Crochet Christmas Tree Throw Pattern

Crocheting a Christmas tree throw is a delightful way to embrace the festive spirit while also showcasing your creativity. This pattern combines festive colors and a variety of textures, making it perfect for snuggling up on chilly winter nights or decorating your home for the holiday season. Additionally, if you’re looking for more ideas to bring some handmade charm to your decorations, be sure to check out these free crochet ornament patterns.

About the Blanket

This blanket features a beautiful textured stitch design that not only adds visual interest but also creates a cozy feel. It includes various components such as tree blocks, a trunk, and stars, all of which come together to form a stunning holiday piece. The use of vibrant Caron® Simply Soft® yarn in festive colors makes this throw a cheerful addition to any holiday décor.

Materials

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Yarn

To create this throw, you’ll need the following yarn:

• Caron® Simply Soft® (6 oz / 170.1 g; 315 yds / 288 m)

  • Contrast A Off White (9702): 2 balls
  • Contrast B Autumn Red (9730): 4 balls
  • Contrast C Dark Sage (9707): 1 ball
  • Contrast D Bone (9703): 1 ball
  • Contrast E Kelly Green (9769): 1 ball
  • Contrast F Burgundy (9762): 3 balls

• Caron® Simply Soft® Heathers (5 oz / 141.7 g; 250 yds / 228 m)

  • Contrast G Charcoal Heather (9508): 1 ball
  • Contrast H Woodland Heather (9503): 1 ball

Other Supplies

• Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook (or size to obtain gauge)
• Gold thread (for cross-stitch embellishment, star, and edging)

Gauge

It’s important to crochet a gauge swatch to ensure your finished throw matches the desired size. The texture stitch pattern works in a multiple of 2 sts + 1.

Crochet Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• RS: right side
• Lsc: linked single crochet

Pattern Notes

The unique design of this throw includes various blocks and components to be assembled later. While each piece is simple to crochet, their combination creates a complex visual effect.

Pattern Stitch: Textured Stitch

This throw’s key stitch is the textured stitch, which is worked as follows:

Row 1 (RS):

*(sc, dc) in second ch from hook, skip next ch, (sc, dc) in next ch, skip next ch; repeat from * to last ch, sc in last ch, turn.

Row 2:

Ch 1, (sc, dc) in next st, skip next st; repeat from * to last st, sc in last st, turn.

Repeat Row 2 for the textured stitch pattern.

Blocks and Components

Tree Block (make 12)

1. With A, chain 16.
2. Work 27 rows in textured stitch pattern.
3. Fasten off.

Border (for each Tree Block)

1. With RS facing, join B with a slip stitch in the lower corner of the block to work along the long edge.

Round 1:
Ch 1, *3 sc in corner, work 25 sc evenly along long edge, 3 sc in next corner, work 13 sc evenly across short edge; repeat from * once more; join with a slip stitch in the first sc.

Round 2:
Slip stitch in next sc, ch 3, 4 dc in the same sc, skip the next sc, dc in the next sc, skip next sc,
[[3 dc in the next sc, skip next sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc] to next corner sc,
*5 dc in the next corner sc, skip the next sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc,
[[3 dc in next sc, skip next sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc] to next corner sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip stitch in top of the beginning ch.

Round 3:
Slip stitch in next dc, ch 3, *5 dc in corner dc, dc in next dc, [skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip next dc, dc in next dc, skip next dc] to next corner dc; repeat from * around; join with a slip stitch in top of the beginning ch.

Round 4:
Ch 3, 2 dc in the same st as join, skip next dc, dc in next dc, *5 dc in corner dc, dc in next dc, [skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip next dc, dc in next dc] to next corner dc; repeat from * around; join with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning ch.

Round 5:
Slip stitch in next st, ch 3, skip next st, 3 dc in the next st, skip next st, dc in next st, *5 dc in corner dc, dc in the next st, [skip next st, 3 dc in next st, skip next st, dc in next st] to next corner dc; repeat from * around; join with a slip stitch in top of the beginning ch.

Rounds 6 and 7:
Ch 1, [sc in each st to corner, 3 sc in corner st] 4 times, sc in each remaining st; join with a slip stitch in the first sc—160 sts consisting of 45 sts along each long side, 33 sts along each short side, and 4 corner sts.
Fasten off.

