Crochet Christmas Tree Square Pattern (Free Pattern)
A fun and festive Christmas tree square that offers a unique twist on a classic crochet design. Perfect for the intermediate crocheter, this pattern creates a beautifully textured piece that feels a little different from traditional squares. It's worked in rows using a classic granny stitch pattern, then finished with a simple border to shape it into a clean square.
Skill Level
- Intermediate
Finished Size
Approximately 8 1/4 in (21 cm) wide x 8 1/2 in (21.6 cm) tall.
Size may vary slightly depending on yarn and tension used.
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn (size 4 medium)
- Colors used: white, brown, green, almond, linen
- 5.5mm (I) Crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle (yarn needle)
Stitch Key (U.S. Terms)
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet
- sl st - slip stitch
Video Tutorial
Follow along with the full video tutorial below.
Pattern
Tree Section
Notes:
- Clusters are groups of 3 double crochets worked into the spaces between clusters from the previous row.
- For color changes, white yarn may be carried (floated) across the back or worked from separate skeins. Green yarn can be dropped and rejoined as needed.
- Ch 3 at the beginning of each row counts as a dc
- The final dc of rows that end with a single dc is worked between the first and second dc of the turning chain from the previous row.
Row 1: With white yarn, ch 25. Work 2 dc in 4th ch from hook. (*Skip 2 ch, work cluster in next ch; Repeat from * across. (8 clusters) Ch 3, turn.
Row 2: Work 3 clusters in white, 1 cluster in brown, 3 clusters in white, finish with 1 dc in-between the 1st and 2nd dc. (7 clusters) Ch 3, turn.
Row 3: Work 2 dc in first space, 6 clusters in green, 1 cluster in white. (8 clusters) Ch 3, turn.
Row 4: Work 1 cluster white, 5 clusters green, 1 cluster white. End with dc. (7 clusters) Ch 3, turn.
Row 5: Work 2 dc in first space, 1 cluster white, 4 clusters green, 2 clusters white. (8 clusters) Ch 3, turn.
Row 6: Work 1 cluster white, 5 clusters green, 1 cluster white. End with dc. (7 clusters) Ch 3, turn.
Row 7: Work 2 dc in first space. 1 cluster white, 4 clusters green, 2 clusters white. (8 clusters) Ch 3, turn.
Row 8: Work 2 clusters white, 3 clusters green, 2 clusters white. End with dc. (7 clusters) Ch 3, turn.
Row 9: Work 2 dc in first space, 1 cluster white, 4 clusters green, 2 clusters white. (8 clusters) Ch 3, turn.
Row 10: Work 2 clusters white, 3 clusters green, 2 clusters white. End with dc. (7 clusters) Ch 3, turn.
Row 11: Work 2 dc in first space, 2 clusters white, 2 clusters green, 3 clusters white. (8 clusters) Ch 3, turn.
Row 12: Work 2 clusters white, 3 clusters green, 2 clusters white. End with dc. (7 clusters) Ch 3, turn.
Row 13: Work 2 dc in first space, 2 clusters white, 2 clusters green, 2 clusters white. (8 clusters) Ch 3, turn.
Row 14: Work 3 clusters white, 1 cluster green, 3 clusters white. End with dc. (7 clusters) Ch 3, turn.
Row 15: Work 2 dc in first space, 7 clusters white. (8 clusters) Ch 1, fasten off.
Border
Round 1: With almond yarn, join in any space between clusters. Sc in same space, ch3. *Sc in next space, ch 3; repeat from (*) around. In each corner, work (sc + ch 3 + sc). Join to first sc. Fasten off.
Round 2: With Linen yarn, join in any ch-3 corner space. Ch 2 (counts as hdc), 2 hdc in same space. *Work 3 hdc in each ch-3 space across to next corner; in corner, work (3 hdc + ch 2 + 3 hdc); repeat from (*) around. In final corner, work 3 hdc, ch 2, then join to top of beginning ch-2 with sl st. Fasten off.
Project Inspiration
These squares can be used to create a variety of projects, from blankets to wearables.
Stay tuned for a full blanket pattern using this square.
You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern in small quantities. Please credit Jennifer Noelle as the designer. Mass production is not permitted.