Crochet Christmas Tree Cuddler: Free Beginner Pattern and Video

The crochet Christmas tree cuddler by Heather Corinne Crochets is a soft, smiling little tree with stubby arms and legs and a golden star on top. It is a free, beginner-friendly pattern that works up quickly, so it makes a lovely handmade gift, a cuddly lovey for little ones or a sweet prop for Christmas photos. The finished cuddler is about 8 to 10 in (20 to 25 cm) tall.

Christmas Tree Cuddler at a Glance

• Designer: Heather Corinne Crochets (free pattern and video)
• Skill level: beginner; the trickiest stitch is the magic circle
• Size: about 8 to 10 in (20 to 25 cm) tall
• Yarn: worsted weight (4) in green, brown and gold
• Hook: 4 mm (US G/6)
• Parts: front and back panels, arms, legs, face and star
• Video length: about 24 minutes, with chapters

What You'll Need

• Worsted weight yarn in green for the tree, brown for the legs, gold or yellow for the star and a little black for the face
• A 4 mm (G/6) crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• A tapestry needle, stitch markers and scissors

The exact yarns are listed in Heather's free written pattern. A soft acrylic or cotton blend works well for a toy that will be cuddled a lot.

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How the Cuddler Is Made

1. Front and back panels (0:30): crochet two triangle-shaped panels for the tree.
2. Arms (5:11) and legs (8:34): make small stuffed pieces for the arms and two brown legs that look like the trunk.
3. Face (10:35): embroider closed eyes and a happy smile on the front panel.
4. Star (12:21): crochet a little star for the top of the tree.
5. Assembly (17:54): join the front and back panels with a simple crochet round, stuffing as you go, then sew on the arms, legs and star with a tapestry needle.

Tips for a Cuddly Tree

• Embroider the face before joining the panels, so the knots stay hidden inside.
• Stuff lightly. A cuddler should be soft and squishy, not firm like an amigurumi.
• Sew the pieces on securely, especially if the cuddler is for a baby or toddler.
• Make it bigger. Use a bulky yarn and a larger hook for an oversized tree.
• Make a set. It pairs well with Heather's gingerbread man and reindeer cuddlers.

Images and patterns courtesy of heather-corinne.com

Enjoy the Video Tutorial

Source: Heather Corinne

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Christmas tree cuddler good for beginners?
Yes. Heather classifies it as beginner friendly, and the most challenging stitch is the magic circle.

How big is the finished cuddler?
About 8 to 10 in tall with worsted weight yarn and a 4 mm hook.

Is the pattern free?
Yes. The written pattern is free on Heather Corinne's blog, and an ad-free printable version is also available.

More from Heather Corinne Crochets

Try Heather's Christmas tree snow globe, the cow cuddle buddy or the heart garland, and find more holiday makes in our Christmas crochet patterns.

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