White Ruffled Christmas Tree Crochet Pattern

Why you'll love it

Six puff-stitch tiers create rich, snowy texture and a soft ruffled outline.
Gold edging and beads add elegant shimmer without overpowering the white.
The front-loop method means the tiers are worked directly onto the tree, with no sewing.
A flat cardboard base keeps the tree upright on any surface.
The neutral white and gold palette suits almost any holiday decor.

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Last updated November 2, 2026

Materials needed

Tools

3.5 mm (US E-4) crochet hook
Optional: 4.0 mm (US G-6) hook for the gold edging rounds
Tapestry needle and a beading needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
Polyester fiberfill, approx. 4 oz (115 g)
A 5.25 in (13.5 cm) circle of stiff cardboard or plastic canvas for the base
About 70 gold seed beads (4 mm) and white or gold sewing thread

Gauge & finished measurements

Gauge: 20 sc and 22 rounds = 4 in (10 cm) in worsted cotton with a 3.5 mm hook. Shape gauge: the cone measures about 5.35 in (13.5 cm) across at Round 50. Tight, even stitches matter more than exact gauge.

The pattern

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Tree Cone

Rounds 1-10 (tip): With white, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Work in continuous rounds with a marker. Round 2: sc in each stitch (6). Round 3: [sc, 2 sc in next] 3 times (9). Round 4: sc (9). Round 5: [sc in next 2, 2 sc in next] 3 times (12). Round 6: sc (12). Round 7: [sc in next 3, 2 sc in next] 3 times (15). Round 8: sc (15). Round 9: [sc in next 4, 2 sc in next] 3 times (18). Round 10: sc (18). Stuff the tip firmly. (18 sc after Round 10)
Rounds 11-13: Round 11: [sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch] 6 times (24). Round 12: sc in each stitch (24). Round 13: working in BLO, sc in each stitch (24). The front loops of Round 12 stay free for Tier 1. (24 sc in each round)
Rounds 14-19: Round 14: [sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch] 6 times (30). Rounds 15-16: sc in each stitch (30). Round 17: [sc in the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch] 6 times (36). Round 18: sc in each stitch (36). Round 19: working in BLO, sc in each stitch (36). The front loops of Round 18 stay free for Tier 2. (36 sc after Round 19)
Rounds 20-26: Round 20: [sc in the next 5 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch] 6 times (42). Rounds 21-22: sc in each stitch (42). Round 23: [sc in the next 6 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch] 6 times (48). Rounds 24-25: sc in each stitch (48). Round 26: working in BLO, sc in each stitch (48). The front loops of Round 25 stay free for Tier 3. (48 sc after Round 26)
Rounds 27-34: Round 27: [sc in the next 7 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch] 6 times (54). Rounds 28-30: sc in each stitch (54). Round 31: [sc in the next 8 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch] 6 times (60). Rounds 32-33: sc in each stitch (60). Round 34: working in BLO, sc in each stitch (60). The front loops of Round 33 stay free for Tier 4. (60 sc after Round 34)
Rounds 35-42: Round 35: [sc in the next 9 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch] 6 times (66). Rounds 36-38: sc in each stitch (66). Round 39: [sc in the next 10 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch] 6 times (72). Rounds 40-41: sc in each stitch (72). Round 42: working in BLO, sc in each stitch (72). The front loops of Round 41 stay free for Tier 5. Keep stuffing firmly. (72 sc after Round 42)
Rounds 43-50: Round 43: [sc in the next 11 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch] 6 times (78). Rounds 44-46: sc in each stitch (78). Round 47: [sc in the next 12 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch] 6 times (84). Rounds 48-49: sc in each stitch (84). Round 50: working in BLO, sc in each stitch (84). The front loops of Round 49 stay free for Tier 6. (84 sc after Round 50)

Base

Before the base: Finish stuffing the cone firmly. Place the cardboard circle flat on top of the stuffing at the bottom opening. (Cardboard base in place)
Round 51: Working in BLO, [sc in the next 12 stitches, dec] 6 times. This forms the crisp bottom edge. (78 sc)
Rounds 52-63: [Sc in the next X stitches, dec] 6 times, where X is 11 in Round 52 and decreases by 1 each round, ending with dec 6 times in Round 63. Each round removes 6 stitches: 72, 66, 60, 54, 48, 42, 36, 30, 24, 18, 12, 6. Fasten off, close the opening, and weave in the end. (6 sc after Round 63)

