Crochet Christmas Tree – 12 Ornaments of Christmas

Christmas is right around the corner, and we haven’t yet tackled a holiday tree in the 12 ornaments of Christmas series! Let’s remedy that, shall we? Today’s super festive little tree is one of my most favorite of the ornaments in the series so far, and I think it’s because it’s so simple, but you can still tell right away that it’s supposed to be a Christmas tree. Decorated with scrap yarn and simple straight pins, this little crochet ornament comes together super quick!

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Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament Pattern

Updated 11/25/18. 

Skill level: easy

Supplies
1 pack Lion Brand Yarn Bonbons in Beach (100% Cotton yarn; fingering weight), which comes with 8 mini skeins. – You need less than a skein of green, black & red to complete the ornament.
US size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook
scissors
tapestry needle
poly-fil
straight pins with faux pearl heads
scrap ribbon
sewing needle & thread

Abbreviations & Terms
magic ring – an adjustable starting round. Here’s a tutorial.
sc – single crochet
rep from * – repeat the instructions follow- ing the asterisk as directed
ch – chain
rnd – round
(X sts) – X is the number of sts that are now in the rnd
sl – slip
blsc – sc into the back of the ch. Here’s a tutorial.
blsc2 in next st – back loop single crochet two times in same st
sc2 in next st – sc 2 times in same st
(Y rnds) – Y is the number of times you work the rnd
hdc – half double crochet

Gauge & Dimensions: Approx. 19 sc & 23 rows over 4 inches. Finished tree measures 3.5” tall.

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The pattern:

Make Tree Top
rnd 1. Using green yarn, form a magic ring & sc 6 into ring. Pull tail to tighten loop.
rnd 2. ch1, *blsc 1, blsc 2 in next st; rep from * 3 times. (9 sts)
rnd 3. blsc 9.
rnd 4. *blsc 2, blsc 2 in next st; rep from * 3 times. (12 sts)
rnd 5. blsc 12.
rnd 6. *blsc 3, blsc 2 in next st; rep from * 3 times. (15 sts)
rnd 7. blsc 15.
rnd 8. *blsc 4, blsc 2 in next st; rep from * 3 times. (18 sts)
rnd 9. blsc 18.
rnd 10. *blsc 5, blsc 2 in next st; rep from * 3 times. (21 sts)
rnd 11. blsc 21.
rnd 12. *blsc 6, blsc 2 in next st; rep from * 3 times. (24 sts)
rnd 13. blsc 24.
rnd 14. *blsc 7, blsc 2 in next st; rep from * 3 times. (27 sts)
rnd 15. blsc 27, sl to join.
Break yarn and draw tail through last loop to secure.

Make Tree Trunk
rnd 1. Using black yarn, form a magic ring & sc 6 into ring. Pull tail to tighten loop.
rnd 2. ch1, sc twice in each st, sl to join. (12 sts)
rnd 3. blsc 12.
rnds 4-5. sc 12. (2 rnds)
rnd 6. Using green yarn, ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in same ch, *hdc 2 in next st; rep from * 11 times, sl to join. (24 sts)
Break yarn and draw tail through last loop to secure.

Finishing
Sew trunk to top of tree, stuffing as you go. Weave in all ends. Finish by using red scrap yarn to create a garland and “decorate” the tree with straight pins.

If you make any of ornaments of Christmas, share them on social media with #handsoccupiedhohoho!