This Three Tier Lace Christmas Tree Crochet Pattern makes a flat raspberry-pink tree with three open fan tiers, small chain bridges, a short rectangular trunk, and a matching hanging loop. The simple silhouette follows the airy shape of the reference without adding a star, bow, or beads.
Make three separate fans in increasing sizes, then connect each pair at the left, center, and right. The short center bridges support the upper points of the lower fans, while longer side bridges leave the open gaps visible. Finish with a small four-stitch trunk.
Pattern Information
- Skill level: confident beginner to intermediate; small fans, chain edging, and careful assembly.
- Estimated height: 12–16 cm excluding the hanging loop with sport cotton and a 2.5 mm hook. Tension changes size and proportions.
- Construction: three unstuffed fans, six sewn chain bridges, one short trunk, and one hanging loop.
- Color: raspberry pink throughout. US crochet terminology.
This is an image-inspired adaptation. Stitch and repeat counts have been reviewed, but the design has not been physically crocheted or independently tested. The reference photograph guides the appearance; use the written instructions for this construction.
Materials
- Sport cotton in raspberry pink, approximately 15–20 g.
- 2–2.5 mm crochet hook matched to the yarn.
- Tapestry needle, scissors, pins, and a blocking mat with rustproof pins.
- Optional fabric stiffener suitable for cotton ornaments.
Abbreviations and Notes
- MR: magic ring; ch: chain; sl st: slip stitch.
- sc: single crochet; dc: double crochet.
- The starting ch 3 counts as the first dc in fan foundations and trunk rows.
- Starting ch 1 for the fan edging does not count as a stitch.
- Work each fan in two turned rows, without joining the row ends. No stuffing is used.
Three Tier Lace Christmas Tree Crochet Pattern
1. Small Top Fan
Row 1: make a MR, ch 3, and work 6 dc into the ring [7 dc including the starting chain]. Spread the stitches into a downward-facing fan and tighten the ring gently. Do not join the two outer row ends. Turn.
Row 2: ch 1 and sc in the first dc; repeat (ch 1, sc in the next dc) six times [7 sc and six ch-1 spaces]. Fasten off with a long tail. The MR is the narrow upper point; the curved Row 2 edge faces downward.
2. Medium Fan
Work the same construction with a larger foundation: Row 1, ch 3 and 8 dc in MR [9 dc]. Turn without joining. Row 2, ch 1, sc in the first dc, then (ch 1, sc in the next dc) eight times [9 sc and eight ch-1 spaces]. Fasten off with a long tail.
Keep the center ring small but do not tighten it so far that the stitches bunch into a cone. The chain edging opens the outer arc. This fan should be visibly wider than the seven-dc top fan.
3. Large Bottom Fan
Row 1: ch 3 and 10 dc in MR [11 dc]. Turn without joining. Row 2: ch 1, sc in the first dc, then (ch 1, sc in the next dc) ten times [11 sc and ten ch-1 spaces]. Fasten off with a long tail.
Keep all three fans right side up, with their MR points above their curved edges. Do not sew the outer corners of a fan together: the open fan shape is needed for the tree.
4. Block the Fan Shapes
Lightly dampen the three pieces. Pin each center point above its lower arc and spread the two side corners symmetrically. Open the ch-1 spaces evenly. Pin the medium and large fans slightly wider than the smaller ones so the finished outline increases toward the base.
Let the cotton dry completely before joining the pieces. If a fan is too crowded at its ring, relax the MR slightly and redistribute the dc rather than forcing it flat with strong stretching. Do not use heat that could damage the yarn.
5. Three Bridges Between Each Pair
Lay the small fan above the medium fan on a flat surface. Leave an open gap between the small fan’s curved edge and the medium fan’s MR point. Pin the two pieces on one vertical center line.
Center bridge: ch 3 with a new strand, leaving long tails at both ends. Sew one end to the fourth sc of the small fan’s edging, its middle stitch. Sew the other end through several dense loops around the medium fan’s MR. Take several passes at both ends.
Side bridges: make two separate chains of 5 ch, each with long tails. Sew one between the left outer sc of the small fan and the left outer sc of the medium fan. Sew the other between their right outer sc stitches. Keep the two chains equal and the fans level.
Repeat between the medium and large fans: one ch-3 center bridge from the fifth sc of the medium fan’s edge to the large fan’s MR, plus two ch-5 side bridges between the corresponding outer corners. There are six bridges in total: two center chains and four side chains.
The short center bridges and longer side bridges create the open tier gaps. Adjust the visible chain length by a stitch if needed for your actual yarn and tension, keeping each side pair identical. Pin and check the whole tree shape before securing the sewing tails. The joins are sewn chain pieces, not a continuous crochet row.
6. Short Pink Trunk
Ch 6 with pink. Row 1: dc in the fourth chain from the hook and in the next two chains [4 dc including the initial three-chain section]. Turn. Row 2: ch 3, skip the first dc, dc in each of the next three stitches [4 dc]. The last dc goes into the top of the previous starting chain. Fasten off with a long sewing tail.
Center the short rectangle beneath the large fan. Sew the upper trunk edge to a short section of dense stitches around the middle of the fan’s lower edging, keeping the seam hidden on the back. Spread the seam across several sc rather than attaching the whole trunk to one open chain space.
Let the trunk project straight down from the tree center. It should be visibly shorter and narrower than the lowest fan. Weave in the beginning tail on the back of the rectangle.
7. Hanging Loop
Ch 25 with pink and fasten off with long tails. Fold the chain into a loop and sew both ends to the back of the small fan’s MR area, catching several dense loops in different directions. Make at least four passes before weaving in the ends.
Lift the ornament gently by the loop. Check that all three fans stay centered, both side bridges have matching lengths, and the trunk points down. Add a hidden sewing pass to any joint that moves excessively.
Finishing and Care
Give the assembled tree a final light blocking, pinning the tier corners and trunk squarely. Keep the chain bridges open without pulling them taut. Let the piece dry fully before displaying it.
For a firmer decoration, test fabric stiffener on a cotton sample and follow its label. Preserve the holes between tiers rather than filling them with stiffener. Spot-clean gently, reshape while damp, and dry flat. Store between tissue so the fan edges do not catch on other decorations. This is a hanging display ornament with a long loop; keep it away from young children and pets.
Questions and Tips
Can I work it in another color? Yes. Use the same yarn weight for the fans, bridges, and trunk to keep the proportions consistent. Raspberry pink matches the reference.
Why are the fans separate? This adaptation uses individual fans and sewn chain bridges to reproduce the open spaces clearly. It is not one continuous triangle.
Why is my tree leaning? Check that the center bridges attach to the middle sc of the upper fan and to the MR of the lower fan, then compare the lengths of the two side bridges. Pin everything before the final sewing passes.
Can I make it larger? Use a thicker yarn with a matching hook and sample the top fan first. The finished shape and hanging weight will change, so strengthen the loop attachment if needed.
Two Complete Tree Charts
Both chart images show the entire tree silhouette: all three fan foundations, their chain-edged curves, the six connecting chains, the short trunk, and the hanging loop. Dashed marks show sewing at the bridge ends. The finished tree photo is below each chart, in two different compositions. Use the written counts for each separate component.
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