Crochet Christmas Tree Animal Ornaments (Pig, Capybara & Bear)
Many creators have been designing their own version of a crochet bear Christmas tree, but Xuxu brought that idea a bit far. She has designed these 3 animal Christmas tree ornaments, including a pink pig, a polar bear, and the sleeping capybara version with a much more refined pattern and colorful additions. So, follow this stitch-by-stitch tutorial to crochet the complete set of three Christmas head trees. You will crochet the same tiered mini Christmas tree with layers of different colors, but with the last one having crochet heads of animals.
To stand out, Xuxu’s version also features crochet stars, orange, and Christmas bell embellishments. She will cleverly teach all of these Christmas trees. Make sure to make one as your next Christmas gift. So, if you have made up your mind to crochet the complete Christmas set of Christmas trees, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial!
About the Designer: The designer behind this Christmas tree amigurumi is @xuxucrochet – her animal and flower bag charms, ornaments, and pouches are always oh-so-cute. She also crochets the accessories and wearables, all with beautiful touches. Her popular crochet ideas are a mushroom, an octopus, a bouquet and flower keychain, a bunny, and a frog in a bikini. She has a whole series of quick crochet Christmas projects, including Christmas wreaths, capybara, other Christmas trees, and much more, of which the animal tree is my favorite!
Note: In respect of the creator’s rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.
Crochet Christmas Tree Amigurumi Tutorial
Skill Level: Intermediate. You will crochet each Christmas tree from flat pieces that are later stacked and assembled to complete the tiered tree. First, you will crochet the heads of the animals, starting with the crochet sleepy capybara by working in the round using single crochet, and later a combination of half-double crochet and double crochet for the wavy border. The scalloped edges of the tree pieces are created by changing to taller stitches like the Half Double Crochet and Double Crochet (DC), including DC Increases to form a decorative ruffle.
Unique techniques include crocheting the small bear ears directly onto the top tree part by surface-stitching. The pieces are then joined using a darning needle and long yarn tails, followed by the addition of embroidered facial features.
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 41 minutes for the complete set. (perfect for learning the shell edging that is used in so many crochet projects, from gingerbread man icing hair to crochet ghosts’ bottom and crochet Labubu clothes. Plus, the tiered Christmas tree in a small size is the most accurate design of the Christmas tree, unlike the no-sew Christmas tree and the flat Christmas tree.
You will also learn the popular sleepy capybara embroidery and working with glue. So, the tutorial is worth watching!)
Personalization Tips: You can select any color for each layer. The tutor uses red, green, light green, and another shade of green. You can easily customize for other animals, such easier for grizzly bear Christmas tree. The star can be replaced with a crocheted bow or a different small ornament for the treetop. You can also crochet the white edging for the last round of the layer. The tutor uses store-bought tiny appliques.
For decoration, you can use various embellishments like different-colored small beads, sequins, or even embroider small French knots to mimic lights, giving each tree a unique holiday look.
Pattern Type: A detailed on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Materials Needed
To follow through with the tutorial, gather the following suggested tools and materials for crocheting this mini Christmas tree set:
Yarn: Susan 5 (5ply – 2mm)
Color 72 (light brown)
Color 74 (dark brown)
Color 14 (pink)
Advertisement - Continue ReadingColor 18 (red)
Color 78 (dark red)
Color 03 (green)
Color 77 (olive green)
Advertisement - Continue ReadingColor 05 (yellow)
Color 27 (light yellow)
Color 01 (white)
Color 31 (dark green)
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Pom pom (small, in green and orange)
Charm (decorative pieces like stars or beads)
Hook: 2.5 mm
Crochet Abbreviations
Here’s a one-line guide for crocheting each stitch and technique in the Christmas amigurumi pattern:
Single Crochet (SC): Insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
Half Double Crochet (HDC): Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops.
Advertisement - Continue ReadingDouble Crochet (DC): Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Double Crochet Increase (DC Inc): Work two double crochets into the same stitch.
Surface Stitching: Insert hook onto the fabric surface, yarn over, pull up a loop, complete as a slip stitch along the surface.
Slip Stitch (SL ST): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
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