Crochet Christmas Tree Wine Topper

Add a cozy, handmade touch to your holiday celebrations with this festive Christmas Tree Wine Topper.

Featuring dense, plush bobble stitches that mimic the natural texture of evergreen branches, this project wraps perfectly over standard wine bottles.

It serves as a stunning centerpiece for your holiday table or a charming, quick-to-make gift for holiday hosts. Crafted with super bulky yarn, it works up remarkably fast, offering an ideal balance of seasonal elegance and crafting efficiency.

Project Overview & Specifications

Materials Needed

Yarn: 1 skein of Super Bulky (Category 6) yarn (e.g., Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick)
Hook: 8.00 mm (Size L/11) crochet hook
Tools: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, sharp scissors

Pattern Details

Skill Level: Intermediate
Terminology: US Standard terms
Gauge: The first 4 completed rounds should measure 3 inches across.
Finished Dimensions: Approximately 15 inches in height and 6 inches in width at the base.

Stitch Guide & Abbreviations

ch: chain
st / sts: stitch/stitches
sl st: slip stitch
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
hdc dec (Half Double Crochet Decrease): Yarn over, insert hook into the first stitch, pull up a loop. Yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops.
dc dec (Double Crochet Decrease): Yarn over, insert hook into the first stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through 2 loops. Yarn over and pull through all remaining loops on the hook.
bbl (Bobble Stitch): Yarn over, insert hook into the designated stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Repeat this process 4 more times in the same stitch. Once you have 6 loops remaining on your hook, yarn over one final time and pull through all 6 loops to secure the bobble.

Working Notes

Do not count the starting chain-1 of each round as a stitch.
This pattern is worked in turning rounds. You must turn in your work at the end of every round.
The shaping relies on gradual decreases while maintaining the textured turning-round structure.

Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions

The Tree Base

Foundation Ring: Chain 18. Being careful not to twist the chain, bring the ends together and join with a sl st to the very first chain to create a ring. Ch 1, turn your work so you are ready to crochet into the stitches.

Round 1: Place 1 hdc into the first chain and into every chain around. Sl st to the first hdc to close the round. Ch 1, turn. (18 hdc)
Round 2: Hdc in the first stitch, then work 1 bbl in the next stitch. Alternate between [1 hdc, 1 bbl] all the way around the ring, ending the sequence on a bbl stitch. Sl st to join. Ch 1, turn. (9 hdc, 9 bbl)
Round 3: Work 1 hdc into every single stitch around. Sl st to join. Ch 1, turn. (18 hdc)
Round 4: Repeat Round 2.
Round 5: Repeat Round 3.
Round 6: Repeat Round 2.

Tapering the Tree (Decreasing Section)

Round 7: Complete a hdc dec across the first 2 stitches. Work 1 hdc into each remaining stitch around. Sl st to join. Ch 1, turn. (17 hdc)
Round 8: Execute an hdc dec over the first 2 stitches. Next, work a bbl into the following stitch. Continue alternating [1 hdc, 1 bbl] around. Sl st to join. Ch 1, turn. (8 bbl, 8 hdc)
Round 9: Work a hdc dec across the first 2 stitches, then 1 hdc in each remaining stitch around. Sl st to join. Ch 1, turn. (15 hdc)
Round 10: Complete a hdc dec over the first 2 stitches. Start with 1 bbl, then alternate [1 hdc, 1 bbl] around. Sl st to join. Ch 1, turn. (7 bbl, 7 hdc)
Round 11: Work a hdc dec across the first 2 stitches, then 1 hdc in each remaining stitch around. Sl st to join. Ch 1, turn. (13 hdc)
Round 12: Complete a hdc dec over the first 2 stitches. Start with 1 bbl, then alternate [1 hdc, 1 bbl] around. Sl st to join. Ch 1, turn. (6 bbl, 6 hdc)
Round 13: Work a hdc dec across the first 2 stitches, then 1 hdc in each remaining stitch around. Sl st to join. Ch 1, turn. (11 hdc)
Round 14: Complete a hdc dec over the first 2 stitches. Start with 1 bbl, then alternate [1 hdc, 1 bbl] around. Sl st to join. Ch 1, turn. (5 hdc, 5 bbl)
Round 15: Work a hdc dec across the first 2 stitches, then 1 hdc in each remaining stitch around. Sl st to join. Ch 1, turn. (9 hdc)
Round 16: Complete a hdc dec over the first 2 stitches. Start with 1 bbl, then alternate [1 hdc, 1 bbl] around. Sl st to join. Ch 1, turn. (4 bbl, 4 hdc)
Round 17: Work a hdc dec across the first 2 stitches, then 1 hdc in each remaining stitch around. Sl st to join. Ch 1, turn. (7 hdc)
Round 18: Complete a hdc dec over the first 2 stitches. Start with 1 bbl, then alternate [1 hdc, 1 bbl] around. Sl st to join. Ch 1, turn. (3 bbl, 3 hdc)

Finishing the Tree Tip

Round 19: Work a dc dec over the first 2 stitches. Work a second dc dec over the next 2 stitches. Complete a final dc dec over the last remaining stitches. (3 dc total)

To Finish: Fasten off your yarn, leaving a short tail. Pull the tail tightly through the remaining stitches to cleanly close the top point of the tree.

Using your tapestry needle, securely weave in all loose yarn ends along the inside of the topper. Pull over a favorite wine bottle and enjoy!