Crochet Christmas Tree Bag Pattern – Free

Create a gorgeous, handmade Christmas Tree Crochet Gift Bag with this free, easy pattern! This small drawstring bag is perfect for Christmas gifting—ideal for gift cards, treats, and tiny treasures. Easy, cute, and full of holiday charm!

I’m so excited to share this free Christmas Tree Crochet Gift Bag pattern with you! 🎄 This little drawstring bag may be small, but it’s packed with gorgeous, charming details that make it feel extra special. It’s easy to make, which is one of the reasons I keep coming back to it year after year. Honestly, I’ve made so many of these—they’ve become a handmade holiday favorite in my home!

From the pretty scalloped double-layer top edging to the delicate sparkle of added gold thread for that festive touch, this bag turns simple yarn into something truly delightful. It’s just the right size for holding small gifts, gift cards, candy, or tiny treasures.

The pattern is easy and suitable for advanced beginners. It does involve some color changes, and if you’re new to tapestry crochet, don’t worry—the free pattern will guide you through it step by step. You’ll be surprised how quickly it all comes together!

As for the yarn, any #2 weight yarn will work beautifully. For my version, I used a double strand of a #1 weight yarn I had on hand and added a touch of gold thread to the contrast yarn—and I just loved the way it turned out.

This Christmas Tree Gift Bag is part of my Holiday Gift Bag Set—a cheerful collection of small, easy, and beautiful handmade bags perfect for Christmas gifting. You can check them out here [Christmas Gift Bag Collection].

Related: Free Crochet Patterns For Christmas Gifts and Decorations.

Christmas Gift Bag Collection

• 🎁 Merry Mini Gift Bag Pattern
• 🎅 Jolly Mini Gift Bag Pattern
• 🎄 Christmas Tree Mini Gift Bag Pattern
• 🦌 Reindeer Mini Gift Bag Pattern
• ❄️ Snowflake Mini Gift Bag Pattern
• 🌟 Noel Mini Gift Bag Pattern

Before we start this Free Crochet Christmas Tree Gift Bag Pattern

Free Crochet Christmas Tree Gift Bag Pattern-Start Here

Recommended Yarn: I used two strands of #1 super fine yarn, and added a gold thread with the contrast color. You can use any #2 sport weight yarn.

1. Loops & Thread Woolike Yarn, #1 superfine weight yarn (double strand), Colors shown: Beige: Yarn A. Olive: Yarn B. Red: Yarn C
2. Yarn Bee Bejeweled Sequin Gold: Hold together with Yarn B and C.

Yardage:  About 271 yds total

Yarn Substitution 

• Premier Yarns Basix DK
• Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
• Premier Yarns Minikins
• Nako Astra Fingering

Crochet Hook: 3 mm

Gauge: 4”square = 19 Rows x 20 ST

Finished measurements: H= 5 ½ ” / W= 4 ½”

Abbreviations

• CH: Chain
• ST: Stitch
• SLST: Slip stitch
• SC: Single crochet
• DC: Double Crochet
• TR: Treble crochet
• BLO: Back loop only
• FLO: Front loop only
• YO: Yarn over
• Rnd: Round
• Rep: Repeat

Pattern notes

• This pattern is written in US terms.
• Skill level is intermediate.
• Keep your tension even.

Special Stitches

• Single crochet in the back loop only (SC BLO): Insert your hook only into the back loop of the stitch from the previous row, rather than both loops as you would in a regular single crochet stitch.
• Single crochet in the front loop only (SC FLO): Insert your hook only into the front loop of the stitch from the previous row, rather than both loops as you would in a regular single crochet stitch.
• Picot Stitch: CH 3, SL ST in 3^rd CH from the hook.

Color changing in tapestry crochet

Before you begin this project, you’ll need to be familiar with :

• Color changing: This tutorial will guide you through the basic techniques. Read through the instructions below thoroughly and practice if needed. Watch this tutorial for extra help.
• Reading a chart: Watch how to read a tapestry graph.

1- Incorporating The Contrast Yarn

1. Insert your hook into the back loop only of the first single crochet.
2. Place the contrast yarn over the hook.
3. Yarn over with your working yarn and pull up a loop.
4. Yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook.
5. Continue crocheting with your main yarn as usual.
6. Carry the contrast yarn behind your stitches by crocheting over it.
7. Keep carrying the contrast yarn even if it’s not needed right away.

2- How to Change Colors

1. When the pattern or chart tells you it’s time to switch to Yarn B, start your last stitch with Yarn A as usual.
2. Insert your hook into the stitch and pull up a loop with Yarn A.
3. Now yarn over with Yarn B instead of Yarn A.
4. Pull through both loops on the hook to finish the stitch with Yarn B.
5. From this point on, crochet with Yarn B.
6. Keep carrying Yarn A behind your stitches by crocheting over it.

3- Design Specific

In this pattern, the contrast yarn isn’t carried all the way around. Once you’ve finished using it, simply drop it. You’ll pick it up again in the next round when the pattern calls for it.

• After switching to Yarn B, carry Yarn A by crocheting over it like in tapestry crochet.
• When you’re done with Yarn B, drop it—don’t carry it along.
• Keep going with Yarn A.
• In the next row, Yarn B will be on the opposite side of the motif.
• When you need it again, bring it back, switch to Yarn B, and carry Yarn A behind your stitches.
• When bringing back Yarn B, there will be a visible strand on the back.
• Keep that strand a little loose, and crochet over it to hide it.

Christmas Tree Crochet Gift Bag

In this blog post, you’ll find everything you need to crochet your own cute Christmas Tree Gift Bag. If you prefer a convenient, printable, ad-free PDF, it’s available for purchase in all my shops—just check the links below!

This pattern is also part of a Christmas gift bag set, a 5-in-1 bundle that includes all the matching Christmas gift bags.