A beaded crochet Christmas tree turns a small white triangle into a hanging ornament with gold beads, a rust-brown trunk and an orange star. The white panel is worked flat in single crochet, with a short taper at the bottom to soften the corners.
The trunk is crocheted directly onto the bottom edge. The gold beads and orange star are separate embellishments, and a loop of natural jute carries the weight of the ornament.
Work the panel first and block it flat before adding the beads. This makes it easier to place the gold accents symmetrically and keep the star centered over the tip.
Beaded Crochet Christmas Tree Materials
- Sport-weight cotton yarn in white and rust brown, plus a 3 mm crochet hook.
- Ten small gold sew-on beads, one orange star bead or sew-on charm, and natural jute twine.
- Matching sewing thread, a needle that fits the bead holes, a yarn needle, scissors and rustproof blocking pins.
Skill level: Confident beginner. Estimated size: About 4–5 in (10–13 cm) tall without the jute loop. Size depends on stitch height and yarn. The counts were checked against the written instructions. The pattern has not been physically tested.
US Crochet Abbreviations
ch = chain, sc = single crochet, sc2tog = single crochet two stitches together, st = stitch. For an increase, work 2 sc in one stitch. For sc2tog, pull up a loop in each of the next two stitches, then yarn over and pull through all three loops. See the Craft Yarn Council crochet abbreviations.
Beaded Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern
White tree panel
Work from the tip downward. After each row except the last, ch 1 and turn. The turning chain does not count as a stitch.
- Row 1: Ch 2. Work 1 sc in the second chain from the hook. 1 sc.
- Row 2: Work 3 sc in the only stitch. 3 sc.
- Rows 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17: Sc in every stitch. The counts are 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17 sc, respectively.
- Rows 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18: Work 2 sc in the first stitch, sc in each stitch up to the last, and 2 sc in the last stitch. The counts are 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 19 sc, respectively.
- Row 19: Sc across. 19 sc.
- Rows 20–24: Sc2tog over the first two stitches, sc across until two stitches remain, then sc2tog. The counts are 17, 15, 13, 11 and 9 sc. Fasten off.
Rust-brown trunk
Row 1: With the front facing you, skip the first two stitches of the bottom edge. Pull up brown yarn in the third stitch, ch 1 and sc in that stitch and the next four. Leave the final two stitches unworked. 5 sc.
Rows 2–4: Ch 1, turn and sc across. 5 sc per row. Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Adding the Gold Beads, Star and Jute Loop
Damp block the panel flat and allow it to dry. Number the stitches on each row from left to right with the front facing you. Sew the beads to the front with matching sewing thread and secure the thread on the back. The following placements give ten beads:
- Row 6: stitch 4.
- Row 10: stitches 4 and 8.
- Row 14: stitches 4 and 12.
- Row 16: stitch 9.
- Row 18: stitches 3 and 17.
- Row 21: stitches 5 and 11.
Sew the orange star just above the point. Fold a length of jute into a loop, tie the ends together and stitch the knotted base securely through the white tip behind the star. Let the crochet panel carry the load so the star is decorative. Keep loose beads and the finished ornament away from small children and pets.
Count Check and Troubleshooting
The panel reaches 19 stitches at Row 18. Five decrease rows remove two stitches each and leave 9. The trunk uses the middle 5, with 2 unused stitches on either side. If the tree leans, check the first and last stitches of each shaping row. If the beads pucker the panel, loosen the sewing thread enough for the fabric to lie flat.
More Christmas Crochet Ornaments
Try the tiered crochet Christmas tree for a layered shape, the open spiral tree for an airy ornament, or the lace fan crochet angel for a flat ornament with a scalloped edge.
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