Looking for a quick and colorful holiday project? This little crochet Christmas tree ornament is made from a simple square, folded and sewn into shape. The bright round centre looks like a bauble, adding a cheerful splash of color to your holiday décor. This crochet granny square Christmas tree pattern only uses small amounts of yarn so is perfect for scrap busting.
These trees are fun to make and work up quickly, making them perfect for adventurous beginners or a relaxing project for experienced crocheters. You can hang them on your Christmas tree, join them into a garland, or give them as small handmade gifts.
With endless color options, these little trees are sure to become a holiday favorite year after year.
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Colorful Christmas Crochet Trees from a Granny Square
These cheerful crochet Christmas tree ornaments are made from a simple square inspired by my Daisy granny square. I’ve used this design in everything from a tote bag, to a baby blanket, to a placemat and coaster set. But with bright colors and a classic tree shape, it takes on a festive holiday feel.
You can also try this easy folding technique with other square patterns, like a traditional or solid granny square. Just keep in mind how the design will sit once the square is turned on its point and folded into shape.
Details of the Jolly Bauble Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern
This crochet Christmas tree pattern starts with a granny square, worked flat as usual. To make the tree, place your finished square with the wrong side facing you. Fold the left and right corners into the centre so they touch, then fold the bottom corner up to form a triangle shape.
Pin the folds in place, then sew along the seams to hold the shape. That’s it – you now have a little crochet Christmas tree decoration! I made so many of these as I know family and friends will be thrilled to receive them.
Yarn Suggestions for the Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament Pattern
I used the following amount of yarn and hooks for my ornament:
- Scraps of any sport weight, DK, or light worsted weight yarn
- 4 mm crochet hook
For my ornaments, I used scraps of Scheepjes River Washed and Stone Washed yarn, a light weight (#3) cotton/acrylic blend with a lovely texture. I love using bright, cheerful colors for Christmas décor – they bring such energy and warmth to the holidays!
Feel free to experiment with different color combinations. These would also look lovely in traditional in green and red, or with an accent of metallic yarn to add a little sparkle. However you make them, these crochet bauble trees are sure to add some festive charm to your home.
More Festive Holiday Crochet Patterns
Also, check out these other crochet Christmas patterns to bring joyful color to your home this holiday season:
- Easy Granny Crochet Christmas Baubles
- Festive Heart Wreath
- Christmas Crochet Stars
- Christmas Baubles that Sparkle
- Tassel Stars
- Sweet and Simple Crochet Stars
Jolly Bauble Crochet Christmas Tree
Add a burst of color to your holiday décor with these fun crochet Christmas tree ornaments that are perfect for scrap yarn. The bright, cheerful centre resembles a festive bauble, while the simple folding technique transforms a crochet square into a charming tree.
Materials
- Any Sportsweight/DK weight/Light worsted weight yarn
- I used scraps of Scheepjes River Washed and Stone Washed yarn – Sports/ 50g/130m/78% Cotton/28% Acrylic
- 4mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Small beads
You can use any weight yarn and matching hook to achieve a similar effect.
Notes
- Ch 3 at beginning of a round counts as 1 dc
- Ch 4 at beginning of a round counts as (1 dc, ch 1)
- Ch 1 at beginning of a round does not count as a stitch.
