Cute Crochet Christmas Tree Pouch Free Pattern for Gift Cards and Treats
Try this charming Crochet Christmas Tree Pouch that stores gifts beautifully while adding holiday cheer to your decor.
Looking for a fun and easy way to celebrate the holidays? The Crochet Christmas Tree Pouch is a perfect project to try. This pouch looks like a little Christmas tree, full of festive charm. It is small and soft, making it great for holding small gifts or treats.
Handy Crochet Christmas Tree Pouch Free Pattern for Coins and Small Essentials
First, the pouch has a simple shape that is easy to make even if you are new to crochet. It usually comes in green to look like a real tree.
Sometimes, it may have touches of red, white, or gold to add a festive feel.The colors are bright and cheerful, which can make your holiday decorations more joyful.
Besides looking cute, this pouch is very useful. For example, you can use it to wrap small presents or store holiday candies. Also, it can be a creative way to keep your desk or shelves decorated during Christmas time. It adds a personal touch since you made it yourself.
Furthermore, the pouch teaches helpful crochet skills like making round shapes and joining parts smoothly. Many people find it relaxing and fun to work on this project step by step. Plus, it makes a thoughtful gift for friends or family.In short, the Crochet Christmas Tree Pouch is a simple, colorful, and useful item to make. It brings the holiday spirit into your home and offers a joyful way to practice your crochet skills. Give it a try and enjoy the warmth it adds to your festive season!
Christmas Tree Pouch Charm Crochet Pattern
In this project, you’ll crochet a super cute and practical Christmas tree pouch charm. This festive pouch is perfect for storing small items like earphones, keys, lipstick, or even small gifts. Hang it on your bag, use as a mini gift pouch, or decorate your Christmas tree! Every step of this pattern is beginner-friendly and offers creative options for color, size, and customization.
Quick Overview Of Pattern
- The pouch is made in two main sections: a brown base and a green (tree) upper.
- The pouch closes at the top and includes a strap for hanging.
- The Christmas tree is worked as a tube, then sculpted with wavy, layered edges.
- White edging and a crocheted star add charming finishing details.
Notes
- Crochet is worked mostly in the round unless stated.
- Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.
- Slip stitches are worked to join rounds; turning chains are not counted as stitches.
- Stitches are explained using US terminology.
- This project can be made in any color or weight of yarn to achieve different effects.
Skill Level
Confident Beginner
(You should know how to make a magic ring, chain, single crochet, double crochet, decrease, and join/seam.)
Materials
- 5-ply cotton yarn or similar in:
- Brown (pouch base)
- Several greens (tree part—use 2–3 shades for layered look)
- White (snowy edging)
- Yellow (star)
- 4 mm crochet hook (or hook to match yarn weight)
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Measurements / Sizing
- Approximate finished size:
- Pouch base: 2.5 x 2 in (6.5 x 5 cm)
- Entire tree (not including strap): 4.5–5 in (11–13 cm) tall
- Strap: 7.5 in (19 cm) or adjustable
Gauge
Gauge not critical. Ensure work is tight enough for pouch to hold items without gapping.
Stitch Abbreviations
| Abbr. | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | Magic ring |
| ch | Chain |
| sc | Single crochet |
| dc | Double crochet |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| inc | Increase (2 sc or 2 dc in same st) |
| dec | Decrease (single or double crochet) |
| BLO | Back loop only |
| FLO | Front loop only |
Special Stitches
- Double Crochet Decrease (dc dec):
Yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain), yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over and pull up loop (4 loops total), yarn over, pull through 2 loops (3 loops remain), yarn over, pull through all loops. - Single Crochet Decrease (sc dec):
Insert hook into next st, yarn over and pull up a loop, insert hook into next st, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
Free Crochet Pattern
Pouch Base (Brown "Tree Trunk")
Rnd 1:
- Make a MR. Ch 2 (does not count as dc). Work 10 dc into the ring. Pull the tail to close.
- Sl st in first dc to join. (10 dc)
Rnd 2:
- Ch 2. 2 dc in each stitch around. (20 dc)
- Sl st to join.
Rnd 3:
- Ch 2. (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around. (30 dc)
- Sl st to join.
Rnds 4–8:
- Ch 2. Dc in each stitch around. (30 dc per round)
- Sl st to join.
