Christmas Tree Foldable Crochet Gift Bag Free Pattern

If you love combining functionality with festive creativity, this Christmas Tree Foldable Crochet Gift Bag is the perfect holiday make! Designed to look like a charming Christmas tree when folded and a roomy gift bag when opened, this project adds a delightful handmade touch to your seasonal gifting.

Whether you’re wrapping small treats, toys, or crochet gifts, this foldable bag is both beautiful and reusable—making it an eco-friendly alternative to wrapping paper.

It’s a fun, practical, and surprisingly quick project to make for the holidays. Once finished, you’ll love how it transforms from a flat Christmas tree decoration into a vibrant red gift bag. Perfect for crocheters who enjoy festive and functional patterns!

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Why You’ll Love This Foldable Gift Bag

This pattern is designed for both joy and versatility. You can use it as a gift wrap, home decoration, or even as a reusable storage pouch.

The construction is simple, worked flat into a triangular Christmas tree shape before being folded and gathered into a bag.
The contrasting green and red colors add the perfect Christmas charm, and the drawstring cord doubles as both a practical closure and decorative accent.

It’s also a fantastic stash-buster project—you can use up small amounts of worsted-weight yarn left from other Christmas crochet makes.

Supplies and Materials

You’ll need yarn in festive shades—think traditional green for the tree and bright red for the bag.

A little brown yarn is perfect for the tree trunk detail. You’ll also need a crochet hook suitable for your yarn, scissors, and a yarn needle for finishing touches.

The choice of yarn makes all the difference here—cotton gives a crisp, defined structure, while acrylic makes the bag soft and easy to shape.

Stylecraft Special DK, #3 100% Acrylic, 100g/ball

 Estimated Yardage 

Color A – Green = 60 yards

Color B – Red = 200 yards

Color C – Brown = 10 yards

Hook and other materials 

5 mm Crochet Hook

Button: 18mm

Darning needle to see in the ends.

Construction and Techniques Used

This bag begins as a flat crochet Christmas tree motif that’s worked in rows for the base and rounds for the body.

The magic happens when you fold it—what was once a flat tree turns into a beautiful, roomy bag.
A drawstring cord is woven through the upper part of the bag, allowing you to cinch it closed neatly.

This smart construction means you can fold the bag flat for storage after the holidays or hang it as part of your festive décor.

The stitch pattern is beginner-friendly, mostly made up of double crochet, single crochet, and chain spaces, creating a lovely mesh texture that works up fast and gives the bag flexibility.

Color Inspiration and Variations

While the classic red and green are timeless, don’t be afraid to experiment! You could make it in metallic gold and white for a modern Christmas look, or choose soft pastels for a Scandinavian winter aesthetic.
Adding decorative touches like tiny pom-poms, ribbons, or a crocheted star topper can make your gift bag even more festive.

Pro Tips for Crocheting the Foldable Gift Bag

• Use sturdy yarn if you plan to fill the bag with heavier items.
• For a cleaner shape, block the Christmas tree piece before assembly.
• Crochet several in different sizes for a coordinated holiday set.
• Add a lining if you prefer a more structured finish.
• Don’t forget to make a few extras—they make great handmade gift packaging!

Different Ways to Use This Bag

This foldable bag isn’t limited to gift wrapping. It also doubles as:

• A Christmas tree ornament (just hang it folded flat!)
• A holiday storage bag for trinkets or small décor pieces
• A reusable eco-friendly wrapping option
• A craft fair best-seller—perfect for anyone who loves practical handmade gifts.

Gauge

14 sts over 8  rows = 10 cm/4” square made in dc

Pattern Notes

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. Any other weight of  #3 weight yarn can be substituted. 

Difficulty Level – Easy

Terms – US Terminology

Stitches Abbreviations

Chain/chains – ch/chs

Single Crochet – sc

Half double crochet – hdc

Double crochet – dc

Stitch/stitches – st/sts

Slip stitch – sl st

Finished Measurement

Folded Bag = 5” by 6”

Gift Bag = 14”

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Christmas Tree Foldable Crochet Gift Bag Free Pattern

Bag Base: Make 2

With Green Yarn

Tier One

Row 1: In a magic ring, ch 3, 8 dc, turn. 9 dc

Close the ring tightly.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as st now and throughout), dc in same st, dc in next 3 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. 15 dc

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 6 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. 21 dc

Row 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 9 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. 27 dc

Row 5: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 12 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. 33 dc

Row 6: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 15 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in next 15 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. 39 dc

Row 7: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 18 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in next 18 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. 45 dc

Tier Two

Row 8: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), sc in next 10 sts, ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 12 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts, 2 dc in next st, turn. 33 dc

Leave the remaining sts unworked.

