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With five different designs, these overlay mosaic crochet tree decorations are going to take pride of place on your Christmas tree every year! They’re quick and easy to make, and give your festive ornaments a personal yet sophisticated look.
They make a perfect little gift too, and you can co-ordinate them to whatever festive season colour scheme you like!
In this post you’ll find everything you need to make these overlay mosaic crochet ornaments, including materials, stitches, a detailed video tutorial and free written pattern for blog subscribers.
Yuletide Mosaic Crochet
Let’s create a whole host of matching Christmas mosaic crochet decorations this year! After all, there is nothing more special than creating handmade decorations and gifts!
To go with your crochet tree decorations, make some crochet Christmas Stockings to hang on your mantle!
But, don’t stop there! Check out the Mini Crochet Christmas Stocking pattern too! The mini stockings will look fabulous alongside the baubles on your tree.
Or why not use them as cutlery holders as part of your festive table setting? They’d also look amazing strung up as a garland, or made into an advent calendar!
Finally, if you’re looking for a larger project, then the Crochet Christmas Blanket pattern is for you. Featuring a festive tree, this one is perfect for snuggling up with a warm drink or adding a decorative touch to any holiday setting.
But maybe you’re not too sure about trying mosaic crochet?
Did you know that overlay mosaic crochet only uses single and double crochet stitches? They are just ever so cleverly placed in the front and back loops to create wonderful designs and patterns.
I have quite a selection of mosaic crochet patterns of different difficulties if you would like more inspiration.
Yarn
To make these crochet tree decorations, I used Mellowspun DK, 100% Acrylic, 260m/284yds/100g for the solid colour, and Prism DK, 100% Acrylic, 265m/290yds/100g for the multi-colour yarn.
You could also use Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday DK which is 100% Acrylic, 250m/273yds/100g for the solid colour, and ColorFusion DK which is 100% Acrylic, 298m/325yds/100g for the multi-colour yarn. I used these for the large stockings in the collection.
Mellowspun DK is an updated and enhanced collection from Mary Maxim perfect for everyday makes! Crafted from 100% premium acrylic with a unique twist in 33 delectable hues that harmonise and elevate one another.
Prism DK is available in more than 10 unique, rippling colour schemes, offering you the best of both worlds in feel and appearance. A soft yarn spun in both bright and subtle beautiful colour schemes, making it perfect for all your creative crochet projects.
These are all category 3, light weight yarns which gives a soft and delicate feel to the baubles. Check our handy yarn weight chart and guide to find out more about yarn weights and categories.
Yarn Substitutes
You can use any yarn that you like bearing in mind that you need to make sure you meet the gauge. Some other great options are:
- Solid Colour Yarn A: Paintbox Simply DK, 100% acrylic, 302yds/100g or Premier Basix DK, 100% acrylic, 306yds/100g
- Multi Colour Yarn B: Lion Brand Mandala Ombre, 100% acrylic, 344yds/150g or King Cole Riot DK, 70% acrylic, 30% wool, 322yds/100g
Things you’ll love about this crochet Christmas ornament pattern
The real beauty of this pattern is that it uses just basic crochet stitches (just single crochet and double crochet). Once you get to grips with the overlay mosaic crochet technique, these Christmas ornaments really are so simple to crochet.
Getting Started: Materials Needed for Your Crochet Tree Decorations Pattern
Sizing
Each crochet ornament pattern is designed to fit a pre formed bauble of approx. 3.15″/8cm in diameter.
How much yarn do I need to crochet a tree decoration?
This design uses 2 yarns that have been carefully selected to work well together. The below yarn amounts are approximate and any changes you make will adjust the amount of yarn you need.
You will require approximately 60 metres, 65 yards of yarn A.
This is 1 ball of the recommended solid colour yarn.
You will require approximately 42 metres, 45 yards of yarn B.
This is 1 ball of the recommended multi-colour yarn.
Other Materials
Along with your yarn, you will need the following:
- 3mm(D) crochet hook or hook needed to meet gauge
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Pre formed bauble (approx 3.15″ diameter)
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Video Tutorial: Follow Along to Create Your Ornament
Come along as I crochet a tree decoration in this step-by-step video tutorial. Press play to watch here or choose to watch on YouTube:
Crochet Terms You’ll Need to Know
Glossary and Abbreviations
beg – beginning
blo – back loop only
ch(s) – chain(s)
ch-sp(s) – chain space(s)
flo – front loop only
rep – repeat
RS – right side
sp – space
ss/sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
tog – together
WS – wrong side
Yoh – yarn over hook
Stitches
The pattern is written in standard US terms and uses the following crochet stitches:
sc – single crochet (UK dc – double crochet)
Mdc – Mosaic double crochet (UK Mtr – Mosaic treble crochet)
Special Stitches
This pattern uses the overlay mosaic crochet technique. Whilst it might look complicated, the only stitches you need to know are the single crochet and the Mosaic double crochet.
