12 Christmas Tree Granny Square Free Crochet Patterns
Christmas tree granny squares come in two fun styles. Some are flat squares with a little green tree worked into the center, great for blankets, pillows and coasters. Others are granny squares folded or stacked into a 3D tree that you can hang on your real tree or on the wall.
This list is for crocheters who want a quick, festive project with simple stitches. Most of these use basic granny clusters and a few color changes, and many have video tutorials. Every pattern below is free to read online.
Christmas Tree Granny Square Free Crochet Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Green, white and brown yarn in worsted or DK weight
- Crochet hooks from 2.5 mm to 6 mm
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Wooden beads, mini buttons or pompoms for decorating
- Cinnamon sticks or small twigs for trunks
1. Christmas Tree Granny Square
Photo: Luisa Clare / Treasurie
The tree is made by switching colors inside a regular granny square, so you use the same stitches you already know. Green for the tree and white for the background give a crisp look. Luisa suggests it for coasters, pillows and bunting.
- Designer: Luisa Clare / Treasurie
- Skill level: Beginner (confident)
- Yarn: Worsted / aran (#4) cotton
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Christmas Tree Granny Square (Lullaby Lodge)
Photo: Catherine / Lullaby Lodge
Five rounds of double crochet and chain spaces with color changes make a tree motif in a classic square. It is beginner friendly, and any yarn works. Catherine shares ideas for using it in garlands, coasters and blankets.
- Designer: Catherine / Lullaby Lodge
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: see pattern
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Granny Square Christmas Tree (Knit and Crochet Daily)
Photo: Gabriela / Knit and Crochet Daily
A beginner pattern that teaches you how to change colors to form a tree in the center of a square. It starts from a magic ring. Make one as a coaster or ornament, or join several for a holiday blanket.
- Designer: Gabriela / Knit and Crochet Daily
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 2.5 mm (C)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Granny Stitch Christmas Tree Square
Photo: Jennifer Noelle
This block is worked in rows of granny clusters, so the tree has a soft, textured look, then finished with a border. It is about 8.25 by 8.5 inches, a good size for an afghan block.
- Designer: Jennifer Noelle
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Easy Granny Square Christmas Tree Wall Hanging
Photo: Sharon “Shaz” Goodwin / Jera’s Jamboree
Six granny squares, each one round smaller than the last, are stacked into a tree with a trunk. Decorate it with beads, bows and a star. A lovely alternative tree for a small apartment.
- Designer: Sharon “Shaz” Goodwin / Jera’s Jamboree
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: DK (#3), two strands held together
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Granny Christmas Tree
Photo: Cheryl Bennett / Crochet 365 Knit Too
Five granny square “boughs” of increasing size, a trunk and a star make a hanging tree about 17 inches tall. Buttons become the ornaments. Cheryl used to sell this one and now shares it free on her blog.
- Designer: Cheryl Bennett / Crochet 365 Knit Too
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: G
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Folded Granny Square Christmas Tree
Photo: KezCrochet (Ribblr)
Five granny squares are folded and glued into a tree shape. Leave it plain or add decorations. It works as a wall hanging or a handmade gift. Free on Ribblr.
- Designer: KezCrochet (Ribblr)
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 4.5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Granny Square Christmas Tree Hanging Decoration
Photo: Veronika Cromwell / Blue Star Crochet
One granny square is folded into a triangle, then finished with a hanging loop, a wooden bead and a cinnamon stick or twig as the trunk. The tree is about 6 inches tall. Simple and so pretty.
- Designer: Veronika Cromwell / Blue Star Crochet
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 6 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Granny Square Christmas Tree Ornament
Photo: Jessica Underwood / Stitching Together
A 4.5-inch granny square is turned on point and folded to make a little tree. Hang it on the tree, string several into a garland, or tie one onto a gift.
- Designer: Jessica Underwood / Stitching Together
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Granny Christmas Tree in the Round
Photo: Amanda / Easy on the Tongue
A small granny stitch tree, about 5.5 by 3.2 inches, worked in the round. Add trinkets or buttons as decorations. Use it as a gift tag or a tree ornament.
- Designer: Amanda / Easy on the Tongue
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: DK / light worsted cotton
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Festive 3D Granny Square Christmas Tree
Photo: Amanda / Easy on the Tongue
This 3D ornament combines a traditional granny square with a mitered square, so you learn two styles in one project. It uses only basic stitches, and each tree is 4 to 5 inches tall.
- Designer: Amanda / Easy on the Tongue
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3) cotton
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Easy Christmas Tree Ornament With Granny Squares
Photo: Tuba Arslan / CrochetTrends
A granny square base worked with a corner-to-corner method, folded into a triangle and given a little trunk. The diagonal texture looks like branches. A free printable PDF is linked on the page.
- Designer: Tuba Arslan / CrochetTrends
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) cotton
- Hook: 2.5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- Want a flat square for a blanket? Start with #1, #2 or #3. Make #4 if you want a bigger block.
- Need a quick ornament? Try #8 or #9. Each uses just one square.
- Decorating a wall or door? Go for #5 or #6.
- Love 3D projects? Make #7 or #11.
- Making gift tags? Pick #10.
FAQ
How do you crochet a Christmas tree in a granny square?
There are two main ways. You can change colors as you work the rounds so green clusters form a tree shape in the center, like #1 to #3. Or you can make a plain granny square and fold it into a triangle, like #8 and #9, then add a trunk.
What yarn should I use for Christmas tree granny squares?
Worsted or DK weight is easiest. Cotton gives sharp, clean shapes for ornaments and coasters. Acrylic is soft and budget friendly for blankets. Pick a deep green for the tree and a clear white or cream background so the tree stands out.
How can I decorate a granny square Christmas tree?
Sew on mini buttons or small wooden beads as ornaments. Add a yellow star, a tiny pompom on top or a cinnamon stick trunk. French knots in red or gold also look like little baubles.
Pick your favorite tree and fill your home with handmade holiday cheer.