Holidays

Christmas tree

A triangular Christmas tree with a star on top and a small trunk below, the centerpiece of any festive project. The tiered shape stays crisp even on a modest grid. In the editor you can add ornament dots, widen the tiers, or set a row of trees into a winter band, then export a PNG or print a numbered chart.

Grid
20 × 25
Difficulty
Beginner
Mesh count
500
Category
Holidays
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Skill level: beginner

This is a friendly first filet project. The shape reads clearly even if your counting slips by a square or two, and there are no tricky fragmented areas to track.

Yarn and hook

For a larger christmas tree, mercerised cotton in DK or worsted weight on a 3.5–4.5 mm hook keeps the blocks square while giving you a usable throw or cushion size. Traditional filet is a single colour, which keeps the block-and-mesh contrast readable, but you can always work the background in a second shade.

Project ideas

The christmas tree is a natural fit for a holiday heirloom: try it on a tree-skirt panel, or a seasonal throw. Repeat, mirror, or frame it with open mesh to fill the space you have.

Who it's for

The christmas tree is an easy win when you are making something for the whole family or marking Christmas. Stitch it in the recipient's favourite colour to make the gift feel personal.

Size, printing, and scaling

Worked at 4 mesh per inch the 5.0-by-6.3-inch result is a guide only — your thread and hook set the true size, so swatch before you start. You can print a numbered chart as-is, or adjust the grid in the editor and export it in whichever format your project needs.

Before you start

Hook
3.5–4.5 mm hook
Thread / yarn
DK or worsted-weight cotton
Finished size
5.0 × 6.3 in at 4 mesh/in
  • Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
  • Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
  • 25 rows, worked bottom to top

Learn the technique

How to Read a Filet Crochet Chart

New to charts? Learn exactly how to read this one square by square.

Christmas tree filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the christmas tree pattern?
Yes. The christmas tree is one of the more beginner-friendly charts here — it reads clearly and forgives the odd miscount. If you can work a double crochet and a chain, you can follow it.
Can I print the christmas tree pattern or save it as a PDF?
You can. A numbered, printer-friendly chart is one click away, and PDF, PNG, and data exports are all available free from the editor.
Can I resize the christmas tree chart?
Yes. Open it in the editor and change the grid dimensions, crop it, or tile it. Because every cell is a true block or open mesh, scaling never makes half-stitches.
Can I make the christmas tree in more than one colour?
Filet crochet is traditionally a single colour so the filled and open squares read clearly, but you can work the background in a second shade or add a contrast border.
How many stitches is the christmas tree pattern?
The chart is 20 by 25 squares — 500 mesh in total, about 65 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 5.0 by 6.3 inches.

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