Mini Christmas Tree Knitting Pattern

Knit a mini Christmas tree with this easy free pattern.

The little Christmas tree ornaments will look incredible on your tree and give your Christmas decor a handmade vibe.

Made simple in two pieces then stuffed, the trees can have buttons, beads or appliqued hearts stitched onto them.

Make a bunch and decorate your home with them for a festive treat.

*Please scroll down to see the printable pattern*

Christmas Tree Decorations

The Christmas tree decoration pattern is easy to follow, knit flat on straight needles.

You can use up leftover yarns in your stash and make lots of mini trees in different colours.

The Christmas tree ornament pattern is great for any beginners who are learning how to knit, as it is a great project for learning new stitches.

If you would like to make more knitted items for the home, please take a look at the other patterns in the home knitting pattern library.

Yield: Mini Christmas Tree

Mini Christmas Tree Knitting Pattern

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Knit Christmas tree decorations with this easy free pattern.

Active Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour

Difficulty Easy/beginner

Estimated Cost $5

Materials

• Scraps of DK/light weight yarn 03 yarn – in Green

Tools

• 4 mm (US 6) Knitting needles
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Toy stuffing or wadding
• Buttons – red/white
• Fabric – for heart decoration
• Embroidery thread – red
• String or ribbon to hang

Instructions

Make 2 pieces:

1. Cast on 4
2. Purl one row
3. Knit one row
4. Continue until piece measures 1 inch
5. With right side facing cast on 6
6. Knit
7. With the wrong side facing cast on 6 stitches
8. Purl
9. Knit
10. Purl
11. K2Tog knit till last 2 stitches K2tog
12. Purl
13. Knit
14. Purl
15. K2Tog knit till last 2 stitches K2tog
16. Purl
17. K2Tog knit till last 2 stitches K2tog
18. Purl
19. K2Tog knit till last 2 stitches K2tog
20. Purl
21. K2Tog knit till last 2 stitches K2tog
22. Purl
23. K2Tog knit till last 2 stitches K2tog
24. Purl
25. K2Tog / K2tog
26. Purl
27. Cast off 2.

Making Up >

1. When you have both tree pieces you can decorate how you want, by adding buttons or stitching a fabric heart.
2. Place right sides on the outside and stitch with a decorative blanket stitch around the edges.
3. Leaving a gap to stuff, place the ribbon or string to hang at the top of the tree and secure when you sew.
4. Stuff the tree decoration and stitch to close the gap.
5. Your decoration should now be ready to hang on the Christmas tree!

Notes

Abbreviations >

Approx = Approximately

Beg = Begin(ning)

Cont = Continue(ing)

K = Knit

K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together

P – Purl

M1 = Make 1 stitch

Rem = Remaining

Rep = Repeat

Rnd(s) = Round(s)

SKPO – Slip one, knit one

St(s) = Stitch(es)

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