Crochet Christmas Tree for Beginners – Free Pattern
Sure, here’s a simple crochet pattern for a beginner-friendly Christmas tree ornament. This ornament will add a festive touch to your holiday decorations. Remember to adjust your yarn and hook size according to your preference, and feel free to get creative with colors!
Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn in green (or your desired tree color) and brown (for the trunk)
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn (usually around 4.5mm – 5mm)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stuffing or fiberfill
Abbreviations:
- Ch: Chain
- Sc: Single crochet
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Dc: Double crochet
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- St: Stitch
Pattern:
Tree: Start with green yarn.
Row 1: Make a magic ring, ch 1, and work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the ring tight, and sl st into the first sc to join. (6 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Sl st into the first sc to join. (12 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat * around. Sl st into the first sc to join. (18 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat * around. Sl st into the first sc to join. (24 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat * around. Sl st into the first sc to join. (30 stitches)
Rows 6-11: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st into the first sc to join. (30 stitches)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog. Repeat * around. Sl st into the first sc to join. (24 stitches)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog. Repeat * around. Sl st into the first sc to join. (18 stitches)
Stuff the tree firmly with stuffing or fiberfill.
Row 14: Ch 1, sc in the next st, sc2tog. Repeat * around. Sl st into the first sc to join. (12 stitches)
Row 15: Ch 1, sc2tog around. Sl st into the first sc to join. (6 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Trunk: Switch to brown yarn.
Row 1: Attach the brown yarn to the base of the tree, and sc in the same stitch. Work 5 more sc stitches along the base. (6 stitches)
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (6 stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly: Sew the trunk to the base of the tree using the yarn tail and a yarn needle.
Attach a loop of yarn to the top of the tree for hanging.
And that’s it! You’ve created a cute crochet Christmas tree ornament. Feel free to customize your tree with decorations like tiny crochet ornaments, beads, or sequins. Happy crocheting and happy holidays!