This tutorial demonstrates how to crochet a charming, flat Christmas tree ornament using a classic granny stripe motif. Created with simple decreases row by row, this miniature holiday piece works up rapidly and features an integrated hanging loop at the tip and a neat little trunk at the base.
Crochet Lacy Christmas Trees Charm Tutorial
Whether used as a lightweight tree bauble, a festive gift tag embellishment, bunting garland, or a holiday appliqué, this project provides a delightful and stash-busting way to practice cluster stitches and edge shaping in one continuous, seamless flow.
Difficulty Level & Explanation
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Level: Advanced Beginner / Easy
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Why: The pattern primarily relies on fundamental crochet stitches—chains, double crochets, and slip stitches—grouped into traditional granny shells (3-dc clusters). The triangular silhouette forms naturally by working into the chain spaces between clusters and decreasing one shell per row. The only techniques requiring slight concentration are crocheting into the spaces rather than individual stitch loops, working a 3 double crochet decrease (3 dc together) at the apex, and surface-working slip stitches down the border to form the bottom trunk.
Materials
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Yarn: 3-ply acrylic yarn (green and yellow shown in tutorial)
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Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm to 3.0 mm (a 2.75 mm / C hook is featured)
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Notions: Scissors and a yarn/tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Pattern Abbreviations
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ch: Chain
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dc: Double crochet
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sl st: Slip stitch
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st(s): Stitch(es)
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spc: Space
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sk: Skip
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nxt: Next
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rep: Repeat
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tog (3 dc together / dc3tog): 3 double crochet worked together (cluster decrease)
Special / Difficult Stitch: 3 Double Crochet Together (dc3tog)
Used at the tree’s apex to taper all stitches neatly into a single point before forming the hanging loop:
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Yarn over, insert the hook into the first stitch/space, yarn over, and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
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Yarn over, pull through the first 2 loops (2 loops remain on hook).
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Yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook).
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Yarn over, pull through the first 2 loops (3 loops remain on hook).
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Yarn over, insert hook into the third stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook).
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Yarn over, pull through the first 2 loops (4 loops remain on hook).
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Yarn over, pull through all 4 loops on the hook to close the cluster into one single point.
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