Crochet Winter Tree Square

The Crochet Winter Tree Square is a delightful pattern that captures the cozy essence of the winter season. With its intricate details and charming design, this square adds a touch of warmth and charm to any crochet project. The tree motif is perfect for creating a festive atmosphere in your cozy blankets, scarves, or even wall hangings. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this pattern is sure to bring a smile to your face as you craft your way through the winter months. So grab your favorite yarn, a cup of hot cocoa, and let's crochet some wintery magic together!

Skill Level: Easy

Materials Needed:

• Lion Brand Yarn Vanna’s Choice (Color A: White and Color B: Kelly Green) or any four weight yarn
• I-9 5.5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle (aka tapestry needle)
• Stitch marker

Stitches Used:

• Half Double Crochet (hdc)
• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)

Notes:

• This square pattern is written in US standard terms.
• Always turn your work at the end of the row and ch 1 at the beginning of the row.
• Use the yarn color chart as a visual aid to help know when to change colors in the square.

The Pattern:

Size: 6″ x 6″

Foundation Row: with White ch 20

Row 1: starting in the second ch from the hook hdc, hdc into each ch across, turn. (19)

Row 2: Ch1, with (White) hdc x 8, (Green) x 3, (White) x 8, turn. (19)

Continue with the pattern below, remembering to ch 1 and the beginning of each row and turning your work at the end, ending with 19 total stitches for each row.

Row 3: (White) x 8, (Green) x 3, (White) x 8

Row 4: (White) x 2, (Green) x 15, (White) x 2

Row 5: (White) x 2, (Green) x 15, (White) x 2

Row 6: (White) x 3, (Green) x 13, (White) x 3

Row 7: (White) x 3, (Green) x 13, (White) x 3

Row 8: (White) x 4, (Green) x 11, (White) x 4

Row 9: (White) x 4, (Green) x 11, (White) x 4

Row 10: (White) x 5, (Green) x 9, (White) x 5

Row 11: (White) x 5, (Green) x 9, (White) x 5

Row 12: (White) x 6, (Green) x 7, (White) x 6

Row 13: (White) x 6, (Green) x 7, (White) x 6

Row 14: (White) x 7, (Green) x 5, (White) x 7

Row 15: (White) x 7, (Green) x 5, (White) x 7

Row 16: (White) x 8, (Green) x 3, (White) x 8

Row 17: (White) x 8, (Green) x 3, (White) x 8

Row 18: (White) x 9, (Green) x 1, (White) x 9

Row 19: (White) x 19

• Continue with White around the outside of the square using a sl st to make a border edging with sl st, ch 1, sl st in each corner.
• Next, with Green, surface slip stitch along the outside of the pine tree design. Follow along with this tutorial on how to surface slip stitch if you need some guidance.
• Once you’ve finished the square, use the yarn needle to weave in the ends.

Yarn Color Chart: