Learn how to crochet stunning Christmas tree ornaments in just 30 minutes! This beginner-friendly pattern uses double crochet and puff stitches to create elegant decorations or handmade gifts.
Worked from the top to the bottom in the round using double crochet and puff stitches. 3 double crochet increases every 2nd round to get triangular shape.
The ready size will depend on your tension and row count. In my case, the tallest tree is 13 cm (5.11”).
You can start each row with chain 3 or standing double crochet.
Difficulty Level: Confident Beginner-Friendly
Total Tutorial Time: Approximately 30 – 60 minutes depending on the height
Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)
Stitch/es – st/sts
Chain – ch
Beginning – beg
Double crochet – dc
Puff stitch – puff st
Front post single crochet – FPsc
Materials
- 3.5 mm (US E-4) Crochet hook
- Yarn Fashion Cotton Métallisé from Rico Design OR Sheepjes Twinkle
- Scissors
- LED Tea Lights
- Optional: Starch or stiffening spray for shape retention
- Beads (for the star)
- Sewing needle
Christmas Tree Crochet Pattern
- round: 6 dc in the magic ring (leave the yarn tail enough to sew the star at the end)
- round: *1 double crochet (or ch-3 in the beg) increase in the next * 3 times(9 sts)
- round: 1 puff sts in each st (9 sts)
- round: *2 double crochet (or ch-3 in the beg), increase in the next* 3 times (12 sts)
- round: 1 puff sts in each st (12 sts)
- round: *3 double crochet (or ch-3 in the beg), increase in the next* 3 times (15 sts)
- round: 1 puff sts in each st (15 sts)
- round: *4 double crochet (or ch-3 in the beg), increase in the next* 3 times (18 sts)
- round:1 puff sts in each st (18 sts)
- round: *5 double crochet (or ch-3 in the beg), increase in the next* 3 times (21 sts)
- round: 1 puff sts in each st (21 sts)
- round: *6 double crochet (or ch-3 in the beg), increase in the next* 3 times (24 sts)
- round:1 puff sts in each st (24 sts)
- round: *7 double crochet (or ch-3 in the beg), increase in the next* 3 times (27 sts)
- round: 1 puff sts in each st (27 sts)
- 27 FPsc sts.