Row 9: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 15 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in next 15 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. 39 dc

Row 10: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 18 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in next 18 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. 45 dc

Row 11: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 21 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in next 21 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. 51  dc

Tier Three

Row 12: Ch 1(does not count as a stitch), sc in next 10 sts, ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 12 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts, 2 dc in next st, turn. 33 dc

Row 13: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 15 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in next 15 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. 39 dc

Row 14: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 18 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in next 18 sts, 2 dc in last st, turn. 45 dc

Edging

Crocheting around the whole piece, sc in each st around, (sc, ch 2, sc) at each end of the tier and at the apex.

Joining

• Place both panels on each other.
• Place the wrong side of the first panel over the right side of the second panel.
• Crocheting over both panels.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in both sts around the panels, until you get to the base.

• Drop the back panel and continue crocheting around the front panel’s 38 sts.
• Pick up the second panel and continue crocheting into both panels, join with a sl st to the beginning chain.

Do not fasten off.

Section 2 – Body

• This part is made around the bag base. 
• You are crocheting around the whole base in the round, but leaving the unjoined part as this opening will be used in folding the bag.

With Red

Round 1: Sc in first st, *ch 4, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st, rep from * around, join with a sl st to the beginning sc. 56 sc/ch 4 sps

Round 2: Ch 1, sl st in the ch 4 sp, *ch 4, sc in next ch sp, rep from * around, do not join. Place a stitch marker in the last ch 4 sp and move after each round. 56 sc/ch 4 sps

Round 3: *Ch 4, sc in each ch 4 sp around, move stitch marker. 56 sc/ch 4 sps

Rounds 4 – 28: Rep round 3 or until your desired height. 

Round 29: Ch 3, 4 dc in ch 4 sp, *sc in next ch sp, 5 dc in next ch sp, rep from * around, sc in last ch sp, join with a sl st the top of the 3rd ch from the beginning ch 3 sp. 28 sc, 28 shells

Round 30: Ch 3, *dc in next 2 sts, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next st, dc in next 2 sts, sc in next sc, rep from * around, join with a sl st the beginning ch. 

Rope

With Color A, chain 225, weave in ends and fasten off. 

Thread the rope through the chain sps from Round 28 of the bag. 

Secure the end of the rope tightly.

Handle/Tree Base

Turn the bag such that the opening is from the base of the bag next to you.

Locate the magic ring and join brown yarn 4 sts before the ring. You will crochet into these 4 sts, the magic ring, and the next 4 sts.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 9 sts, turn. 9 sc

Rows 2 – 18: Repeat row 1

Button hole

Row 19: Ch1, sc in next 3 sts, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, sc in last 3 sts, turn.

Row 20: Ch1, sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc in ch 3 sp, sc in last 3 sts, turn. 9 sc

Rows 21 – 25: Ch1, sc in next 9 sts, turn. 9 sc

Fasten off.

Edging

Crocheting across the tree just made.

Join yarn with a sl st to the beginning of the tree, sc in each st across the edge, (sc, ch 2, sc) at the corners.

Fasten off.

Sew a button on the lower end of the other side of the bag base.

How to fold your bag

Step 1: Turn the bag to the wrong side.

Step 2: Locate the opening from the base (this is the part that was left unjoined while making the body of the bag.

Step 3: Lift the opening and place your hand inside the bag, and scoop the body of the bag inside the base. (This is like turning the base inside out, but with the body of the bag inside the base).

Step 4: Fluff (shape) the corners of the tree properly. 

Button up and enjoy your foldable bag. 

FAQ’s about the Christmas Tree Foldable Crochet Gift Bag

Q: Can beginners make this?
Absolutely! The pattern uses basic stitches and simple folding techniques—ideal for confident beginners or intermediate crocheters looking for a quick, festive make.

Q: What kind of yarn works best?
Any worsted-weight yarn works great. Cotton provides more structure, while acrylic keeps it soft and foldable.

Q: Can I adjust the size?
Yes! Simply increase the number of rounds or use a thicker yarn and larger hook for a bigger bag.

This Christmas Tree Foldable Crochet Gift Bag is the perfect combination of creativity, function, and festive fun. It’s a joy to make, folds beautifully for storage, and adds that special handmade warmth to every holiday gift. Whether you’re crocheting for family, friends, or your own Christmas décor, this pattern will quickly become one of your favorite seasonal projects.