In overlay mosaic crochet we are always working our single crochet stitches into the back loop, leaving the front loops free to work a Mosaic double crochet in where necessary.
SINGLE CROCHET (sc) always worked in back loop only (blo).
Insert hook from front to back through back loop of stitch to be worked. Yarn over and pull through stitch. Yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
MOSAIC DOUBLE CROCHET (Mdc)
A Mosaic double crochet stitch is worked in exactly the same way as a regular US double crochet (UK treble crochet) is. The only difference is where it is worked.
When you need to work a Mosaic double crochet you’ll need to find the front loop of the corresponding stitch 2 rounds below. This is where you will work your stitch.
Top tip – it will be in the same colour of yarn as the one you are currently working in!
Yarn over and insert hook into front loop of stitch two rounds below. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. Yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through remaining two loops on the hook.
The stitch behind the Mdc on the current round is left unworked.
SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER (sc2tog)
Step 1: Insert hook into stitch and pull through a loop.
Step 2: Insert hook into next stitch and pull through a loop.
Step 3: Yarn over, pull through through all 3 loops on hook.
Constructing your Crochet Christmas Decorations
The ornaments are made from the bottom up in rounds. The Base and Top use single crochet stitches.
The Centre is made using overlay mosaic crochet in the round.
Customisation
The best way to alter the size of the ornament is to change the hook and yarn weight that you use.
The heavier the yarn weight the larger your bauble will be. Make sure to use a hook size smaller than the yarn recommends as you will want the stitches to be tight.
Before you jump into crocheting your quick crochet Christmas decorations, take a moment to read through the pattern notes—it’s a game-changer!
These handy insights will not only simplify your pattern-reading journey but also ensure a smoother crochet experience. You’ll find helpful tips on deciphering the sizing, customisation and more.
Trust me, a quick peek at these notes will set you up for crochet success!
- The pattern is worked in rounds using the overlay mosaic crochet technique for the Centre.
- All stitches in the Mosaic Sections are worked as sc in blo or Mdc.
- Each Round uses just one colour.
- A ch1 at the beginning or end of a Round does not count as a stitch.
- The Base and Top are worked in continuous Rounds.
- Read through the entire pattern before beginning.
- Make sure that you are familiar with all of the stitches in the abbreviations list before you begin.
- Stitch counts are given in [ ] at the end of each round. If no stitch count is given, then the count is the same as the previous round.
- If following charts for the Mosaic Sections then you will need to follow the written pattern for the Base and Top.
If you love this mosaic crochet pattern as much as I do, then you’re definitely going to love this crochet Christmas blanket pattern too!
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Pattern Gauge
8 rounds of sc for bauble base = 3″ diameter using 3mm hook
Making a crochet gauge swatch is particularly important when crocheting projects (and even more so for garments) to ensure that it ends up the desired size.
IN LANES ORNAMENT
For the In Lanes Ornament, I used Mellowspun Buff and Prism Tropics.
BASE
Using Yarn A, make a Magic Ring to begin.
Round 1: 8sc into the Magic Ring [8] working in continuous Rounds.
Round 2: 2sc in each st around. [16]
Round 3: *2sc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around. [24]
Round 4: sc in each st around. [24]
Round 5: *2sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around. [32]
Round 6: *2sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around. [40]
Round 7: sc in each st around. [40]
Round 8: *2sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; rep from * around, ss in 1st to join, change to B. [48]
Work in joined rounds now.
Continue for Centre. Follow the written pattern below or the Mosaic Chart (page 15).
CENTRE
Work all sc in blo, work all Mdc in flo of st 2 rounds below.
Round 9: B: ch1, sc in each st around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 10: A: ch1, *Mdc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 11: B: ch1, *sc in next st, Mdc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 12: A: Rep Round 10.
Rounds 13-18: Rep Rounds 11-12.
At the end of Round 18 continue working in A. Do not slip stitch to join and work in continuous rounds for the Top now.
TOP
Working in continuous rounds now in the full part of the stitch.
Round 19: *sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts; rep from * around. [40]
Round 20: sc in each st around. [40]
Round 21: *sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around. [32]
Insert your pre formed bauble here and then continue to decrease the Top.
