Christmas Tree Keychain Crochet Pattern

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Brown, red, teal, green, yellow, orange (or your preferred colors for the tree and star)
• Crochet Hook: Size suitable for your yarn (e.g., 2.0 mm or 2.5 mm for tight stitches)
• Stuffing: Polyfill
• Sewing Needle: For assembly
• Keyring: With a clasp
• Optional: Stitch markers for tracking rows

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• SC: Single Crochet
• HDC: Half Double Crochet
• DC: Double Crochet
• INC: Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
• DEC: Decrease (SC two stitches together)
• SL ST: Slip Stitch
• CH: Chain
• FO: Fasten Off

Pattern

Tree Trunk

1. Brown Yarn
   • R1: MR, 6 SC (6)
   • R2: INC around (12)
   • R3: (SC, INC) around (18)
   • R4-R8: SC around (18) – 5 rounds
   • Stuff the trunk firmly.
   • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tree Layers (Make 4)

Each layer will use a different color: red, teal, green, and yellow, from bottom to top.

1. Start with your chosen yarn color for the layer.
   • R1: MR, 6 SC (6)
   • R2: INC around (12)
   • R3: (SC, INC) around (18)
   • R4: (2 SC, INC) around (24)
   • R5: (3 SC, INC) around (30)
   • Last Round: Create the scalloped edge:
     • (SL ST, SC, HDC, 2 DC, HDC, SC) in the same stitch, skip 1 stitch, repeat around.
   • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Star

1. Orange Yarn
   • R1: MR, 10 SC (10)
   • R2: (SC, CH 3, SL ST in second chain from hook, SC in next chain, SL ST in next SC of the base) repeat 5 times to form star points.
   • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Stack the tree layers from largest (red) to smallest (yellow).
2. Sew each layer together at the center, ensuring they are aligned.
3. Attach the trunk to the bottom of the red layer.
4. Sew the star to the top of the yellow layer.
5. Securely attach the keyring clasp to the top of the star.

Finishing Touches

Weave in all loose ends, and ensure each layer is firmly attached. Adjust the scallops on each layer for a neat and fluffy look.