Crochet Christmas Tree Garland – Easy Mini Tree Garland Pattern
There is something extra cozy about decorating for Christmas with handmade pieces, and this crochet Christmas tree garland is an easy way to bring that handmade charm into your home.
The garland is made from a collection of small flat crochet Christmas trees connected with a simple crochet chain. Hang it across a mantel, bookshelf, window, doorway, Christmas tree, or along a holiday table for an adorable festive touch.
The mini trees use only a small amount of yarn, making this a wonderful project for using leftover green yarn from other crochet projects.
Even better, the pattern uses basic crochet stitches and simple increases, so it is suitable for beginners who are comfortable making single crochet stitches.
You can make every tree the same traditional Christmas green or combine several shades of green for a more rustic handmade look.
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Christmas Tree Garland
This little Christmas project is simple but incredibly versatile.
The mini trees work up quickly, use very little yarn, and can easily be customized to match your holiday decorations.
You can make the garland as short or as long as you want simply by changing the number of trees.
It is also a great pattern for:
- Christmas mantel decor
- Holiday window decorations
- Handmade Christmas gifts
- Christmas tree decorations
- Nursery holiday decor
- Gift wrapping embellishments
- Crochet ornaments
- Yarn scrap projects
- Christmas craft markets
You can even make the trees individually and use them as ornaments or gift tags instead of creating a garland.
Skill Level
Easy / Beginner Friendly
You should know how to:
- Chain
- Single crochet
- Slip stitch
- Work two stitches into one stitch
- Fasten off
- Weave in yarn ends
Crochet Terms
This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st – stitch
sts – stitches
inc – increase by working 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch
Materials
You will need:
Yarn
Worsted weight yarn in:
- Forest green
- Sage green
- Olive green
- Brown
You can use one shade of green or mix several shades.
You only need a small amount of yarn for each tree.
Hook
4.0 mm crochet hook
You can adjust the hook size to suit your yarn.
Other Supplies
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers if desired
- Optional beads
- Optional tiny pom-poms
- Optional embroidery thread
- Optional ribbon
- Optional small buttons
Finished Size
Using worsted weight yarn and a 4.0 mm crochet hook, each finished tree will measure approximately:
3½–4 inches tall
and
about 3 inches wide
The final garland size depends on how many trees you make and how much space you leave between them.
A garland made with 7 trees will create a lovely medium-size decoration for a mantel or shelf.
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for this project.
The most important thing is to keep your tension reasonably consistent so all of your Christmas trees are approximately the same size.
If your trees are larger or smaller than the sample, your garland will simply be a different size.
Mini Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern
We will begin at the top of the tree and gradually increase the width as we crochet downward.
Use green yarn.
Row 1
Ch 2.
Work 1 sc in the second chain from the hook.
1 st
Row 2
Ch 1 and turn.
Work 3 sc into the stitch.
3 sts
Row 3
Ch 1 and turn.
Sc across.
3 sts
Row 4
Ch 1 and turn.
Work 2 sc in the first stitch.
Sc in the next stitch.
Work 2 sc in the final stitch.
5 sts
Row 5
Ch 1 and turn.
Sc across.
5 sts
Row 6
Ch 1 and turn.
2 sc in the first stitch.
Sc in each stitch until the final stitch.
2 sc in the final stitch.
7 sts
Row 7
Ch 1 and turn.
Sc across.
7 sts
Row 8
Ch 1 and turn.
2 sc in the first stitch.
Sc in each stitch until the final stitch.
2 sc in the final stitch.
9 sts
Row 9
Ch 1 and turn.
Sc across.
9 sts
Row 10
Ch 1 and turn.
2 sc in the first stitch.
Sc in each stitch until the final stitch.
2 sc in the final stitch.
11 sts
Row 11
Ch 1 and turn.
Sc across.
11 sts
Fasten off and weave in the end.
You should now have a simple triangular Christmas tree shape.
