Learn how to make this classic crochet Christmas tree applique! Using this free crochet pattern, you can make a beautiful embellishment or Christmas ornament!
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You can also use this Christmas tree applique to make a beautiful card or to embellish your Christmas presents packages with it.
If you like garlands, you can use Christmas tree appliques to make this charming Christmas tree garland.
You may also like these Christmas patterns: crochet Gingerbread hearts, crochet Christmas pudding, a crochet Christmas Unicorn and a crochet Christmas Angel.
More of my crochet Christmas ornaments can be found in this crochet Christmas Ornaments Free Pattern Collection and under the tag Christmas.
Also, you may want to see my other Christmas tree ideas – a crochet Christmas tree made from hearts and a LOVEly Christmas Tree of Hearts.
Christmas Tree Applique – Crochet Pattern
The pattern for the Christmas Tree and Snowflake is also available as a print-friendly, styled and advertisement-free PDF in my Etsy shop HERE.
A FREE Crochet Pattern for the Snowflake can be found on this website HERE.
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Abbreviations:
(See a list of crochet abbreviations used in patterns by yarn industry designers and publishers HERE)
Ch(s) – chain(s)
DC – double crochet
Rnd – round
Sl St(s) – slip stitch(s)
St (s) – stitch (es)
Yarn:
- crochet cotton thread size 10, color – myrtle green
- crochet cotton thread size 10, color – brown
- crochet cotton thread size 10, colors of your choice for the ornaments
Hook and Other Materials:
- crochet hook size 6/1.8 mm
- beads (optional)
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Finished size:
This crochet Christmas Tree applique is about 3” tall.
Instructions:
Copyright: This pattern is an original design by GoldenLucyCrafts. You may not copy, rewrite, redistribute or resell this pattern in any form, this includes making video tutorials. You may not translate this pattern to another language and publish the pattern or any parts of it.
Row 1. With green color, Ch 4 (counts as Ch 1 + Ch 3 as first DC), 2 DC into 4th Ch from the hook. Total – 3 DC. Turn.
Row 2. Ch 3 (counts as first DC here and throughout), 2 DC into last St of previous Row, DC in next St, 3 DC in top of Ch 3 at the beginning of previous Row. Total – 7 DC. Turn.
Row 3. Ch 3, 2 DC into last St of previous Row, DC in next 5 Sts, 3 DC in top of Ch 3 at the beginning of previous Row. Total – 11 DC. Turn.
Row 4. Ch 3, 2 DC into last St of previous Row, DC in next 9 Sts, 3 DC in top of Ch 3 at the beginning of previous Row. Total – 15 DC. Turn.
Row 5. Sl St into last St of previous Row and into each of next 5 Sts, Ch 3, 2 DC into same St, DC in next 3 Sts, 3 DC into next St. Total – 9 DC. Turn.
Row 6. Ch 3, 2 DC into last St of previous Row, DC in next 7 Sts, 3 DC in top of Ch 3 at the beginning of previous Row. Total – 13 DC. Turn.
Row 7. Ch 3, 2 DC into last St of previous Row, DC in next 11 Sts, 3 DC in top of Ch 3 at the beginning of previous Row. Total – 17 DC. Turn.
Row 8. Ch 3, 2 DC into last St of previous Row, DC in next 15 Sts, 3 DC in top of Ch 3 at the beginning of previous Row. Total – 21 DC. Turn.
Row 9. Sl St into last St of previous Row and into each of next 5 Sts, Ch 3, 2 DC into same St, DC in next 9 Sts, 3 DC into next St. Total – 15 DC. Turn.
Row 10. Ch 3, 2 DC into last St of previous Row, DC in next 13 Sts, 3 DC in top of Ch 3 at the beginning of previous Row. Total – 19 DC. Turn.
Row 11. Ch 3, 2 DC into last St of previous Row, DC in next 17 Sts, 3 DC in top of Ch 3 at the beginning of previous Row. Total – 23 DC. Turn.
Row 12. Ch 3, 2 DC into last St of previous Row, DC in next 21 Sts, 3 DC in top of Ch 3 at the beginning of previous Row. Total – 27 DC.
The Trunk
Join brown color to the 12th St of the last Row, Ch 3, DC into same St, DC in each of next 3 Sts, 2 DC into next St.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
You can embellish your tree with crochet ornaments, beads, or spangles.
Crochet Ornaments
Start with an adjustable ring.
Rnd 1. Ch 2, 10 HDC into a ring. Draw the loop closed. To make it easier to do, first, untwist the tail.
Then pull the tail to draw the loop closed tightly, pull the tail from back side to draw the loop closed tightly.
Join with Sl St in top of Ch 2.
Fasten off and weave in one end. Leave the second end to be long enough to sew the ornament to the tree.
Make as many ornaments as you would like.
Sew them on the tree.
I hope you enjoyed this crochet Christmas tree applique free crochet pattern!
Happy Crocheting!
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