Velvet Plush Spiral Crochet Christmas Tree Free Pattern

Transform your holiday home decor with a luxurious, velvety centerpiece that catches every eye. This plush crochet tree features a rich emerald green chenille texture with a smooth spiral ridge swirling from base to peak, finished with a twinkling crocheted gold star. Whether placed on a mantel, coffee table, or holiday sideboard, it brings modern elegance and tactile warmth to your seasonal styling.

Quick Facts

• Skill level: Easy / Intermediate
• Finished size: Approximately 7 inches (18 cm) tall x 5.25 inches (13.5 cm) base diameter
• Yarn: Super Bulky (#6) Velvet/Chenille Yarn in Emerald Green and DK (#3) Metallic Gold Yarn
• Hook: 6.0 mm (US J-10) for tree, 3.5 mm (US E-4) for gold star
• Stitches used: Magic ring, single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), slip stitch (sl st), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), single crochet decrease (dec)
• Time to make: 2 to 3 hours

Custom size adjustment tips are detailed later in the pattern.

What Makes This Velvet Plush Spiral Crochet Christmas Tree Special

This velvet crochet christmas tree combines ingenious continuous-loop construction with rich, tactile chenille yarn. Rather than sewing separate ruffles onto a cone, the entire cone is worked in Back Loops Only (BLO) in continuous spiral rounds. This clever technique leaves a single, continuous spiral of exposed front loops wrapping around the tree from base to tip.

Once the inner stuffed cone is completed, you simply reattach yarn at the bottom and work half double crochet stitches into every front loop. The result is a crisp, dimensional plush ridge that swirls seamlessly toward the peak. Topped with a tiny metallic star, this chenille spiral tree adds high-end designer flair to any christmas crochet decor collection.

Skill Level

• Required skills:
• Working in continuous rounds (spiral amigurumi style)
• Basic stitches: single crochet and half double crochet
• Identifying Back Loops Only (BLO) and Front Loops Only (FLO)
• Basic amigurumi decreasing and stuffing techniques

Even if velvet yarn feels slippery or tricky to see at first, working by feel and using stitch markers makes this pattern fun and stress-free for brave beginners and seasoned crocheters alike.

Finished Measurements

Materials You Will Need

Yarn Suggestions

⚠️ Note: Avoid novelty fuzzy yarns like faux-fur eyelash yarn for this specific pattern, as fuzzy strands obscure the unworked front loops needed to build the outer spiral ridge.

Gauge

Abbreviations

UK conversion note: UK double crochet (dc) = US single crochet (sc); UK half treble (htr) = US half double crochet (hdc).

Special Stitches Explained

1. Working in Back Loops Only (BLO): Instead of inserting your hook under both top loops of a stitch, insert hook only into the back loop (the loop furthest away from you). This leaves the front loop exposed on the right side of your work.
2. Working in Front Loops Only (FLO): Insert your hook only under the front loop (the loop closest to you), leaving the back loop unworked behind it.
3. Invisible Single Crochet Decrease (dec): Insert hook into FLO of first stitch, then directly into FLO of next stitch (2 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through both front loops, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops on hook.

Pattern Instructions

Notes

• The tree body is worked from the bottom up in spiral continuous rounds without joining at the end of rounds. Place a locking stitch marker in the first stitch of each round and move it up as you go.
• Rnds 8 through 24 are ALL worked in BLO. This creates an unbroken spiral track of exposed front loops wrapping up the exterior of the cone.
• Keep your tension firm and consistent so stuffing does not peek through the chenille stitches.

Section 1: Tree Base and Body Cone (Emerald Green, make 1)

With Emerald Green velvet yarn and 6.0 mm hook:

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6 sc)
• Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12 sc)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18 sc)
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24 sc)
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30 sc)
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36 sc)
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42 sc)

✅ Checkpoint: You now have a flat circular base measuring approximately 5.25 inches (13.5 cm) in diameter. If you love deep jewel tones, check out our emerald green spiral christmas tree pattern for more festive inspiration.

• Rnd 8: In BLO, sc in each st around (42 sc)
• Rnd 9: In BLO, sc in each st around (42 sc)
• Rnd 10: In BLO, (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36 sc)
• Rnd 11: In BLO, sc in each st around (36 sc)
• Rnd 12: In BLO, sc in each st around (36 sc)
• Rnd 13: In BLO, (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30 sc)
• Rnd 14: In BLO, sc in each st around (30 sc)
• Rnd 15: In BLO, sc in each st around (30 sc)
• Rnd 16: In BLO, (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24 sc)
• Rnd 17: In BLO, sc in each st around (24 sc)
• Rnd 18: In BLO, sc in each st around (24 sc)

💡 Designer Tip: Pause here to stuff the lower half of your tree cone firmly with fiberfill. Keep the stuffing centered inside so it does not pull or distort the outer unworked front loops.

