 23: Sc BLO in next 12 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (42)
Round 24: Sc BLO in each st around. (42)
Round 25: Sc BLO in next 13 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (45)
Round 26: Sc BLO in each st around. (45)
Round 27: Sc BLO in next 14 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (48)
Round 28: Sc BLO in each st around. (48)
Round 29: Sc BLO in next 15 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (51)
Round 30: Sc BLO in each st around. (51)
Round 31: Sc BLO in next 16 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (54)
Round 32: Sc BLO in each st around. (54)
Round 33: Sc BLO in next 17 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (57)
Round 34: Sc BLO in each st around. (57)
Round 35: Sc BLO in next 18 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (60)
Round 36: Sc BLO in each st around. (60)
Round 37: Sc BLO in next 19 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (63)
Round 38: Sc BLO in each st around. (63)
Round 39: Sc BLO in next 20 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat around. (66)
Round 40: Sc BLO in each st around. (66)


TEXTURE ROUND

Round 41: FPsc around each stitch. (66)


PRE-DECREASE PREP

Stuff the tree firmly and shape.
Cut a cardboard circle the same diameter as the base and insert it inside.


DECREASE ROUNDS

Working in continuous rounds , DO not worry if you have extra sts, just sc to the end, and start the next round, at the LAST round you will finish off, leave a tail to thread through remaining sts, and insert the wooden down before pulling tight to close

Round 1: Start off with 2sctog, sc in nxt 6 sts, 

Round 2: 2sc tog sc in 5sts 

Round 3: 2sctog sc in 4 sts 

Round 4: 2sctog sc in 3 sts , continue 1 more decrease round if you feel the bottom of the tree needs it Fasten off and close hole by weaving yarn through remaining 


FINAL ASSEMBLY

Drill a hole in the centre of a wooden disc (same diameter as the tree).
Push a wooden dowel up through the cardboard base and through the centre bottom of the tree.
Lightly glue the bottom of the dowel and secure it inside the hole in the wooden disc.
Allow to dry completely.

MEDIUM CHRISTMAS TREE Crochet Pattern

All stitches in BLO unless stated. Work in continuous rounds.

Cardboard  and wooden circle diameter: 4.0–4.2 inches (10.2–10.7 cm)


SHAPING ROUNDS

Round 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch. (6)
Round 2: Sc BLO in next st, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (9)
Round 3: Sc BLO in next 2 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (12)
Round 4: Sc BLO around. (12)
Round 5: Sc BLO in next 3 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (15)
Round 6: Sc BLO around. (15)
Round 7: Sc BLO in next 4 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (18)
Round 8: Sc BLO around. (18)
Round 9: Sc BLO in next 5 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (21)
Round 10: Sc BLO around. (21)
Round 11: Sc BLO in next 6 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (24)
Round 12: Sc BLO around. (24)
Round 13: Sc BLO in next 7 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (27)
Round 14: Sc BLO around. (27)
Round 15: Sc BLO in next 8 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (30)
Round 16: Sc BLO around. (30)
Round 17: Sc BLO in next 9 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (33)
Round 18: Sc BLO around. (33)
Round 19: Sc BLO in next 10 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (36)
Round 20: Sc BLO around. (36)
Round 21: Sc BLO in next 11 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (39)
Round 22: Sc BLO around. (39)
Round 23: Sc BLO in next 12 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (42)
Round 24: Sc BLO around. (42)
Round 25: Sc BLO in next 13 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (45)
Round 26: Sc BLO around. (45)
Round 27: Sc BLO in next 14 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (48)
Round 28: Sc BLO around. (48)
Round 29: Sc BLO in next 15 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (51)
Round 30: Sc BLO around. (51)
Round 31: Sc BLO in next 16 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (54)
Round 32: Sc BLO around. (54)
Round 33: Sc BLO in next 17 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (57)
Round 34: Sc BLO around. (57)


TEXTURE ROUND

Round 35: FPsc around each stitch. (57)


PRE-DECREASE PREP

Stuff the tree firmly and shape.
Cut a cardboard circle the same diameter as the base and insert it inside.


DECREASE ROUNDS

Working in continuous rounds , DO not worry if you have extra sts, just sc to the end, and start the next round, at the LAST round you will finish off, leave a tail to thread through remaining sts, and insert the wooden down before pulling tight to close

Round 1: Start off with 2sctog, sc in nxt 6 sts, 

Round 2: 2sc tog sc in 5sts 

Round 3: 2sctog sc in 4 sts 

Round 4: 2sctog sc in 3 sts  Fasten off and close hole by weaving yarn through remaining 


FINAL ASSEMBLY

Drill a hole in the centre of a wooden disc (same diameter as the tree).
Push a wooden dowel up through the cardboard base and then through the bottom of the tree.
Lightly glue the bottom of the dowel and insert it into the wooden disc.
Let dry fully before standing upright.

SMALLEST TREE Crochet Pattern

All stitches worked in BLO unless stated. Work in continuous rounds.

Cardboard / wooden disc circle diameter: 3.1–3.2 inches (7.8–8.2 cm)

SHAPING ROUNDS

Round 1: Ch 2, 6 sc BLO in second ch. (6)
Round 2: Sc BLO in next st, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (9)
Round 3: Sc BLO in next 2 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (12)
Round 4: Sc BLO around. (12)
Round 5: Sc BLO in next 3 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (15)
Round 6: Sc BLO around. (15)
Round 7: Sc BLO in next 4 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (18)
Round 8: Sc BLO around. (18)
Round 9: Sc BLO in next 5 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (21)
Round 10: Sc BLO around. (21)
Round 11: Sc BLO in next 6 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (24)
Round 12: Sc BLO around. (24)
Round 13: Sc BLO in next 7 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (27)
Round 14: Sc BLO around. (27)
Round 15: Sc BLO in next 8 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (30)
Round 16: Sc BLO around. (30)
Round 17: Sc BLO in next 9 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (33)
Round 18: Sc BLO around. (33)
Round 19: Sc BLO in next 10 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (36)
Round 20: Sc BLO around. (36)
Round 21: Sc BLO in next 11 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (39)
Round 22: Sc BLO around. (39)
Round 23: Sc BLO in next 12 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (42)
Round 24: Sc BLO around. (42)
Round 25: Sc BLO in next 13 sts, 2BLsc in next st. Repeat. (45)
Round 26: Sc BLO around. (45)


TEXTURE ROUND

Round 27: FPsc around each stitch. (45)


PRE-DECREASE PREP

Stuff the tree firmly and shape.
Cut a cardboard circle the same diameter as the base and insert it inside.


DECREASE ROUNDS

Working in continuous rounds , DO not worry if you have extra sts, just sc to the end, and start the next round, at the LAST round you will finish off, leave a tail to thread through remaining sts, and insert the wooden down before pulling tight to close

Round 1: Start off with 2sctog, sc in nxt 5 sts, 

Rnd 2: 2sc tog sc in 4sts 

Rnd 3: 2sctog sc in 3 sts  Fasten off and close hole by weaving yarn through remaining sts. 


FINAL ASSEMBLY

Drill a hole in the centre of a wooden disc (same diameter as the tree).
Push a wooden dowel up through the cardboard base and then through the bottom of the tree.
Lightly glue the bottom of the dowel and secure it into the wooden disc.
Let dry fully.

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