Christmas Tree Granny Square Gift Bag Free Crochet Pattern

 

Granny Tree Gift Bag Crochet Pattern

If you’re looking for a super cute festive project, that’s quick and easy to make and totally giftable, the Granny Tree Gift Bag is just the thing. This crochet gift bag is perfect for wrapping small Christmas gifts, sweets, or stocking fillers, and it works up quickly using a simple granny square motif with a Christmas tree design.

The pattern is beginner friendly if you’re comfortable with basic granny squares and simple colour changes, and it’s a great little project if you want something festive that doesn’t take ages to finish.

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Yarn Choice

For the Granny Tree Gift Bag, I used Yarnsmiths Cotton DK in two colours – off white for the background and Christmas green for the tree sections.

Yarnsmiths Cotton DK is a soft 100% cotton yarn with around 106 metres per 50 g ball. It’s easy to work with, holds its shape well, and is a great choice for small projects like crochet gift bags.

You can substitute with any DK weight cotton yarn if you prefer. Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK is a good alternative.

Materials

You’ll need the following materials to make the Granny Tree Gift Bag:

• DK weight cotton yarn in two colours

• 4.00 mm crochet hook

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

• Buttons (optional)

• Ribbon or twine (optional)

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Granny Tree Gift Bag Video Tutorial

I’ve created a full video tutorial showing how to make the Granny Tree motif and how to turn it into a gift bag step by step. If you prefer to crochet along visually, I recommend watching the video before or alongside the written pattern.

Granny Tree Gift Bag Written Pattern

Pattern Details:

Hook: 4.00 mm

Yarn: Yarnsmiths Cotton DK in 2 colours. MC white & CC green.

Other Items: Yarn needle, Scissors, Buttons, Ribbon, Twine

Gauge: Not essential for this project

Abbreviations – US Terms (UK Terms)

blo – back loop only

ch – chain

cc – contrast colour

dc – double crochet (treble crochet)

mc – main colour

sc – single crochet (double crochet)

sk – skip

sl st – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(es)

Pattern Notes:

• Read pattern carefully all the way through before starting.
• Ch3 at start of round counts as a dc throughout.
• When changing colour, work the final yarn over of the last stitch using the new colour, then continue crocheting with the new colour.
• Carry unused yarn loosely across the back of your work and work over floats on the following row.

Granny Tree Motif (make 2)

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.

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, [3dc, change to cc, ch2, 3dc] in corner sp, change to mc.

3dc in each sp across sides and [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in each corner.

Change to cc on last dc and sl st to top ch3.

Round 5 sl st in next 2 sts, change to mc and fasten off cc, sl st in corner sp [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. Continue with instructions from chosen project.

Joining Squares

We used a contrasting colour for joining but you can use any colour you like. With right sides facing upwards and squares side by side, join the top left corner of one square to the top right corner of the other, using the braided sl st joining method as follows:

• With sl knot on hook, join with sl st to top left corner of the first square in the corner st in BLO.
• Next, sl st in the second square in the top right corner in BLO.
• Now, sl st in the next st on the first square in BLO.
• Then, sl st in the next st on the second square in BLO.
• Repeat this process around the entire square, joining as you go with a sl st in each stitch around, alternating between the first and second square.
• Continue until you have joined the squares together, leaving the top unjoined. You should finish in the top right corner of the first square.

Top of Bag

Starting in any corner sp join the MC.

Round 1 ch3, 2dc in same sp, 3dc in each sp around (working in the spaces between stitches of the granny squares and in corner spaces), join with sl st to top ch3. (12 granny clusters)

Round 2 sl st in next 2 sts and next sp, ch3, 2dc in same sp, 3dc in each sp around, join with sl st to top ch3. (12 granny clusters)

Repeat round 2 twice more.

Round 5 ch1, in next st [sc, ch3, sc, sk1] repeat around, join with sl st to 1 sc.

Finishing the Granny Tree Gift Bag

Once your bag is complete, you can add ribbon or twine through the granny clusters to tie the top closed. A small bow and a festive button make a lovely finishing touch and turn this into a really special handmade gift. You can see exactly how we made ours in the video tutorial.

Looking for More Festive Granny Square Projects?

If you enjoyed making the Granny Tree Gift Bag and you’re looking for more festive granny square projects, we also have matching Granny Tree Coasters and Granny Tree Bunting .

The coasters are a quick and easy make and are perfect for festive tables or small handmade gifts. The bunting uses the same granny tree motif and is perfect for adding some Christmas cheer to your home décor.

Watch out for this pattern coming very soon...

Final Thoughts

The Granny Tree Gift Bag is a simple, festive crochet project that’s perfect for Christmas gifting. Whether you make just one or a whole bunch for an advent calendar, these little bags are such a fun way to celebrate the holidays.

Looking for More Festive Makes?

I hope you enjoyed this cute little make.  I'll be back soon with more patterns to share with you, until then have a very merry Christmas.

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