Jingle Trees

Jingle Trees Christmas Tree Ornament by Over the Head Threads

What Is Being Made

Jingle Trees is an adorable crocheted Christmas tree ornament designed by Over the Head Threads. This festive decoration can be displayed as a standalone ornament or hung on a Christmas tree using twine, yarn, string, or a pipe cleaner. The finished ornament measures 4 inches tall and 4 inches wide (excluding the hanging loop), making it a charming miniature decoration suitable for holiday décor or gift-giving.

Craft and Techniques

This project is created entirely through crochet, making it an accessible choice for beginner-level crafters. The design uses fundamental crochet techniques that build foundational skills while producing an impressive finished piece. The ornament is constructed as a three-dimensional form, utilizing basic shaping and stuffing methods common to amigurumi and decorative crochet projects.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs single crochet (sc) as the primary stitch throughout the construction. Single crochet creates a tight, dense fabric ideal for holding stuffing securely and maintaining the ornament's defined shape. This fundamental stitch is repeated across rows to build the tree structure, with the gauge measured at 12 rows and 12 single crochet stitches equaling 3 inches.

Materials and Tools

• Hook: 5mm crochet hook
• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in approximately 10 yards. The pattern features I Love This Yarn! Metallic in Jelly Bean Sparkle, though any green or color of choice in worsted weight will work. The designer notes that larger or smaller yarn weights will also work but will alter the final size of the ornament.
• Needle: Tapestry or yarn needle for weaving in ends and assembly (metal needles are recommended, though plastic will work)
• Stuffing: Polyester fiber fill (Poly-fil) is used, though the designer encourages experimentation with alternatives such as roving wool, pillow filling, wool batting, or yarn scraps. Only a handful or less of filling is needed.
• Hanging Hardware: Twine, yarn, string, or pipe cleaner for creating the ornament loop
• Optional: Thread for additional embellishment or finishing details

Pattern Characteristics

This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Over the Head Threads is classified as a beginner-friendly crochet project, making it ideal for those new to the craft or seeking quick, satisfying makes. The pattern accommodates both DK and worsted weight yarns, offering flexibility in material choices while maintaining clear construction instructions. The compact finished size and straightforward stitch work mean this ornament can be completed relatively quickly, making it perfect for holiday crafting sessions or batch-making multiple ornaments for a tree or as gifts.