Christmas Tree Ornament Knitting Pattern
Create festive décor with this easy Christmas Tree Ornament Knitting Pattern. Knit flat, sew together, and enjoy a quick, beginner-friendly holiday project.
Bring a little handmade magic to your holiday décor with this Christmas Tree Ornament Knitting Pattern! This beginner-friendly project is knit flat on straight needles, then sewn together to create the cutest little tree—perfect for decorating your Christmas tree, topping gifts, or adding to a festive garland.
If you love quick projects that use minimal yarn and deliver maximum charm, this one is for you. It’s a fantastic scrap-buster, works up in no time, and is easy enough for confident beginners. Customize your tree in any color—classic green, snowy white, or even a fun pastel palette for a modern holiday vibe. Add buttons, beads, or mini pom-poms for ornaments to make each one uniquely yours!
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
- Knit flat—no double-point needles required
- Uses small amounts of worsted or bulky yarn
- Beginner friendly
- Perfect for gift toppers, garlands, and stocking stuffers
- Fast enough for last-minute holiday crafting
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Christmas Tree Ornament Knitting Pattern
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Yarn: #4 worsted weight yarn in green, small amount of worsted weight yarn in brown for the trunk
Needles: Size 6 single point knitting needles
Also needed: 9mm gold bells, fiber fill, yarn needle
Size: Approximately 5 1/2 inches tall
Pattern instructions:
(Make 2)
With the green yarn, cast on 3 sts.
Row 1: Knit across.
Row 2: K1, M1, Knit to the last st, M1, K1 (5 sts)
Row 3: Knit across.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 three more times (11 sts)
Cast off 3 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows (5 sts)
Next row: K1, M1, K to the last st, M1, K1 (7 sts)
Next row: Knit across.
Repeat the last 2 rows four more times (15 sts)
Cast off 4 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows (7 sts)
Next row: K1, M1, K to the last st, M1, K1 (9 sts)
Next row: Knit across.
Repeat the last 2 rows five more times (19 sts)
Bind off all stitches.
For the trunk:
With the brown yarn, cast on 8 sts and work 2 1/2 inches in stockinette stitch, ending on a Purl row. Bind off.
Finishing:
Place to two tree pieces on top of each other and sew them together, stuffing lightly with fiber fill as you go.
Fold the trunk in half and sew it to the base of the tree.
Sew on the bells.
Whether you’re decorating your home, gifting handmade keepsakes, or crafting with kids, this Christmas Tree Ornament Knitting Pattern brings all the cozy holiday vibes. Make one, make ten—they’re wonderfully addictive!
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I love seeing your finished projects! If you enjoyed making this Christmas Tree Ornament Knitting Pattern, or any of my other free patterns, I’d love to see yours on Instagram, just tag me @ginamicheleny. Happy holiday knitting!
