Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament Pattern

A fluffy little tree

Long loops give this crochet Christmas tree its soft, shaggy branches, while ordinary single crochet stitches taper the stuffed body into a cone. The little trunk and star are crocheted separately, then attached to finish the ornament. Add a few beads, a bow, or other small decorations to make it your own. The pattern does not specify a finished size or yarn yardage, so your tree will take its final shape from your yarn, hook, loop length, and tension.

I’ll show you how I do this from the first magic ring to the star topper. The special loop stitch is the main skill to practice. Once you are comfortable drawing a consistent loop and making a simple single-crochet decrease, the body follows a clear rhythm of textured rounds and narrowing rounds. If single crochet or decreases are still new, this beginner stitch guide is a useful refresher, and this guide to yarn-label measurements can help you understand the 2 mm hook measurement.

Yarn & tools

• Plush-effect yarn for the tree body; the sample uses a bright green shade
• A small amount of yarn for the trunk and star, in brown and yellow or colors of your choice
• 2 mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle and scissors
• Optional small beads, ribbon, bells, or other lightweight decorations
• Glue to join the two star layers

The spoken instructions do not give a yarn weight, brand that can be confidently identified, yardage, or gauge. Choose a plush-effect yarn that works comfortably with the 2 mm hook, and use that same yarn consistently for the looped body. The loops are deliberately longer than ordinary stitches, so keep them a similar length from round to round. If you want a looser or shaggier look, adjust their length a little, but expect that to change the finished size and fullness.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• sc2tog: single-crochet decrease over 2 stitches
• loop st: the elongated loop stitch described below
• st(s): stitch(es)

The turning chain at the start of a round is for height and is not counted as a stitch. Join each round with a slip stitch into the first stitch. The loop stitch is the plush texture used on the outer rounds of the tree. Make the loop size consistent, and work the decreases through the stitches specified so the body narrows evenly.

Crochet the trunk

With brown yarn, make an MR and work 8 sc into it. Pull the center closed and join in the first sc. For Round 2, ch 1 and work 8 sc in the back loop only. The back loop is the loop farthest from you. Join in the first stitch.

For Rounds 3 through 6, ch 1 and work 8 sc around, using both loops of each stitch. Keep the stitch count even, with no increases or decreases. After Round 6, add a little fiberfill. Fasten off leaving a long tail, and use that tail to sew the trunk to the base of the tree. The narrow tube gives the ornament a small visible stem beneath the looped branches.

Make the star topper

With yellow yarn, make an MR and work 5 sc into it. Pull the ring closed and join in the first stitch. This is the center that holds the five points.

For the next round, make a point in each base stitch. Ch 3. Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc; work 1 half double crochet in the next chain. Then sl st into the second stitch of the base round to anchor that point. Repeat the same sequence four more times, for five points total. After the last point, sl st into the joining point from the previous round. Cut the yarn and pull the tail through to the back. Tie the two ends together and trim them.

Make a second star the same way. Place the two stars together and glue them so the topper has a little more body. Let the glue set before handling it. Small beads, a ribbon bow, bells, or other lightweight decorations can be added to the tree. Keep the embellishments secure and light so they do not pull down the looped branches.

Assemble and finish

Sew the stuffed trunk to the center of the tree’s base with its long yarn tail. Take small, secure stitches through the trunk and body, then weave the tail into the crochet to hide it. Position the layered star at the top of the tree and secure it. Arrange the long loops around the body so the rows look like soft branches. Add only the small decorations you want, spacing them across the loops rather than clustering them all on one side.

The pattern demonstrates a decorative tree but does not specify a hanging-loop or hardware attachment. If you want to hang yours, choose a secure attachment method that suits your use and the materials you add. The unadorned tree also works as a small shelf decoration or a handmade seasonal gift. A small crochet charm project offers another way to use compact crochet details for a gift, while this tree gets its character from the long loops and layered topper.

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