Christmas Tree Dishcloth Crochet Pattern (Free & Beginner-Friendly)

A Quick, Cozy Holiday Make

This free Christmas tree dishcloth crochet pattern takes one evening and uses small amounts of cotton yarn. It is the perfect last-minute Christmas gift, stocking stuffer, or kitchen decoration.

Instead of tricky color changes, this version uses a textured base cloth and a separate tree that you sew on top. That makes it much easier for beginners. You also get a little gold star, a cinnamon-brown trunk, berry ornaments, and a handy hanging loop.

If you can chain, single crochet, and double crochet, you can make this easy Christmas crochet project.

What Makes This Dishcloth Special

This design uses a soft “Nordic woodland” palette instead of classic red and white, and adds small details that make it look extra festive.

New features in this version:

• Griddle stitch base for a bumpy, scrubby texture that cleans dishes well
• Sew-on tree appliqué, so you never have to carry yarn or change colors mid-row
• Gold star topper with five little points
• Berry ornaments made from tiny crochet circles or French knots
• Hanging loop so the dishcloth can hang on an oven handle or hook

Materials You Need

• Yarn: worsted weight (size 4) 100% cotton in cream, green, brown, mustard and berry red. You only need small amounts of everything except cream.
• Hook: 5 mm (H/8)
• Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Stitch marker (optional)

Finished size: about 8 x 8 inches (20 x 20 cm)

Use 100% cotton, not acrylic. Cotton absorbs water and handles hot washes, while acrylic just pushes water around.

Abbreviations (US terms): ch = chain, sl st = slip stitch, sc = single crochet, dc = double crochet, sc2tog = single crochet 2 together, st(s) = stitch(es), MR = magic ring.

Christmas Tree Dishcloth Pattern: Step by Step

You will make the dishcloth in five parts: the base cloth, the tree, the trunk, the star and the ornaments. Then you sew everything together and add the border.

Part 1: Griddle Stitch Base (Cream)

1. Foundation: Ch 29.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, dc in the next ch. Repeat (sc, dc) across. (28 sts)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Work a sc into each dc and a dc into each sc across. (28 sts)
4. Rows 3–26: Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures about 7.5 inches tall and looks square. Fasten off.

Part 2: Tree Appliqué (Green)

The tree is a triangle worked from the bottom up. You decrease on every other row.

1. Foundation: Ch 19.
2. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (18 sts)
3. Row 2 (decrease row): Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc across to the last 2 sts, sc2tog. (16 sts)
4. Row 3 (plain row): Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (16 sts)
5. Rows 4–15: Repeat Rows 2 and 3. Your counts go 14, 14, 12, 12, 10, 10, 8, 8, 6, 6, 4, 4.
6. Row 16: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog twice. (2 sts)
7. Row 17: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog. (1 st) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Part 3: Trunk (Brown)

1. Ch 5. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (4 sts)
2. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Repeat for 3 more rows. (4 rows total)
3. Fasten off with a long tail.

Part 4: Gold Star Topper (Mustard)

1. Round 1: Make a magic ring and work 5 sc into it. Pull tight and join with a sl st.
2. Round 2 (points): Ch 3, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next ch, sl st into the next sc of Round 1. Repeat 4 more times for five points.
3. Fasten off with a long tail.

Part 5: Berry Ornaments (Red)

Make 5 to 7 small ornaments. Choose one method:

• Crochet circles: Magic ring, 6 sc, pull very tight, join with a sl st and fasten off.
• French knots: Use a tapestry needle to stitch small knots straight onto the tree. This is the fastest option.

Part 6: Assemble the Dishcloth

1. Place the trunk at the bottom center of the base, about 1 inch above the edge, and sew it on.
2. Place the tree so its bottom edge slightly overlaps the top of the trunk.
   Pin it and then whip stitch all around the edge.
3. Sew the star to the top point of the tree.
4. Sew the ornaments across the tree in a scattered pattern.
5. Weave in all ends on the back.

Part 7: Gold Border and Hanging Loop (Mustard)

1. Round 1: Join mustard yarn in any corner. Sc evenly around all four sides, working 3 sc into each corner. Join with a sl st.
2. Hanging loop: At the top-right corner, ch 10 and sl st back into the same corner st.
3. Round 2 (optional): Ch 1 and work reverse sc (crab stitch) all the way around for a rope-like edge. Join and fasten off.

Your Christmas tree dishcloth is done!

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Tips, Gift Ideas and Care

Tips for a neat finish:

• Count your stitches at the end of every tree row. The triangle only looks right if the decreases are even.
• Pin the tree in place before sewing so it doesn’t shift.
• Sew the ornaments and star on tightly, since a dishcloth gets scrubbed a lot.
• Want a more decorative piece? Skip the ornaments and use it as a Christmas coaster or mug rug instead.

Gift ideas:

• Tie two dishcloths with twine and add a bar of handmade soap.
• Roll one up inside a festive mug with hot cocoa packets.
• Pair it with a wooden spoon for a cute kitchen gift set.

Care: Machine wash warm and lay flat to dry. A quick steam or press keeps the tree shape crisp.

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Christmas Tree Dishcloth FAQs

Is this pattern good for beginners? Yes. It uses only basic stitches, and the sew-on tree means there is no tricky colorwork.

How long does it take? Most people finish one in 2 to 3 hours.

Can I change the colors? Try a white tree on a navy cloth for a snowy night look, or a pastel pink tree for a modern twist.

Can I sell dishcloths made from this pattern? Yes, you can sell finished handmade items. Please credit Crochet Cravings as the pattern designer.

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Make Your Own Today

This Christmas tree dishcloth is quick, practical and full of holiday charm. Grab your cotton yarn and make a few for gifts this season.

Don’t forget to pin it to your Christmas crochet board so you can find it again!