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Crochet Christmas Tree Ornaments 11 Ridiculously Cute Crochet Ornaments We have a really uber-cute collection of ornaments that are food-based for the Christmas Tree. Christmas has certainly changed since I was a child. Christmas trees can be themed in virtually anything today. Daniel and I have two pencil-shaped Christmas Trees. One is decorated in nordic theming while the other is more plaid…

Crochet mini Snowflakes easy pattern

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Welcome to JustAGamerGirl's Advent Calendar 2018 - Day 1

Today I bring you a set of some cute Christmas pajamas for toddlers and kids:

12 Swatches each

For Toddlers and Children

Unisex

Custom Thumbnails

BG Compatible

Patterns can be found on Pinterest.

As always, please let me know if you encounter any problem and I’ll try to fix it asap.

Download the pajamas on my website 🎄

If you’ve ever wished your Christmas decor looked sweet enough to eat, these crochet Christmas snacks are just the treat! From classic peppermint candies and candy canes to cozy gingerbread cookies, log cake rolls, and even a snowman ice cream cone — each pattern captures that festive dessert-table magic in yarn form.

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Uses for Crochet Christmas Treats

🎄 Festive Decor: Use these crochet treats to decorate your tree, mantel, or shelves.

🎁 Quick Gifts: Perfect as stocking stuffers or cute add-ons for wrapped presents.

🍬 Whimsical Accessories: Turn them into keychains, bag charms, or brooches.

🧸 Kid-Friendly Fun: Safe for pretend play or child-friendly tree ornaments.

✨ Beginner-Friendly: Simple stitches and endless color options for easy customization.

Materials used for Christmas Desserts Crochet

Here I will talk about all the recommended yarn, hook sizes, and other materials that work best for these patterns. As for the details on each particular section and how to select the right crochet supplies and narrow down your choices, I will link to an appropriate detailed article for each one when you explore the full pattern itself - I hope it helps! 

Best Yarn for Christmas Treats Ornament Crochet   

Yarn weight – sport Yarn (I used Scheepjes Catona) or DK Yarn, worsted yarn for bigger projects

Yarn colours – popular Halloween colours would include orange, black, purple, green

Yarn material – acrylic or cotton are popular choices for amigurumi

Read more here about ‘12-point Checklist to Select the Best Yarn for Amigurumi’ 

Crochet Hook Selection  

Basic cheap metallic hooks to start 

Ergonomic hooks recommended if crocheting for hours – Clover Soft Touch, Etimo Tulip, Furls Crochet Hooks

Right hook size for yarn size – 3.0mm in the examples below

Read more here about ‘Best Crochet Hook for Amigurumi and 12 ways for Choice Selection’ 

Crochet Tools and Accessories 

Darning needles 

Read more here about ‘My Crochet Tools and Accessories that are Super Simple to Start With’ 

Crochet Techniques for Christmas Snack Amigurumis

Below I have included the techniques needed to crochet all the Christmas snacks and treats crochet patterns below. They are great even for beginners, involving the 6 basic crochet stitches and starting with a magic ring. Read on more below for what techniques you need to know before starting, if you have no idea how to do them - go ahead and click through to learn.

Some of the more ambitious beginner patterns involve special crochet stitches to shape parts like bobbles for baubles, but they are mostly just single crochet. To see more of each special crochet stitch, click through to find out more.

Basic Crochet Stitches 

Foundation chain = ch 

Single Crochet = sc 

Half double crochet = hdc 

Slip stitch = sl st  

Read more about 'How to Learn Basic Crochet Stitches step by step for Absolute Beginners - 6 Easy Steps!' 

Magic ring 

Magic circle 

Chain 2 and single crochet  

Read more about '24 Easy Peasy things you need to know about Magic Ring in Crochet' 

Increase Crochet 

Increase crochet stitches in a round 

Increase crochet stitches in a row 

Read more about '15 different detailed Ways on How to Increase in Crochet' 

Decrease Crochet 

Decrease crochet stitches in a round 

Decrease crochet stitches in a row  

Read more about '15 different detailed Ways on How to Decrease in Crochet' 

FLO and BLO 

Working in front loops only  

Working in back loops only  

Read more about 'Front Loop and Back Loop in Crochet - the easy way to know everything' 

Easy Crochet Christmas Cakes and Treats Patterns

Here are some easy crochet Christmas dessrt patterns to try out, including peppermint candy, candy cane, log cake roll, gingerbread man cookie and christmas tree cookie! They are all free and work up in less than an hour and are totally free to click through to read. There are even accompanying videos in each post to show the steps. Also remember to grab the free Santa hat pattern below and join in a mini Christmas Ornament CAL!

Peppermint Candy Crochet Pattern 🍭

Add a sweet touch to your holiday makes with this easy peppermint candy pattern! Perfect for beginners, it’s worked entirely in single crochet with simple colour changes — no tricky stitches required. Whip up a few in under 30 minutes to decorate your tree, gift packages, or garlands. A quick, satisfying project that looks deliciously festive!

