Granny Square Christmas Tree Ornament

About This Crochet Pattern

• This design builds on the timeless classic granny square pattern.
• It is quick to create and can be completed in under 30 minutes.
• By adjusting the number of rounds, you can craft trees of various sizes.
• Also, using thinner or thicker yarn and an appropriate hook size allows for making trees in different sizes.
• Free Printable - There is a free printable of the pattern at the end of this page.

Crochet Stitches

This pattern uses basic stitches like chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch.

Yarn and Hook Information

To make this crochet tree we used a #3 light (DK, light worsted, 8ply) yarn with about 14 WPI (wraps per inch), with the recommended hook size for this yarn.

Feel free to use another yarn weight with a suitable hook size. If you opt for a heavier yarn like #4 worsted or a lighter yarn like #2, your granny square Christmas tree will turn out larger or smaller, respectively.

Use solid green yarn to create traditional evergreen trees, or for a modern look, use variegated or other colored yarn.

How To Make A Granny Square Christmas Tree

The Christmas tree pattern is based on a classic granny square and is worked using a single strand of yarn, turning the work at the end of each row.

After finishing the last row, the hanging loop is created in the last corner.

To create the tree shape, fold the granny square into a triangle and sew it together at the back to form the tree.

For the tree trunk, two strands of yarn are used and crocheted with the same hook size used for the tree.

Using double strands of yarn and a smaller hook size for the trunk improves the look and ensures it matches the tree.

Skill Level

Beginner

What You Will Need

Yarn

#3 light (DK, light worsted, 8ply) yarn with 14 WPI (wraps per inch)

• Color A (tree) - 28.5 yards (26 meters)
• Color B, brown (trunk) - 2.7 yards (2.5 meters) - this is enough to work double-stranded.

Crochet hook

• 4mm (G/6)

Notions

• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• 1 x 5mm bead (optional)

Finished Size

The finished size of the tree ornament is about 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) from the tree tip to the base of the trunk and about 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) at its widest point, using the yarn weight and hook size mentioned above.

Gauge

weight, use the recommended hook size as stated on the yarn label or a size to give you the look you are after.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used

• MR - magic ring
• ch- chain stitch
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• col - color
• st/sts - stitch/stitches
• sl st - slip stitch
• rpt - repeat
• hk - hook
• [ ] - at the end of a round indicates the number of stitches in that round

Pattern Notes

• Turn the work after each round, this will give your granny square a better shape.

Pattern Instructions

Tree

Round One

Round 1, color A - Into a magic ring chain 3 (this counts as 1 double crochet), then make 2 double crochets, chain 2, make * 3 double crochet, chain 2, repeat from * 3 more times, slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to join, turn. [You should have 12 double crochet stitches and 4 x chain 2 spaces in this round]

Abbreviated Version

Rnd 1, col A - MR, ch3 (counts as 1dc) 2dc, ch2, * 3dc, ch2, rpt from* 3 times, sl st into top of ch-3 to join, turn. [12dc, 4 x ch-2 sps]

Round Two

Round -  Slip stitch into the chain 2 space, chain 3 (this counts as 1 double crochet), make 2 double crochets in the same space as chain 3, then make * 3 double crochets, chain 2, and 3 double crochets into the chain 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, then make 3 double crochets and chain 2 into the same space as the chain 3, slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to join, turn. [You should have 24 double crochets and 4 x chain 2 spaces in this round]

Abbreviated Version

Rnd 2 - sl st into ch-2 sp, ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc in same sp as ch-3, * (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch-2 sp, rpt * 3 times, (3dc, ch2) in same sp as ch-3, sl st into top of ch-3 to join, turn. [24dc, 4 x ch-2 sps]

Round Three

Round 3 - Slip stitch into the chain 2 space, chain 3 (this counts as 1 double crochet), make 2 double crochets in the same space as chain 3, then make * skip 3 stitches, make 3 double crochets into the next space, skip 3 stitches and make (3 double crochets, chain 2, and 3 double crochets) into the chain 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, skip 3 stitches, make 3 double crochets into the next space, skip 3 stitches, then make (3 double crochets and chain 2) into the same space as the chain 3, slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to join, turn. [You should have 30 double crochets and 4 x chain 2 spaces in this round]

Abbreviated Version

Rnd 3 -  sl st into ch-2 sp, ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc in same sp as ch-3, * sk 3-sts, 3dc into next sp, sk 3-sts, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch-2 sp, rpt from * 3 times, sk 3-sts, 3dc into next sp, sk 3-sts, (3dc, ch2) in same sp as ch-3, sl st into top of ch-3 to join, turn. [30dc, 4 x ch-2 sps]

Round Four

Round 4 - Slip stitch into the chain 2 space, chain 3 (this counts as 1 double crochet), make 2 double crochets in the same space as chain 3, then make * (skip 3 stitches, make 3 double crochets into the next space) do this twice, then make (3 double crochets, chain 2, and 3 double crochets) into the chain 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, (skip 3 stitches, make 3 double crochets into the next space) do this twice, then make (3 double crochets and chain 2) into the same space as the chain 3, slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to join, turn. [You should have 42 double crochets and 4 x chain 2 spaces in this round]

