Hello, fellow crocheters! With the holidays fast approaching, many of us crochet artists are turning our focus on holiday projects. If you aren’t familiar with how to crochet a triangle shape, read on to learn how to create this Easy Crochet Christmas tree. This tree is completely customizable. Add embellishments and use a different size yarn and it will look completely unique.
I made these 2 trees with different sized yarns, but used the same method and the exact same amount of stitches and rows and as you can see, they look completely different.
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Materials Needed for This Project
Yarn – Your choice of color and size. In the picture above I used a Medium size 4 worsted weight acrylic yarn for the smaller tree and a size 6 bulky weight polyester yarn for the larger tree.
Crochet Hook – I used a 4.5 mm hook for the small tree and a 6.5 mm hook for the larger tree.
Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
Scissors to cut off the yarn.
Crochet Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms)
Chain = ch
Half double crochet = hdc
Easy Crochet Christmas Tree
This is more of a tutorial on how to make a basic triangle shape. Most patterns for Christmas trees that you will see are really just a variation of a triangle. There are many different methods to crochet a triangle. This method just happens to be my personal favorite. All that you have to remember is to increase at the end of each row. You will not be increasing at the beginning and end of each row.
This triangle shape can also be made with different stitches such as single crochet, double crochet etc. The half double crochet is my go-to because it works up quicker than single crochet and it is not as drapey as the double crochet stitch.
Here are the steps:
First, Slip knot, ch 2
Row 1: 2 hdc in the second chain from the hook (this will be the 1st chain you made)
Row 2: ch 1, turn work, hdc in 1st stitch, 2 hdc in 2nd stitch. Stitch count will be (3).
Row 3: ch 1, turn work, hdc in first 2 stitches, 2 hdc in last stitch (4).
Row 4: ch 1, turn work, hdc in first 3 stitches, 2 hdc in last stitch (5).
Row 5: ch 1, turn work, hdc in first 4 stitches, 2 hdc in last stitch (6).
Keep going for as many rows as you desire. Each row will increase by 1 stitch count -all you have to remember is to put 1 hdc in each stitch until the last stitch of the row where you will place 2 hdc’s.
When your tree (or triangle) is as large as you want, fasten off and weave in ends as you normally do.
Conclusion
Crafting your own easy crochet Christmas tree is a delightful and rewarding experience that adds a personal touch to your festive decor. As we’ve explored in this blog post, the step-by-step guide makes the process accessible for beginners. Experienced crocheters can get creative with variations and embellishments. The joy of seeing your handmade Christmas tree come to life and become a centerpiece in your holiday decorations is unmatched. Creating something beautiful with your hands adds an extra layer of warmth to the holiday season.
Happy Crocheting!
