Get ready to light up your holiday season with the most adorable decoration in the house! “The Christmas Tree Puppy” is a festive, fun, and incredibly cute amigurumi project that combines the love of dogs with the magic of a Christmas tree. This pattern is designed to bring a smile to everyone’s face, featuring a pure white puppy who has decided to dress up as the centerpiece of the holiday celebration.

This playful character features snow-white fur that perfectly contrasts with her vibrant outfit. She is wearing a spectacular three-tiered Emerald Green dress, designed to mimic the layers of a fir tree. Each tier of the skirt is meticulously crocheted to flare out, and then hand-embellished with multi-colored beads representing sparkling ornaments. Around her neck, she wears a detachable collar of shimmering gold, adding a touch of elegance. The crowning glory is her headband, which features a large, bright Yellow Star perched right on top of her head, just like a real Christmas tree topper. She wears festive red shoes and carries a silver tinsel garland and a red gift box. Her companion for the holidays is a tiny squirrel, holding onto a precious silver-wrapped chestnut. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters looking for a unique holiday project.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring
• ch – Chain
• sc – Single Crochet
• hdc – Half Double Crochet
• dc – Double Crochet
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• rnd – Round
• row – Row
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FLO – Front Loop Only
• Shell St – 5 dc in the same stitch (used for the tree tiers).
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in White (Puppy Body)
• DK weight yarn in Emerald Green (Tree Dress, Headband)
• DK weight yarn in Bright Red (Shoes, Gift Box)
• DK weight yarn in Bright Yellow (Star)
• DK weight yarn in Metallic Gold (Collar)
• Novelty Metallic or Eyelash yarn in Silver (Tinsel)
• DK weight yarn in Brown (Squirrel)
• Small colorful beads (4mm or 6mm) for ornaments
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes (Puppy)
• Pair of 5mm safety eyes or beads (Squirrel)
• Black embroidery thread (Noses)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins, sewing thread for beads

Gauge & Finished Size

Work tightly in continuous spiral rounds for the puppy body so the stuffing does not show. Using DK yarn and a 2.5mm hook, the finished puppy stands approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall (excluding the star). The dress and accessories are designed to be removable.

Construction Overview

The puppy is constructed in pieces. The head is round with a slight muzzle. The ears are floppy and sewn to the sides. The body is pear-shaped and sturdy. The dress is the most detailed part, worked from the neck down using Back Loop Only (BLO) rounds to create foundations for three separate tiers of ruffles. The star is made of two flat pieces sewn together and stuffed. Accessories are miniatures.

Body Parts

Head

Use White yarn and 2.5mm hook.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 10–22: sc around (54) (13 rounds).
• Rnd 23: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 24: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 25: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, spaced about 10 stitches apart. Embroider a small black triangular nose and mouth between the eyes.

• Rnd 26: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 27: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 28: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Floppy Ears (Make 2)

Use White yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 5–10: sc around (24).
• Rnd 11: (6 sc, dec) around (21).
• Rnd 12–14: sc around.
• Rnd 15: (5 sc, dec) around (18).
• Rnd 16–18: sc around.
• Rnd 19: (4 sc, dec) around (15).
• Rnd 20–22: sc around.

Flatten the opening and sew to the sides of the head (approx Rnd 6-8) so they flop down.

Legs (Make 2)

Use White yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (18).
• Rnd 7: (4 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (15).
• Rnd 8–22: sc around (15).

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg.

Body

Join legs: From second leg, ch 4, join to first leg with sc.

• Rnd 23: sc 15 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 15 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (38).
• Rnd 24: (inc, 18 sc) repeat twice (40).
• Rnd 25–30: sc around (40).
• Rnd 31: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 32–34: sc around (36).
• Rnd 35: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 36–38: sc around (30).
• Rnd 39: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 40: sc around (24).
• Rnd 41: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use White yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3–16: sc around (12).

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Christmas Tree Outfit

Emerald Tiered Dress

Use Emerald Green yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked neck-down.

