Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament

Crochet with me this easy Christmas tree ornament with the yarn you probably already have in your stash. This is quick and easy crochet holiday project. Creating one tree will only take approximately 15 minutes of your time. To bring this ornament to life, you’ll need around 2 grams (5m/5.5yd) of green sport weight yarn, a small amount of brown yarn, and a 2.5 mm crochet hook. The crochet stitches used are single crochet and popcorn stitch.

Once completed, you can use it as a charming gift-wrapping decoration, hang it on your Christmas tree, or even create a stunning garland. This versatile ornament can also add a touch of festive cheer to your coat or bag.

Grab your crochet hook and let’s make the little tree. If you prefer to learn by watching, you can find an easy-to-follow video tutorial for making this Christmas tree ornament on my YouTube channel.

Materials needed to crochet Christmas tree

2.5 mm crochet hook
2 grams (5m/5.5yd) of sport-weight green yarn and a scrap of brown yarn
soft stuffing
a tapestry needle
scissors

Abbreviations

ch – chain
st(s) – stitch(es)
sc – single crochet
pop – popcorn stitch
inc – single crochet increase

The popcorn stitch

Make 5 double crochets into the same stitch. Remove the hook from the loop, count back five double crochet stitches from the loop and insert your hook under the top 2 loops of the first double crochet you made. Grab the dropped loop with your hook and pull through. (Image 1)

Instructions to make a Christmas tree

Note: Ch 1 at the beginning of each row doesn’t count as a stitch. To make the Christmas tree, working from top to the bottom:

Row 1: Ch 2, 3 sc into the 2nd ch from hook (3)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, pop in next st, sc in last st (3)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc in next st, inc in last st (5)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, (pop in next st, sc in next st) 2 times (5)
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, (inc in next st, sc in next st) 2 times (7)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, (pop in next st, sc in next st) 3 times (7)
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, inc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st, sc in last st (9)
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, (pop in next st, sc in next st) 4 times (9)
Row 9 and 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in all 9 sts (9)

Fasten off! (Image 2)

To make the trunk

Row 11: With right side facing, join brown yarn to the 3rd st, sc in next 4 sts (leave 2 stitches on each side unworked). (5) (Image 3)
Row 12 and 13: Ch 1, turn, sc in all 5 sts (5)

Fasten off and weave in yarn ends!

Congratulations on completing your Christmas tree ornament!

Please share your makes on your social media accounts, connect with me on Instagram as @pepika.sanda and don’t forget to tag me in your photos.

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