How to Crochet a Christmas Tree Granny Square

Christmas Tree Granny Square Crochet Tutorial

Bring a little festive cheer into your home this season with this adorable Christmas Tree Granny Square. Quick, fun, and beginner-friendly, this project is perfect for creating holiday décor and gifts. Whether you make one or a whole load, these squares will put a smile on your face this festive season.  Keep reading to find out how to crochet a Christmas tree granny square.

A Festive Crochet Project for the Holidays

Granny squares are incredibly versatile, and this Christmas Tree version is a fun way to celebrate the season. You can make a single square to use as a coaster or create a larger project like a blanket, cushion cover, or garland. Each square can be personalised with different colour choices, making every project unique. It’s also a fun way to use up leftover yarn and experiment with small decorative touches like tiny buttons, or embroidered accents.

What to Make With Your Christmas Tree Squares

Once you’ve mastered the Christmas Tree Granny Square, there are endless possibilities:

• Stitch them together for a holiday blanket or throw

• Create festive cushion covers for your living room

• Make a garland or bunting to decorate your mantelpiece

• Use them as coasters for holiday drinks

• Turn smaller squares into gift bags or decorative pouches

• Make table runners or placemats

The following images were generated using AI to give you an idea of how these projects might look when made up. I never use AI to dishonestly sell my patterns — all of my crochet designs are created entirely by me. These images are purely for inspiration, to help you visualise what you could make with these granny squares. If you’d like to see any of these ideas turned into a real crochet pattern, let me know in the comments!

Generated with AI for inspiration purposes!

Generated with AI for inspiration purposes!

Generated with AI for inspiration purposes!

Generated with AI for inspiration purposes!

Generated with AI for inspiration purposes!

Fun Colour Combinations to Try

The look of your squares can change entirely depending on your colour choices. You could go classic with beautiful evergreen trees, or create a wintery vibe with snowy white trees. Mixing colours is a great way to create a collection of squares that all feel unique and festive.

Materials

Now that you’re ready to start, gather the following materials:

• Yarn: Any yarn you like.

• Hook: The hook size recommended on the yarn ball band is a good place to start.

• Scissors

• Yarn needle

Christmas Tree Granny Square Video Tutorial

Before jumping into the written instructions, check out the step-by-step video tutorial. Watching the square come together visually helps you see when to change colours and how to carry your yarn so you don't have all those extra tails to sew in at the end. The video is perfect for following along at your own pace (you can use the cog to change the speed).

Christmas Tree Granny Square

Abbreviations:

• ch – chain

• dc – double crochet

• sl st – slip stitch

• st(s) – stitch(es)

• mc - main colour

• cc - contrast colour

Pattern notes:

• Ch3 at the start of a row counts as a double crochet throughout.
• Carry unused yarn loosely behind the work.
• Work over floats on following round to hide them.
• Change colours by working the last yo of the last stitch with the new colour.

With cc ch4 and join with sl st to form ring.

Round 1 ch3, 2dc into ring, [ch2, 3dc into ring] x3, ch2, join with sl st to top ch3.

Round 2 sl st in next 2 sts and in corner sp, ch3, [2dc, ch2, 3dc] in same sp, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in next corner sp x3, join with sl st to top ch3.

Round 3

• Sl st in next 2 sts and corner sp, ch3, [2dc, ch2, 3dc] in same sp, 3dc in next sp, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in corner sp, change to mc.
• 3dc in next sp, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in corner sp, change to cc, 3dc in next sp, change to mc.
• [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in corner sp, 3dc in next sp, change to cc, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in corner sp.
• 3dc in next sp, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in corner sp, change to mc.
• 3dc in next sp, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in corner sp, change to cc, 3dc in next sp, change to mc.
• [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in corner sp, 3dc in next sp, change to cc.
• Join with sl st to top ch3.

Round 4

• Sl st in next 2 sts and corner sp, ch3, [2dc, change to mc, ch2, 3dc] in same sp.
• 3dc in each sp across sides, change to cc, [3dc, ch2,change to mc, 3dc] in corner sp.
• Change to mc, 3dc in each sp across sides and [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in each corner.
• Change to cc, sl st to top ch3.

Round 5 sl st in next 2 sts, change to mc and fasten off cc, [ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc] in same sp, [3dc] in each sp across sides, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in each corner sp, join with sl st to top ch3. 

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Joining and Finishing Ideas

• Use mattress stitch for an invisible seam when joining squares or your favourite crochet join.

• Add a contrasting border around multiple squares for a polished look.

• Consider tiny beads, pom-poms, or embroidery as decorative “ornaments”.

Granny Square Gloves

You all know how much I love turning granny squares into fingerless gloves, so of course I couldn’t resist turning these Christmas tree granny squares into a cosy pair! They’re such a fun and festive twist on one of my favourite makes. Keep an eye out — the pattern will be coming out very soon!

Looking for more festive makes?

This Christmas Tree Granny Square is a fun, versatile project that will brighten up any home during the holidays. Make a batch, mix colours, and see all the creative ways you can use them to spread festive cheer.

I hope you enjoyed this granny square pattern and have been inspired to crochet your own festive makes.  

Take care and happy hooking!

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