Crochet a classic holiday ornament to make your Christmas tree glimmer with sparkling gold highlights. Create an ornament for the family Christmas tree or make them for a craft fair, they are sure to be a hit. Either way this will become an ornament to be handed down for future generations to treasure.

This pattern makes an ornament 2.7 inches in diameter or 8.5 inches in circumference a perfect size to fit trees from 2 feet to 20 feet tall. Create one to add a touch of crochet to the family’s tree or create several to create a crochet themed tree. Pictured examples use Aunt Lydia’s size 10 victory red and forrest green and size 8 beads, but it is not limited to traditional holiday colors. Add unique colors and beads to make the family Christmas tree a one of a kind.

This pattern uses slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, chain stitch and beaded double crochet stitches.