Tiers

Tier 6 (on Round 49): Round A: join white in any free front loop of Round 49. Ch 2 (does not count), puff in the same loop, ch 1, skip the next loop; *puff in the next loop, ch 1, skip the next loop; repeat from * around; join with sl st to the first puff. Round B: sl st into the first ch-1 space, ch 1; *sc in the ch-1 space, 5 dc in the next ch-1 space; repeat from * around; join with sl st to the first sc and fasten off. Round C: join gold in any stitch of Round B and loosely sl st in each stitch around; join and fasten off. (42 puffs, 21 scallops, 126 gold sl st)
Tier 5 (on Round 41): Work Rounds A, B and C as for Tier 6 in the free front loops of Round 41. (36 puffs, 18 scallops, 108 gold sl st)
Tier 4 (on Round 33): Work Rounds A, B and C as for Tier 6 in the free front loops of Round 33. (30 puffs, 15 scallops, 90 gold sl st)
Tier 3 (on Round 25): Work Rounds A, B and C as for Tier 6 in the free front loops of Round 25. (24 puffs, 12 scallops, 72 gold sl st)
Tier 2 (on Round 18): Work Rounds A, B and C as for Tier 6 in the free front loops of Round 18. (18 puffs, 9 scallops, 54 gold sl st)
Tier 1 (on Round 12): Work Rounds A, B and C as for Tier 6 in the free front loops of Round 12. Weave in all ends on the inside of the tiers. (12 puffs, 6 scallops, 36 gold sl st)

Poinsettias (make 5)

Large layer Round 1: With white, make a MR. Ch 1, work 5 sc into the ring, pull it closed, and join with sl st to the first sc. (5 sc)
Large layer Round 2: *Ch 7, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, dc in the next 2 ch, hdc in the last ch, sl st in the next sc of Round 1; repeat from * 4 more times. Fasten off, leaving a tail. (5 large petals)
Small layer Round 1: With white, make a MR. Ch 1, work 5 sc into the ring, pull it closed, and join with sl st to the first sc. (5 sc)
Small layer Round 2: *Ch 5, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next ch, hdc in the next ch, dc in the last ch, sl st in the next sc of Round 1; repeat from * 4 more times. Fasten off, leaving a tail. (5 small petals)

Gold Bow

Bow cord: With gold, ch 41. Sl st in the back bump of the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Fasten off and weave in the ends. (40 sl st)

Abbreviations

This pattern is written in US terms. Your current view: US.

US	UK	Meaning
MR	MR	magic ring (adjustable ring) · how to
ch	ch	chain · how to
sl st	ss	slip stitch · how to
sc	dc	single crochet (UK double crochet) · how to
hdc	htr	half double crochet (UK half treble) · how to
dc	tr	double crochet (UK treble) · how to
dec	dec	decrease: work 2 stitches together (invisible decrease in amigurumi)
puff	puff	puff stitch · how to
BLO	BLO	back loop only
st(s)	st(s)	stitch(es)

Assembly

1
Shape the tiers by gently pulling each scallop outward so the edges flare evenly around the tree.
2
Poinsettias: arrange the 5 flowers on different tiers and sides of the tree, for example on Tiers 2, 3, 4 (back), 5 and 6. Sew each one in place through the center, tacking the petal tips down so they do not curl.
3
Bead clusters: with a beading needle and thread, sew about 10 clusters of 4 gold beads onto the cone between the tiers, spacing them evenly around the tree.
4
Bow: tie the gold cord into a bow around the tip of the tree at about Round 8. Tack the knot and loops in place with gold or white thread, and trim the tails to about 1 in (2.5 cm).
5
Check that the tree stands straight. If it leans, reshape it gently and add a little stuffing through the stitches with a stuffing tool where needed.

Important notes

Tip: This is an original pattern inspired by the photo. Hidden construction details, yarn weight, and dimensions are interpreted from the image, and the pattern has not been physically test-crocheted.
Tip: Abbreviations (US terms): ch = chain, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, sl st = slip stitch, MR = magic ring, BLO = back loop only, dec = decrease (invisible single crochet decrease).
Tip: The cone and base are worked in continuous rounds with a stitch marker. The tier rounds are joined; the ch 1 or ch 2 at the start does not count as a stitch.
Tip: Metallic yarn can be slippery and may split. Work the gold rounds slowly and loosely, and consider a larger hook for them.
Tip: Safety: the beads are small parts and a choking hazard. This tree is a decoration and is not suitable for young children or pets.

Pattern FAQ

How do I make the tree taller or shorter?

For a smaller tree, stop after Round 42 (72 sc), skip Tier 6, and work the base decreases starting from 72 stitches. For a taller tree, continue increasing 6 stitches every 4 rounds and add another tier every 8 rounds, keeping each tier round at a multiple of 12 stitches.

Why must each tier round be a multiple of 12 stitches?

Round A uses half of the front loops for puffs, and Round B turns every two spaces into one scallop. A multiple of 12 keeps both of those repeats even, so each tier ends without leftover stitches.

Can I skip the beads?

Yes. Use French knots in gold yarn for the flower centers and ornament clusters, or glue on small gold sequins. French knots are a safer option if children may handle the tree.

Can I use acrylic yarn?

Yes. Acrylic gives slightly fluffier puffs, while cotton gives crisper scallops and a firmer cone. Keep your tension tight so the stuffing does not show through.

How do I clean and store the tree?

Spot clean with a damp cloth and let it air dry, since the cardboard base should not get soaked. Store it upright in a box with tissue paper around the tiers so they are not crushed.

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