This easy crochet Christmas tree pattern makes a charming little 3D tree for small spaces — a desk, a shelf, a mantel, or a windowsill. Grandma’s Christmas Tree is worked flat in rows as a long band, then wrapped around a foam cone and closed up, so there’s no shaping in the round and no fiddly assembly.

This design is close to my heart. It’s based on a tree my grandmother used to make, and I’ve simplified the original and added a few touches of my own. The sample is finished with a delicate gold border, a scattering of glass beads, and a sparkly crochet star on top — but you can skip the gold and the beads entirely and let a pretty variegated or solid yarn do the work instead.

Finished at 9 1/2” tall, it’s just the right size to tuck into a corner that needs a little Christmas.

✔️ This is a digital PDF crochet pattern — instant download. No physical item will be shipped.

PATTERN DETAILS

• Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate
• Finished Size: 9 1/2” tall
• Construction: worked flat in rows, then wrapped around a foam cone
• Yarn: #4 worsted-weight yarn, plus a gold metallic thread or yarn for the border (optional)
• Hook: 5 mm
• Also needed: a foam cone
• Optional: glass beads, mini ornaments, or any embellishments you like
• Includes step-by-step, detailed written instructions and a full photo tutorial
• Language: English, US crochet terms
• The pattern is simple, detailed, and thoroughly tested

MAKE IT YOUR OWN
The traditional version has gold edging and beads, but it’s lovely without them too. Try a single deep green for something classic, a variegated yarn for soft shifting color, or white and silver for a frosty look. Add mini ornaments, tiny bows, or a string of beads — or leave it plain and let the stitch texture show.

PERFECT FOR
Small space holiday decorating • desks, shelves, and windowsills • mantel and table centerpieces • handmade Christmas gifts • hostess and teacher gifts • craft fairs and winter markets • apartment and dorm decor • heirloom-style decorations • gifts for grandmothers and mothers