This green Christmas spiral crochet pattern uses a distinct construction and seasonal palette created for Tenderecipe. A deep green corkscrew becomes a slim tree-shaped ornament with only a few traditional accents. Four stitches in every foundation chain create a firmer, tighter curl than the winter version, while three red bobbles and a small cream tassel give it a classic Christmas finish.
Project Overview
A dense evergreen corkscrew styled as a slim Christmas tree with red bobbles, a gold loop and a cream tassel.
This design is mathematically checked but has not been physically sample-tested. Make and measure a swatch or first component, adjust for your yarn and tension, and review the finished draft before publication.
Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Easy
- Yarn Weight: Worsted
- Hook Size: 4 mm
- Finished Size: About 12 in / 30 cm long excluding hanging loop
- Gauge: First 10 usable chains measure about 3 in / 7.5 cm before curling
- Terminology: US
- Estimated Time: About 90 minutes
Materials
- About 45 yd / 41 m worsted cotton in deep evergreen
- Small amounts of red, gold and cream worsted cotton
- 4 mm crochet hook, tapestry needle, scissors and stitch marker
- A 10 in / 25 cm length of plain gold hanging cord, or crocheted gold chain
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sc2tog = single crochet two together
Important Notes
- Work one dense spiral, not three separate strands
- The foundation has 40 usable chains after the first chain is skipped
- Attach decorations through multiple stitches so they cannot pull free
- This is a decoration, not a toy; omit loose details around small children or pets
Crochet the Evergreen Spiral
With green, ch 41 without tightening the chains. Skip the first chain; 40 usable chain positions remain. (40 sts)
Spiral Row: Work 4 sc in the second chain from the hook and 4 sc in each remaining chain. The completed row contains 160 sc. (160 sts)
Fasten off with a long upper tail. Let the dense strip curl naturally, then rotate the turns in one direction. Hold it vertically and ease the upper turns closer together while allowing the lower turns to open slightly, suggesting a narrow tree silhouette without stretching the stitches.
Make the Red Bobbles
Make three small bobbles separately. For each, leave a 6-inch tail, make an adjustable ring, work 6 sc in the ring and pull it closed. Slip stitch to the first sc, fasten off and use the two tails as sewing ends. These are flat textured dots, not stuffed balls.
Add the Tassel and Hanging Loop
Wrap cream yarn around three fingers eight times. Tie the bundle firmly at one end, cut the opposite end and trim it to 1.5 inches. Stitch the tied end to the bottom foundation tail of the green spiral. Sew the red bobbles to three different outer turns, passing through a green stitch twice at each point. Attach the gold loop through four green stitches at the top and knot it on the back.
The early-stage image is a generated construction illustration. Use the written stitch counts as the working reference.
Finishing
Lift the ornament by its loop and arrange the corkscrew from top to bottom. Reinforce every sewn join, weave tails along the inside of the curl and trim. Keep the ornament away from candles, hot bulbs and pets. Store it around a cardboard tube rather than compressing it.
Customization Ideas
- Replace red bobbles with small cream yarn dots for a quieter tree
- Make a shorter gift-topper with 26 foundation chains and the same four-stitch curl rule
- Use a crocheted gold chain loop when you prefer an all-yarn ornament
Care and Display
Follow the yarn label, test saturated colors for transfer and dry the piece in its intended shape. Keep decorative crochet away from flame, hot bulbs, moisture and snagging hardware. Inspect hanging loops and sewn details before each seasonal display.
Troubleshooting
- Count at the end of every row or round and correct the first mismatch immediately.
- If the fabric twists unexpectedly, confirm the foundation orientation and the marked first stitch before continuing.
- When a join puckers, remove the stitches and resew with relaxed, even tension rather than stretching the finished fabric.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this spiral tighter than the winter spiral?
This design places four single crochet stitches in every chain instead of three, intentionally producing a denser curl.
Can I add beads?
The pattern uses sewn crochet bobbles. Beads add hard loose parts, so attach them only when appropriate for your household.
How do I keep the tree shape?
Ease the upper turns closer and the lower turns farther apart each time you hang it; no wire is needed.
Before You Finish
Compare the completed piece with the measurements and construction notes, photograph any adjustment and record it before making another. Because this is an untested draft, physically sample and review the project before public release.
