Knitted Mini Christmas Trees

Knitted mini Christmas trees are a delightful addition to any holiday decor. These charming creations bring a warm and cozy feel to your home, perfect for spreading festive cheer. With their intricate patterns and soft textures, they add a touch of whimsy to your seasonal display. Whether you display them on a mantle, use them as table centerpieces, or gift them to a loved one, these knitted trees are bound to bring joy and smiles all around. Get creative with different colors, embellishments, and sizes to make them uniquely yours. Celebrate the holiday season with these adorable knitted mini Christmas trees that are sure to make your home feel extra merry and bright.

Materials:

• small amount of worsted weight yarn, in green, or your color choice
• small amount of dark color for tree trunk (optional )
• small amount of any yarn for embroidery , or sew on sequins, small buttons or beads as ornaments
• small amount of pillow stuffing , or cotton balls.
• 1 pr. US size 7 needles.

Gauge: 5 sts and 6 rows = 1 inch

Directions:

Starting at bottom of tree, with color desired for tree, cast on 15 sts.
Knit across. Row 2 : K 1, K 2 tog, K across row.
Row 3: K 1, P 2 tog, P across to last st, P 1.
Rows 4, 5, 6, & 7: Repeat rows 2 & 3. ( 9 sts)
Row 8: Cast on 2 sts at beg of row, then K 1, K 2 tog, K across row.
Row 9: Cast on 2 sts at beg of row, then K 1, P 2 tog, P across to last st, K 1.
Rows 10, 11, 12, 13 : Repeat rows 2 & 3. ( 7 sts)
Row 14 : Repeat row 8.
Row 15: Repeat row 9.
Rows 16 & 17: Repeat rows 2& 3.
Repeat these last 2 rows until 3 sts remain. Turn, then knit these last 3 sts tog.
Fasten off.

Make another tree side in same manner.

Embroider stars, ornaments, or sew on beads , small buttons as desired, on front of tree.

Sew the 2 sides of trees tog, leaving bottom open. Stuff lightly with pillow stuffing, then sew bottom closed.

Sew on a hanging loop at top of tree ornament.

Optional Tree trunk:

With dark color yarn, cast on 4 sts. K 2 rows, bind off. Sew narrow end of trunk to bottom center of stuffed tree.