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! 🧶💚
🎄 Crochet Christmas Tree Cutlery Holder Pattern
Add a handmade festive touch to your holiday table with these charming Crochet Christmas Tree Cutlery Holders!
Each tree features three layered tiers, a short sturdy trunk, a soft puffy star, and a rustic jute bow — just like the ones in the reference image.
They’re quick, elegant, and perfect for cozy Christmas table settings.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner–Intermediate — uses basic shaping and simple assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 14–15 cm tall and 9–10 cm wide when made with DK yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Green DK yarn — 15–18 g
- Brown DK yarn — 2–3 g
- Yellow DK yarn — 2 g
- Jute twine — ~30 cm
- Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
👉 Total yarn used per tree: about 20–23 g
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
sc — single crochet
hdc — half double crochet
dc — double crochet
tr — treble crochet
sl st — slip stitch
ch — chain
dec — sc2tog
FO — fasten off
🟤 Trunk (Brown)
Ch 5
R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (4)
R2–R4: ch 1, turn, sc 4
FO, leave a tail for sewing.
Creates a short rectangular trunk with the same proportions as the trees shown.
🌲 Front Tree Panel (Layered Curved Tiers)
Green yarn
Ch 19
Bottom Tier
R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc across (18)
R2: ch 1, turn, sc 18
R3: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 14, dec (16)
R4: ch 1, turn, hdc 6, sc 4, hdc 6 (16)
R5: ch 1, turn, sc 16
Middle Tier
R6: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 12, dec (14)
R7: ch 1, turn, hdc 5, sc 4, hdc 5 (14)
R8: ch 1, turn, sc 14
Top Tier
R9: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 10, dec (12)
R10: ch 1, turn, hdc 4, sc 4, hdc 4 (12)
R11: ch 1, turn, sc 12
Tree Tip
R12: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec (8)
R13: ch 1, turn, sc 8
R14: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec (6)
R15: ch 1, turn, sc 6
FO.
The combination of decreases and hdc “dip rows” creates gently curved tiers with soft rounded edges like the ones shown.
🌲 Back Tree Panel (Flat Pocket Panel)
Green yarn
Ch 19
R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc across (18)
R2–15: ch 1, turn, sc across (18)
FO.
This back piece remains flat, forming the cutlery pocket.
⭐ Star Topper (Yellow)
R1: MR, 5 sc, sl st to first st (5)
R2: (ch 2, 2 dc, tr, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in same st) — repeat for all 5 stitches
FO, leave long tail.
Creates a small, slightly dimensional star similar in size and puffiness to the one shown.
🎀 Jute Bow
Cut ~30 cm jute twine.
Tie a simple bow and trim ends evenly.
Attach below the star.
🧵 Assembly
1. Attach the Trunk
Sew the trunk centered along the base edge of the back panel.
2. Join the Panels
Place the front panel on top of the back panel, wrong sides together.
Using green yarn, sew together along:
- left edge
- bottom edge (including trunk)
- right edge
Leave the top edge open — this is the pocket.
3. Shape the Tree
After joining the panels, gently fold each decrease line forward.
This creates three soft, natural-looking curved tiers.
4. Add Star & Bow
- Sew the star to the top tip.
- Tie/sew the jute bow directly under the star.
🎁 Finishing Touches
- Lightly steam the edges for smoother curves.
- Add beads or sequins for ornament-style decoration.
- Make multiples using slightly different greens for variety.
✨ Final Look
Your finished Christmas Tree Cutlery Holder should have:
- Three curved green tiers
- A small brown trunk
- A puffy yellow star on top
- A rustic jute bow beneath the star
- A flat back panel with a cutlery pocket
Perfect for Christmas dinners, handmade gift sets, place settings, or holiday décor.
