How to Christmas Tree Keychains & Ornaments for Beginners
The fastest and easiest of the tiered Christmas tree ideas with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial is here! So, if you are looking for a quick Christmas gift, learn how to crochet these two cute Christmas tree keychains & ornaments designed by Ochy Crochet in two lovely colors (green and parrot). Like all other Christmas trees I shared previously, this Christmas tree also features the same star appliqué top and the knotted bow tie to make it gift-ready. So, crochet it today!
Christmas Tree Keychains & Ornament Gift
This Christmas keychain is crocheted by making three separate “leaf” pieces that will be sewn in the end. You will also crochet a small trunk and a five-point star, which results in a complete decoration.
Crocheting this keychain gift will take no more than 30 minutes. For a shiny finish, the tutor has also considered adding a small silver bead.
So, if you are ready to crochet this Christmas tree set by yourself, continue reading this post till the end, as I will guide you to the tutorial. It will certainly be the best gift idea!
Know the designer: The designer of this Christmas keychain project is @OchycrochetVN – she always crochets mini amigurumi and keychains with unique twists on themes. I especially appreciate and recommend her Christmas projects that include the Christmas trees, bells, Santa, and more ornaments.
Note: in respect of the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen instructions.
Materials Needed for Christmas Tree Keychain
Gather the following suggested tools and materials for crocheting these Christmas tree keychains, mentioned in the tutorial:
4ply Milk Cotton Yarn 50g: It is a blend of milk protein and the cotton fiber.
- 41 Green (for the tree layers)
- 34 Brown (for the trunk)
- 09 Yellow/Gold (for the star)
- 35 Red (for the decorative bow)
2.0 mm Crochet Hook
Other Materials:
- Needle: For weaving in ends and assembly.
- Stitch Marker: Used to mark the first stitch of a round.
- Keyring
Christmas Tree Keychains Tutorial
Quick Summary & Skill Level: Intermediate. This tiered Christmas tree ornament needs basic Amigurumi and Motif techniques. The tree, star, and trunk each start with a Magic Ring. The tree layers are crocheted with Double Crochet (DC) stitches, with Chain (Ch) stitches for a shell “leaf” effect in each round.
The small trunk is crocheted with Single Crochet (SC) and Increase (Inc) stitches for a dense, sturdy structure. All parts are joined and finished neatly with a Slip Stitch (Sl).
Tutorial-Timing: 16 Minutes only
Abbreviations Used in Tree Tutorial
Here are the quick one-line guides for crocheting each stitch and technique in the Christmas tree ornament and abbreviations:
Chain Stitch (Ch): Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook.
Advertisement - Continue ReadingSlip Stitch (Sl): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
- Single Crochet (SC): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, pull through both loops.
Other Stitches:
Increase (Inc): Work two single crochets into the same stitch.
Half Double Crochet (HDC): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, pull through all three loops.
- Double Crochet (DC): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through two loops twice.
