Crochet Christmas Spiral Tree Ornament Pattern

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

  • Worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn:
    • Red
    • White
    • Green
  • 3.5–4.0 mm crochet hook
  • Fiberfill (optional for the stars)
  • Floral wire or flexible craft wire (for shaping the spiral)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Small jingle bells
  • Stitch markers

Abbreviations

  • ch = chain
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • sc = single crochet
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • inc = 2 sc in one stitch
  • st = stitch
  • FO = fasten off

Spiral Strip

Using red yarn:

Row 1:
Ch 180–220 (adjust for the desired spiral length).

Row 2:
Work 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across.

Row 3:
Change to white.
Work 3 sc in every stitch across to create a natural ruffle.

Row 4:
Change to green.
Work 1 sc in each stitch across.

Row 5:
Change to white.
Work 1 sc in each stitch across.

Row 6:
Change to red.
Work 1 sc in each stitch across.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Insert floral wire through the center of the strip and wrap it around a cylinder or bottle to create the spiral shape.

Large Star (Top)

With red yarn:

Round 1:
Magic ring, 10 sc, join.

Round 2:
Increase around (20 sts).

Round 3:
Form five points:
Ch 5, sl st back, sc in next 3 sts.
Repeat five times.

Make:

  • 1 red star
  • 1 slightly smaller white star
  • 1 small green star

Stack the three stars together and sew them in the center.

Small Hanging Stars

Make 6–10 stars.

Round 1:
Magic ring, 10 sc.

Round 2:
Create five points using:
Ch 4, sl st back, sc in next stitch.

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

  1. Shape the spiral using the inserted wire.
  2. Attach the layered star securely at the top.
  3. Sew the small stars evenly along the spiral.
  4. Attach small jingle bells between the stars.
  5. Hang the ornament with a loop of yarn attached to the top star.
  6. Adjust the spiral so it hangs evenly.

The finished ornament creates a festive Christmas spiral decoration featuring a layered star topper, colorful crochet spiral, dangling stars, and decorative bells, perfect for hanging on a Christmas tree or as holiday home décor.

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