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