Christmas Tree Pillow Knitting Pattern

Christmas is my favorite holiday hands down. When I came up with the pumpkin knitting pattern, immediately I wanted to do something for Christmas. It’s taken my brain a bit to work on something, but I’ve finally done it! Previously, I had made this adorable sewn ghost, and then a Christmas Tree pillow. This served as a bit of inspiration and a bit of a challenge.

What’s to Love about this Christmas Tree Pillow:

It uses chunky yarn so it knits up super quick. In fact, this pattern goes so fast, you’ll be able to knit up a few to gift this Christmas…or decorate your house in the comfiest of ways. This pattern is also pretty basic and easy to follow. I’ve fully written it out here in this post (scroll a bit and you’ll find it). You’ll need to know how to cast on, knit and purl, pass a stitch over another stitch (bind off method), and how to work the Make One Right and Make One Left Increases.

Did I say how adorable this pillow is? The tree shape is basic but effortless. It’s great for around your fire place, on your couch or even your beds! The fact that it’s totally soft, plush, and pretty indestructible make it kid friendly too! Oh, and I’ve listed it all here for you for free!

What You’ll Need to Knit this Pillow

Two Skeins of bulky or chunky yarn.
One US Size 10 knitting needle ( I prefer circulars but straight needles work too).
A crochet hook, US Size L or 11 (8.0mm).
A Tapestry or Darning Needle to sew in your yarn tails.
Stuffing: Fiberfill or even scrap yarn and/or fabrics will work too.

The Christmas Tree Knitting Pattern:

Abbreviations:
K = Knit
P = Purl
PSO = Past Stitch Over (lift the last stitch worked, up and over the stitch before it)
M1R: Make One Right
M1L: Make One Left

Cast on Three Stitches

Section 1:
Row 1: Purl all three stitches
Row 2: K1, M1R, K1, M1L, K1 (5 Sts)
Row 3 and all odd rows: Purl all stitches
Row 4: K1, M1R, K3, M1L, K1 (7 Sts)
Row 6: K1, M1R, K5, M1L, K1 (9 Sts)
Row 8: K1, M1R, K7, M1L, K1 (11 Sts)
Row 10: K1, M1R, K9, M1L, K1 (13 Sts)
Row 12: K1, M1R, K11, M1L, K1 (15 Sts)
Row 14: K1, M1R, K13, M1L, K1 (17 Sts)
Row 16: K1, M1R, K15, M1L, K1 (19 Sts)
Row 18: K1, M1R, K17, M1L, K1 (21 Sts)

Row 20: Knit all stitches
Row 21: Purl all stitches
Row 22: Knit all stitches
Row 23: Purl all stitches

Row 24: K1, *K1, PSO* Repeat 4 more times to decrease a total of 5 stitches. Knit to the end of the row.
Row 25: P1, *P1, PSO* Repeat 4 more times to decrease a total of 5 stitches. Purl to the end of the row.

Section 2:

Row 26: K1, M1R, K9, M1L, K1 (11 Sts)
Row 28: K1, M1R, K11, M1L, K1 (15 Sts)
Row 30: K1, M1R, K13, M1L, K1 (17 Sts)
Row 32: K1, M1R, K15, M1L, K1 (19 Sts)
Row 34: K1, M1R, K17, M1L, K1 (21 Sts)
Row 36: K1, M1R, K19, M1L, K1 (23 Sts)
Row 38: K1, M1R, K21, M1L, K1 (25 Sts)
Row 40: K1, M1R, K23, M1L, K1 (27 Sts)
Row 42: K1, M1R, K25, M1L, K1 (29 Sts)
Row 44: K1, M1R, K27, M1L, K1 (31 Sts)
Row 46: K1, M1R, K29, M1L, K1 (33 Sts)

Row 48: Knit all stitches
Row 49: Purl all stitches
Row 50: Knit all stitches
Row 51: Purl all stitches

Row 52: K1, *K1, PSO* Repeat 6 more times to decrease a total of 7 stitches. Knit to the end of the row.
Row 53: P1, *P1, PSO* Repeat 6 more times to decrease a total of 7 stitches. Purl to the end of the row.

Section 3:

Row 54: K1, M1R, K17, M1L, K1 (21 Sts)
Row 56: K1, M1R, K19, M1L, K1 (23 Sts)
Row 58: K1, M1R, K21, M1L, K1 (25 Sts)
Row 60: K1, M1R, K23, M1L, K1 (27 Sts)
Row 62: K1, M1R, K25, M1L, K1 (29 Sts)
Row 64: K1, M1R, K27, M1L, K1 (31 Sts)
Row 66: K1, M1R, K29, M1L, K1 (33 Sts)
Row 68: K1, M1R, K31, M1L, K1 (35 Sts)
Row 70: K1, M1R, K33, M1L, K1 (37 Sts)
Row 72: K1, M1R, K35, M1L, K1 (39 Sts)
Row 74: K1, M1R, K37, M1L, K1 (41 Sts)
Row 76: K1, M1R, K39, M1L, K1 (45 Sts)

Row 78: Knit all stitches
Row 79: Purl all stitches
Row 80: Knit all stitches
Row 81: Purl all stitches

Bind off all remaining stitches.
Repeat this process and make a second Christmas Tree.

Grab your crochet hook. Using the remaining yarn, crochet the two sides of the pillow together. Slip the crochet hook into one stitch from each pillow side, and crochet them together. Work all the way around the pillow until you have a small opening remaining. Stuff the pillow. Take care to work stuffing into all of the corners.