This crochet christmas tree pillow pattern creates decorative holiday pillow featuring an original simple Christmas tree crochet design. The design uses approachable stitches, clearly marked shaping, and practical finishing details for a polished handmade result.
Project Overview
- Skill level: Easy
- US terminology
- Finished size: Finished cover fits a 16-inch square pillow form
- Construction: Two flat panels seamed around a removable pillow form, with surface-crochet tree detail.
Materials
- Worsted-weight yarn in the project colors
- 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
Gauge and Sizing
Make a small swatch in the main stitch pattern. Aim for a firm, even fabric suited to the project, and adjust the hook by 0.5 mm if needed. Measure the work without stretching. Finished size: Finished cover fits a 16-inch square pillow form.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: two stitches in one stitch
- inv dec: invisible single crochet decrease
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
- Counts in parentheses are the completed stitch count for that row or round.
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches unless a step states otherwise.
- Use a marker to identify the first stitch of rounds and count before continuing.
- Change yarn on the final pull-through of the preceding stitch and weave ends securely.
Complete Crochet Instructions
Front and Back Panels
- Ch 31. Hdc in the second chain and across. (30 sts)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Hdc across. (30 sts)
- Repeat Row 2 until the panel is square. Make a second matching panel.
Tree Motif
On the front panel, mark a centered triangle 11 inches tall and 9 inches wide at the base. Surface slip stitch along the outline with green yarn, then fill it with evenly spaced horizontal surface-crochet rows. Add six small cranberry French knots or flat yarn bobbles, securing all ends on the wrong side.
Assembly
Place panels wrong sides together. Single crochet around three sides, insert the 16-inch pillow form, then single crochet the final side closed. For a removable cover, substitute a zipper or overlapping back panels before assembly.
Construction Check
Lay out all pieces before final assembly. Match marked centers and edges, distribute stitches evenly, and compare paired pieces for symmetry before sewing.
Finishing
- Weave every yarn tail through several stitches on the wrong side, reverse direction, and trim.
- Shape gently by hand. Wet block flat only when appropriate for the chosen fiber and project.
- Inspect seams, attachments, and stitch counts before use.
Customization and Practical Tips
- Change the palette while keeping yarn weight and gauge consistent.
- Record the hook size and final measurements if making another version.
- For washable projects, follow the yarn label and reshape while drying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute yarn?
Yes. Choose a yarn with similar thickness and behavior, then swatch because fiber and twist affect size and drape.
How do I keep the result symmetrical?
Count each row or round, mark center points, and compare matching pieces before fastening off or sewing.