Start: Hold your light green yarn and form a magic ring.
Round 1: Insert hook through the ring, pull yarn through, chain 1 as a turning chain, and work 6 single crochets into the ring (6 sc). Pull the ring tight and join with a sl st to the first stitch. (Tip: Use a stitch marker on your first stitch if you are a beginner).
Rounds 2 to 10: Chain 1. Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around (6 sc per round). At the end of Round 10, finish off the straight stem portion.
Round 11 (First Tier Base): Chain 2. In the first stitch, work 1 half double crochet. In the second stitch, work a half double crochet increase (1 hdc, then an increase = 1 set). Repeat this 3 sets in total (9 hdc). Sl st to the first hdc.
Round 12: Chain 1. Work 9 single crochets around with no increases or decreases (9 sc). Sl st to the first st.
Round 13 (First Ruffle Layer – Worked in BLO): Chain 2. Working in the back loop only, work 1 hdc in the first stitch, 1 hdc in the second stitch, and 1 hdc increase in the third stitch (2 hdc, then 1 hdc inc = 1 set). Repeat for 3 sets (12 hdc total). Sl st to the first st.
Round 14: Chain 1. Work 12 single crochets around (12 sc). In the last stitch, work an unfinished single crochet, switch to your next color (medium green) and pull through, then sl st to the first stitch. (Note: If using a solid color, simply continue without changing yarn).
Round 15: Chain 2. Working in the back loop only, work 3 half double crochets, then 1 hdc increase in the fourth stitch. Repeat around (15 hdc). Sl st to the first st.
Round 16: Chain 1. Work 15 single crochets around (15 sc). Sl st to the first st.
Round 17: Chain 2. Working in the back loop only, work 4 half double crochets, then 1 hdc increase in the fifth stitch. Repeat around (18 hdc). Sl st to the first st.
Round 18: Chain 1. Work 18 single crochets around. In the last stitch, work an unfinished single crochet, switch to your next color (dark green), and sl st to the first st.
Round 19: Chain 2. Working in the back loop only, work 5 half double crochets, then 1 hdc increase in the sixth stitch. Repeat around (21 hdc). Sl st to the first st.
Round 20: Chain 1. Work 21 single crochets around (21 sc). Sl st to the first st.
Round 21: Chain 1. Work 2 single crochets, then 1 single crochet increase in the third stitch. Repeat around (28 sc). Sl st to the first st.
Round 22: Chain 1. Work 3 single crochets, then 1 single crochet increase in the fourth stitch. Repeat around (35 sc). Sl st to the first st.
Round 23: Chain 2. Work 4 half double crochets, then 1 hdc increase in the fifth stitch. Repeat around (42 hdc). Sl st to the first st.
Round 24 (Bottom Edge Ruffle): Chain 1. Work 1 single crochet in the first stitch. In the second stitch, work (2 double crochets, chain 2, 2 double crochets) all in the same stitch. Skip a stitch and repeat this lace pattern around to create the bottom scalloped ruffle. Sl st to the first single crochet, cut the yarn, and weave in ends.
Creating the Additional Ruffle Layers:
Take your green yarn and insert your hook into the remaining front loops (FLO) left open from the previous tiered rounds on the hat body.
Repeat the decorative ruffle sequence (1 sc, skip a stitch, work in the next stitch) across the front loops of each designated layer to build out the full 3D Christmas tree look.
Part 2: The Hanging Star
Magic Ring Start: Using yellow yarn, make a magic ring.
First Star Point:
Work 1 single crochet into the ring.
Work 1 double crochet into the ring.
Chain 2, go back to the first chain, and work a sl st (forms a picot point).
Work 1 treble crochet into the ring.
(This completes one star point set).
Complete the Star: Repeat the sequence 4 more times to create a total of 5 points. Sl st into the first single crochet and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Pull the starting yarn tail to the back, tie the two tails together, and trim.
Assembly: Make a second identical star piece. Place them back-to-back with a piece of string or yarn looped between them, and glue or sew the two pieces together to form a sturdy double-sided star. Attach a small bell to the bottom point of the star.
Part 3: Final Assembly & Finishing Touches
Shape the Stem: Take a piece of craft wire, fold it in half for durability, and insert it firmly up through the tip of the hat’s stem. Bend the stem into a cute curved shape.
Attach the Star: Using your tapestry needle and the long yarn tail from the star, securely sew or anchor the hanging star to the curved tip of the hat.
Decorate: Glue small flat-back ornaments, sequins, or a miniature ribbon bow around the tree tiers to mimic holiday lights and decorations. Your Christmas Tree Magic Hat is complete!
Category: Crochet for Christmas Patterns
