Christmas Tree Doll Amigurumi

Tree Doll

Add a touch of handmade charm to your holiday decorations with this adorable Christmas Tree Doll amigurumi pattern. Standing approximately 6½ inches tall (16 cm) with a width of about 2½ inches (6 cm), this Tree Doll festive crochet doll combines the whimsy of a traditional Christmas tree with the sweetness of a character doll. The delightful design features a human-like face peeking out from a tree-shaped outfit adorned with decorative frills and beads, making it perfect for holiday gifting or as a treasured addition to your seasonal décor collection.

Materials for Your Christmas Tree Doll

Before beginning this festive crochet project, gather these materials:

  • Crochet hook size B/C 1/2 (2.5 mm)
  • Rainbow Cotton 8/4 yarn in the following colors:
    • Yellow (54) – for the star
    • White (01) – for the striped legs
    • Pink (44) – for the cheeks and striped legs
    • Malachite Green (99) – for the tree body and hood
    • Nude (03) – for the head and arms
    • Brown (007) – for embroidering hair
  • Two 6 mm safety eyes
  • Black embroidery yarn for the mouth
  • Decorative pearls or beads for tree ornaments
  • Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
  • Pins for assembly
  • Tapestry needle

You’ll need approximately one skein of each yarn color to complete the project.

Understanding Tree Doll Terminology

For those new to amigurumi patterns, here’s a guide to the abbreviations used:

  • st: Stitch
  • ch: Chain stitch
  • sc: Single crochet
  • 1 sc inc (or simply “inc”): Increase by making 2 single crochets in the same stitch
  • 1 sc dec (or “dec”): Decrease by working 2 single crochets together
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • hdc: Half double crochet
  • dc: Double crochet

Numbers in parentheses at the end of each round indicate the total stitch count.

Creating Tree Doll Head

Begin with the face, which will peek out from the Christmas tree outfit. Using Nude yarn:

Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring [6 stitches total] Round 2: Increase in each stitch around [12 stitches total] Round 3: Work (1 single crochet, increase) 6 times around [18 stitches total] Round 4: Work 1 single crochet, increase, then (2 single crochets, increase) 5 times, and finally 1 single crochet [24 stitches total] Round 5: Work (3 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [30 stitches total] Round 6: Work 2 single crochets, increase, then (4 single crochets, increase) 5 times, and finally 2 single crochets [36 stitches total] Round 7: Work (5 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [42 stitches total] Rounds 8-13: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 6 rounds [42 stitches remain] Round 14: Work (5 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [36 stitches total]

At this point, insert the safety eyes between rounds 10-11 with 6 stitches between them.

Round 15: Work 2 single crochets, decrease, then (4 single crochets, decrease) 5 times, and finally 2 single crochets [30 stitches total] Round 16: Work (3 single crochets, decrease) 6 times around [24 stitches total]

Begin adding fiberfill to the head and continue stuffing as you work.

Round 17: Work 1 single crochet, decrease, then (2 single crochets, decrease) 5 times, and finally 1 single crochet [18 stitches total] Round 18: Work (1 single crochet, decrease) 6 times around [12 stitches total] Round 19: Decrease 6 times around [6 stitches total]

Close the opening by sewing the remaining stitches together. Using black embroidery yarn, create a simple mouth. With brown or yellow yarn (your choice), embroider hair onto the head.

Tree Doll Adding the Rosy Cheeks

The cheeks add a sweet touch to your doll’s face. Using Pink yarn, make 2:

Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring [6 stitches total] Finish with 1 slip stitch in the first single crochet, bind off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

Attach the cheeks to either side of the face, positioning them as shown in the reference image.

Tree Doll Crafting the Hood

The hood forms the top part of the Christmas tree. Using Green yarn:

Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring [6 stitches total] Round 2: Increase in each stitch around [12 stitches total] Round 3: Work (1 single crochet, increase) 6 times around [18 stitches total] Round 4: Work 1 single crochet, increase, then (2 single crochets, increase) 5 times, and finally 1 single crochet [24 stitches total] Round 5: Work (3 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [30 stitches total] Round 6: Work 2 single crochets, increase, then (4 single crochets, increase) 5 times, and finally 2 single crochets [36 stitches total] Round 7: Work (5 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [42 stitches total] Rounds 8-18: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 11 rounds [42 stitches remain]

Finish with 1 slip stitch in the last stitch. Bind off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Place the hood over the head, positioning it appropriately, and secure it with small, neat stitches.

Tree Doll Creating the Striped Legs

The legs add a playful element to your Christmas Tree Doll. Make 2:

Start with your chosen foot color (typically Nude):

Round 1: Chain 5 stitches Round 2: Beginning in the 2nd chain from the hook, work 3 single crochets, then 3 single crochets in the same stitch. Without turning your work, continue on the opposite side of the chain, working 2 single crochets, then 2 single crochets in the same stitch Round 3: Work 2 single crochets in the same stitch, 3 single crochets, 2 single crochets in the same stitch, 1 single crochet, 2 single crochets in the same stitch, 2 single crochets, 2 single crochets in the same stitch, and finally 1 single crochet Round 4: Working in back loops only, work 5 single crochets, 3 half double crochets, and 6 single crochets Round 5: Work 4 single crochets, decrease, 2 single crochets, decrease, and 4 single crochets

Add fiberfill to the foot at this point.

