Christmas is approaching and I am starting to think about chopping down our family’s annual Christmas tree. Do you prefer to have a real tree? or a fake one?

Whichever you prefer, I’m sure you’re looking to trim your tree with some unique, and maybe homemade ornaments. Look no further! I have a great, option for you . . . The Twisty Tree ornament!

If you make these in one color, they look like a Christmas Tree. You can add more color like I did to go in a different, fun, festive direction! I have the pattern available for free as a video tutorial on YouTube. Or you can purchase the written pattern on Ravelry or Etsy.

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Inspiration

The inspiration behind these little guys was the wind spinners I saw all over TikTok over the summer. Maybe you’ve seen them?

About the Yarn

I used Wool of the Andes yarn to make my ornaments. This yarn was generously gifted to me by WeCrochet to use as a design for the Winter Wonders Blog Hop & Bundle, and I had a bit left over, so why not!

My other patterns using Wool of the Andes:

• Striped Moss Christmas Lapghan

• Striped Moss Square

I chose to use the Wool of the Andes yarn because I am used to working with worsted weight yarn, and really wanted to try out this line, as it seems to be their basic wool worsted weight yarn. Have you used it? What do you think?

A Very Bauble Christmas CAL

This pattern was featured on Day 12 of the Very Bauble Christmas CAL on December 12th, 2024.

You can see all of the free patterns & learn more about the CAL on the CAL Landing Page.

Twisty Tree Ornament

The Twisty Tree Ornament crochet pattern has been provided to you for free on this blog and on YouTube. However, it may be easier and more enjoyable to purchase a beautifully-designed, ad-free pattern. You may print it or save it in your digital files for later use.

If you make the Twisty Tree be sure to post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtag #juniperandoakes and #jaochristmas. I would love to see your work!

Skill Level: Easy/Advanced Beginner

Materials

• Yarn: Wool of the Andes in 3 colors

  • or another Worsted/4 weight yarn

  • Scraps of each color 

  • or approximately 20 yards of one

• Hook H/5.00 mm (I used a Furls Odyssey in Red & Nickel, which I LOVE)

• Wooden beads or other embellishments

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

• The PDF Pattern for the Twisty Tree ornament

Video Tutorial:

Watch the video below to watch I make the Twisty Tree ornament. Be sure to like, comment, and definitely subscribe to my channel! Thanks!

Written Instructions:

Row 1: With Color A, ch 10 (fasten off).

Row 2: Attach Color B to first chain of Row 1, ch 3, dc in same chain of Row 1, 2 dc in each of the next 4 ch, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 ch, 2 Sc in each of the next 3 ch (fasten off) – 10 dc, 4 hdc, 6 sc.

Row 3: Attach Color C to top of ch 3 of Row 2, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, 3 dc in each of next 9 sts, 3 hdc in each of next 4 sts, 3 sc in each of next 6 st (fasten off)- 30 dc, 12 hdc, 18 sc

Row 4: Attach Color A to top of ch 3 of Row 3, sc in each st – 60 sc

Assembly

• Tie a knot or bow using the tails at the top of your ornament. (This is the loop that will hang on your tree.)

• Feed the tails at the bottom of your ornament with 2 or 3 beads with a needle. Tie a firm knot to secure in place.

• Adorn your Christmas tree and deck the halls!

Holiday Decor Blog Hop – Christmas in July

This pattern was featured in 2022 in the Holiday Decor Blog Hop hosted by E’Claire Makery.

Trim the Tree Blog Hop

This pattern was also featured in the Trim the Tree Blog hop in 2021. You can visit the roundup to find 15 Christmas ornament crochet patterns.

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The Fine Print

This pattern and its images are the property of Juniper and Oakes ©2021. The pattern is for your personal use only. Please do not copy/paste, distribute, or alter and claim as your own. You may sell products made by this pattern, but please credit @juniperandoakes and remember to link back to juniperandoakes.com or credit Juniper & Oakes on the craft fair tag. 

If you make this pattern, please email a picture to [email protected] and I will include it in a gallery on my website. You may post pictures on social media and tag @juniperandoakes and use the hashtag #juniperandoakes and #jaomosaicpeaks. You can also post pictures on my Facebook Page, or in the Juniper + Oakes Crochet Community Facebook Page.

Let me know if you run into a problem. I respond quickly and will help any way I can to clarify any confusion or challenging stitches.