Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament Pattern

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Layered Ruffle Christmas Tree Hanging Decoration

Materials

  • Crochet hook: 2.5 mm – 3 mm
  • Yarn:
    • Green (tree layers)
    • Red (middle layers and base)
    • White (ruffle edging)
    • Yellow/gold (star)
  • Small beads or pearls for decorations
  • Red satin ribbon for bow
  • Stuffing (optional)
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch marker

Abbreviations

  • MR = Magic ring
  • SC = Single crochet
  • INC = Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
  • DC = Double crochet
  • SL ST = Slip stitch
  • CH = Chain
  • BLO = Back loop only

Tree Base (Red)

Round 1: MR, 6 SC (6)
Round 2: INC around (12)
Round 3: (SC, INC) ×6 (18)
Round 4: (2 SC, INC) ×6 (24)
Round 5: (3 SC, INC) ×6 (30)

Continue increasing until you reach the desired bottom width.

Round 6–8: SC around
Fasten off.

Bottom Green Layer

Attach green yarn.

Round 1: Work SC around the red base.
Round 2: (SC, INC) around to create a wider circle.
Round 3: SC around.

For the ruffle edge:

Round 4:
(SL ST, 3 DC in next stitch, SL ST) repeat around.

Attach white yarn.

White Border:
(SC, picot, SC) around the edge.

Second White Layer

With white yarn:

Round 1: Create a circle slightly smaller than the green layer:
MR, 6 SC
Increase evenly until the circle fits the tree.

Round 2: SC around.

Ruffle edge:
(SL ST, 4 DC in same stitch, SL ST) around.

Red Middle Layer

Attach red yarn.

Make another smaller cone/circle:

Round 1: MR, 6 SC
Round 2: INC around
Round 3: (SC, INC) around
Continue increasing until the layer size matches the photo.

Add white scalloped border:

(SL ST, 3 DC, SL ST) around.

Top Green Tree Section

Green yarn:

Round 1: MR, 6 SC
Round 2: INC around
Round 3: (SC, INC) around
Continue until the top section reaches the size needed.

Finish with white ruffle edging.

Star

Using gold yarn:

Round 1: MR, 10 SC
Round 2: Create 5 points:

For each point:

  • 3 DC
  • CH 2
  • SL ST back into same stitch

Repeat around to form a star.

Sew star on top.

Assembly

  1. Stack the layers from largest to smallest:
    • Green bottom
    • White layer
    • Red layer
    • Green top
  2. Sew layers together securely.
  3. Add colorful beads as ornaments.
  4. Attach a red ribbon bow.
  5. Add a hanging loop with gold yarn.

Finishing Size

Approximately:

  • Height: 15–20 cm
  • Width: 12–15 cm

Perfect as a Christmas tree ornament, wall decoration, or handmade holiday gift.

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