Add the Crochet Tree Trunk
Turn the tree so the widest edge is at the bottom.
Find the three center stitches along the bottom edge.
Join brown yarn.
Trunk Row 1
Ch 1.
Sc across the three center stitches.
3 sts
Trunk Row 2
Ch 1 and turn.
Sc across.
3 sts
Trunk Row 3
Ch 1 and turn.
Sc across.
3 sts
Fasten off.
Weave in the ends.
Your first mini crochet Christmas tree is finished.
Make the Rest of the Trees
Repeat the mini tree pattern until you have the number of trees you want.
For a balanced garland, I recommend making:
7 mini trees
Try alternating different shades of green.
For example:
Tree 1 – Forest green
Tree 2 – Sage green
Tree 3 – Olive green
Tree 4 – Forest green
Tree 5 – Sage green
Tree 6 – Olive green
Tree 7 – Forest green
Using different shades creates a beautiful rustic Christmas look.
How to Make the Crochet Garland
Once all of your trees are finished, it is time to join them together.
Use cream, beige, green, or another color that coordinates with your decorations.
Step 1
Ch approximately 30.
This creates the first hanging end of the garland.
Step 2
Insert your hook through the top stitch of your first crochet tree.
Make a slip stitch to attach the tree to the chain.
Step 3
Ch 18.
This creates the space between your first and second tree.
Step 4
Attach the next tree with another slip stitch through the top.
Continue:
Ch 18 → attach tree → ch 18 → attach next tree
until every tree has been added.
Step 5
After attaching the final tree, ch approximately 30 again.
Fasten off.
Your crochet Christmas tree garland is complete!
Adjusting the Garland Length
One of the nicest things about this pattern is that the size is completely customizable.
For a small shelf garland, make about:
5 trees
For a mantel:
7–9 trees
For a large doorway or window:
10–15 trees
You can also change the number of chains between each tree.
Fewer chains create a compact garland.
More chains create a longer, more relaxed garland.
How to Decorate the Mini Crochet Trees
The trees look beautiful left completely simple, but you can also decorate them.
Tiny Yarn Ornaments
Use small pieces of red, cream, yellow, or white yarn.
With a yarn needle, embroider tiny dots or French knots across each tree.
These look like miniature Christmas ornaments.
Mini Pom-Poms
Tiny craft pom-poms can be sewn onto the trees.
Use traditional Christmas colors or a neutral color palette.
Small Buttons
Tiny buttons make adorable ornaments.
Just make sure they are securely attached, especially if the garland will be around small children.
Crochet Star
Add a tiny yellow crochet star to the top of each tree.
You can also embroider a simple star instead.
Wooden Beads
Add small natural wooden beads between the trees for a rustic farmhouse-style Christmas garland.
Add a Snowy Edge
For a winter version, use cream or white yarn.
Join the yarn along the sloping edge of your tree and work small slip stitches or single crochet stitches along the outside.
The white border creates the appearance of fresh snow along the tree branches.
This looks especially pretty when combined with forest-green yarn.
Christmas Color Ideas
Traditional colors are always beautiful, but you don’t have to make your garland green and red.
Try one of these combinations.
Classic Christmas
Forest green
Red
Cream
Gold
Rustic Christmas
Olive green
Sage
Cream
Natural brown
Scandinavian Christmas
White
Cream
Muted green
Soft red
Neutral Christmas
Cream
Beige
Taupe
Warm gray
Colorful Christmas
Pink
Mint
Blue
Lavender
Yellow
Choose colors that coordinate with the rest of your holiday decor.
Where to Hang Your Crochet Christmas Tree Garland
There are so many ways to display your finished garland.
Try hanging it:
Above a fireplace mantel.
Across a bookshelf.
Around a window.
Across a nursery wall.
Along a staircase railing.
Above a Christmas dessert table.
Across a holiday market display.
Around a large mirror.
Across the front of a cabinet.
You can also wrap a smaller version around your Christmas tree.
