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This free crochet pattern makes a cute little Christmas Tree Ornament ideal for the festive season.
It is also the first of twelve crochet patterns to be released to kick-off the Crochet Crew’s Countdown to Christmas. You can stay in the loop with all twelve Christmas ornament crochet patterns by following along with the fun here.
This crochet pattern is super quick to work up, uses minimal materials (yarn scraps are great!), is ideal for intermediate crocheters, and is written in US terms in English.
If you’ do decide to make this Christmas ornament, I’d absolutely love to see your makes! Please do share pics on social using the hashtag #ChristmasWithCillaCrochets and by tagging me @cillacrochets. Don’t forget, if you have any questions at all about the pattern, you can direct message me on Facebook, Instagram, or by email.
PDF Christmas Tree Ornament Crochet Pattern
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Crochet Pattern Information
Materials needed to make the Christmas Tree Ornament
- DK yarn. I used Rico Ricorumi DK (Colour A & B) and Rico Ricorumi Lamé DK (Colour C) in the following colours. Amounts are in brackets. Please note: If preferred, you can use the same yarn (e.g. Ricorumi DK) for all three yarn colours. Rico Ricorumi Lamé DK is not mandatory for this project.
- A – Blue (13 grams = 30 m/ 33 yds)
- B – Berry (1 gram = 2.3 m/ 2.5 yds)
- C – Gold (1 grams = 5 m/ 5.5 yds)
- Crochet hook size 2.5 mm / C in US
- Stuffing
- Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Pins (optional)
Christmas Tree Ornament Size
The Christmas Tree Ornament once made is approximately 11cm/4.3″ high by 8.5cm/3.5″ wide. However, the size of your make will vary depending on your hook size, the yarn you use, and your tension/gauge.
Gauge
Gauge is not required for this pattern, however for reference my gauge was:
7 sc stitches on 2.5 cm / 1 “
7 rows on 2.5 cm / 1 “
Crochet Pattern Abbreviations
This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
R# – Row/round number
st – Stitch
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip stitch
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase
[…] x … – Repeat the sequence of stitches in brackets x-times
(…) – Total number of stitches at the end of each row/round
Top Tips & Additional Information
- Yarn: The yarn choice is completely up to you, and you can change the yarn weight, material, and colours based on your own personal preference. Just be aware that the weight of your yarn may impact the hook size you need to use and also the size of your final make.
- Hook size: I recommend using a smaller hook size than recommended on the yarn label. This will stop the stuffing appearing through your stitches.
- Working in rows: This pattern is crocheted back and forth in rows unless otherwise stated.
- Stitch marker: Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to keep track of the number of stitches.
- Construction: This decoration is made by crocheting two flat pieces. These two pieces are then joined together by crocheting around the sides. The decoration is stuffed as you join the pieces together. This is all explained as you move throughout the pattern.
- Copyright: You may not copy, reproduce or sell this pattern. However, I’m more than happy for you to sell the makes you’ve created using this pattern on a small scale. For more information, please read the full copyright notice at the bottom of this page.
Let’s Start Crocheting the Christmas Tree Ornament
Tree (Make 2)
Using Colour A Yarn (Blue).
This piece is worked flat by crocheting back and forth in rows. We start from the point of the tree working down to the largest part of the tree at the bottom.
Please note: Turning chs are not counted in the total stitch count.
Start: Ch 2
R1: Start in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc, ch 1, turn (1)
R2: inc, ch 1, turn (2)
R3: [inc] x 2, ch 1, turn (4)
R4: inc, 2 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (6)
R5: inc, 4 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (8)
R6: inc, 6 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (10)
R7: sc across, ch 1, turn (10)
R8: inc, 8 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (12)
R9: sc across, ch 1, turn (12)
R10: 3 sl st (crochet these loosely), 6 sc, stop crocheting here leaving 3 unworked sts, ch 1, turn (6) – total st count doesn’t include sl sts
R11: inc, 4 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (8)
R12: inc, 6 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (10)
R13: inc, 8 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (12)
R14: inc, 10 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (14)
R15: sc across, ch 1, turn (14)
R16: inc, 12 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (16)
R17: sc across, ch 1, turn (16)
R18: inc, 14 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (18)
R19: 5 sl st (crochet these loosely), 8 sc, stop crocheting here leaving 5 unworked sts, ch 1, turn (8) – total st count doesn’t include sl sts
R20: inc, 6 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (10)
R21: inc, 8 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (12)
R22: inc, 10 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (14)
R23: inc, 12 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (16)
R24: inc, 14 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (18)
R25: sc across, ch 1, turn (18)
R26: inc, 16 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (20)
R27: sc across, ch 1, turn (20)
R28: inc, 18 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (22)
R29: sc across, ch 1, turn (22)
Cut yarn and fasten off. Repeat steps to make 2nd tree. See completed trees in the image below.
Tinsel (Optional)
Using Colour B Yarn (Berry).
Starting from the bottom corner of the tree, surface slip stitch in a zig-zag formation to the top of the tree. Use approximately 40 surface sl sts, but don’t worry about exact st count as this is for decoration only. Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in all ends.
Repeat steps for second tree, however crochet in the opposite direction by starting in the other bottom corner.
See completed tinsel on Christmas trees in the image below.
Crochet Christmas Decoration Assembly Instructions
Line up trees with the right sides facing outwards.
Now we’re going to crochet around all sides of both trees to join them together. St count doesn’t matter here, however st counts can be found in the diagram below.
Insert crochet hook into side st of both trees at the top (see image below) and attach Colour C Yarn (Gold).
sc around sides of trees to join them together. Use a ch st at each corner that points outwards. Stuff tree at half way point and continue to stuff as you crochet the sides together.
*When you reach the tip of the tree, 1 sc in the top st, ch 20, sc in same st in top of tree, sl st to 1st st where you started with Colour C Yarn (Gold).
Please note: The loop of the hanging decoration can be made longer or shorter by adding or removing ch sts. Check you are happy with the length of the loop before cutting your yarn.
Cut yarn and fasten off. Using a needle, run the yarn tail through the first and last chains of the loop to pinch the bottom of the loop together. Sew in all yarn tails into the tree to hide.
Congratulations, you’ve finished!
I hope you’ve enjoyed crocheting your very own Christmas Tree Ornament!
I’d absolutely love to see your creations and share them with the crochet community. You can share your makes with me by posting a picture on social media using the hashtag #ChristmasWithCillaCrochets and by tagging me @cillacrochets. I’ll also see your makes if you upload a project (with a photo) to Ravelry linking to the pattern.
Until next time, happy crocheting,
Cilla x
© 2022 Cilla Crochets. Cilla Richards – All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only.
The pattern (or parts of it) may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared, or posted (for sale or for free) over the internet or offline.
You can sell items made from this pattern if they are handmade by yourself in a limited number and you give credit to the designer. Please add the following text to your item description for any item designed by Cilla Crochets/Cilla Richards that you are selling:
“This product is handmade by [your name] from a design and pattern by Cilla Richards at Cilla Crochets. See www.cillacrochets.com for more information.”