• Rnd 19: In BLO, (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18 sc)
• Rnd 20: In BLO, sc in each st around (18 sc)
• Rnd 21: In BLO, sc in each st around (18 sc)
• Rnd 22: In BLO, (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12 sc)
• Rnd 23: In BLO, sc in each st around (12 sc)

Stuff remainder of cone firmly up to Rnd 23.

• Rnd 24: In BLO, (dec) x 6 (6 sc)

Fasten off, leaving an 8-inch (20 cm) tail. Thread tail onto a tapestry needle, weave through front loops of remaining 6 stitches, pull tight to close the top tip, and secure inside the tree.

Section 2: Plush Spiral Ridge (Emerald Green)

Now we will add the dramatic raised spiral layer!

1. Hold the stuffed cone with the base pointing toward you and top tip pointing away.
2. Locate the very first unworked front loop from Rnd 8 at the base corner edge turn.
3. Attach Emerald Green velvet yarn with a sl st in this first exposed front loop.
4. Work 1 hdc into that front loop and into every exposed front loop spiraling continuously upward from Rnd 8 all the way up through Rnd 24.
5. Follow the natural continuous spiral of front loops seamlessly up the sides of the tree.

✅ Checkpoint: You will work a total of 436 hdc stitches spiraling smoothly up the tree (436 hdc). Fasten off at the top tip and weave the yarn end inside the peak.

For a cozy woodland mantel display, pair this piece with our rustic alpine spiral christmas tree pattern.

Section 3: Gold Top Star (Gold Metallic, make 1)

With Gold Metallic yarn and 3.5 mm hook:

• Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR, sl st to first sc to join (5 sc)
• Rnd 2: (Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in 3rd ch, sl st into next st of Rnd 1) repeat 5 times total around (5 star points)

Fasten off, leaving a 10-inch (25 cm) tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Position the small gold star directly on top of the peak of the green tree cone.
2. Using the gold yarn tail and tapestry needle, sew the base center of the star securely into the top stitches of Rnd 24.
3. Weave gold tail through the center top tip and hide it deep inside the polyester stuffing.

Finishing

1. Fluff and align the plush hdc spiral ridge with your fingers so it flows uniformly around the cone.
2. Flatten the bottom circle so the tree sits straight and sturdy on flat surfaces.
3. You can also explore our modern forest spiral christmas tree pattern to create a complete tabletop forest of different shapes and textures!

Size Customization Tips

• Taller Tree: To make a taller plush crochet tree, repeat straight rounds between decrease rounds. Every 2 extra rounds adds approximately 0.8 inches (2 cm) in height and adds 12 to 36 additional front loops for the spiral ridge.
• Mini Tree (like the pink tree in photo): Stop base circle increases at Rnd 5 (30 sc) and start decreases sooner (e.g. Rnds 6–18). This reduces height to approx. 5.5 inches (14 cm).
• Thicker Ridge: Substitute double crochet (dc) for half double crochet (hdc) along the spiral track for an extra dramatic, flared spiral ridge!

Care Instructions

• Cleaning: Spot clean gently with cold water and mild soap. Do not submerge or scrub harshly to prevent velvet fiber shedding.
• Drying: Air dry horizontally on a clean towel. Do not tumble dry or apply heat.
• Storage: Store upright in a breathable cotton bag or box to avoid crushing the plush velvet pile.

FAQ

Can I make this tree using velvet or chenille blanket yarn?

Yes! Standard chenille bulky or super bulky yarns work wonderfully for this plush crochet tree. Just match your hook size to your yarn thickness so your stitches remain tight enough that stuffing stays hidden.

How do I keep track of my stitches with velvet yarn?

Velvet yarn can hide stitch loops visually. Always feel for the tops of stitches with your fingertips and use locking stitch markers at the beginning of every round.

Is this spiral christmas tree crochet pattern beginner-friendly?

Yes! Because the main tree body consists of basic single crochet in rounds and the spiral layer is simple hdc worked into unworked front loops, it is ideal for intermediate beginners ready to try a fun technique.

Happy Crocheting!

I hope you adore making your own velvet spiral tree! Save this pin to your holiday crochet board on Pinterest and leave a comment below with your favorite color palette choices. Happy crocheting!