Learn how to crochet a stuffed Christmas tree with beautiful popcorn stitch texture by following a step-by-step tutorial presented by Anutha - The Crochet World. The tutor offers two beautiful designs each featuring the same pattern but differing in colour: yellow and green and red and white
. The special feature of these 24cm crochet Christmas trees is the addition of an amigurumi star perfect on the top and texture. This tutorial is beginner-friendly, as the tutor explains each step in detail. Gift it to someone and add it to the table centrepiece.
This post will provide the tutorial and the important highlights for easily following the guide.
Skill Level: Intermediate. Although the crochet stuffed Christmas tree uses a special stitch, needs extra yarn and time, and needs some hard insertion, beginners can easily crochet it. However, it will be best to practice the stitch first. However, tutor mentions it as an intermediate project.
Video Span: 36 Minutes
Personalization Tips: Adding small decorative elements, such as beads, gingerbread, buttons, or sequins is a usual tradition of crocheters. Adjust the tree’s height and fullness by changing the number of rows and stitches.
Crochet Stuffed Christmas Tree
The crochet Christmas tree is a fantastic way to practice popcorn stitches, which give the tree its beautiful texture. One of the standout features of this tutorial is its flexibility: by changing yarn types or colours, you can create a personalized tree to suit your taste. The instructor also provides helpful tips on managing loose ends and assembling the final tree, making it easier for viewers to follow along.
- Introduction to the Project: The tutorial explains how to crochet a beautiful Christmas tree using the popcorn stitch. The instructor uses a 3 mm hook and demonstrates two versions of the tree: one made with acrylic yarn and the other with cotton yarn.
- Creating the Base with Magic Circle: The Christmas tree starts with a magic circle, in which 8 single crochets are made. This forms the foundation of the tree.
- Popcorn Stitch Formation: The tree's textured appearance comes from the use of popcorn stitches. Each popcorn stitch is created by making 5 double crochets in the same stitch, then pulling the yarn through the first double crochet to "puff" the stitch.
- Increasing Rows and Color Changes: Each round increases in both stitches and petals (popcorn stitches). By round two, the tutorial introduces a second colour and increases the number of petals from 4 to 6, and then to 8 in round six.
- Adjusting Stitches: Each uneven row adds 4 more stitches, which increases the number of popcorn stitches (or "petals"). For example, by round seven, the number of single crochets increases to 20, and by round 19, there are 44 single crochets.
- Finishing the Tree: The top rounds, 21 through 24, do not increase in stitches but repeat the pattern established in rounds 19 and 20. A star is attached at the top, completing the Christmas tree.
- Assembling and Stuffing: A base is crocheted separately, starting with a magic circle, followed by rounds of increasing single crochets. The two parts are sewn together, leaving an opening for stuffing, which is then closed.
Basic Stitch Guides
Below are quick guides for crocheting the Stuffed Christmas Tree using popcorn stitch:
- Ch (Chain): Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook.
- Sc (Single Crochet): Insert your hook, yarn over, and pull through both loops on the hook for a tight, dense stitch.
- Hdc (Half Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, and pull through all three loops on the hook for a versatile, medium-height stitch.
- Dc (Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, and pull through two loops twice for a taller, open stitch.
- St (Stitch/Stitches): The individual loops or patterns created in your crochet work.
- Sl St (Slip Stitch): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook for joining or moving without adding height.
- Sk (Skip): Pass over one or more stitches to create spaces or shape your project.
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