Abbreviated Version

Rnd 4 - sl st into ch-2 sp, ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc in the same sp as ch-3, * (sk 3-sts, 3dc into next sp) do this twice, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch-2 sp, rpt from * 3 times, (sk 3-sts, 3dc into next sp) do this twice, (3dc, ch2) in same sp as ch-3, sl st into top of ch-3 to join, turn. [42dc, 4 x ch-2 sps]

Round Five

Round 5 - Slip stitch into the chain 2 space, chain 3 (this counts as 1 double crochet), make 2 double crochets in the same space as chain 3, then make * (skip 3 stitches, make 3 double crochets into the next space) do this three times, then make (3 double crochets, chain 2, and 3 double crochets) into the chain 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, (skip 3 stitches, make 3 double crochets into the next space) do this three times, then make (3 double crochets and chain 2) into the same space as the chain 3, slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to join, turn. [You should have 58 double crochets and 4 x chain 2 spaces in this round]

Abbreviated Version

Rnd 5 -  sl st into ch-2 sp, ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc in the same sp as ch-3, * (sk 3-sts, 3dc into next sp) do this three times, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch-2 sp, rpt from * 3 times, (sk 3-sts, 3dc into next sp) do this three times, (3dc, ch2) in same sp as ch-3, sl st into top of ch-3 to join, turn. [58dc, 4 x ch-2 sps]

Round Six

Round 6 - Slip stitch into the chain 2 space, chain 3 (this counts as 1 double crochet), make 2 double crochets in the same space as chain 3, then make * (skip 3 stitches, make 3 double crochets into the next space) do this four times, then make (3 double crochets, chain 2, and 3 double crochets) into the chain 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, (skip 3 stitches, make 3 double crochets into the next space) do this four times, then make (3 double crochets and chain 2) into the same space as the chain 3, slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to join, chain 1, cut yarn leaving a 40 inch (1 meter) long tail for sewing and the hanging loop and fasten off. [You should have 74 double crochets and 4 x chain 2 spaces in this round]

Abbreviated Version

Rnd 6 - sl st into ch-2 sp, ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc in the same sp as ch-3, * (sk 3-sts, 3dc into next sp) do this four times, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch-2 sp, rpt from * 3 times, (sk 3-sts, 3dc into next sp) do this four times, (3dc, ch2) in same sp as ch-3, sl st into top of ch-3 to join, ch1, cut yarn leaving a 40 inch (1 meter) long tail for sewing and the hanging loop and fasten off. [74dc, 4 x ch-2 sps]

Shape the tree and attach the hanging loop

• Pull the starting yarn tail tight to close the circle and weave in the ends.
• Fold the yarn tail to create a hanging loop about 4 inches (10cm) long and secure it to the square with a few back stitches.

• With the hanging loop end pointing away from you, create a triangle by folding the long sides together to form the tip of the tree, then fold up the remaining end to make the tree base.
• Sew the folded ends together with your yarn needle, fasten off, and weave in the ends.

• Thread a bead onto the hanging loop, slide it down to the tip of the tree, tie a knot, or add a drop of glue to secure the bead onto the hanging loop.

Tree Trunk

Work with two strands of yarn and 4mm hook. With the tree base up and front of the tree facing you, locate the three center spaces along the tree base.

Slip knot yarn onto the hook, insert the hook into the first of the three spaces, and slip stitch the yarn into place.

Row One

Row 1, color B - Single crochet into the same space as the slip stitch, chain 2, then make a single crochet into the next space (this should be the center of the tree), chain 2, and make 1 single crochet into the next space, turn. [7 single crochet in this round]

Abbreviated version

Row 1, color B - 1sc into same sp as sl st, ch2, 1sc into next sp (this should be the center of the tree), ch2, 1sc into next sp, turn. [7sc]

Row Two

Row 2 - Chain 1 (this does not count as a stitch),1 single crochet into the 1st stitch, then 2 single crochet into the chain 2 space, 1 single crochet into the next stitch, 2 single crochet into the chain 2 space, and 1 single crochet into the last stitch, turn. [7 single crochet in this round]

Abbreviated version

Row 2 - ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc into 1st st, 2sc into ch-2 sp, 1sc in next st, 2sc in ch-2 sp, 1sc in last st, turn. [7sc]

Row Three

Row 3 - Chain 1 (this does not count as a stitch),1 single crochet into the 1st stitch, then 2 single crochet into the chain 2 space, 1 single crochet into the next stitch, 2 single crochet into the chain 2 space, and 1 single crochet into the last stitch, chain 1, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. [7 single crochet in this round]

Abbreviated version

Row 3 - ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc into 1st st, 2sc into ch-2 sp, 1sc in next st, 2sc in ch-2 sp, 1sc in last st, chain 1, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. [7sc]

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