How to Crochet Googly Eyed Christmas Tree with Santa Hat
Today’s Christmas tree idea is unique and funny! So, for surprising a little one, learn how to crochet this cute, googly-eyed Christmas tree keychain with a Santa hat and two-layer tiers, all following a stitch-by-stitch tutorial by Ochy Crochet. Like the previous tiered Christmas tree, it is also designed as an amigurumi with ruffle edges worked separately around the amigurumi cone. But the eyes and Santa hat are added to give a character.
This amigurumi Christmas tree will be a memorable last-minute gift for little ones (complete within 30 minutes. If you see closely, the eyes above this tiered Christmas tree give a feel of a Grinch face that will certainly bring smiles to little ones. So, crochet one for sure!
Crochet Googly Eyed Christmas Tree Tutorial
Crocheting this cute Christmas tree needs no sewing at all, as everything is worked as a single piece. Also, the Santa hat is removable, which makes this amigurumi Christmas tree playable and interactive. The funny eyes are just cool enough.
So, if you have made up your mind to crochet this new Christmas tree variation for beginners, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial. It will certainly be the best gift ever!
Know the designer: The designer of this cute Christmas keychain for beginners is @OchycrochetVN – she always crochets mini amigurumi and keychains with unique twists on themes. I especially appreciate and recommend her Christmas projects that include other Christmas trees and ornaments, two of which I have already featured here!
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 for Googly Eyed Christmas Tree
Gather the following suggested tools and materials for crocheting these Christmas tree keychains, mentioned in the tutorial:
- Green Yarn: Alize Cotton Gold (or similar Sport/Fine weight yarn, approx. 100g / 330m.
- Brown Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (or similar yarn for the trunk/base).
- Crochet Hook: 2 mm(as recommended in the tutorial).
Other Materials:
- Polyester Fiberfill: Stuffing for the tree cone.
- Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends and closing the top.
- Scissors.
- Stitch Marker
About Christmas Tree Tutorial
Quick Summary & Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. The tutor will use a clever way to crochet the Santa hat in the beginning. The first few strands of the cone of the Christmas tree are the same as the Santa hat, just a color change for the white part is needed. From top-down, you will keep increasing until the base, which is closed using decrease.
The googly eyes are simply small crochet rounds that are super easy to crochet, even for absolute beginners. You will simply attach them using glue.
Tutorial-Timing: 19 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 the abbreviations:
Sl (Slip stitch): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
X (Single crochet): Insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
V (Increase): Make two single crochets in the same stitch.
F (Double crochet): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops twice.
T (Half double crochet): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops.
Christmas Tree Video Guide
