Crochet Christmas Tree Applique Pattern
If you’re looking for a festive make that instantly adds handmade charm to your Christmas projects, this mini crochet Christmas tree applique is quick, easy and cute!
It’s Day 3 of the 12 Days of Crochet Christmas!
If you’re crocheting along and haven’t done so already, you’ll want to whip up an easy crochet gift tag to attach your applique to.
Looking for a 3D tree? Try this pattern instead.
About the Pattern
This crochet Christmas tree applique pattern is worked in turned rows from the top down alternating increase rounds to create a triangle shape.
I decorated my tree with French knots and a gold star but you could also use small beads, buttons, sequins or puff paint.
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Christmas Tree Applique Pattern
Crochet Christmas Tree Applique
Materials
- DK weight yarn in green, dark brown and a small amount of red and yellow (I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in Slate Green, Coffee Bean, Pillar Red and Mustard Yellow)
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- 10mm gold star
- Yarn needle, scissors
- Fabric glue
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- BLO – back loop only
- ch – chain
- hdc – half double crochet
- inc – increase
- sc – single crochet
- st/s – stitch/es
- […] – repeat the instructions in brackets
- (…) – indicates stitch count at end of round
Special Stitches
French Knots
- Bring the needle up through the piece where you want to place the knot.
- Lay the needle behind the thread.
- Wrap the thread around the needle 3 times.
- Take the needle partway down through your piece, close to where the thread is coming out.
- Slowly pull the needle and the working thread through the wraps to complete your French knot
Tip
Make more or less wraps to change the size of your French knot.
Finished Size
The finished applique measures approximately 1.5″ x 1.25″ (4cm x 3.5cm). Size may vary depending on tension and materials used.
Gauge
Gauge is not important in this pattern. However, using a different yarn and hook size will change the size of the finished item.
Notes
- The tree is worked in turned rows. The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
Pattern Instructions
Tree (green)
R1: Ch 2, 3 sc in second ch from hook (3)
R2: Ch 1, turn. [Sc] x3 (3)
R3: Ch 1, turn. Inc, sc, inc (5)
R4: Ch 1, turn. [Sc] x5 (5)
R5: Ch 1, turn. Inc, [sc] x3, inc (7)
R6: Ch 1, turn. [Sc] x7 (7)
R7: Ch 1, turn. Inc, [sc] x5, inc (9)
R8: Ch 1, turn. [Sc] x9 (9)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Trunk (dark brown)
Holding the tree upside down, count 3 sts in from the right-hand side.
Join dark brown yarn in the 4th sc in the back loop only.
Ch 1, working in the BLO – hdc in same st and next 2 sts (3)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Using red and yellow yarn, decorate the tree with French knots.
Glue a gold star to the top of the tree.
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Use fabric glue or hot glue to attach it to your gift tag.
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