Artisan group builds giant crochet trees to boost tourism in Paraguay

The 26-member artisan group Tejiendo Sueños is crafting two giant crochet Christmas trees for the town of Villa Florida in the Misiones department of Paraguay.

The group intends to install the structures along the PY01 national road to create a local landmark. One tree will be placed at the town entrance near large letters spelling out the town name, while the second will stand next to a cycle path. The group plans to erect the trees in early December 2026.

Each structure will measure 10 metres tall and 12 metres across. One of the trees will repurpose fabric from a previous display, while the other will feature a design based on dreamcatchers. Members of the group spent the past year meeting to finalize designs and source yarn for the project. The artisans aim to establish Villa Florida as a destination known for crochet work.

This project has already begun to generate income for the group, as several members now sell crochet items to buyers. The group hopes the seasonal displays will encourage families to visit the riverfront town to walk the streets and take photographs.