Christmas Tree Throw in Caron Simply Soft Heathers & Simply Soft - Downloadable PDF

Christmas Tree Throw in Caron Simply Soft Heathers & Simply Soft – Crochet Pattern Summary

This free downloadable PDF crochet pattern from Caron guides you through creating a stunning Christmas Tree Throw measuring approximately 48 inches wide by 60 inches long — a generous, lap-to-full-size blanket perfect for holiday decorating or gifting. Rated Easy, this project is well-suited to beginner and confident beginner crocheters who want to create something impressive without overwhelming complexity.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a large crocheted throw blanket with a festive Christmas tree motif. The design is constructed using a block-based construction method, meaning the blanket is assembled from individually crocheted squares or blocks rather than worked in one continuous piece. Specifically, the pattern calls for 12 Tree Blocks, each featuring a textured stitch pattern that forms the body of a Christmas tree design. Once all blocks are completed, they are joined together and finished with a decorative border to create the full throw.

This modular approach makes the project highly manageable — each block is a small, portable project in itself, making it easy to work on in short sessions. It also means mistakes can be corrected block by block rather than requiring you to rip back a large piece of fabric.

Garment and Design Details

The Tree Block

Each Tree Block begins by chaining 16 stitches and is worked over 27 rows in a textured stitch pattern. The gauge for this pattern is 15 stitches and 13 rows equal 4 inches in the textured stitch, which is important to check before beginning to ensure your finished throw reaches the correct dimensions.

A total of 12 Tree Blocks are made, which are then assembled to form the complete blanket. The repetition of a single block pattern makes this an ideal project for building crochet rhythm and consistency.

Block Border

After each block is completed, a border is added to each individual block before assembly. This border is worked in rounds with the right side facing. It includes:

• Round 1: Single crochet edging worked around the entire block, with 3 single crochets placed in each corner to keep the edges flat and square. Specifically, 25 single crochets are worked evenly along each long edge and 13 single crochets along each short edge.
• Round 2: A decorative double crochet shell border, featuring groups of 3 double crochets and 5 double crochets at corners, creating a scalloped or shell-like edging around each block that adds texture and visual interest.

This individual block border technique is a classic finishing method in modular crochet that helps stabilize block edges and creates a neat, polished look when blocks are eventually joined.

Techniques Used

• Block/modular construction – working individual motifs that are later assembled into a larger piece
• Textured stitch pattern – the main body stitch used throughout each Tree Block to create surface dimension and the tree silhouette
• Long single crochet (Lsc) – a special stitch central to this pattern; the hook is inserted into a stitch two rows below the current row, the yarn is drawn up to the height of the current row, and then the stitch is completed as a standard single crochet. The corresponding stitch in the current row is skipped. This technique creates elongated, textured stitches that add depth and visual contrast — commonly used to simulate the layered look of tree branches or woven textures.
• Joining with slip stitch – used to attach yarn at the start of border rounds
• Working in rounds – used for the block border sections
• Shell stitch border – decorative double crochet groupings worked around each block
• Even spacing of stitches along edges – a key finishing skill for creating smooth, professional-looking borders

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch) – used to start each block and within border rounds
• Slip stitch (slip st) – used