• Bodice: Ch 26. Join. sc around (26).
• Rnd 2: (inc) around (52).
• Rnd 3 (Armholes): sc 8, ch 6 (skip 10), sc 16, ch 6 (skip 10), sc 8.
• Rnd 4: sc around (44).
• Rnd 5–8: sc around.
• Skirt Base (The Foundation):
• Rnd 9: (BLO) (3 sc, inc) around (55). (Tier 1 attachment point).
• Rnd 10–12: (BLO) sc around (55).
• Rnd 13: (BLO) (4 sc, inc) around (66). (Tier 2 attachment point).
• Rnd 14–16: (BLO) sc around (66).
• Rnd 17: (BLO) (5 sc, inc) around (77). (Tier 3 attachment point).
• Rnd 18–20: (BLO) sc around. FO.
• The Tree Tiers (Ruffles):
• Top Tier: Join Green yarn to FLO of Rnd 9. *3 dc in next st, sc in next* repeat around. This creates a dense, wavy ruffle.
• Middle Tier: Join to FLO of Rnd 13. *3 dc in next st, sc in next* repeat around.
• Bottom Tier: Join to FLO of Rnd 17. *Shell St (5 dc) in next st, skip 1, sc in next, skip 1* repeat around for a wider flare.
• Decoration: Sew small colorful beads scattered all over the three green tiers to look like ornaments.

Gold Collar

Use Metallic Gold yarn.

• Ch 28.
• Row 1: Starting 3rd ch from hook, hdc across (26).
• Row 2: Ch 2, turn. *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next* repeat across.
• Row 3: (sc, ch 2, sc) in each stitch for a sparkly edge. FO.
• Sew a small button or tie to attach around the neck.

Star Headband

Use Emerald Green (Band) and Yellow (Star).

• Band: Ch 55 (measure head). sc back down. Join to circle.
• Star (Make 2 flat pieces):
  Rnd 1: MR, 5 sc.
  Rnd 2: inc around (10).
  Rnd 3: *sc, ch 4, start 2nd ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc. Skip 1 st on main circle, sl st in next* Repeat 5 times.
• Sew the two stars together, stuffing lightly in the center. Sew the standing star firmly to the top of the green headband.

Red Shoes (Make 2)

Use Bright Red yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 7. Oval start: sc 5, 3 sc in last, sc 4, inc (14).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, 3 inc, sc 4, 2 inc (20).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (20).
• Rnd 4: sc around.
• Rnd 5: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Rnd 6: sl st around. FO.

Festive Accessories

Gift Box

Use Red yarn.

• Box: Make a cube by crocheting a square (6×6 sc) for the base, then working up the sides for 6 rows. Make a separate square lid or crochet closed. Stuff firmly to keep the cube shape sharp.
• Ribbon: Use Emerald Green yarn to surface slip stitch a cross over the box and tie a bow on top.

Silver Tinsel

Use Silver Metallic/Novelty yarn.

• Ch 50. Work 3 sc in every chain stitch back down the chain. This will cause it to curl and spiral like a garland. Drape over the puppy’s arm.

Squirrel Friend

Use Brown yarn.

• Body: MR 6, inc to 12. sc 4 rounds. dec to 6. Close.
• Head: MR 6, inc to 9. sc 2 rounds. dec to 6. Sew to body.
• Tail: Ch 8. Work 3 dc in each chain back down. Sew to bottom. Brush the tail with a wire brush to make it bushy.
• Nut: Roll a tiny ball of foil or use silver yarn (MR 4 sc, close). Stitch to squirrel’s hands.

Assembly

1. Dress the puppy in the Emerald Tree Dress.
2. Put on the Red Shoes.
3. Attach the Gold Collar around the neck.
4. Place the Star Headband on the head (ears go under the band).
5. Loop the Silver Tinsel over one arm.
6. Stitch the Gift Box to the other hand.
7. Place the Squirrel with its nut at the puppy’s feet.

Your Christmas Tree Puppy is ready to rock around the Christmas tree! Merry Christmas!