Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament
Crochet Christmas tree ornaments are a delightful and charming addition to any holiday decor. With their intricate designs and personal touch, these handmade decorations add a warm and cozy feel to your tree. Whether you opt for a traditional red and green color scheme or get creative with different yarn colors and patterns, each ornament holds a unique appeal. Crafting these ornaments can also be a fun and rewarding activity to share with friends and family during the festive season. So, grab your crochet hook, some yarn, and get ready to add a touch of handmade magic to your Christmas tree this year!
Terminology for Crocheting Christmas Tree
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)
Dc = double crochet
2sc1 = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch)
Sc2tog1 = single crochet decrease (referring to invisible decrease)
FLO = front loop only
BLO = back loop only
3dc bob = 3 double crochet bobble stitch
- = yo, insert hook in indicated, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, [yo, insert hook in same, yo, pull through 2 loops] 2 times, yo, pull through 4 loops on hook
Materials and Tools for Crocheting Christmas Tree
3.0mm Clover crochet hook
Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn
- Version 1 - Bright Green, Bright Red, White (25gm each)
- Version 2 - Dark Green, Maroon, White (25gm each)
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Filling – use leftover yarn or polyester fiberfill
Scissors
Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern
Crochet Mini Christmas Tree
Start off with green yarn.
Round 1: Magic ring sc3 (green) - 3st
Round 2: 2sc3 (green) - 6st
Round 3: Sc6 (green) - 6st
Round 4: (Sc1, 2sc1) x 3 (green) - 9st
Round 5: (Sc2, 2sc1) x 3 (green) - 12st
Round 6: [Sc1 FLO, (sc1 FLO, ch3, sc1 into 2nd ch from hook, sl st 1 FLO in main st)] x 6 (green) - 18st
Round 7: (Sc3 BLO, 2sc1 BLO) x 3 (green) - 15st
Round 8: Sc2 (green), 3dc bob (red), sc2 (green), 3dc bob (white), sc2 (green), 3dc bob (red), sc2 (green), 3dc bob (white), sc2 (green), 3dc bob (red) - 15st
Round 9: [Sc1 FLO, (sc1 FLO, ch3, sc1 into 2nd ch from hook, sl st 1 FLO in main st)] x 7, sc1 FLO (green) - 22st
Round 10: (Sc4 BLO, 2sc1 BLO) x 3 (green) - 18st
Round 11: Sc2 (green), 3dc bob (white), sc2 (green), 3dc bob (red), sc2 (green), 3dc bob (white), sc2 (green), 3dc bob (red), sc2 (green), 3dc bob (white), sc2 (green), 3dc bob (red) - 18st
Round 12: [Sc1 FLO, (sc1 FLO, ch3, sc1 into 2nd ch from hook, sl st 1 FLO in main st)] x 9, sc1 FLO (all green) - 28st
Round 13: (Sc5 BLO, 2sc1 BLO) x 3 (green) - 21st
Round 14: [Sc2 (green), 3dc bob (red), sc2 (green), 3dc Bob (white)] x 3, sc2 (green), 3dc bob (red) - 21st
Round 15: [Sc1 FLO, (sc1 FLO, ch3, sc1 into 2nd ch from hook, sl st 1 FLO in main st)] x 10, sc1 FLO (all green) - 31st
Round 16: (Sc6 BLO, 2sc1 BLO) x 3 (green) - 24st
Round 17: [Sc2 (green), 3dc bob (white), sc2 (green), 3dc bob (red)] x 4 - 24st
Round 18: [Sc1 FLO, (sc1 FLO, ch3, sc1 into 2nd ch from hook, sl st 1 FLO in main st)] x 12, sc1 FLO (all green) - 37st
Cut off white and red yarn. Add stuffing to tree.
Round 19: Sc2tog12 BLO (green) - 12st
Round 20: Sc2tog6 (green) - 6st
Close up in FLO and end off.
Crochet Star on top of Christmas Tree
Make star with white yarn.
Ch2, sc1 into 2nd ch from hook, [(ch2, sl st 1 down ch), sl st 1 into main st] x 5