Round 22: *sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around. [24]
Round 23: sc in each st around. [24]
Round 24: *sc2tog, sc in next st; rep from * around. [16]
Round 25: sc in each st around. [16]
If your ornament has a cap then you will find that you can stop here. If you feel you need another round to close then work the following:
Round 26: sc2tog around. [8]
Seam the last round together, pull tight and secure. Weave in all ends to finish.
BOX IT ORNAMENT
For the Box It Ornament, I used Mellowspun Buff and Prism Tropics.
BASE
Using Yarn A, make a Magic Ring to begin.
Round 1: 8sc into the Magic Ring [8] working in continuous Rounds.
Round 2: 2sc in each st around. [16]
Round 3: *2sc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around. [24]
Round 4: sc in each st around. [24]
Round 5: *2sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around. [32]
Round 6: *2sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around. [40]
Round 7: sc in each st around. [40]
Round 8: *2sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; rep from * around, ss in 1st to join, change to B. [48]
Work in joined rounds now.
Continue for Centre. Follow the written pattern below or the Mosaic Chart (page 15).
CENTRE
Work all sc in blo, work all Mdc in flo of st 2 rounds below.
Round 9: B: ch1, sc in each st around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 10: A: ch1, *sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 11: B: ch1, *Mdc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 12: A: Rep Round 10.
Round 13: B: Rep Round 9.
Round 14: A: Rep Round 9.
Round 15: B: Rep Round 9.
Rounds 16-18: Rep Rounds 10-12.
At the end of Round 18 continue working in A. Do not slip stitch to join and work in continuous rounds for the Top now.
TOP
Working in continuous rounds now in the full part of the stitch.
Round 19: *sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts; rep from * around. [40]
Round 20: sc in each st around. [40]
Round 21: *sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around. [32]
Insert your pre formed bauble here and then continue to decrease the Top.
Round 22: *sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around. [24]
Round 23: sc in each st around. [24]
Round 24: *sc2tog, sc in next st; rep from * around. [16]
Round 25: sc in each st around. [16]
If your ornament has a cap then you will find that you can stop here. If you feel you need another round to close then work the following:
Round 26: sc2tog around. [8]
Seam the last round together, pull tight and secure. Weave in all ends to finish.
BOXES AND LANES ORNAMENT
For the Boxes and Lanes Ornament, I used Mellowspun Buff and Prism Autumn Mist.
BASE
Using Yarn A, make a Magic Ring to begin.
Round 1: 8sc into the Magic Ring [8] working in continuous Rounds.
Round 2: 2sc in each st around. [16]
Round 3: *2sc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around. [24]
Round 4: sc in each st around. [24]
Round 5: *2sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around. [32]
Round 6: *2sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around. [40]
Round 7: sc in each st around. [40]
Round 8: *2sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; rep from * around, ss in 1st to join, change to B. [48]
Work in joined rounds now.
Continue for Centre. Follow the written pattern below or the Mosaic Chart (page 16).
CENTRE
Work all sc in blo, work all Mdc in flo of st 2 rounds below.
Round 9: B: ch1, sc in each st around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 10: A: ch1, *sc in next st, Mdc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 11: B: ch1, *Mdc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 12: A: Rep Round 10.
Rounds 13-14: Rep Rounds 11-12.
Round 15: B: Rep Round 9.
Round 16: A: ch1, *sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 17: B: ch1, *Mdc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 18: A: Rep Round 16.
At the end of Round 18 continue working in A. Do not slip stitch to join and work in continuous rounds for the Top now.
TOP
Working in continuous rounds now in the full part of the stitch.
Round 19: *sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts; rep from * around. [40]
Round 20: sc in each st around. [40]
Round 21: *sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around. [32]
Insert your pre formed bauble here and then continue to decrease the Top.
Round 22: *sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around. [24]
Round 23: sc in each st around. [24]
Round 24: *sc2tog, sc in next st; rep from * around. [16]
Round 25: sc in each st around. [16]
If your ornament has a cap then you will find that you can stop here. If you feel you need another round to close then work the following:
Round 26: sc2tog around. [8]
Seam the last round together, pull tight and secure. Weave in all ends to finish.
FLAT DIAMOND ORNAMENT
For the Flat Diamond Ornament, I used Mellowspun Buff and Prism Autumn Mist.
BASE
Using Yarn A, make a Magic Ring to begin.
Round 1: 8sc into the Magic Ring [8] working in continuous Rounds.
