Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament

Crochet Christmas tree ornaments are a delightful way to add a personal touch to your holiday decor. These handmade decorations bring a cozy and festive vibe to your tree, making it truly unique. With a variety of patterns and colors to choose from, you can tailor each ornament to suit your style and color scheme. Whether you opt for classic red and green or go for a more modern and whimsical look, crocheting your ornaments allows you to unleash your creativity and spread holiday cheer. Plus, they make wonderful gifts for family and friends, showcasing your thoughtfulness and craftsmanship. So, grab your yarn, hook, and a cup of hot cocoa, and get ready to crochet your way into the holiday spirit!

Supplies

• 4mm crochet hook
• DK weight yarn
• Scissors
• Sewing needle
• 10mm Safety eyes
• Black embroidery thread

Yarn

• Weight – DK / Light Worsted/ #3
• Brand – Style craft Squeeze Me DK
• A – Green
• B – Brown
• C – Pink
• D – Yellow
• Total: 27 yards

Gauge

• 4mm hook: 2″ x 2″ swatch = 4 rows of 7 dc

Finished Size

• Width 8.5cm x Height 10cm

Pattern Notes

• Chains and finishing slip stitches are not included in the stitch count.
• The last numbers in brackets are the total number of stitches in the round.
• Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces. eg. (sc, 2sc) would mean sc in first stitch then 2sc in next stitch.
• Change colour while completing the previous stitch.
• Always start in same stitch as slip stitch.
• If you have trouble using the MR with fluffy yarn, try making a separate MR with acrylic yarn.

Abbreviations

USA Terminology (UK Translation)

• ch – Chain
• dc – Double crochet
• 2dc – 2 dc in 1 space (increase)
• MR – Magic ring
• R – Round / Row
• sc – Single crochet
• sl st – Slip stitch
• st/sts – Stitch/Stitches
• tr – Treble crochet

Skill Level

Easy

Christmas Tree

Round 1

• Use Green (A) yarn
• In a MR, ch x 2, dc x 6
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (6 sts)

Round 2

• 2dc x 6
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (12 sts)

Round 3

• (2dc, dc x 2) 4 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (16 sts)

Round 4

• (2dc, dc x 3) 4 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (20 sts) 

Round 5

• (2dc x 5, skip next 5 sts) 2 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (20 sts) 

Round 6

• (2dc, dc x 4) 4 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (24 sts)

Round 7

• (2dc, dc x 5) 4 times
• sl st to first st & fasten off
• (28 sts) 

Face

• Attach safety eyes between R5 & R6, 3 sts visible between them
• With black thread, sew a mouth over R6, 2 sts wide
• With Pink (C) yarn, sew cheeks over R6, align with outer edges of the eyes
• Weave in all ends

Legs

Leg 1

• Use Brown (B) yarn
• With the tree upsidedown, count 4 sts across R7, then sl st in the 5th st
• ch x 5 then start in second ch from hook
• sl st x 4 in chains
• sl st into the back of the tree, fasten off & weave in ends

Leg 2

• Repeat instructions for first leg

Star

Round 1

• Use Yellow (D) yarn
• In a MR, ch x 1 & sc x 5
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (5 sts)

Round 2

• (sc, tr, ch, sc) in 1 st
• Repeat 4 more times
• sl st to first st & fasten off
• (15 sts) 

Assembly

• Sew the star to the Christmas tree, covering R1 – R4
• With Pink (C) yarn, tie a hanging loop to the top of the tree
• Weave in all ends