How to Crochet Flat Christmas Tree Ornament (Last-Minute & Easy)

Want the fastest, easiest, and still elegant Christmas tree pattern with so many uses other than just as a Christmas ornament? With a stitch-by-stitch tutorial by XuXu, learn how to crochet a flat Christmas tree ornament for easy last-minute gifting that will make a great wall charm, keychain, placemat and can also be used as a base for Christmas granny squares, plus many other uses.

How to Crochet a Flat Christmas Tree Ornament

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This last-minute Christmas tree has a two-sided ribbed pattern with tiny beads in many colors in every 2nd row, a mini stem, and a hanging rope plus a gift bow. You can easily complete crocheting this tree in just 20 minutes and customize it in many ways.

So, if you have made up your mind to crochet this festive tree pattern, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial.

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About the Designer: The designer behind this Christmas keychain is @xuxucrochet – her animal and flower bag charms, ornaments, and pouches are always oh-so-cute. She also crochets the accessories and such Christmas trees.

She has a whole series of quick crochet Christmas projects, including Christmas wreaths, Christmas tree, and much more, of which the 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.

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Crochet Easy Christmas Tree Tutorial

Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. This flat Christmas tree pattern is worked in back-and-forth rows from bottom to the top tip as a triangle using a chain for the foundation and turning plus single crochet as a base stitch.

For turning the straight rows into an arrow, the tutor uses decreases in the middle of every row. For ribbed texture, the whole pattern is worked in the Back Loop Only (BLO) of the previous stitch.

Depending upon the number of foundation chains, you will end up with a (sc, dec, sc) pattern for the 2nd last and single crochet three together for the tip. Sewing, color-change, and weaving in the ends are also needed.

Tutorial timing: Approximately 25 minutes only (perfect for learning the ribbing and locating different parts of the stitches that is used in many projects)

Also, the pattern is easiest of the easiest crochet Christmas tree, which may use multiple parts or be worked in the rounds, and sometimes, using ruffle techniques. So, the tutorial is worth watching for a quick Christmas ornament!)

Personalization Tips: The tutor uses 19 foundation chains (multiple of 2 plus 1 as turning chain) for starting, and after each row, decreases the stitch by one. So, if you use a larger or smaller number, you will need rows as the same number of rows.

You can also use a bit larger beads. Or crochet a large stem, but first, always straighten your work by using stitches of different heights, like double crochet and single crochet, immediately after a color change. Crochet a multicolored tree or decorate yours with tiny plastic toys.

Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with. The instructions are written using US terms.

Materials for a Flat Christmas Tree

Here is the list of crochet materials and tools that the tutor mentions for crocheting this quick and easy crochet Christmas tree for decorations:

1. Yarn: Susan 5 (5-ply, approximately 2mm thickness). It is a blend of cotton and acrylic perfect for getting the characteristic results of both.
2. Hook: 2.5mm
3. Notions: Beads
4. Colors: Brown (11), Green (30), Red (18)

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Techniques in Tree Pattern

Here are the quick crochet guides for crocheting each stitch mentioned and used in the tutorial for crocheting this Christmas tree ornament:

1. Chain (ch): Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook.
2. Single Crochet (sc): Insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on the hook.
3. Decrease (sc2tog): Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook into the following stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops on the hook.

Advanced Stitches: 

1. Single Crochet Three Together (sc3tog): Insert hook into three consecutive stitches, pulling up a loop through each, then yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook.
2. Back Loop Only (BLO): When making a stitch, insert your hook into the back loop of the previous stitch only.
3. Turning: At the end of a row, flip your work over to begin the next row on the opposite side.
4. Color-Change: On the last pull-through of the final stitch of the old color, yarn over with the new color and pull through to complete the stitch.

Flat Christmas Tree Tutorial

In the end, I would like to thank the designer for crocheting such a cute flat Christmas tree pattern!