How to Crochet a Dollhouse Christmas Tree

Why not crochet a Christmas tree for your dollhouse this holiday season? It's easy with my free pattern!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/2 oz green worsted weight yarn
• Small amount brown worsted weight yarn
• Size H crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Beads or desired trims

1. Size: 4" tall
   
   Gauge: 2 rounds of dc=1"
   
   Note: Weave in ends as work progresses.
   
   Rnd 1: With brown, make ring (or ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring. I prefer the "magic ring" method), ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of ch 3 (12 dc).

2. Rnd 2: (Work this round in back loops only!). Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before, fasten off (24 dc).

3. Rnd 3: (Work this round in unused front loops between rounds 1 and 2). Join green w sl st in any loop, ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around (24 dc).

4. Rnds 4 and 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

5. Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next dc, dc dec over next 2 dc, *dc in next 2 dc, dc dec over next 2 dc, rep from *around, join as before (18 dc).

6. Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc dec over next 2 dc, *dc in next dc, dc dec over next 2 dc, rep from *around, join as before (12 dc). Begin stuffing tree.

7. Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc dec over next 2 dc, *dc in next dc, dc dec over next 2 dc, rep from *around, join as before, fasten off, leaving a 12" length of yarn for sewing (8 dc). Finish stuffing tree.

8. Weave length of yarn through tops of Rnd 8 sts, pull to close, knot.

9. Glue beads or desired trims to tree.

10. Let dry.

11. Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• There is a great tutorial on the "magic ring" method in the tutorial section on Crochet Pattern Central.
• Have fun with your tree! Use sequins, pom-poms, etc. for decorations. Place tiny gift boxes under your tree.