- Pattern written in US crochet terms
- Repeat instructions between [ ] the amount of times given after brackets
Abbreviations
US Crochet Terms
- Ch – chain
- Sl st – slip stitch
- Sc – single crochet
- Hdc – half double crochet
- Dc – double crochet
- Tr – treble crochet
- St – stitch
- Sp – space
- Beg – beginning
- Rep – repeat
- RS – right side
- WS – wrong side
Measurements
8in [20cm] high from top of hanging loop to bottom of trunk
4in [10cm] wide
Gauge
Each triangle is 5 x 4in [13 x 10cm]
Special Stitches
Beg 3dc-cl (beginning 3 double crochet cluster): Ch 3, yarn over, insert hook in next st or sp, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), [yarn over, insert hook in same st or sp, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops] 2 more times, yarn over and draw yarn through all 4 loops on hook
4dc-cl (4 double crochet cluster): Yarn over, insert hook in next st or sp, yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), [yarn over, insert hook in same st or sp, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops] 3 more times, yarn over and draw yarn through all 5 loops on hook
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Square Instructions
Using any yarn ch 5, sl st into first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, 12 sc into ring, join with a sl st into first sc – 12 sc
Round 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1), [1 dc into next st, ch1] 11 times, join with a sl st into 3rd ch of beg ch 4, fasten off yarn – 12 dc, 12 x ch-1
Round 3: Join next yarn in any ch-1 sp from Round 2, beg 3dc-cl into same space, ch 3, [4dc-cl into next ch-1 sp, ch 3] 11 times, join with a sl st to top of beg cluster. Fasten off yarn – 12 clusters, 12 x ch-3 sp
Round 4: Join next yarn in any ch-3 sp from Round 3, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in same sp, (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in next ch-3 sp (corner made), [3 dc in next ch-3 sp, 2 times, (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in next ch-3 sp] 3 times, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 3 – 24 dc, 24 tr, 4 x ch-3 sp
Round 5: Sl st into next 2 sts and into next sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp,(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp, [3 dc in next sp, 3 times, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp] 3 times, 3 dc in next sp, 2 times, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 3.
Round 6: Ch 3, work 1 dc into each st around, working (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into each corner ch-3 sp, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 3. Fasten off yarn and weave in all threads.
How to Fold Your Crochet Square into a Tree
- Place your square as below. Place it with the wrong side (WS) facing you.
- Fold the sides in. Take the left and right corners and fold them inward so that they meet in the centre. Pin in place if needed.
- Fold the bottom up. Bring the bottom corner up towards the centre, creating a neat triangle shape.
- Secure the folds. Use a couple of pins to hold everything in position.
- Sew the seams using matching yarn. Carefully stitch along the folds to secure the shape and form the triangular tree.
Tree Trunk
With right side of tree facing out, find the 4 centre stitches at the base of the tree. Insert your hook into the first of the 4 stitches (you may have to wriggle your hook to find a space but it will work out fine.
Row 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), 1 sc in same st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, turn – 4 sc
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across, turn – 4 sc
Row 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across. Fasten off yarn and weave in all threads.
Hanging Loop
With any yarn, ch 23. Fasten off yarn leaving a tail to attach.
Fold over hanging loop and sew each end securely to top of the tree. Weave in all threads. Add a bead for an extra festive touch!
I hope you will enjoy making this Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament! They are quick to make and full of festive charm. Ideal for beginners and a great stash-busting project!
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Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and be sure to tag me in your photos so I can see it too, @anniedesigncrochet or #anniedesigncrochet – I can’t wait to see what colours you use with this pattern!
The photographs and pattern contained on this page are the property of Annie Design Crochet.com.
You are welcome to use this pattern to make items to sell, and I would appreciate that you include a link to the free pattern with credit for the designer, thank you!
No unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or content is permitted.
Thank you for sharing your patterns. You are a very talented and generous person!
Bonjour,
Merci beaucoup,voilà une très bonne idée pour Noel !
Beautiful, Carmen. Each year I make something small to tuck into Christmas cards. Wish I had seen your beauties before I made a stack of plain green and brown trees, that now I want to decorate. Yours are so beautiful finished that they don’t need any embellishment. Bless your creative brain and your generous spirit.
Love the Christmas trees.. and all your work!
Thanks for sharing…
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Thank you!
Can’t wait to make this ornament! Can you tell me where you found the beautiful beads?
Hi Debbie. I found them in a local craft shop. They sell bags of beads for crafting. And thank you!
Love this pattern. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a blessed day.
Love these so much! Thank you for sharing the pattern.
Do you attach the bead at the top somehow or just put it over the loop?
I want to make some to attach to the top of gifts but don’t want the bead to fall off.
Thank you! I used a small crochet hook to pull the hanging loop through the bead. It might be a good idea to tie a small piece of thread to hold the bead in place if you are attaching to gifts’
Thank you for the pattern
We made 42 for our Rainbow Guides. We put a button on the back to fasten them into a pocket and put a Christmas badge and small packet of sweets inside. They loved them!
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What a wonderful idea! Thank you so much for sharing:)
LOVE this design!!!!