Candy Cane Crochet Pattern 🍭

Crochet the perfect holiday candy cane — no wires needed! The classic bend is built right into the pattern using simple single crochet stitches, gentle increases, and decreases. With easy colour changes and beginner-friendly steps, this quick festive make is fun to whip up for ornaments, garlands, or gift toppers. A cheerful project that’s soft, safe, and full of Christmas charm!

Christmas Log Cake Roll Crochet Pattern 🍰

Stitch up a cozy slice of Christmas cheer with this adorable log cake roll! Made with simple half double crochet stitches and easy color changes, this pattern works up in no time — perfect for quick festive crafting sessions. Soft, sweet, and beginner-friendly, it’s a fun addition to your crochet dessert tray or holiday garland.

Gingerbread Man Crochet Pattern 🍪

This sweet little gingerbread man works up flat like a cookie — no sewing required! Using simple single crochet stitches and easy color changes, you’ll shape his cheerful outline in no time. Perfect for beginners and quick holiday makes, he’s ideal as an ornament, gift tag, or part of a crochet snack garland. A no-mess, no-bake treat that adds instant Christmas warmth!

Christmas Tree Cookie Crochet Pattern 🎄

This sweet Christmas tree cookie looks good enough to eat! The icing is worked in simple rounds, while the gingerbread base is crocheted in easy rows — then combined for a perfectly layered cookie look. Beginner-friendly and quick to make, it’s the ideal festive project for ornaments, garlands, or play sets. A fun, no-sew pattern that brings cozy holiday charm to your crochet treats!

Snowman Ice Cream Cone Crochet Pattern 🍦☃️

This frosty little treat is almost too cute to handle! Worked seamlessly with no sewing required, this quick pattern comes together fast — perfect for last-minute Christmas ornaments or playful gift toppers. The snowman scoop and cone are crocheted in one piece, creating a sweet and sturdy decoration that adds a fun twist to your holiday treats collection!

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Conclusion of Free Christmas Dessert Crochet Patterns

Have a go at crocheting the festive-themed patterns above to create your own charming Christmas set! Mix and match colors to give each piece a unique personality — whether it’s the Christmas Tree Cookie or even the Candy Cane!

These designs are part of my Pocket Yarnlings Christmas Ornament collection, perfect for seasonal decorating or playful gifting. You can check out the full bundle of all these patterns over here. Also remember to grab the free Santa hat pattern below and join in a mini Christmas Ornament CAL!

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This festive crochet Christmas tree cookie is the perfect holiday make — a sweet little treat topped with colourful “icing” and decorations. 🎄🍪 It works up quickly and makes a fun ornament, play food, or gift topper to bring a touch of handmade cheer to your holiday season. Remember to pair it with all the other christmas goodies too!

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Introduction to Crocheting a Christmas Tree Cookie

In this post, you’ll learn how to crochet a Christmas tree cookie in two parts: the biscuit base, which is worked in rows, and the icing layer, which is worked in rounds and decorated with simple toppings. ✨ This combination of techniques makes the project both beginner-friendly and a great way to practice different crochet methods in a small project.

Once finished, you’ll have a charming little cookie that looks almost good enough to eat! Step-by-step instructions, progress photos, and a video tutorial are included to guide you through every stitch. And if you’d like to keep the festive fun going, don’t miss the Festive Mystery CAL, where this cookie appears alongside even more holiday snacks and a playful story.

Terminology for Crocheting Christmas Tree Cookie

Ch = chain

Sc = single crochet

St = stitch (refers to number of stitches in one round)

2sc1 = single crochet increase (meaning 2 single crochet in same stitch) 

Sc2tog1 = single crochet decrease (referring to invisible decrease) 

FLO = front loop only

BLO = back loop only

Special Crochet Stitches for Christmas Tree Cookie

Surface sc = surface single crochet

holding working yarn behind piece, hook in front of piece, insert hook through piece, yo, pull yarn through piece, proceed to sc

Materials and Tools for Crocheting Christmas Cookie

3.5mm Furls Streamline Blush crochet hook

Scheepjes Catona or any equivalent fingering or sport weight yarn

White, Brown, Bright Green, Maroon (25gm each)

Darning needle

Stitch markers

Filling – use leftover yarn or polyester fiberfill

Scissors

See how they look like and my selection for my amigurumis just below.

Also check out my full list of commonly used crochet tools and accessories here.

Now that you have gathered your supplies and had a look at the basic terminology to reading the following pattern, let us first get started!

Yarn

Fingering weight yarn - Scheepjes Catona

Light green (25g)

White x 1 (25g)

Maroon (25g)

Brown (25g)

Darning Needles

Crochet hook

3.5mm Furls Streamline Blush crochet hook

Stitch Markers

Plastic stitch markers or metal stitch markers

Crochet Christmas Tree Cookie Pattern

Christmas Tree Icing

Use white yarn to make the icing part of tree first.