Round 6: Decrease 6 times around [6 stitches total]

Now create the striped leg section:

Round 7: Switch to Pink yarn, work 6 single crochets [6 stitches remain] Round 8: Switch to White yarn, work 6 single crochets [6 stitches remain] Round 9: Switch to Pink yarn, work 6 single crochets [6 stitches remain] Round 10: Switch to White yarn, work 6 single crochets [6 stitches remain] Round 11: Switch to Pink yarn, work 6 single crochets [6 stitches remain] Round 12: Switch to White yarn, work 6 single crochets [6 stitches remain] Round 13: Switch to Pink yarn, work 6 single crochets [6 stitches remain] Round 14: Switch to White yarn, work 6 single crochets [6 stitches remain] Round 15: Switch to Pink yarn, work 6 single crochets [6 stitches remain]

Bind off and leave a long tail for attaching the legs to the body later.

Forming the Tree Body

The body creates the Christmas tree shape with decorative frills. Using Green yarn:

Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring [6 stitches total] Round 2: Increase in each stitch around [12 stitches total] Round 3: Work (1 single crochet, increase) 6 times around [18 stitches total] Round 4: Work 1 single crochet, increase, then (2 single crochets, increase) 5 times, and finally 1 single crochet [24 stitches total] Round 5: Work (3 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [30 stitches total] Round 6: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around [30 stitches remain] Round 7: Working in back loops only, work 1 single crochet in each stitch around [30 stitches remain] Round 8: Work 13 single crochets, decrease, 13 single crochets, decrease [28 stitches total] Round 9: Work 6 single crochets, decrease, 12 single crochets, decrease, 6 single crochets [26 stitches total] Round 10: Working in back loops only, work 1 single crochet in each stitch around [26 stitches remain] Round 11: Work decrease, 13 single crochets, decrease, 9 single crochets [24 stitches total] Round 12: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around [24 stitches remain] Round 13: Work 4 single crochets, decrease, 10 single crochets, decrease, 6 single crochets [22 stitches total] Round 14: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around [22 stitches remain] Round 15: Work decrease, 9 single crochets, decrease, 9 single crochets [20 stitches total] Round 16: Working in back loops only, work 1 single crochet in each stitch around [20 stitches remain] Round 17: Work 2 single crochets, decrease, 8 single crochets, decrease, 6 single crochets [18 stitches total] Round 18: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around [18 stitches remain]

Finish with 1 slip stitch in the last stitch.

Creating the Decorative Tree Skirt and Frills

The frills create the distinctive Christmas tree branches look:

For the skirt, work in the front loops of Round 7: Round 1: Work 2 single crochets, increase, then (4 single crochets, increase) 5 times, and finally 2 single crochets [36 stitches total] Round 2: Work (5 single crochets, increase) 6 times around [42 stitches total] Round 3: Work 3 single crochets, increase, then (6 single crochets, increase) 5 times, and finally 3 single crochets [48 stitches total] Rounds 4-5: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 2 rounds [48 stitches remain] Round 6: Work 1 slip stitch, skip 1 stitch, work 5 double crochets in the same stitch, skip 1 stitch, and repeat this pattern around the entire round

Finish with 1 slip stitch and bind off.

For the first row of tree frills, work in the front loops of Round 10: Work 5 double crochets in the same stitch, skip 1 stitch, work 1 slip stitch, skip 1 stitch, and repeat this pattern around the entire round. Finish with 1 slip stitch in the last stitch and bind off.

For the second row of tree frills, work in the front loops of Round 16: Work 5 double crochets in the same stitch, skip 1 stitch, work 1 slip stitch, skip 1 stitch, and repeat this pattern around the entire round. Finish with 1 slip stitch in the last stitch and bind off.

Add fiberfill to the body before closing completely.

Adding the Arms

The arms allow your Christmas Tree Doll to be posed. Using Nude yarn, make 2:

Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring [6 stitches total] Rounds 2-3: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 2 rounds [6 stitches remain]

Switch to Green yarn: Rounds 4-10: Work 1 single crochet in each stitch for 7 rounds [6 stitches remain]

Bind off and leave a long tail for attaching the arms to the body.

Creating the Star Topper

The star finishes your Christmas Tree Doll perfectly. Using Yellow yarn:

Round 1: Create 5 single crochets in a magic ring [5 stitches total] Round 2: Increase in each stitch around [10 stitches total] Round 3: Work (1 single crochet, increase) 5 times around [15 stitches total] Round 4: Work 1 slip stitch, then (single crochet, double crochet, single crochet all in the same stitch) repeated 5 times around

Bind off and leave a long tail for attaching the star to the top of the tree.

Final Assembly

Now it’s time to bring all the pieces together:

  1. Position the hood on the head using pins to hold it in place, then sew it securely using small, neat stitches.
  2. Attach the legs to the bottom of the body, one at a time, pinning them in position before sewing.
  3. Sew the arms to the sides of the body, positioning them as desired.
  4. Decorate your Christmas tree with beads or pearls, sewing them in place like ornaments.
  5. Attach the star to the top of the hood/tree, securing it firmly.
Tree Doll

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Your Completed Christmas Tree Doll

Congratulations on creating your charming Christmas Tree Doll amigurumi! This adorable holiday character combines the festive shape of a Christmas tree with the charm of a doll, making it a uniquely delightful decoration or gift.

The decorative frills create the classic Christmas tree shape, while the sweet face peeking out from the top adds personality. The striped legs dangling from the bottom of the tree give it a whimsical, playful look that’s sure to bring smiles during the holiday season.

Your handcrafted Christmas Tree Doll makes a wonderful addition to your holiday décor, a thoughtful handmade gift, or a charming part of a seasonal display. You might consider creating a collection in different colors or varying the decorative beads to suit different color schemes.

Consider displaying your Christmas Tree Doll on a mantel, shelf, or as part of a holiday vignette. It also makes a wonderful non-traditional ornament for your actual Christmas tree!

Happy crocheting, and enjoy your festive creation throughout the holiday season!