How to Knit Christmas Trees the Easy Way

How to Knit Christmas Trees the Easy Way- a flat knit pattern for decorative Christmas trees. Perfect for ornaments, garland or as gift toppers!

These little knit Christmas trees are the perfect addition to your Christmas décor! They're knit in Garter Stitch and the shape is created by knitting two stitches together at the sides. This pattern is ideal for beginners.

Each tree consists of a front and a back. They are sewn together at the sides. Then they're stuffed with fiber fill and the seams are sewn closed. Below is a video tutorial and the written pattern.

Happy holiday knitting!

How to Knit Christmas Trees the Easy Way

Yarn: Red Heart Soft in Dark Leaf

Needles: Size US 8 single point knitting needles

Also needed: Fiber fill, yarn needle

Guage: not important

Size: Approximately 6 inches from the top of the tree to the bottom of the trunk

(Make 2)

Cast on 20 sts.

Row 1: Knit across.

Row 2: Knit across.

Row 3: k2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.

Row 4: Knit across.

Row 5: Knit across.

Row 6: Knit across.

Repeat rows 3-6 until 4 stitches remain.

Next row: k2tog twice (2 sts)

Knit 2 together. Make loop and pull yarn through.

For the trunk:

Count 6 sts in from the end of the tree at the bottom. Pick up and knit 7 sts in the middle using the brown yarn. work in garter stitch for 5 rows. Bind off.

Finishing:

Place the trees onto of each other and sew together at the sides. Stuff with fiber fill and sew the bottom and trunk seam closed.