Chain-loop Christmas Tree

20 listopadu, 2025

rocheted chain-loop Christmas tree. A quick and easy holiday crochet project.

For the crocheted tree, we use chenille yarn such as YarnArt Dolce or Himalaya Dolphin Baby. The skeins are 100 g and 100–120 m, made of 100% polyester. If you have it, I also recommend YarnArt Happy, because it contains a sparkling fiber that adds a delicate detail to the tree. Happy comes in 100 g and 175 m.

I designed this tree for the Kreativ Ostrava exhibition, which takes place on November 21–22, 2025 at the Černá louka exhibition center in Ostrava. The Krampolinka workshop is held only on Saturday. Feel free to stop by.

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The crocheted tree consists of several crocheted layers. We crochet “flowers” made from chain loops and stack them on top of each other. Therefore we need a wooden skewer with a pointed end, and instead of a base I used a large cork stopper. We crochet a chain and count the stitches. Each flower has the same number of stitches, which we join with a slip stitch into the first stitch of the round. Each flower has six petals formed by chain-loop arches. We gradually decrease the number of chain stitches in each petal. One tree consists of 8–12 flowers.

TIP: Decorate the tree with beads attached using a hot glue gun. I recommend adding a small amount of glue to the “trunk” as well so the layers do not slide.

I hope your Creative Tree turns out beautifully and decorates your office desk or home. Would you like to inspire others or share your experience with crocheting or styling the Creative Tree? You can post your photos in the KRAMPOLINKA Facebook Group.

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CREATIVE TREE
Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby, YarnArt Dolce or Happy
Yarn consumption: 1 skein for four trees
Hook: 4 mm
Dimensions: chenille tree height 20 cm, Happy tree height 22 cm
Large cork stopper, pointed wooden skewer, hot glue gun, button or bow for the tree top
Time estimate: approx. 1 hour
For beginners

Ch – chain stitch
Sl st – slip stitch

The chenille tree has NINE LAYERS, 4 mm hook
1st–4th layer: crochet a chain of 11 stitches, slip stitch into the first stitch. Then crochet 5 petals of 10 stitches. Each petal ends with a slip stitch into the first stitch.
5th–6th layer: crochet a chain of 9 stitches, slip stitch into the first stitch. Then crochet 5 petals of 8 stitches. Each petal ends with a slip stitch into the first stitch.
7th–8th layer: crochet a chain of 7 stitches, slip stitch into the first stitch. Then crochet 5 petals of 6 stitches. Each petal ends with a slip stitch into the first stitch.
9th layer: crochet a chain of 5 stitches, slip stitch into the first stitch. Then crochet 5 petals of 4 stitches. Each petal ends with a slip stitch into the first stitch. Fasten off. Tie and trim the ends.

Slide the layers onto the skewer (knots facing down), starting with the smallest layer. Secure the bottom layer with a hot glue gun so it does not slide. Shorten the skewer. Add a bow or star to the top of the tree and secure with hot glue.

The Happy yarn tree has ELEVEN/TWELVE LAYERS, 4 mm hook
1st–3rd layer: crochet a chain of 17 stitches, slip stitch into the first stitch. Then crochet 5 petals of 16 stitches. Each petal ends with a slip stitch into the first stitch.
4th–5th layer: crochet a chain of 15 stitches, slip stitch into the first stitch. Then crochet 5 petals of 14 stitches. Each petal ends with a slip stitch into the first stitch.
6th–7th layer: crochet a chain of 13 stitches, slip stitch into the first stitch. Then crochet 5 petals of 12 stitches. Each petal ends with a slip stitch into the first stitch.
8th layer: crochet a chain of 11 stitches, slip stitch into the first stitch. Then crochet 5 petals of 10 stitches. Each petal ends with a slip stitch into the first stitch.

9th layer: crochet a chain of 9 stitches, slip stitch into the first stitch. Then crochet 5 petals of 8 stitches. Each petal ends with a slip stitch into the first stitch.
10th layer: crochet a chain of 7 stitches, slip stitch into the first stitch. Then crochet 5 petals of 6 stitches. Each petal ends with a slip stitch into the first stitch.
11th layer: crochet a chain of 5 stitches, slip stitch into the first stitch. Then crochet 5 petals of 4 stitches. Each petal ends with a slip stitch into the first stitch. Fasten off. Tie and trim the ends.

Copyright Notice

This pattern is for personal use only. For commercial use, please contact me directly. Always include the source credit: www.krampolinka.com. The pattern is designed specifically for this yarn, hook size, and my personal tension. If you use a different yarn, hook, or tension, your final product may vary in size or shape.

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