Tree (make 12 – 6 each with C and E)

1. Chain 4.
2. Row 1 (RS): 4 dc in 4th ch from hook, turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
4. Row 3 (increase row): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in the first sc (increase made), dc in each sc to the last sc, 2 dc in last sc, turn—6 sts.
5. Rows 4–21: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 nine more times—24 sts.
6. Row 22: Repeat Row 2. Fasten off.

Using gold thread and a yarn needle, work cross-stitch across the 6th, 10th, 14th, and 18th rows of four of the Color C trees.

Trunk (make 12)

1. With G, chain 6.
2. Row 1 (RS): Sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn—5 sc.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [Lsc in next sc 2 rows below, sc in next sc] twice, turn.
5. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the first 2 sts, Lsc in next sc 2 rows below, sc in last 2 sts, turn.
6. Row 5: Repeat Row 3. Fasten off.

Star (make 12)

1. With one strand each of D and gold thread held together, chain 2.
2. Round 1: Work 10 sc in second ch from hook; join with a slip stitch in the first sc.
3. Round 2: *3 sc in next sc, skip the next sc; repeat from * around—five 3-sc groups.
4. Round 3: *Slip stitch in the next sc, ch 3, dc2tog, ch 3, slip stitch in back loop of the third ch from the hook, ch 3, slip stitch in the same st as the last dc worked; repeat from * 4 more times—5 points. Fasten off.

Striped Block (make 4)

1. With E, chain 24.
2. Work 25 rows in textured stitch pattern in the following color sequence: work 5 rows with E, 5 rows with D, 5 rows with B, 5 rows with G, and 5 rows with H.
3. Fasten off.

Border (for each Striped Block)

1. With RS facing, join B with a slip stitch in the lower corner of the block to work along long edge.

Round 1:
Ch 1, *3 sc in corner, work 33 sc evenly along long edge, 3 sc in next corner, work 23 sc evenly across short edge; repeat from * once more; join with a slip stitch in first sc—124 sts consisting of 35 sts along each long side, 25 sts along each short side, and 4 corner sts.
Fasten off.

Finishing / Assembly

Sewing Appliqués

Using a photograph and assembly diagram as a guide to placement, sew trees, stars, and trunks to tree blocks.

Joining Blocks

Arrange blocks according to the assembly diagram. Join blocks by holding RS together and whip stitching the edges together.

Edging

With RS facing and holding one strand each of gold thread and C together, join yarn with a slip stitch in any corner st.

Round 1 (RS):
Ch 3 (counts as the first dc here and throughout), 4 dc in the same st, [dc in each st to next corner st, 5 dc in corner st] 3 times, dc in each remaining st around; join with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning ch—612 sts consisting of 140 sts along each short edge, 164 sts along each long edge, and 4 corner sts.
Fasten off.

Join F with a slip stitch in any corner st.

Round 2 (RS):
Ch 3, 4 dc in the same st, *skip next st, [3 dc in next st, skip next 2 sts] to next corner st, 5 dc in corner st; repeat from * around; join with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning ch, turn.

Round 3 (WS):
Slip stitch in the next 2 sts, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in the same st (corner st), ch 2, [sc in next space between 3-dc groups, ch 2] to corner st,
*(sc, ch 3, sc) in corner st, ch 2, [sc in next space between 3-dc groups, ch 2] to next corner st; repeat from * around; join with a slip stitch in first sc, turn.

Round 4 (RS):
(Slip stitch, ch 3, 4 dc) in corner ch-3 space, 3 dc in each ch-2 space to corner,
*5 dc in corner ch-3 space, 3 dc in each ch-2 space to next corner ch-3 space; repeat from * around; join with a slip stitch in the top of beginning ch.

Rounds 5–16: Repeat Rounds 3 and 4 six times. Fasten off.

Using a yarn needle, weave in ends.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crochet hook is used for this pattern?

For this pattern, a size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook is recommended.

Does this project require assembly?

Yes, after crocheting the individual components, you will need to assemble the blocks by joining them together.

How many tree blocks are needed for the throw?

You’ll need to make a total of 12 tree blocks for this crochet throw.

Conclusion

Creating the Crochet Christmas Tree Throw is a wonderful way to celebrate the joy of the season while indulging in a creative project. By following this detailed pattern, you can craft a beautiful, festive blanket that will bring warmth and cheer to your home during the holiday season. Don’t forget to explore other crochet patterns to expand your festive collection, such as these festive free crochet patterns. Happy crocheting!