Christmas Tree Duo in Red Heart Super Saver Economy Solids - LW2630

Christmas Tree Duo Crochet Pattern – LW2630 in Red Heart Super Saver Economy Solids

This intermediate-level crochet pattern, LW2630 Christmas Tree Duo, designed by Sharon Mann and published by Red Heart, guides crafters through creating a charming pair of three-dimensional crocheted Christmas trees. Decorated with red buttons, crocheted chain embellishments, and cleverly repurposed thread spools as trunks, these festive decorations make delightful holiday accents for tabletops, mantels, or office desks. The finished trees have a cozy, cottage-style aesthetic that suits a wide range of holiday décor themes.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces two standing, three-dimensional Christmas trees, each constructed from multiple crocheted panels sewn and joined together, then stuffed to create a full, sculptural shape. Each tree is topped with a crocheted star and decorated with red buttons of varying sizes. The trunks are formed using spools of Coats Cotton Machine Quilting Thread in color #8975, giving the trees a whimsical, rustic character. Wood dowels or chopsticks provide internal support for stability.

• Tree 1 measures approximately 8½ inches tall with a base diameter of 5½ inches
• Tree 2 follows the same construction method with slight variations in button embellishment

Construction Overview

Each tree is built from three identical tree side panels plus a tree bottom panel. The side panels are worked flat, beginning at the bottom with a small foundation and gradually increasing to create the triangular, tapered silhouette of a Christmas tree. Once all panels are complete, they are assembled with wrong sides facing, sewn at the base edges, and then the side seams are joined using single crochet, which simultaneously reinforces the structure and creates a neat, decorative ridge along each edge. Polyfill stuffing is added during assembly to give the trees their three-dimensional, freestanding form.

Tree Side Panel Construction

Each of the three tree side panels begins at the bottom point and is worked in rows of single crochet, with increases at each end of specific rows to build the widening triangular shape. The shaping follows a regular pattern of increase rows alternating with plain single crochet rows, producing a smooth, even slope characteristic of a stylized Christmas tree silhouette.

Tree Bottom Panel

The base is similarly worked flat in rows of single crochet with regular increases, growing from a small starting chain to a wider panel that forms the floor of the assembled tree. This piece anchors the three side panels and provides structural integrity to the finished decoration.

Techniques Used

• Working in rows – all main panels are constructed flat using back-and-forth row construction
• Single crochet increases – two single crochets worked into the same stitch at the beginning and end of increase rows to shape the tree panels
• Seaming with single crochet – panels are joined with the right side facing by working single crochet along the edges, creating a visible, decorative seam line
• Sewing assembly – the bottom panel is hand-sewn to the lower edges of the three side panels before the sides are crocheted together
• Stuffing – polyfill or similar stuffing is added during the final seaming stage to create a firm, three-dimensional form
• Crocheted star embellishment – a small flat star is crocheted separately (two pieces made) using a magic ring foundation and worked in the round
• Button embellishment – red buttons in multiple sizes are sewn onto the finished trees to mimic ornaments
• Weaving in ends – standard finishing technique to secure all yarn tails

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch) – used for foundation chains and turning chains
• Single crochet (sc) – the primary stitch used throughout all panels and for seaming
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used to join rounds in the star embellishment
• Working into a ring – the star begins with a chain-4 slip-stitched into a ring, a classic technique for starting circular motifs