Our latest creation is a free knitting pattern for a Christmas tree square (or is it a pine tree? A fir tree? You decide!). This square would work great as a washcloth or dishcloth, or you could pair it with other squares to make an afghan or blanket.
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For this square, I used Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Yarn in Christmas Green– I absolutely love this yarn, it’s 100% wool, machine washable AND can be tumble dried (so great for baby blankets)! The wool is also very soft, and knits up with wonderful stitch definition, which is fantastic for these squares. If green isn’t your choice of colour, no worries, as 220 Superwash comes in an amazing 135 different shades! One ball makes 3-4 squares using 3.5-4.0 mm needles.
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Size and Materials
Size depends on yarn and needle size used:
With DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn and 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) knitting needles, finished squares are approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches). I highly recommend Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Yarn in Christmas Green.
With Worsted Weight yarn and and 4.5 mm knitting needles (US size 7, UK size 7) finished square is approximately 26 cm x 26 cm (10 inches x 10 inches). I highly recommend Cascade 220 Yarn (Aran) in Palm
Any sized needle and yarn can be used (please refer to yarn label for recommended needle size), however different needle and yarn sizes will produce different sized squares, so if you plan to make an afghan or a set of these it is best to use the same needle size and yarn for each square.
Chart Instructions
On Right Side: Knit white squares and purl black dots
On Wrong Side: Purl white squares and knit black dots
Cast on 45 stitches and start at bottom left hand corner of chart with a wrong side row.
Written Instructions
Cast on 45
Work 7 rows of (K1,P1) to last stitch, K1
Row 8: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 9 and All Odd Numbered Rows: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 10: K1, P1, K1, P1, K15, P7, K15, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 12: K1, P1, K1, P1, K15, P7, K15, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 14: K1, P1, K1, P1, K15, P7, K15, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 16: K1, P1, K1, P1, K5, P27, K5, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 18: K1, P1, K1, P1, K6, P25, K6, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 20: K1, P1, K1, P1, K7, P23, K7, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 22: K1, P1, K1, P1, K8, P21, K8, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 24: K1, P1, K1, P1, K7, P23, K7, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 26: K1, P1, K1, P1, K8, P21, K8, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 28: K1, P1, K1, P1, K9, P19, K9, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 30: K1, P1, K1, P1, K10, P17, K10, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 32: K1, P1, K1, P1, K11, P15, K11, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 34: K1, P1, K1, P1, K10, P17, K10, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 36: K1, P1, K1, P1, K11, P15, K11, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 38: K1, P1, K1, P1, K12, P13, K12, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 40: K1, P1, K1, P1, K13, P11, K13, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 42: K1, P1, K1, P1, K14, P9, K14, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 44: K1, P1, K1, P1, K13, P11, K13, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 46: K1, P1, K1, P1, K14, P9, K14, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 48: K1, P1, K1, P1, K15, P7, K15, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 50: K1, P1, K1, P1, K16, P5, K16, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 52: K1, P1, K1, P1, K17, P3, K17, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 54: K1, P1, K1, P1, K18, P1, K18, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 56: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1
Rows 57-63: Work 7 rows of (K1, P1) to last stitch, K1
Cast off, weave in ends and block.
I haven’t knitted for years since I learned to crochet. I love this tree and think my daughter will love it. So I’m going to heindelmans for some help.. then I want to make some dishcloths with kittens on them. Got to start somewhere right.. I look forward to finding the perfect patterns on your website. Sharon
Lovely patterns, thank you.
Sorry you and family went through horrific earthquake in New Zealand. I believe my friend had visited her son in New Zealand at that time too. She resides in Scotland, England.
Im looking forward to making them all. 💐
Woww love this square. Thank you so much.
Sharon. Don’t know a lot about knitting. Don’t understand the chart when pattern is above? Can you help, please? Thanks, Gail
Hi Gail, some people like to knit from the written pattern and some from the chart so I include both – if you use the written pattern you don’t need to worry about the chart. Hope that helps 🙂
Great easy pattern !
Thank you , I just love it and have made several for fun stocking stuffers!
Happy Holidays!
Just what I need to knit some squares for my church’s Christmas Market! Thanks!!
I am so glad you post your squares for free as I am on a fixed and would never be able to knit all these patterns. really thanks.
Thanks Linda, I’m so happy you enjoy them 🙂