Anyone who loves Christmas knows there’s a special way to bring magic into the home: creating something with your own hands.

This year I decided to make a Christmas tree–shaped crochet cushion, a super simple project inspired by the beautiful video tutorial by the YouTuber Brunaticality, which we followed step by step… then adding a personal touch: small handmade bows.

The result? A soft, decorative cushion, perfect on the sofa or as a festive detail in a special corner of the home.

And the best part is that you can make it in just one day!

Materials used:

For our tree cushion, we chose soft, easy-to-work yarns, ideal even for beginners:

• 1 Aretha Slim – Emerald
• 2 Bravissimo50 – Military Green
• 1 Bravissimo50 – Brown (for the trunk)
• Stuffing
• Darning needle
• Scissors
• Leftover Moby and Grace Gold yarn to create the bows
• aretha acrylic
• acrylic stuffing

Step-by-step tutorial.

1. Start from the top of the tree

Begin with a magic ring.

Work 2 chains + 2 double crochets.

Close the ring by pulling the thread: this is the first row of your little tree.

General rule: at the end of each row, work 1 chain and turn your work.

From here on, to increase the width of the tree:

Work 2 double crochets into the first stitch of the row.

Work 2 double crochets into the last stitch of the row.

These will be your constant increases.

2. When the first “branches” form

Continue like this:

Next row: 2 increases (beginning and end) and regular double crochets in between.

Following row: increase, 1 double crochet, increase.

Continue this pattern for 10 rows, always increasing at the beginning and end of the row.

Once you reach the tenth row, move on to the second “branch”.

3. Second step of the tree

Make the last chain and turn.

Now slip stitch across 5 stitches.

In the 6th stitch: work 1 chain + 2 double crochets.

Then:

Continue with double crochets until the sixth-to-last stitch.

Work the final increase with 2 double crochets in the same stitch.

Five stitches remain intentionally unworked.

Continue for another 10 rows, always increasing only at the beginning and end.

4. Third step of the tree

Exactly like the previous step:

Leave 5 stitches unworked.

Reach them with slip stitches.

Start with 1 chain and work:

2 double crochets in the first stitch

regular double crochets in between

2 double crochets in the last stitch

Repeat for 10 rows.

At the end, leave a long green tail and cut.

5. Let’s create the trunk

Switch to Bravissimo50 Brown:

Insert your hook into the 9th stitch and attach the yarn.

Work 1 chain + 1 double crochet in the same stitch.

No increases here: work only double crochets for 4 rows, leaving 9 green stitches unworked on each side.

6. Prepare the two panels and assemble

You will need two identical panels.

Then:

Overlap them with the right sides facing outwards.

Sew all around using the darning needle.

Insert the stuffing.

Close the final opening.

7. The final touch: the bows

Take the leftovers of your Moby and Grace Gold yarns:

Insert the hook into the point where you want to place the bow.

Pull the yarn through.

Use your hands to tie a knot and then form the bow.

You can add just a few or many, depending on your style.

Your Christmas Tree Cushion is ready!

A simple, quick and super satisfying project, perfect for:

• decorating your home with handmade details,
• gifting a special handmade item,
• or creating a small forest of trees in different colors!

Here is also the video tutorial I followed to make the cushion:

If you make it, tag me: I can’t wait to see your Christmas tree cushion on the sofa, near the fireplace, or in a cozy corner of your home filled with handmade magic.

Rosaria Tessiland®