Rnd 9:
- Ch 2. (dc in next 3 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts) rep around. (24 dc)
- Sl st to join.
Fasten off.
Top Strap
Ch 70 (or length desired for hanging strap), fasten off leaving a long tail.
Fold pouch in half; attach other end of ch opposite start point with a sl st. Secure and weave in ends.
Christmas Tree Body
Rnd 1:
With green, ch 48. Join with sl st to make a ring, making sure not to twist. (48 ch)
Rnd 2:
- Ch 1, sc in each ch around (48 sc).
- Sl st to join.
Rnd 3:
- Ch 1, sc BLO in each st around (48 sc BLO).
- Sl st to join.
Rnd 4:
- Ch 1. sc in next 6 sts, sc dec over next 2 repeat around. (42 sts)
- Sl st to join.
Rnd 5:
- Ch 1, sc in each st around (42 sc).
- Sl st to join.
Rnd 6:
- Ch 1. sc in next 5 sts, sc dec over next 2 repeat around. (36 sts)
- Sl st to join.
Rnd 7:
- Ch 1, sc BLO in each st around (36 sc BLO).
- Sl st to join.
Rnd 8:
- Ch 1. sc in next 4 sts, sc dec over next 2 repeat around. (30 sts)
- Sl st to join.
Rnd 9:
- [Optional color change for classic layered look]
- Ch 1, sc in each st around (30 sc).
- Sl st to join.
Rnd 10:
- Ch 1. sc in next 3 sts, sc dec over next 2 repeat around. (24 sts)
- Sl st to join.
Rnd 11:
- Ch 1, sc BLO in each st around (24 sc BLO).
- Sl st to join.
Rnd 12:
- Ch 1. sc in next 2 sts, sc dec over next 2 repeat around. (18 sc)
- Sl st to join.
Rnd 13:
- Ch 1, sc in each st around (18 sc).
- Sl st to join.
Rnd 14:
- Ch 1. sc in next st, sc dec over next 2 repeat around. (12 sc)
- Sl st to join.
Rnd 15:
- Ch 1, sc BLO in each st around (12 sc BLO).
- Sl st to join.
Rnd 16:
- 6 sc decreases (6 sc).
- Sl st to join, fasten off with long tail.
- Use tail to thread through final sts and close top.
Christmas Tree Wavy Edging (Three Layers)
Bottom Layer (on FLO of Rnd 3 of Tree):
- Join yarn to first FLO, ch 1, sc at same st (mark as first).
- Skip 1 st, 4 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st repeat around.
- Fasten off.
Middle Layer (on FLO of Rnd 7):
- Join yarn as before, ch 1, sc in same st, skip 1 st, 4 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc around.
- Fasten off.
Top Layer (on FLO of Rnd 11):
- Join next green shade, ch 1, sc in same st, skip 1, 5 dc in next st, skip 1, sc around.
- Sl st to join, fasten off.
White "Snow" Edging (Repeat for all 3 Tree Layers)
- Join white yarn to first dc of any group.
- Ch 1, sl st in same st. Work sc in each dc, sl st in top of next sc.
- Repeat around, fasten off after each layer.
Star (Make 2)
Rnd 1:
- With yellow, MR, 10 sc in ring.
- Sl st to join.
Rnd 2:
- For each point (make 5):
- Ch 4, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st.
- Repeat to make 5 points total.
- Fasten off on first star. For second star, leave long tail for sewing. Align stars and whip stitch together. Attach to top of tree with yarn or hot
- glue.
Assembly & Finished Size
- Sew Christmas tree section to brown pouch base, matching up the rounds neatly.
- Use needle to weave in and secure all yarn tails inside the fabric.
- Make sure the pouch opens at the top for inserting small items.
- Sew (or glue) finished star to tip of tree.
- Make sure strap is secured; attach pouch to bag, keychain, or tree as desired.
Finished Size:
- Pouch is approx. 4–5 in tall (10–13 cm), strap as long as needed.
Conclusion and Ending Words
Your adorable Christmas Tree Pouch Charm is now complete! This festive and practical crochet project combines skills like working in the round, color changes, simple decreases, and decorative edging. It’s perfect for gifting, decorating, or for personal use—and can be customized in size, color, and style. Thank you for following along—enjoy your charming new pouch and happy holidays!