Knit 3 adorable and different knit trees with the easy Cozy Christmas Tree Knitting Patterns, they’re perfect for the holiday season!

Friends, a Christmas tree knitting pattern has been on my to-do list for probably three years. I know. How embarrassing! But I think, in the end, it’s a good thing for all of us that I waited and became a better knitter and designer so they could turn out exactly how I was imagining them in my head.
This fun holiday knitting pattern includes instructions for THREE different sized trees with THREE totally different cozy twisting cable-y patterns.
It’s REALLY hard to pick which one is my favorite (shhh, it’s you, smallest tree…)
The pattern includes stitch explanations, supply lists, separate patterns for each tree AND instructions for finishing your knit Christmas trees so they stand up and look amazing!
I mean, honestly, I contemplated about 5 different methods for getting them to stand up, including stuffing them with something, but I’m super happy with what I went with. It was basically free, super easy and my knit Christmas trees look straight and sharp so you can really see all of those pretty stitches!
I keep moving them around from my mantel to my buffet to my living room shelves…
Would you like to meet each cute little tree?
Here’s the LARGE Christmas Tree knitting pattern:
Here’s the MEDIUM Christmas Tree knitting pattern:
And here’s the SMALL Christmas Tree knitting pattern:
My trees are knit with worsted yarn and the finished sizes are approximately:
- Large: 4 1/2 in. x 10 in.
- Medium: 4 1/2 in. x 8 in.
- Small: 4 in. x 4 1/2 in.
But just like my little knit pumpkins, you can change it up by using different yarn or needles and your trees will come out bigger or smaller with no other changes!
I love a pattern where no reason to think about gauge!
Tips and Tricks for Knitting Christmas Trees
- Blocking before assembly (though optional) will help even out your stitches.
- When making the stiff paper cone (I suggest a manila file folder) to put inside your trees, make sure the cone shape is wide enough that your knit trees are slightly stretched on them, that will give your trees a nice sharp tree shape. If the cone is too narrow, your knitting will look wrinkly.
Cozy Christmas Tree Knitting Patterns
Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches
- Worsted weight yarn
- US 7 double pointed needles
- Yarn needle
- Cable needle
- Manila file folders
- Tape
- Scissors
Looking for those cute wooden deer?
(If you need help, my favorite knitting reference book for everyone from beginners to advanced knitters is THIS ONE!)
This cute pattern is available for sale only. When you purchase this pattern, you’ll get an instant download PDF pattern in a few nicely formatted easy-to-print pages that includes written instructions and step by step photos. This pattern is available in my Etsy shop or on Ravelry where it will also be permanently stored in your Ravelry pattern library.
Happy Knitting!
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Anne says
Hi Cassie! I am making the Cozy Christmas Trees and am having a problem with the middle tree. Has anyone said the pattern is thrown off at line 18? I’ve started over twice and cant figure out what i am doing wrong! The pattern is perfect up to that point and then the RT is in the wrong spot. I’ll try again, but maybe someone had this problem? Thanks, love the trees!!
Cassie May says
Hi! I have not heard that. Are you making sure to knit that very first k1 at the start of the round, it might be easy to miss!
Hope that helps!
Cassie
Charlotte says
Hi, i just bought the pattern and I’m so confused. I have only knitted with two needles, not 3 and 4 as mentioned in the pattern, Any chance you can do a demo video?
Cassie May says
Hi there,
If you have never knit in the round with double pointed needles, I think either of these is a great tutorial:
https://www.purlsoho.com/create/double-pointed-needles/
OR
https://sheepandstitch.com/library/how-to-knit-with-double-pointed-needles-for-beginners/
Hope that helps! 🙂
Elizabeth says
Can these be knit in the round using magic loop? Or is the pattern just for dpns? I’ve only ever knit in the round with circulars so I’m nervous! 😬
Etienne L. (Cooky) Capiaux says
I am thrilled to find you and your knitting patterns. In fact I would like to buy the Christmas Tree patterns, but I cannot find where to put my visa number and my address. The hat is cut also. So could please send me instructions on how to but your wonderful patterns. Thank you.
Cooky Capiaux, raycoo@me.com
Cassie May says
Hi! Click the pink buttons towards the bottom of the post to purchase either on Etsy or Ravelry, they are pdf downloads only, no printed pattern is mailed! 🙂