Easy No-Sew Mosaic Granny Square Christmas Tree Ornament | PDF Pattern

Turn a simple mosaic granny square into the cutest mosaic granny square Christmas tree ornament! Add a cinnamon stick for the trunk and top it with a button star, and you've got a fun little decoration. These work up in minutes and make great teacher gifts, gift tags, Secret Santa, or adding a handmade touch to your own tree.

What You’ll Make

This easy pattern starts with a simple 4-inch mosaic crochet granny square. The square is worked in mosaic crochet in the round, from the center out. This technique is so much easier than you may think. Once you’ve made the square, you’ll add the trunk, fold it up to create an adorable little tree, and top it with a button.

This pattern is Ideal for adventurous beginners or more experienced crocheters seeking a quick and fun holiday project. The PDF includes everything you need to know to crochet the square and assemble the ornament, with a video tutorial to help you along.

Skill Level

Easy

Confident beginners are welcome if familiar with basic crochet stitches and comfortable following charts.

Techniques Used

• Overlay mosaic crochet in the round, from the center out
• Magic circle
• Single crochet
• Double crochet
• Working in the back loop only
• Reading mosaic crochet charts
• Assembling components of the ornament with hot glue

Finished Size : Square is approximately 4” x 4”

Customizable —  Size can be adjusted by changing hook size and/or adding or removing rounds.

Materials

Yarn:

Worsted weight (#4) yarn

Scrap amounts (approx. 15-25 yards) each of two contrasting colors

Hook:

G/ 4.0 mm crochet hook

Other:

• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Wooden button (tree topper)
• Cinnamon stick (trunk)
• Hot glue gun

Gauge

9 Rounds in 4" x 4" square

May change hook size, or add/subtract rounds to meet 4" square measurement

Pattern Includes

• Written round-by-round instructions
• Fully charted mosaic crochet designs
• Photo tutorial
• Video tutorial
• Mosaic crochet chart
• Helpful notes and tips throughout
• Printable, ad-free PDF

Delivery Format

Digital PDF crochet pattern

Available as an instant download after purchase

Helpful Notes

• Pattern is overlay mosaic crochet worked in the round from the center out. A link to a video tutorial for the ornament is provided in the PDF for more information.
• If you tend to have loose tension when you crochet, you may need to go down a hook size or choose a light worsted weight yarn to make this a 4" square. However, gauge is not critical for this project
• Carry the unworked yarn under the first BLOsc of each corner, then drop the unworked yarn to the wrong side of the work and continue working.
• The free mosaic crochet chart is available to view for free on the ad-supported Juniper & Oakes website. This ad-free PDF also provides written instructions, as well as a more convenient, annoyance-free way of reading the pattern.

Languages

This pattern is available in:

•  English

Licensing / Use

This pattern is for personal use only.

You may sell finished items made from this pattern in small quantities with credit to Juniper & Oakes.

Pattern resale, sharing, or redistribution is not permitted.

Cross-Links / Upsells

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