Christmas Tree Applique Crochet Pattern

If you’re looking for a delightful holiday project to add some festive flair to your Christmas decor, then you’re in for a treat! I’m excited to share this free crochet pattern for a Christmas Tree applique that’s perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike. Whether you want to embellish stockings or holiday cards or simply create a cute ornament, this charming design is sure to bring a bit of handmade magic to your home. Give it a try, and let your creativity shine!

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This adorable Christmas Tree applique is one of the fun little pieces I used to spruce up my child’s Christmas Ornament Stocking!

It’s crocheted using two strands of lace thread, which gives it a nice, cozy texture. The tree measures about 6 inches wide and 5 inches tall, but you can easily change the size! Just use a single strand of lace thread to make a smaller tree, or go with bulkier yarn weight (thicker yarn) for a bigger, fluffier version.

The Christmas Tree Applique crochet pattern even includes a cute little Star to top off the tree. To make it even more festive, I added some tiny Christmas beads and mini buttons for that extra holiday sparkle. It’s the perfect way to add a personal touch to any holiday project!

Christmas Tree Applique Crochet Pattern

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• sc2tog: single crochet 2 together
• st: stitch
• sl knot: slip knot
• sl st: slip stitch
• fo: fasten off

Materials & Tools

1. Crochet lace yarn: green, white, and gold
2. 2 mm crochet hook (for a small tree) & 4 mm crochet hook (for a big tree)
3. Decoration beads or buttons

Finished dimension:

Small tree:  approx. 4″ H x 3 1/2″ W
Big tree:  approx. 6″ H x 5″ W

Instructions:

Christmas Tree Applique

Small Tree – Work on 2 strands of green color yarn and a 2 mm crochet hook
Big Tree – Work on 4 strands of green color yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook

Begin with a sl knot with green yarn.
Row 1: ch 4, turn,
Row 2 to 5: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 st)
Row 6: ch 8 (standby), add yarn at the other end, ch 8, fo, turn (20st)
Row 7: ch 1 at the standby st, sc2tog, *sc in each st* repeat 16 times, sc2tog, turn (18st)
Row 8: ch 1, sc2tog, *sc in each st* repeat 14 times, sc2tog, turn (16st)
Row 9: ch 1, sc2tog, *sc in each st* repeat 12 times, sc2tog, turn (14 st)
Row 10: ch 1, sc2tog, *sc in each st* repeat 10 times, sc2tog, turn (12 st)
Row 11: ch 1, sc2tog, *sc in each st* repeat 8 times, sc2tog, turn (10 st)
Row 12: ch 1, sc2tog, *sc in each st* repeat 6 times, sc2tog, turn (8 st)
Row 13: ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 st)
Row 14: ch 4 (standby), add yarn at the other end, ch 4, fo, turn (16 st)
Row 15: ch 1 at the standby st, sc2tog, *sc in each st* repeat 12 times, sc2tog, turn (14 st)
Row 16: ch 1, sc2tog, *sc in each st* repeat 10 times, sc2tog, turn (12 st)
Row 17: ch 1, sc2tog, *sc in each st* repeat 8 times, sc2tog, turn (10 st)
Row 18: ch 1, sc2tog, *sc in each st* repeat 6 times, sc2tog, turn (8 st)
Row 19: ch 1, sc2tog, *sc in each st* repeat 4 times, sc2tog, turn (6 st)
Row 20: ch 1, sc2tog, *sc in each st* repeat 2 times, sc2tog, turn (4 st)
Row 21: ch 1, *sc2tog* repeat 2 times, turn (2 st)
Row 22: ch 1, sc2tog, turn (1 st)
Row 23: ch 1, sc, fo

Tree Border:
With white yarn, start at the bottom left corner of the Christmas Tree. Ch 1, single crochet in each stitch, and make 3 sc in each stitch at all the outward-pointing corners.

Star Applique Pattern

Work on 2 strands or 4 strands of gold color yarn

Begin with a sl knot
Round 1: ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sc, ch 4, sl st into the 1st ch, sc* repeat 4 times, sc, ch 4, slst into the 1st ch, slst again into the 1st ch of the star, fo.
Sew the star onto the treetop.

Embellish the Christmas tree applique by sewing snowflakes and red, green, and white beads.