Tabletop Christmas Trees by Kristen McDonnell

Tabletop Christmas Trees

Knitting
October 2025
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette, worked in the round
US 11 - 8.0 mm
17 - 56 yards (16 - 51 m)
5 Sizes: 4.5, 6, 8, 10, 12 inches tall
English
This pattern is available for $5.80 USD buy it now

Create your own cozy handmade forest for the holidays with my Knit Tabletop Christmas Trees Collection, a festive knitting pattern available in five sizes. Each tree is knit in the round from the top down, forming a smooth cone shape that’s simple, sculptural, and endlessly customizable.

The pattern includes instructions for all five sizes, from a petite 4.5” tree to a tall 12” centerpiece. You’ll also find decorating ideas, including knitted I-cord garlands, braids, and bead embellishments for a personalized holiday look.

About the Design
From my studio on the coast of Half Moon Bay, I designed these trees to bring warmth and handmade charm to the season. They capture the cozy feeling of quiet winter days and the joy of creating something by hand. Whether you keep them simple or decorate with yarn garlands and beads, each tree becomes a personal reflection of your holiday style.

Materials + Tools
Super Bulky Weight Yarn (#6), 17–56 yards depending on size
4 Double-Pointed Needles US 11 (8.0 mm)
Tapestry Needle and Scissors
Foam Craft Cones
Optional: Poly-Fil, Beads, Crochet Hook

Skill Level: Intermediate
This pattern is ideal for those comfortable knitting in-the-round on double-pointed needles.

Techniques Used
Long-Tail Cast On, Knitting in the Round on Double-Pointed Needles, Knit Stitch, Make One Increase, Bind Off, and Weaving in Ends.

Yarn Amounts and Tree Sizes
Each tree is knit in the round from the top down using super bulky yarn and double-pointed needles. The pattern includes clear instructions and sizing charts for:
• Extra Small – 17 yards (15.5 m), 4.5” tall × 6.5” circumference
• Small – 24 yards (22 m), 6” tall × 8” circumference
• Medium – 31 yards (28 m), 8” tall × 9.5” circumference
• Large – 41 yards (37.5 m), 10” tall × 12” circumference
• Extra Large – 56 yards (42 m), 12” tall × 13.5” circumference

The finished cones can be displayed over foam craft cones or lightly stuffed for free-standing shapes. Find the same items I used in my samples from my Amazon Shop >