Granny Square Christmas Tree – Free Crochet Pattern

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If you can crochet a granny square, you can make this cute granny square Christmas tree ornament in an evening! Crochet one simple solid granny square, fold it into a triangle, add a little trunk and a hanging loop, and that is it! It only takes small amounts of yarn, so it is perfect for using up your yarn scraps.

Last year so many of you made my popular Jolly Bauble Christmas Tree, and I loved seeing your photos. So this year I have been designing some new versions, and this simple granny tree decoration is the first one. I love the simplicity of this square. It is so easy to make and the result is so cute! 

Hang them on your tree, string a few together into a garland, or pop one on a gift as a handmade tag. Once you make one, I think you will want a whole forest!

Granny Square Christmas Tree Pattern Details

The tree starts as a classic solid granny square, worked in just five rounds with a new color on each one. 

The finished square is then folded into a triangle and sewn in place. The stripes of the granny square form lovely little festive stripes across your tree, which I think is such a fun effect.

To finish, you crochet a tiny trunk right onto the bottom of the tree and sew on a chain loop for hanging. A bead at the top adds a sweet festive touch.

• Free Crochet Pattern: Scroll down this blog post for the complete pattern instructions
• Printable PDF:  Ad-free PDF pattern including all details of pattern. Thank you for your support! Purchase on Ravelry and on Etsy

Why You Will Love This Free Christmas Tree Decoration Pattern

• Beginner friendly: if you can make a granny square, you can make this tree.
• Quick to make: you can finish a few in an evening, so they are great for last minute gifts.
• Perfect for scrap yarn: each round uses only a small amount, so it is a lovely stash buster.
• No special stitches: just chains, double crochet and single crochet.
• Endless color options: go bright and cheerful, or traditional red and green.

Yarn Suggestions for the Granny Square Christmas Tree

For my trees I used scraps of Scheepjes River Washed and Stone Washed, a sport weight cotton and acrylic blend. It has a lovely soft texture and the stitches look really crisp, which helps the tree hold its shape.

Any sport weight, DK or light worsted weight yarn will work with a 4mm hook. You can also use a different weight with a matching hook, and your tree will just be a little bigger or smaller. A round of metallic yarn would add some sparkle too!

Free Pattern for the Granny Square Christmas Tree

Fill your home with festive color for the holiday season with this simple granny square Christmas tree ornament, a lovely way to use up yarn scraps.

Each tree starts as one simple solid granny square, worked in cheerful stripes, then folded and sewn into shape. It is a quick and relaxing make, great for adventurous beginners and experienced crocheters alike.

Materials

• Any Sportsweight/DK weight/Light worsted weight yarn
• I used scraps of Scheepjes River Washed and Stone Washed yarn – Sports/ 50g/130m/78% Cotton/22% Acrylic
• 4mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Small beads

You can use any weight yarn and matching hook to achieve a similar effect.

Measurements

8in [20cm] high from top of hanging loop to bottom of trunk
4in [10cm] wide

Gauge

Each triangle is 5 x 4in [13 x 10cm]

Abbreviations

US Crochet Terms

• Ch – chain
• Sl st – stitch
• Sc – single crochet
• Dc – double crochet
• St – stitch
• Sp – space
• Beg – beginning
• Rep – repeat
• RS – right side
• WS – wrong side

Pattern Notes

• Ch 3 at beginning of a round counts as 1 dc
• Ch 5 at beginning of a round counts as (1 dc, ch-2 sp)
• Pattern written in US crochet terms
• Repeat instructions between [ ] the amount of times given after brackets
• Repeat instructions from * to ; the amount of times stated

Printable PDF: Ad-free PDF pattern including all details of pattern. Thank you for your support! Purchase on Ravelry and on Etsy

Solid Granny Square Instructions

Using any yarn ch 5, sl st into first ch to form a ring.

Round 1 (RS): Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc, and ch-2 corner sp). [3 dc into ring, ch 2] 3 times. 2 dc in ring, join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 5. Fasten off yarn – 12 dc, 4 x ch-2 sp

Round 2 (RS): Join next yarn in any ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), (1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, * (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts; rep from * twice more, join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 3. Fasten off yarn – 28 dc, 4 x ch-2 sp

Round 3 (RS): Join next yarn in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, (1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, 1 dc in each st to the next corner ch-2 sp, * (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, 1 dc in each st to the next corner ch-2 sp; rep from * twice more, join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 3. Fasten off yarn – 44 dc, 4 x ch-2 sp

Round 4 (RS): Rep Round 3 – 60 dc, 4 x ch-2 sp

Round 5 (RS): Rep Round 3 – 76 dc, 4 x ch-2 sp

Weave in all threads.

How to Fold Your Crochet Square into a Tree

1. Place your square as below. Place it with the wrong side (WS) facing you.

2. Fold the sides in. Take the left and right corners and fold them inward so that they meet in the center. Pin in place if needed.

3. Fold the bottom up. Bring the bottom corner up towards the center, creating a neat triangle shape.

4. Secure the folds. Use a couple of pins to hold everything in position.

5. Sew the seams using matching yarn. Carefully stitch along the folds to secure the shape and form the triangular tree.

6. Turn front side out.

Tree Trunk

Using any color yarn and with right side of tree facing out, find the 4 center stitches at the bottom of the tree. Insert your hook into the first of the 4 stitches (you may have to wriggle your hook to find a space but it will work out fine).

Row 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 1 sc in same st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, turn – 4 sc

Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across, turn – 4 sc

Row 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across – 4 sc. Fasten off yarn and weave in all threads.

Hanging Loop

With any yarn, ch 23. Fasten off yarn leaving a tail to attach.
Fold over hanging loop and sew each end securely to top of the tree. Weave in all threads. Add a bead for an extra festive touch!

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