Bring the heart of the holiday season to your stitching hoop with this delightful christmas tree cross stitch pattern. Featuring a vibrant evergreen adorned with colorful baubles, soft ribbon garlands, and two beautifully wrapped gifts at its base, this design captures the simple magic of Christmas morning. Whether you’re creating a seasonal decoration for your own home or stitching a heartfelt handmade gift, this pattern offers the perfect balance of festive charm and satisfying stitchwork that makes every session feel like unwrapping a present.
🎄 Christmas Tree With Presents — A Bright Festive Stitch 🎄
Christmas Tree With Presents captures the simple joy of holiday decorating, with a bright green tree trimmed in colourful baubles, soft ribbon garlands and sparkling festive touches. Two neatly wrapped gifts rest at the base, adding a cheerful note that feels welcoming and gently nostalgic. The scene has a clean, friendly character that makes it an easy, relaxing project to enjoy across quiet winter afternoons.
This pattern is well suited to stitchers who appreciate uncomplicated charts and smooth progress—each section is clear, tidy and satisfying to complete. Displayed in a frame or set on a small shelf during December, it adds a warm, handmade touch that blends comfortably with both traditional and modern Christmas decorating styles.
The chart uses full stitches only and is prepared for comfortable use whether you prefer printing pages for your stitching table or following along on mobile devices with the included Pattern Keeper file.
✨ Pattern Details
- 📏 Stitch Count: 159 × 233 stitches
- 🧵 Floss: DMC — 67 colours
- 🎨 Stitches Used: Full stitches only
- 📄 Fabric Recommendation: 14-count or 16-count Aida
📐 Approximate Finished Sizes
- 14-count Aida: 11.4 × 16.6 in
- 16-count Aida: 9.9 × 14.6 in
Why This Pattern Is Perfect For Holiday Stitching
This christmas tree cross stitch pattern strikes a beautiful balance between visual impact and stitching enjoyment. At 159 × 233 stitches, it offers a satisfying project scope—substantial enough to feel like a meaningful accomplishment, yet achievable within a reasonable timeframe if you’re hoping to complete it for the current season. The 67 DMC colors create rich depth and dimension in the tree’s evergreen branches, vibrant variety in the ornamental baubles, and authentic texture in the wrapped presents below.
What makes this design particularly appealing is its versatility in display and décor style. The bright, cheerful color palette works beautifully in homes decorated with traditional Christmas reds and greens, while the clean composition and balanced proportions suit contemporary minimalist spaces just as well. Finished on 14-count Aida at 11.4 × 16.6 inches, it makes a statement piece for a mantel or wall gallery. On 16-count fabric at 9.9 × 14.6 inches, it becomes a charming accent for smaller spaces or as part of a seasonal vignette.
The full-stitch-only technique means you can focus purely on the meditative rhythm of stitching without navigating specialty stitches or complex techniques. This makes the christmas tree cross stitch pattern ideal for stitchers who want a relaxing seasonal project or those introducing friends and family to the craft during cozy holiday gatherings.
The Stitching Journey
Working through this pattern becomes its own holiday tradition. With approximately 37,000 stitches total, you’ll find natural stopping points as you complete each layer of the tree—from the topmost star down through garland-draped branches to the gift-wrapped treasures below. The 67 color palette offers wonderful variety without overwhelming complexity, as colors are thoughtfully distributed to create visual interest while maintaining clear, easy-to-follow sections.
The tree’s bright green foundation provides a satisfying backdrop for the colorful ornament details, where you’ll enjoy watching reds, golds, blues, and silvers emerge stitch by stitch. The ribbon garlands add graceful movement through the composition, while the wrapped presents at the base—complete with bows and patterned paper—offer delightful finishing touches that reward your patience with charming detail.
Whether you choose the printed color chart for at-a-glance reference or the Pattern Keeper file for digital tracking on your tablet, the clear charting makes progress smooth and enjoyable. Many stitchers find this christmas tree cross stitch pattern perfect for evening sessions during December, watching the design grow alongside the anticipation of the season itself. The finished piece becomes more than decoration—it’s a handcrafted memory of the time and care you invested in creating something beautiful.
📥 Included in Your Digital Download
- ✅ Printable preview of the full design
- ✅ Easy-to-read colour symbol chart
- ✅ DMC floss legend
- ✅ Coloured PDF pattern
- ✅ Black & white symbol chart
- ✅ Pattern Keeper compatible file
💾 File Formats Provided
- 📄 PDF charts for easy printing
- 📱 Pattern Keeper file for mobile/tablet stitching
- 💻 Digital files suitable for all major devices
🎁 Explore More Festive Patterns
If this christmas tree cross stitch pattern has captured your holiday spirit, discover more seasonal designs in our collection. The Christmas Sampler offers a variety of traditional motifs, while Christmas Roosters brings whimsical charm to your holiday stitching. Browse our complete cross-stitch pattern collection to find the perfect additions to your festive crafting plans.
🔹 Digital pattern only — no physical materials included.
✨ Please note: Preview images are digitally rendered to show the overall look. Your stitched piece may naturally vary with fabric, lighting and your own stitching style.
Lisa Jennie –
Pattern arrive as expected. Cute.