Turn the Trees Into Christmas Ornaments
You don’t have to make a garland.
Each mini tree also works beautifully as an individual Christmas ornament.
Simply cut a small piece of yarn or ribbon.
Create a loop and attach it to the top of the tree.
Now you have a handmade crochet Christmas tree ornament.
These also make lovely little handmade gifts.
Use Them as Gift Toppers
Instead of adding a plastic bow to a Christmas present, attach one mini crochet tree to the ribbon.
After opening the gift, the recipient can keep the tree and use it as an ornament.
It turns the gift wrapping into part of the present.
Beginner Tips
Count Your Stitches
The tree becomes wider through carefully placed increases.
Count your stitches at the end of each row so you can catch mistakes early.
Keep Your Turning Chain Loose
A very tight turning chain can pull the edge of the tree inward.
Keep the chain relaxed.
Use the Same Yarn Weight
If you want all of your trees to be approximately the same size, use yarns of the same weight.
Different yarn thicknesses will produce different tree sizes.
Block the Trees
If your finished trees curl slightly, gently block them before assembling the garland.
Pin them into shape and allow them to dry completely.
This will help create crisp triangular shapes.
How to Make the Garland More Rustic
For a cozy farmhouse-style Christmas look, try:
Natural cotton yarn for the garland cord.
Muted forest and olive green trees.
Brown trunks.
Small wooden beads.
Tiny cream bows.
You can also weave a very thin strand of battery-powered fairy lights around the finished garland.
Always make sure the lights are suitable for the location where you intend to use them.
Can I Use Different Yarn?
Yes.
This pattern is very flexible.
You can use:
Cotton yarn
Acrylic yarn
Wool blends
DK yarn
Worsted yarn
Chunky yarn
Changing the yarn will change the finished size.
For tiny trees, use lighter yarn and a smaller crochet hook.
For large statement trees, use chunky yarn and a larger hook.
Can Beginners Make This Garland?
Yes.
The project uses mostly chains and single crochet stitches.
The only shaping comes from working two single crochets into the first and last stitch of selected rows.
Once you have made the first tree, the remaining trees become very repetitive and easy.
How Many Trees Should I Crochet?
There is no required number.
Seven trees make a nice medium garland, but you can make as many as you need.
Before joining the trees, lay them across the place where you plan to hang the garland.
This makes it easier to decide whether you need more trees.
Can I Make Each Tree a Different Size?
Absolutely.
A mixture of small and large trees can create a beautiful woodland effect.
One easy option is to use the same pattern but change yarn thickness.
You could also stop the pattern a few rows earlier for smaller trees.
How to Store Your Crochet Garland
At the end of the Christmas season, gently remove the garland from your display.
Lay the trees flat.
Avoid folding them tightly.
Store the garland in a clean, dry box or fabric storage bag.
Place a sheet of tissue paper around decorated trees if you have added beads, buttons, or other embellishments.
When Christmas comes around again, gently reshape or lightly block the trees if necessary.
More Ways to Use the Pattern
Once you’ve learned this simple tree shape, you can use it for many other Christmas projects.
Make individual trees for:
Christmas cards
Holiday gift tags
Stockings
Tote bags
Pillows
Christmas sweaters
Table settings
Wreath decorations
Tree ornaments
You can even attach several trees around a crochet wreath.
Final Thoughts
This crochet Christmas tree garland pattern is a simple way to add cozy handmade style to your holiday decorating.
The little trees are quick to crochet, require only small amounts of yarn, and can be customized in countless ways.
Make them in traditional forest green, combine several muted greens for a rustic look, or create a completely colorful garland that matches your own Christmas style.
Whether you hang your garland across a mantel, decorate a nursery, or use the individual trees as ornaments and gift toppers, it is a fun project that you can enjoy year after year.
Save this crochet Christmas tree garland pattern for your holiday crafting and make a set of adorable mini trees for Christmas!
