Learn how to make this Granny Square Christmas Tree ~ 3 Ways! The large square can be used as a gift bag or pillow and the two smaller squares can be used for gift tags and ornaments. This is such a fun way to use granny squares to make wonderful Christmas gifts and ornaments.
This project is suited for beginners as Granny Squares are one of the easiest crochet projects to begin with. If you are new to crochet, make sure to check out my Beginner Crochet Series to learn all the basics of crochet.
I used the medium size Granny Square Christmas Trees to create a garland to go with the Granny Square Christmas Stockings I made last year. I mixed up the colors a bit to make each tree slightly different.
The medium and large trees are made using a number 4 medium-weight yarn, and the smaller trees are made using a number 10 crochet cotton, and embroidery floss. See below for more details on the supplies.
Supply List for the Medium and Large Trees
- Number 4 medium-weight yarn (I used the following, but use whatever you like)
- Craftsmart – Off White
- Red Heart Soft – Wine
- Bernat Premium – Evergreen
- Bernat Super Value – Forest Green
- Crochet Hook Size 4.5 mm (7 US)
- Scissors
- Darning Needle
- Assorted buttons 11mm to 15mm (for gift bag/pillow)
- Fabric, stuffing, and thread (for pillow)
Supply List for Small Trees
- Number 10 crochet cotton, colors of your own choice with a 1.75 mm crochet hook
- Embroidery Floss, colors of your own choice with a 2 mm crochet hook
To make the Gift Bag/Pillow, you simply continue to repeat round 4 of the Tog Granny Square pattern for as many rounds as you like. I did an additional seven rounds for a total of eleven rounds for this project. In the video tutorial, I show you how to add buttons at the back to create an opening to place your soft gift items in or the pillow form. I also show a slightly different way to create the trunk for the Large Granny Square Christmas Tree.
Above is the link directly to my YouTube tutorial for the Small Tog Granny Square. See below for a link to my entire playlist for Granny Square Projects.
For my entire Granny Square Playlist, click here!
To see how to make and hand sew a pillow form, go to 3:00 in the video tutorial above (just click on it) for the round pin cushion.
If you like the stocking using the same Small Tog Granny Square, check out the tutorial above!
I hope you enjoy this tutorial for the Granny Square Christmas Tree ~ 3 Ways and crochet up a storm of lovely handmade Christmas Gifts this year. Do check out my last video on “Lots of Handmade Christmas Gift Ideas” as well (which includes a little health update). Happy Holidays!