Free Christmas Tree Applique Crochet Pattern

Christmas tree appliqué description

Thanks for checking out my Christmas tree appliqué crochet pattern. I made this little Christmas tree with the intention of using it as a Christmas card topper, I think I might also sew one to a coffee cozy too, it will make a lovely stocking filler.

The appliqué can be sewn onto almost any of your crochet creations to make them look festive. It has a lovely bubbly texture which I love!

When made it is a little floppy so it couldn’t be used as a hanging decoration but the list of things you could sew it to is absolutely endless.

How to crochet a Christmas tree applique

To make the Christmas tree crochet appliqué I used DK (weight 3) yarn in 3 colors. As you can see I used green, brown and mustard. I used a 3mm crochet hook.

This Christmas tree is made in one piece, no sewing involved. Well, not until you need to sew it into your project at least.

The crochet pattern is easy skill level. As well as needing to know your basic stitches you’ll also need to know how to make a cluster stitch.

Why You’ll Love The Free Christmas Tree Applique Crochet Pattern

• One piece, no sew design!
• Intermediate skill level
• Free crochet pattern with the option to upgrade
• Uses DK or light worsted, weight 3 yarn
• Quick project that can be made in under one hour!
• Perfect for decorating Christmas projects such as stockings, pillows, blankets, and more!
• Good for using up leftover scrap yarn

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Crochet pattern information

Hook size

3mm crochet hook

Yarn

• Weight – Aran / Worsted / #4
• Brand – ‘King Cole Pricewise DK’
• A – Green
• B – Yellow
• C – Brown

Skill Level

Intermediate

Abbreviations

USA Terminology (UK Terminology)

• ch – Chain
• CL – Cluster stitch (instructions below)
• sc – Single crochet
• sl st – Slip stitch
• st/sts – Stitch/Stitches

Cluster Stitch (CL)

• Yarn over, inset hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2
• Repeat 3 more times
• Yarn over, pull through 5 loops

Gauge & Sizes

• Gauge with 3mm hook: 2” x 2” = 12 rows of x 13 sc
• Finished Size: Height 5.5cm x Width 7cm

Pattern notes

• Chains and finishing slip stitches are not included in stitch count.
• Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces. EG. “sc, CL” would mean “sc in first space, CL in next space”.
• Change color while completing the previous stitch.

Supplies

You will need the following supplies to complete the project (links will take you directly to my recommended supplies) 

• Crochet hooks 
• DK yarn
• Scissors

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Christmas tree applique – Free crochet pattern

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Tree body

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Row 1

• Use green (A) yarn
• ch x 15 then start in second ch from hook
• Sc x 14
• ch x 1 & turn
• (14 sts)

Row 2

• sl st x 1
• (CL, sc) 6 times
• CL x 1 in last st
• ch x 1 & turn
• (14 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 3

• Skip first st
• sc x 12
• Skip last st
• ch x 1 & turn
• (12 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 4

• sl st x 1
• (CL, sc) 5 times
• CL x 1 in last st
• ch x 1 & turn
• (12 sts)

Row 5

• Skip first st
• sc x 10
• Skip last st
• ch x 1 & turn
• (10 sts)

Row 6

• sl st x 1
• (CL, sc) 4 times
• CL x 1 in last st
• ch x 1 & turn
• (10 sts)

Row 7

• Skip first st
• sc x 8
• Skip last st
• ch x 1 & turn
• (8 sts)

Row 8

• sl st x 1
• (CL, sc) 3 times
• CL x 1 in last st
• ch x 1 & turn
• (8 sts)

Row 9

• Skip first st
• sc x 6
• Skip last st
• ch x 1 & turn
• (6 sts)

Row 10

• sl st x 1
• (CL, sc) 2 times
• CL x 1 in last st
• ch x 1 & turn
• (6 sts)

Row 11

• Skip first st
• sc x 4
• Skip last st
• ch x 1 & turn
• (4 sts)

Row 12

• sl st, CL, sc, CL
• ch x 1 & turn
• (4 sts)

Row 13

• Skip first st
• sc x 2
• Skip last st
• ch x 1 & turn
• (2 sts)

Row 14

• Change to yellow (B) yarn
• CL, ch
• Fasten off & weave in ends
• (1 st)

Tree Trunk

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Row 15

• Attach brown (C) yarn to the 6th ch from row 1
• sc x 4
• ch x 1 & turn
• (4 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 16

• sc x 4
• Fasten off & weave in ends
• (4 sts)

Published: November 26, 2022 | Last Updated: September 24, 2025