Go ahead and pull the garlands, lights, and Christmas ornaments out of the closet again, because the coziest holiday of the year is just around the corner. Want to try something different on your tree this year? Crocheting your own Christmas decorations is original and a lot of fun! With this pattern from Yarnplaza and Lana Grossa Silkhair, you can crochet this unique Christmas star and Christmas tree. They’ll brighten up your whole house!
Lana Grossa Silkhair is a fluffy yarn, making it the ideal choice for this embellishment. It has a lovely sheen and adds that little extra something to your crochet project. This soft wool is available in solid colors, but you can also choose from options like a glittery yarn or a melange version. Take a look at the different options before you start.
Crocheting Christmas Decorations
The base of the star and the little tree is a Granny Square. From there, you continue crocheting. Good luck!
What do you need?
Materials: Lana Grossa Silkhair and a soft-grip Crochet Hook, size 4
With 1 ball of Silkhair, you can definitely make 12 pendants.
Crochet Pattern for a Christmas Star
Start with 5 chain stitches and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 1: In the ring, 3 chain stitches, 2 treble crochets, 3 chain stitches, *3 treble crochets, 3 chain stitches. Repeat from * 3 more times. Close with a slip stitch in the top chain stitch of the 3-chain space. Slip stitch to the next chain space.
Row 2: In the first chain space: 3 chain stitches, 2 treble crochets, 3 chain stitches, 3 treble crochets. 1 single crochet in the middle of the 3 treble crochets from the previous row. In the next chain arch: *3 treble crochets, 3 chain stitches, 3 treble crochets. 1 single crochet in the middle of the 3 treble crochets from the previous round. Repeat from * 3 more times. Fasten off with a slip stitch in the top chain stitch of the 3-chain arch. Slip stitch to the next chain arch.
Round 3: In the first chain arch: 3 chain stitches, 3 double crochets, 4 chain stitches, 4 double crochets. 1 single crochet on both sides of the double crochet from the previous round. Next chain arch: *4 double crochets, 4 chain stitches, 4 double crochets. 1 single crochet on both sides of the double crochet from the previous round. Repeat from * 3 more times. Fasten off with a chain stitch in the top chain of the 3-chain space. Weave in your ends.
Crochet Pattern for a Little Christmas Tree
Start with 5 chain stitches and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 1: In the ring, 3 chain stitches, 3 treble crochets, 3 chain stitches, 4 treble crochets, 3 chain stitches, 4 treble crochets, 3 chain stitches. Fasten off with a slip stitch in the top chain stitch of the 3-chain space. Slip stitch to the next chain space.
Round 2: In the first chain space: 3 chain stitches, 3 treble crochets, 3 chain stitches, 4 treble crochets, 1 chain stitch. In the next chain space: 4 treble crochets, 3 chain stitches, 4 treble crochets, 1 chain stitch. In the last arch: 4 treble crochets, 3 chain stitches, 4 treble crochets, 1 chain stitch. Fasten off with a slip stitch in the top chain stitch of the 3-chain arch. Slip stitch to the next chain arch.
Round 3: In the first chain space: 3 chain stitches, 3 treble crochets, 4 chain stitches, 4 treble crochets. 1 treble crochet in the center of the 4 treble crochets from the previous round. In the 1-chain-stitch opening from the previous round, work 4 treble crochets. Work 1 treble crochet in the center of the 4 treble crochets from the previous round. In the next chain-stitch arch: 4 treble crochets, 4 chain stitches, 4 treble crochets. Work 1 treble crochet in the center of the 4 treble crochets from the previous round. In the opening of 1 chain stitch from the previous round, work 4 treble crochets. Work 1 treble crochet in the center of the 4 treble crochets from the previous round. In the last chain arch: 4 treble crochets, 4 chain stitches, 4 treble crochets, 1 chain stitch. In the opening of the 1 chain stitch from the previous round, work 4 treble crochets, 1 chain stitch. Fasten off with a slip stitch in the topmost of the 3 chain stitches.
Turn the little tree over and crochet 1 slip stitch into the first treble crochet. Chain 3, then work 1 treble crochet into each of the next 3 stitches. Turn and chain 3, then work 1 treble crochet into each of the next 3 stitches. Fasten off.
Want to make some more Christmas decorations?
Are you looking for even more inspiring DIY Christmas decorations? Check out our previous holiday blog posts. There you’ll find patterns for a snowman and a Christmas stocking, among other things. Isn’t that going to make for a colorful, cheerful Christmas?!
Do you have any crocheted or knitted Christmas decorations on your tree? Share a photo of your creation with us via info@wolplein.nl And who knows—maybe you'll see your creation featured in our Wool of Fame soon!