Round 2: 2sc in each st around. [16]
Round 3: *2sc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around. [24]
Round 4: sc in each st around. [24]
Round 5: *2sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around. [32]
Round 6: *2sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around. [40]
Round 7: sc in each st around. [40]
Round 8: *2sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; rep from * around, ss in 1st to join, change to B. [48]
Work in joined rounds now.
Continue for Centre. Follow the written pattern below or the Mosaic Chart (page 16).
CENTRE
Work all sc in blo, work all Mdc in flo of st 2 rounds below.
Round 9: B: ch1, sc in each st around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 10: A: ch1, *sc in next st, Mdc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 11: B: Rep Round 9.
Round 12: A: ch1, *sc in next st, Mdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Rounds 13: B: ch1, *sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next st, sc in next st, Mdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 14: A: ch1, *sc in next st, (Mdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) twice, Mdc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 15: B: ch1, *sc in next 2 sts, Mdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next st, sc in next st;
rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 16: A: Rep Round 14.
Round 17: B: Rep Round 13.
Round 18: A: Rep Round 12.
At the end of Round 18 continue working in A. Do not slip stitch to join and work in continuous rounds for the Top now.
TOP
Working in continuous rounds now in the full part of the stitch.
Round 19: *sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts; rep from * around. [40]
Round 20: sc in each st around. [40]
Round 21: *sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around. [32]
Insert your pre formed bauble here and then continue to decrease the Top.
Round 22: *sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around. [24]
Round 23: sc in each st around. [24]
Round 24: *sc2tog, sc in next st; rep from * around. [16]
Round 25: sc in each st around. [16]
If your ornament has a cap then you will find that you can stop here. If you feel you need another round to close then work the following:
Round 26: sc2tog around. [8]
Seam the last round together, pull tight and secure. Weave in all ends to finish.
KNOT ORNAMENT
For the Knot Ornament, I used Mellowspun Buff and Prism Autumn Mist.
BASE
Using Yarn A, make a Magic Ring to begin.
Round 1: 8sc into the Magic Ring [8] working in continuous Rounds.
Round 2: 2sc in each st around. [16]
Round 3: *2sc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around. [24]
Round 4: sc in each st around. [24]
Round 5: *2sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around. [32]
Round 6: *2sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around. [40]
Round 7: sc in each st around. [40]
Round 8: *2sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; rep from * around, ss in 1st to join, change to B. [48]
Work in joined rounds now.
Continue for Centre. Follow the written pattern below or the Mosaic Chart (page 16).
CENTRE
Work all sc in blo, work all Mdc in flo of st 2 rounds below.
Round 9: B: ch1, sc in each st around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 10: A: ch1, *Mdc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 11: B: ch1, *sc in next st, Mdc in next st; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 12: A: Rep Round 10.
Rounds 13: B: ch1, * sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next st, sc in next st, Mdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to A.
Round 14: A: ch1, *Mdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, Mdc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ss in blo of 1st st and change to B.
Round 15: B: Rep Round 13.
Round 16: A: Rep Round 12.
Round 17: B: Rep Round 11.
Round 18: A: Rep Round 10.
At the end of Round 18 continue working in A. Do not slip stitch to join and work in continuous rounds for the Top now.
TOP
Working in continuous rounds now in the full part of the stitch.
Round 19: *sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts; rep from * around. [40]
Round 20: sc in each st around. [40]
Round 21: *sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around. [32]
Insert your pre formed bauble here and then continue to decrease the Top.
Round 22: *sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around. [24]
Round 23: sc in each st around. [24]
Round 24: *sc2tog, sc in next st; rep from * around. [16]
Round 25: sc in each st around. [16]
If your ornament has a cap then you will find that you can stop here. If you feel you need another round to close then work the following:
Round 26: sc2tog around. [8]
Seam the last round together, pull tight and secure. Weave in all ends to finish.
HANGING TIE FOR TREE
You can add any kind of hanging tie to your bauble that you like. I used simple satin ribbon for mine but a piece of twine would be beautiful too.
You can either hang them on a tree or create a garland for your mantle or door with them.
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More Christmas Crochet Patterns You Might Enjoy
If you’ve enjoyed making this mini crochet Christmas stocking pattern, then why not try a few more? Here’s a few other of my designs you might like:
- Easy mosaic crochet bauble – continue your love of mosaic crochet with this cute bauble
- Easy crochet stocking pattern – using the granny stitch.
- Christmas crochet gnome pattern – an adorable decoration to make
Congratulations on crocheting your very own crochet tree decorations! 🌟 Now that you’ve crafted this fun project, why stop here? Dive into my other Christmas crochet patterns, each waiting to be transformed into your next crochet masterpiece.
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