Beginner-Friendly Crochet Christmas Tree Keychain Pattern

This tiny Christmas tree keychain is one of those makes that instantly puts a smile on your keys, your bag, and everyone who sees it. I am Amy, and I love how beginner-friendly it is — a little chained ring, clusters of double crochet for the branches, and treble crochet at the top for that pretty, leafy peak.

At about 2 inches tall, it works up fast, so it is perfect for last-minute gifts, craft-fair stock, or a whole handful of stocking stuffers in different greens. Add beads as ornaments and it becomes completely your own.

Materials

• Acrylic yarn, weight 4, in green for the tree body
• Optional: additional colours for decorative accents
• 3 mm crochet hook
• Keychain ring (if creating a keychain)
• Tapestry needle, for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Small beads, for ornaments (optional)

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• ring = circle formed by chaining and slip stitching

Special Stitches

• Treble crochet (tr): Yarn over twice, insert hook into the stitch. Yarn over and pull through (four loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through two loops (three loops remain). Yarn over, pull through two loops (two loops remain). Yarn over, pull through the final two loops.
• Forming a ring with chains: Work ch 5 and close into a circle using a slip stitch (sl st).

Gauge & Size

• Gauge: 6 double crochets (dc) x 3 rows = 1 inch
• Gauge is not critical for this project since it is decorative; using thicker yarn will result in a slightly larger tree
• Finished size: approximately 2 inches tall, depending on yarn and hook size
• Skill level: Beginner — US crochet terms

Christmas Tree Pattern

Step 1: Create the Base Ring

Using green yarn, make a slip knot to secure the yarn on your hook. Chain 5.

Insert your hook into the first chain and join with a sl st to form a ring. This will be the foundation for your Christmas tree; all the stitches for Round 1 will be worked into the ring.

Step 2: Round 1 — Base Layer of the Tree

Ch 3 (counts as the first dc). Work 2 dc into the ring.

Chain 1, then work 3 dc, ch 1, and 3 dc into the ring.

Ch 1, then join with a sl st at the top of the starting chain to finish the round.

You have created a layered triangle-like shape forming the first tier of your tree. Chains between the groups of double crochets serve as spaces to separate the tiers neatly.

Step 3: Round 2 — Middle Layer

Slip stitch in place to move to the next space. Ch 3 (counts as the first dc).

Work the following in the first chain space: 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc (this creates a new tree layer).

Move to the next chain space: repeat (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) into the second chain space.

Chain 1, then join with a sl st at the top of the starting chain to close.

Step 4: Round 3 — Top Layer

Work 2 sl sts to position your hook properly within the next space.

Ch 4 (counts as the first treble stitch), work 3 tr into the same space.

Chain 4 and join with a sl st into the base of the treble stitches.

This creates a sharp, decorative peak at the top of your tree.

Finishing & Assembly

Optional hanging loop: Ch 10 (or desired length for hanging). Sl st into the top of the tree to form a loop. If creating this as a keychain, attach a keychain ring instead of crocheting a loop.

Use a tapestry needle to securely hide all yarn tails within the tree.

Sew on small beads as ornaments or embroider colourful accents for extra charm, and securely attach the keychain ring or loop to the top of the tree.

Tips

Make several in different greens and decorate each one differently — they are wonderful as a mini garland, too.

Add a contrasting yarn star or tiny embellishment at the peak to make the top stand out.

Keep your chain spaces tidy; they are what separate the tree tiers so clearly.