Crochet granny stitch Christmas tree in forest green with a brown trunk, lying next to a handwritten crochet chart, stitch symbol guide, and a sparkling pink ornament on a white paper background.

Christmas Tree Crochet Granny Square

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Bring a touch of cozy, handmade warmth to your holiday season with this quick and charming crochet Christmas tree. Inspired by the classic granny cluster stitch, this triangular design works up in just four simple rounds, finished with a neat trunk.

Whether you string several together for a festive mantle garland, hang them as rustic tree ornaments, or tie them onto gift packages, this beginner-friendly project is a relaxing way to spend czan afternoon.

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Project Overview

  • Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
  • Time to Complete: ~20–30 minutes
  • Uses: Ornaments, holiday bunting/garlands, gift toppers, or coasters

Materials & Tools

  • Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) or DK yarn in Forest Green (tree body) and Warm Brown (trunk)
  • Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm (US E/4) to 4.0 mm (US G/6), or size suited to your yarn
  • Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving ends, sharp scissors, and optional twine or metallic cord for hanging

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch: chain
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • sc: single crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • sp: space

Pattern Instructions

Tree Body (Green)

  • Rnd 1: In a Magic Ring, [ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 3], (3 dc, ch 3) twice. Sl st to top of beginning ch-3 to join. (3 clusters, 3 corner ch-3 spaces).
  • Rnd 2: Sl st into the first ch-3 corner space. [3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in corner space. Work [3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] into each of the next two ch-3 corner spaces. Sl st to top of beginning ch-3 to join. (6 clusters total, two per corner).
  • Rnd 3 (Branch Shaping & Base):
    • Top Peak: Sl st into the top point corner space: work (1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc).
    • Sides (Tiered Branches): Down each angled side, work stepped branch petals: into each space/gap between clusters, work (ch 3, 3 dc, sl st) into the next space (or following the red arrows: anchor with a slip stitch, ch 3, work 3 dc into the space) to throw the clusters outward, creating the distinct 3-tiered Christmas tree steps.
    • Bottom Edge: Work flat across the bottom with clusters to keep a straight base between the bottom corners.

Tree Trunk (Brown)

Join yarn into the base cluster along the bottom center (over 6 stitches):

  • Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc in each of next 5 sts across (6 dc total). Turn.
  • Row 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 sts across (6 dc). Turn.
  • Row 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in each of the 6 sts across (indicated by the + symbols in the diagram), sl st into final st. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing Touches

  • Blocking: Lightly steam-block or pin wet-block the tree flat to sharpen the points of the branches and keep the base neat and square.
  • Hanger: Loop a 6-inch strand of gold cord or baker’s twine through the top ch-3 loop and knot to hang.
  • Embellish: Sew on tiny wood beads, French knots in colored yarn, or festive buttons to mimic Christmas ornaments.

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Try also some of our Christmas Season Easy Crochet Pattern:

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