Tier 3 Puffs:
Round 9 (Puff Round): Ch 3. Working in FLO for the puffs:
Work repeat 8 times around. Sl st into the first puff to join. (8 puffs, 8 sc; 16 base sts)
Expansion 3:
Round 10: Ch 1. Work repeat 4 times around. Sl st to join. (20 sts)
Tier 4 Puffs:
Round 11 (Puff Round): Ch 3. Working in FLO for the puffs:
Work repeat 10 times around. Sl st into the first puff to join. (10 puffs, 10 sc; 20 base sts)
Bottom Rim:
Round 12: Ch 1. Work 1 sc in each stitch around with no increases. Sl st into the first st to join. (20 sts)
Stuff the tree firmly with polyester fiberfill, making sure the pointed tip and sides hold their shape.
Part 2: Tree Base & Trunk Options
Option A: Flat Closed Bottom (Bell / Ball Style)
Round 13 (BLO): Working in the back loops only, work repeat 5 times. (15 sts)
Round 14: Work repeat 5 times. Add final stuffing. (10 sts)
Round 15: Work 5 decreases. Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread onto a needle, weave through the remaining 5 front loops, pull tight to close, and fasten off.
Sew a small festive jingle bell to the bottom center.
Option B: Tree with Trunk
Closing Base (Green):
Round 13 (BLO): Working in back loops only, work 5 times. (15 sts)
Round 14: Work 5 times. (10 sts)
Sl st to join, cut green yarn and fasten off.
Crocheting the Trunk (Brown Yarn):
Join brown yarn into the remaining opening of 10 stitches.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 10 sc around. Sl st to join. (10 sts)
Rounds 2 to 3: Ch 1, work 10 sc even. Sl st to join. (10 sts)
Lightly stuff the trunk with fiberfill.
Round 4: Work 5 sc decreases. Pull tight, fasten off, and weave in ends.
Part 3: Tree Topper & Decorations
Option A: Golden Star Topper (Yellow Yarn)
Start with a magic ring.
Work 5 sc into the ring. Pull tight, sl st to first sc to join. (5 sts)
Make 5 Star Points:
Into the next stitch, work: .
Repeat into each of the 5 base stitches to form a 5-pointed star.
Fasten off leaving a tail. Sew or glue firmly to the very top peak of the Christmas tree.
Option B: Mini Santa Hat (Red & White Yarn)
With Red Yarn:
Round 1: MR, ch 1, 4 sc. Sl st, ch 1. (4 sts)
Round 2: repeat 2 times.(6 sts)
Round 3: repeat 2 times.(8 sts)
Round 4: repeat 2 times.(10 sts)
Round 5: 10 sc even. Sl st to join. Fasten off red.
With White Yarn (Brim):
Attach white yarn to Round 5.
Work 10 sc or reverse single crochet (crab stitch) around the rim for a fluffy fur edge.
Fasten off and attach a tiny white yarn pompom to the pointed tip.
Place the hat over the top peak of the tree and secure with glue or stitches.
Part 4: Embellishment & Keychain Assembly
Adding Ornaments:
Crocheted Mini Balls / French Knots: Using small scraps of yellow, pink, blue, orange, and purple yarn, embroider French knots or glue miniature colorful felt balls/pompoms between the puff stitches around all four tiers.
Keychain Hardware:
Attach a sturdy jump ring through the top peak (behind the star or through the tip of the Santa hat).
Fasten your keychain clasp or lobster hook securely to the jump ring.
Your textured stepping Christmas tree keychain is now complete and ready to spread holiday cheer!
Category: Crochet for Christmas Patterns
