Add a sprinkle of handmade charm to your holiday table with the Christmas Tree Cutlery Holder! 🎄✨ This festive crochet project is both practical and delightful, turning your silverware into part of the seasonal décor. With its classic tree silhouette and cozy texture, it’s a whimsical way to dress up each place setting—perfect for family dinners, holiday parties, or even gift-giving. Whether you’re going for rustic farmhouse vibes or full-on glittery glam, this little tree is ready to match your merry mood.
Quick to stitch and endlessly customizable, the Christmas Tree Cutlery Holder invites you to play with color, embellishments, and yarn textures. Add a star at the top, embroider mini ornaments, or edge it with sparkly trim for extra cheer. It’s a joyful blend of form and function that brings warmth to every plate—and a smile to every guest. So grab your hook, pick your favorite festive yarn, and let’s crochet a forest of holiday magic! 🧶💚
🎄 Christmas Tree Cutlery Holder Crochet Pattern
Bring handmade charm to your holiday table with this Crochet Christmas Tree Cutlery Holder! 🌟 It’s the perfect way to display your forks, knives, and spoons in a festive style. With layered branches, a sturdy trunk, and a sweet little star on top, this pattern makes your table setting look straight out of a Christmas fairytale.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – involves basic stitches, color changes, and layering.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 14–15 cm (5.5–6 in) tall × 9–10 cm (3.5–4 in) wide.
🧶 Materials
- Green yarn (DK or worsted, main tree)
- Brown yarn (trunk)
- Yellow yarn (star)
- Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Jute twine (for bow decoration)
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
ch = Chain
sc = Single Crochet
hdc = Half Double Crochet
dc = Double Crochet
tr = Treble Crochet
sl st = Slip Stitch
inc = Increase (2 sts in same st)
dec = Decrease (sc2tog)
st = Stitch
FO = Fasten Off
🧵 Pattern
🟤 Trunk (brown)
Ch 6.
R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 4 (5)
R2–R5: ch 1, turn, sc across (5)
FO, leave long tail.
🌲 Tree Base (green, made in 3 layers that stack)
Bottom Layer (largest):
Ch 17.
R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc across (16)
R2–R4: ch 1, turn, sc across (16)
R5: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 12, dec (14)
R6–R7: sc across (14)
R8: dec, sc 10, dec (12)
R9–R10: sc across (12)
R11: dec, sc 8, dec (10)
R12–R13: sc across (10)
FO.
Middle Layer:
Ch 13.
R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc across (12)
R2–R3: sc across (12)
R4: dec, sc 8, dec (10)
R5–R6: sc across (10)
R7: dec, sc 6, dec (8)
R8: sc across (8)
FO.
Top Layer:
Ch 9.
R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc across (8)
R2: sc across (8)
R3: dec, sc 4, dec (6)
R4: sc across (6)
R5: dec, sc 2, dec (4)
R6: sc across (4)
FO.
⭐ Star (yellow)
R1: MR 5 sc, join (5)
R2: ch 2, dc, tr, dc, ch 2, sl st in same st → repeat around each st (5 points).
FO, leave long tail.
🪷 Assembly
- Place bottom layer tree panel.
- Overlap middle layer slightly above center. Sew across top edge only.
- Overlap top layer slightly above middle. Sew across top edge only.
👉 This creates the layered 3D effect. - Sew trunk to bottom of tree.
- Sew star to top.
- Tie a rustic jute bow at the base of star.
🎉 Final Touches
Your crochet Christmas tree cutlery holder is finished! 🎄✨
- The 3 stacked layers create realistic tree branches.
- The brown trunk and golden star match the festive theme.
- Slip a fork, knife, and spoon behind the tree for a perfect table setting.
And there you have it — a festive crochet Christmas tree cutlery holder that will wow your holiday guests! 🎄✨
They’re quick to whip up, perfect for using scrap yarn, and add a handmade touch to your table. You can even make a full set in different shades of green for extra charm. Pair them with matching crochet coasters or napkin rings for a complete holiday look.
💚 Handmade details like this bring warmth and joy to every gathering. So grab your yarn, crochet a forest of these little trees, and let your Christmas table sparkle with your creativity!
