Quick and Easy Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament – Free Granny Stitch Pattern
Looking for a quick and easy crochet Christmas tree project that helps bust your stash and adds a handmade touch to your holiday décor? You’re in the right place! This sweet little crochet Christmas tree ornament is part of my Scrappy Holidays Christmas in July CAL—a celebration of festive creativity and clever stash-busting using the classic granny stitch.
If you’ve already joined the CAL, then you know the theme: five scrappy projects, five fun patterns, and zero pressure. This ornament is the third pattern in the event and uses a clever twist on the granny stitch—working corner to corner (C2C) style. But don’t let that scare you! I promise it’s much simpler than it sounds, and perfect for adventurous beginners looking to try something new.
🎥 Video Tutorials for Beginners
If you’re more of a visual learner (I see you, YouTube crew!), I’ve got video tutorials for both right and left-handed crocheters. So whether you’re a seasoned hooker or picking up your hook for the first time in months, you’ll have step-by-step guidance to help you whip up your granny stitch crochet Christmas tree with confidence.
You can find all 5 of the patterns featured in the Scrappy Holidays CAL for free on my blog posts. The other 4 are:
Materials
This pattern is ideal for using up your scrap yarn—just another reason to love it!
- Main Color (Tree): I used approx. 15 yards of Paintbox Simply Aran in Sage Green
- Trunk: Approx. 1 yard of Caron Simply Soft in Chocolate
- Hook: 4mm crochet hook
- Notions: Yarn needle, scissors
- Optional Embellishments: Mini pom-poms, sparkly yarn for tinsel, embroidery thread for baubles, or even a tiny star button for the top!
You could also add a loop at the top to hang it from the tree or tie it onto a gift for that extra handmade charm.
Pattern Access
🔔 Please note: This crochet Christmas tree pattern is exclusive to the Scrappy Holidays eBook. It is not available as an individual pattern. The eBook includes all five patterns from the CAL and is perfect if you’re looking for a variety of crochet Christmas tree ornament patterns using your yarn stash.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
- ✅ Beginner-Friendly – Master the granny stitch in a new and fun way
- ✅ Fast Make – Takes less than an hour to finish
- ✅ Stash-Buster – Use up those odd ends of yarn in festive colors
- ✅ Customizable – Add your own embellishments and make it truly unique
- ✅ Multi-Purpose – Use as ornaments, gift toppers, or even garland pieces
Pattern Specifics:
Gauge:
Not important for this project. See sizing for more information.
Sizing:
As a reference, using 4 weight yarn and a 4mm hook my ornament was 3” wide and 3.5” tall before the ribbon or hanging tie.
Not important for this project. You can use any weight yarn with a hook 1 full size smaller than you would ordinarily use with that yarn e.g. use a 4mm instead of a 5mm hook.
Abbreviations used:
MR – Magic Ring
Ch(s) – chain(s)
St(s) – stitch(es)
Rep – repeat
Sk – skip
SC – single crochet
DC – double crochet.
BLO – back loop only
Sp – space
SS – slip stitch
YO – yarn over
FO – fasten off
Pattern Notes:
- Written in US terms.
- CH1 stitches at the beginning of each round do not count as a st unless otherwise stated.
- CH3 sts at the start of the round or row do count as stitches.
- Please read the pattern and ensure you are comfortable with it before starting your project.
- You can change colours for any row, or make this on one colour to suit your preference.
Special stitches:
Back loop: The photo below shows you which loop is the back loop.
Video Tutorials for this Pattern:
I have both right and left handed video tutorials for this pattern:
Right handed – https://youtu.be/7hbV5ZS5PGs
Left Handed – https://youtu.be/pS734wkB9GM
The Free Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern:
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In Colour A
Chain 4 and join in 1st st with a ss.
Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as a st), 4 dc in centre of your ch 4 circle. Turn
Row 2: Ch 3, 3 dc in sp between the first 2 sts. Work 4 dc in the sp between the 2nd to last and last st. Turn
Row 3: Ch 3, 3 dc in sp between the 1st and 2nd st. Sk 3 dc form previous row, work 3 dc in sp between the 2 sets of 3dc. Work 4 dc in the sp between the last 2 sts. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, 3dc in sp between the first 2 sts. *Skip 3 sts, 3dc in sp between the next 2 sets of 3dc; repeat from * to last sp. 4 dc in the sp between the last 2 sts. Turn.
Row 5: SS along the first 4 sts (this will take you to the space between the first and 2nd set of 3dc), (Ch 3, 3 dc) in sp between the 1st and 2nd set of 3dc from the previous row. Sk 3 dc form previous row, work 3 dc in sp between the next 2 sets of 3dc. Work 4 dc in the sp between the next 2 sets of 3dc. Turn.
Row 6: Rep row 4.
Row 7-8: repeat rows 5 and 6.
The Tree Trunk:
If changing colour for the tree trunk, FO here and identify the middle 4 sts along the bottom of your tree. Attach colour B to the first of the 4 sts.
If you are not changing colour for the tree trunk, identify the middle 4 sts along the bottom of your tree. SS to the first of these 4 sts.
Row 9: Ch1, sc BLO into each of the four sts. Turn.
Rows 10-11: Ch1, SC in the first st and each of the next 3 sts.
FO colour B.
If adding ribbon to the top of your tree:
Attach the ribbon to the centre your original Ch4 created before you worked row 1.
If crocheting a loop:
Attach your chosen yarn to the centre of your original ch 4 created before you worked row 1. Ch 18 (or as long as desired) ss into the centre of the original ch4 to anchor your chain.
FO and weave in ends
Final Thoughts
If you’re hunting for crochet Christmas tree patterns free that don’t take days to complete, this one’s for you. Whether you’re making one tree or a whole forest, these granny stitch ornaments are sure to add some serious handmade joy to your holiday season.
Don’t forget to tag me on Facebook or Instagram if you share your tree online—I love seeing what creative spins you put on these little guys. Let’s deck the halls, the gifts, and the whole house with yarny cheer! 🎄💚
