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Simple 3D Crochet Christmas Tree: Free Pattern in 5 Sizes

It’s around that time of year where we’re starting to search for cute Christmas crochet ideas, am I right? This year, I really wanted to make some 3D crochet trees for my new home. Something I could use as a fun holiday display. I’m excited to share the pattern with you!

Keep reading for the free crochet pattern, or purchase an inexpensive PDF pattern right here.

3D crochet christmas tree forest

I ended up making a whole forest of Christmas trees, and I can’t WAIT to display them (maybe on my mantle! We’ll see! I’m going to have to take more photos LOL).

Creating Tiered Crochet Trees

These crochet trees are very simple to make. I designed them using single crochets with simple increases, working from the point of the trees down.

However, they don’t stop with a simple cone shape. Instead, I wanted to create some tiered trees as well!

You’ll see that you can combine the different cone sizes to make a variety of tiered trees, which looks much like classic Christmas tree decorations.

I really hope you enjoy the result!

3-tier crochet christmas tree
large and small crochet christmas trees

Crochet Christmas Tree Forest Decoration

Without further ado, let’s get right to the crochet pattern.

Explanation: Make a cute forest of crocheted Christmas trees for your decor this year! These 3D crochet trees can be made in practically any size. They feature tiers that can be easily mixed and matched to make a variety of different looking trees!

Materials: 

  • Red Heart Super Saver Yarn (100% Acrylic, 364 yds / 333 m, 7 oz / 198 g) 1 skein in your desired green color 
  • You can use any worsted weight yarn, but a stiffer “value” yarn works best so the trees hold their shape. 
  • 4.5mm crochet hook (or adjust based on your tension)
  • Yarn needle

Gauge: 

Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern. Keep tension normal—do not work with a loose tension. You can always adjust your hook size if need be. For example, if you crochet loosely and you find the heart is looking holey, go down a hook size. 

crochet christmas tree forest

Notes:

  1. Trees will be worked in different sized tiers that are sewn together. Each tier is made from the top down, in joined rounds. This is to keep the bottom fully even. There will be a seam across the back of the trees.
  2. Pattern will begin with the largest tree tier; this is the basic repeating pattern that will be used in all tiers. From there the pattern will specify how many rounds you need to do to get the other sized tiers.
  3. Ch 1 at beginning of rounds does not count as a single crochet.
  4. You will notice the second round specifies to pull the joining slip stitch tight. This is because it will help the joining area look neater. Continue to pull the slip stitch tight for all the rounds.

Measurements/Sizing: 

Small 3-tier tree: 4.5” tall

Large 3-tier tree: 7” tall

Small 1 tier tree: 2.75” tall

Medium 1 tier tree: 3.5” tall

Large 1 tier tree: 5.5” tall

There are patterns for 6 different sized tiers included. These will be used to make the 1-tier and 3-tier trees. This is illustrated in the photo below.

Abbreviations/Stitches Used (U.S.) 

Chain – ch

Slip stitch – sl st

Single crochet – sc

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Rounds – rnd

Special Stitch 

Single crochet increase (inc): make 2 single crochet stitches in indicated stitch.

Written Instructions:

TIER #1 (Largest):

Make a magic ring.

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, 3 sc in ring. Pull magic ring tight. (3 sc)

Rnd 2: Inc in each sc around. Join with a sl st to first st, pull sl st tight. (6 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st. Inc in next st. (Sc in next st, inc in next st) 2 times, join with sl st. (9 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and each st around, join with sl st. (9 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and next st. Inc in next st. (Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) 2 times, join with sl st. (12 sc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and each st around, join with sl st. (12 sc)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and next 2 sts. Inc in next st. (Sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st) 2 times, join with sl st. (15 sc)

Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and each st around, join with sl st. (15 sc)

Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and next 3 sts. Inc in next st. (Sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st) 2 times, join with sl st. (18 sc)

Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and each st around, join with sl st. (18 sc)

Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and next 4 sts. Inc in next st. (Sc in next 5 sts, inc in next st) 2 times, join with sl st. (21 sc)

Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and each st around, join with sl st. (21 sc)

Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and next 5 sts. Inc in next st. (Sc in next 6 sts, inc in next st) 2 times, join with sl st. (24 sc)

Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and each st around, join with sl st. (24 sc)

Rnd 15: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and next 6 sts. Inc in next st. (Sc in next 7 sts, inc in next st) 2 times, join with sl st. (27 sc)

Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and each st around, join with sl st. (27 sc)

Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and next 7 sts. Inc in next st. (Sc in next 8 sts, inc in next st) 2 times, join with sl st. (30 sc)

Rnd 18: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and each st around, join with sl st. (30 sc)

Rnd 19: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and next 8 sts. Inc in next st. (Sc in next 9 sts, inc in next st) 2 times, join with sl st. (33 sc)

Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and each st around, join with sl st. (33 sc)

Rnd 21: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and next 9 sts. Inc in next st. (Sc in next 10 sts, inc in next st) 2 times, join with sl st. (36 sc)

Rnd 22: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and each st around, join with sl st. (36 sc)

Rnd 23: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and next 10 sts. Inc in next st. (Sc in next 11 sts, inc in next st) 2 times, join with sl st. (39 sc)

Rnd 24: Ch 1, sc in same st as sl st and each st around, join with sl st. Fasten off. (39 sc)

large 3-tier crochet christmas tree

TIER #2:

Repeat rounds 1-20 of Tier #1, fasten off.

TIER #3:

Repeat rounds 1-16 of Tier #1, fasten off.

TIER #4:

Repeat rounds 1-14 of Tier #1, fasten off.

TIER #5:

Repeat rounds 1-12 of Tier #1, fasten off.

TIER #6:

Repeat rounds 1-10 of Tier #1, fasten off.

LARGE 3-TIERED TREE:

  • Make Tier #1 (bottom tier)
  • Make Tier #2 (middle tier)
  • Make Tier #3 (top tier)

Stack the tiers together with tier #3 on top. Take a long piece of yarn (I like to use the end from the first round of the bottom tier) and weave it through all 3 tiers. Do this a few times back and forth to secure. Weave in all ends.

SMALL 3-TIERED TREE:

  • Make Tier #4 (bottom tier)
  • Make Tier #5 (middle tier)
  • Make Tier #6 (top tier)

Stack the tiers together with tier #6 on top. Take a long piece of yarn (I like to use the end from the first round of the bottom tier) and weave it through all 3 tiers. Do this a few times back and forth to secure. Weave in all ends.

LARGE 1-TIER TREE:

  • Make Tier #1

MEDIUM 1-TIER TREE:

  • Make Tier #3

SMALL 1-TIER TREE:

  • Make Tier #5
large crochet christmas tree decoration

Conclusion

These crochet Christmas trees can be stacked to make a variety of cute tree decorations! Make large 3-tier trees or smaller 1-tier trees. Feel free to get creative – you could even try a 2-tier tree! I hope you loved this pattern. It was certainly a blast designing it. 🙂

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Happy Crocheting!

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