Round 1: Magic ring sc3 – 3st

Round 2: 2sc3 – 6st

Round 3: (Sc1, 2sc1) x 3 – 9st

Round 4: (Sc2, 2sc1) x 3 – 12st

Round 5: (Sc3, 2sc1) x 3 – 15st

Round 6: (Sc4, 2sc1) x 3 - 18st

Round 7: (Sc5, 2sc1) x 3 - 21st

Round 8: (Sc6, 2sc1) x 3 - 24st

Round 9: Sc3 BLO, skip 6st, sc6 BLO, skip 6st, sc3 BLO - 12st

Round 10: (Sc3, 2sc1) x 3 – 15st

Round 11: (Sc4, 2sc1) x 3 - 18st

Round 12: (Sc5, 2sc1) x 3 - 21st

Round 13: (Sc6, 2sc1) x 3 - 24st

Round 14: (Sc7, 2sc1) x 3 - 27st

Round 15: (Sc8, 2sc1) x 3 - 30st

Round 16: Sc5 BLO, skip 6st, sc8 BLO, skip 6st, sc5 BLO - 18st

Round 17: (Sc5, 2sc1) x 3 - 21st

Round 18: (Sc6, 2sc1) x 3 - 24st

Round 19: (Sc7, 2sc1) x 3 - 27st

Round 20: (Sc8, 2sc1) x 3 - 30st

Round 21: (Sc9, 2sc1) x 3 - 33st

Round 22: (Sc10, 2sc1) x 3 - 36st

Close up all holes in BLO using green yarn by sewing them together.

Biscuit

To make the Christmas tree shaped biscuit, use brown yarn.

Row 1: Ch2

Row 2: Work into 2nd ch from hook, 2sc1, turn - 2st

Row 3: Sc2, ch1 and turn - 2st

Row 4: 2sc2, turn - 4st

Row 5: Sc4, ch1 and turn - 4st

Row 6: 2sc1, sc2, 2sc1, turn - 6st

Row 7: Sc6, ch1 and turn - 6st

Row 8: 2sc1, sc4, 2sc1, turn - 8st

Row 9: Sc8, ch1 and turn - 8st

Row 10: 2sc1, sc6, 2sc1, turn - 10st

Row 11: Sc10, ch1 and turn - 10st

Row 12: 2sc1, sc8, 2sc1, turn - 12st

Row 13: Sc12, turn - 12st

Row 14: Sl st 2, sc8, turn - 10st

Row 15: Sc8, ch1 and turn - 8st

Row 16: 2sc1, sc6, 2sc1, ch1 and turn - 10st

Row 17: 2sc1, sc8, 2sc1, ch1 and turn - 12st

Row 18: 2sc1, sc10, 2sc1, turn - 14st

Row 19: Sc14, ch1 and turn - 14st

Row 20: 2sc1, sc12, 2sc1, ch1 and turn - 16st

Row 21: 2sc1, sc14, 2sc1, turn - 18st

Row 22: Sl st 3, sc12, turn - 15st

Row 23: Sc12, ch1 and turn - 12st

Row 24: 2sc1, sc10, 2sc1, ch1 and turn - 14st

Row 25: 2sc1, sc12, 2sc1, turn - 16st

Row 26: Sc16, ch1 and turn - 16st

Row 27: 2sc1, sc14, 2sc1, turn - 18st

Row 28: Sc18, ch1 and turn - 18st

Row 29: 2sc1, sc16, 2sc1, turn - 20st

Row 30: Sc20, ch1 and turn - 20st

Row 31: 2sc1, sc18, 2sc1 - 22st

Fasten and end off.

Make a second biscuit piece that is identical. Then proceed to surface single crochet all around both biscuits together.

Attach the white Christmas tree on top of the brown biscuit, using mattress stitches so that it looks like it’s stuck on.

Detailing

Sew down slanted white lines layered throughout top of green Christmas tree as the tree hangers. Then use red French knots as the baubles scattered on the tree, along the white lines.

🎥 Crochet Christmas Tree Cookie Video Tutorial

Watch this step-by-step video tutorial to see how to crochet a Christmas tree cookie with both the biscuit base and icing layer. 🍪🎄 The tutorial covers working in rows and rounds, plus how to add the simple toppings for a festive finish. Perfect for beginners and holiday makers alike — don’t forget to like the video and subscribe to my YouTube channel for more free Christmas crochet patterns! ✨

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Conclusion of Christmas Tree Cookie Crochet

Thank you for crocheting along with me to make this festive gingerbread man cookie! I’d love to see your creations — tag me @pocketyarnlings on Instagram so I can share your makes in my newsletter and cheer you on. 🎄🧶

Here are some ways you can keep the holiday fun going:

🎥 Want to crochet along in real-time? Check out the video tutorial for this pattern on my YouTube channel.

🎄 Ready for the big holiday adventure? These snacks are just the beginning! Join the Festive Mystery CAL where we’ll crochet a surprise Christmas character piece by piece, and discover the full story of Nibbles and Tinsel.

Join in, share your progress with the hashtag #FestiveMysteryCAL, and let’s make this holiday season extra magical together.

🎄 Related Festive Snack Patterns

🍪 Easy Crochet Gingerbread Man Cookie Pattern (No Sew, No Stuffing)

🎄 Free Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament Cookie Pattern

🍭 Free Peppermint Candy Crochet Pattern (Easy Christmas Ornament)

🍬 Crochet Free Candy Cane Ornament – Quick & Beginner-Friendly Pattern