This DIY crochet Christmas tree ornament scrubbies pattern creates five colorful, round handmade decorations with sparkling texture and practical scrubby yarn. Each ornament uses a bright accent color paired with Oyster, making the set cheerful for holiday displays, small gifts, or festive kitchen décor. The simple increase sequence is approachable for crocheters who know basic stitches, while the hanging loop makes each piece ready for a tree or garland. For another playful seasonal ornament idea, compare the construction with this crochet flower ball ornament pattern.
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Project
- It makes a coordinated set. Five scrubblies are worked in Strawberry, Icepop, Watermelon, Avocado, and Lemon, each paired with Oyster.
- The shaping is straightforward. Seven rounds of evenly spaced increases create a flat, circular body without complicated stitch patterns.
- The sparkle adds holiday appeal. RED HEART® Scrubby Sparkle™ gives the finished ornaments a festive surface and a lightly textured look.
- It works as décor or a small handmade gift. Add the ornaments to a Christmas tree, display them along a garland, or package one as a seasonal present.
- It provides useful crochet practice. The pattern reinforces crocheting into a ring, joining rounds, counting increases, fastening off, and adding a simple hanging loop.
My Crochet Flower Tip: Keep the five color assignments together as you work so each accent shade is paired with Oyster consistently.
Pattern Overview
This project includes five individual scrubblies. Make one with each of these color combinations:
- A and F
- B and F
- C and F
- D and F
- E and F
Each scrubby begins with a three-chain ring. The body is worked in joined single-crochet rounds, increasing from 6 stitches in Round 1 to 42 stitches in Round 7. After fastening off the first color, add the Oyster hanging loop with half double crochet and chain stitches. An optional long Oyster chain can also be made if you want to display the five pieces together.
The pattern uses US crochet terminology. Helpful abbreviations include:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- st/sts: stitch/stitches
- sl st: slip stitch
Materials You’ll Need
- RED HEART® Scrubby Sparkle™: 1 ball each
- 8929 Strawberry A
- 8506 Icepop B
- 8930 Watermelon C
- 8690 Avocado D
- 8215 Lemon E
- 8417 Oyster F
- Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]
- Yarn needle
The five bright colors form the accent portions of the scrubblies, while Oyster is used for the hanging loops and optional chain.
Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions
Scrubby Body
Make 5 scrubblies total: 1 each with A & F, B & F, C & F, D & F, and E & F.
Work the body of each scrubby with its assigned first color. The Oyster color is added afterward for the hanging loop.
- With first color, ch 3; join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.
- Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring; join with slip st in first sc 6 sc.
- Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around; join with slip st in first sc 12 sc.
- Round 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first sc 18 sc.
- Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first sc 24 sc.
- Round 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first sc 30 sc.
- Round 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first sc 36 sc.
- Round 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 5 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first sc 42 sc.
Fasten off.
Hanging Loop
With right side facing, join F with slip st in any st,
- ch 2 (counts as first hdc),
- hdc in next 4 sts,
- turn,
- ch 8;
- join with slip st in top of beginning ch.
Fasten off.
Optional Chain
With F, ch 156 or to desired length.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
The optional chain may be used to arrange the five finished scrubblies as a hanging strand. Keep the chain separate until all five pieces are complete so you can decide how you want to space and display them.
Ways to Display Your Finished Crochet
- Hang them on the Christmas tree. Place the five color combinations throughout the branches for a bright, coordinated ornament set.
- Create a mantel garland. Use the optional chain to suspend the scrubblies in a row across a mantel, shelf, or doorway.
- Decorate a gift package. Tie one finished scrubby to ribbon or twine as a reusable handmade gift topper.
- Make a seasonal kitchen display. Since the project uses scrubby yarn, the finished pieces can add a cheerful, textured touch near a kitchen sink or holiday serving area.
- Group them in a bowl or basket. Arrange the colorful circles together as a small tabletop accent when they are not hanging.
- Build a larger handmade display. Combine these ornaments with other crocheted holiday pieces, such as a crochet flower wreath pattern adapted for a seasonal color palette.
Caring for Your Crochet Project
Treat the finished pieces gently so the textured, sparkly yarn remains attractive.
- Dust the ornaments carefully with a soft cloth or gentle brush.
- For small spots, use cautious spot cleaning rather than soaking the pieces.
- Avoid excessive heat, which may affect the yarn’s texture and shape.
- Store the scrubblies flat or loosely arranged in a dry container between seasons.
- Keep them away from sharp hooks, rough storage surfaces, and anything that could catch the sparkly fibers.
- Before storing, make sure the pieces are completely dry and that all yarn ends remain securely woven in.
If you use the optional chain, avoid pulling it tightly when hanging the ornaments. A relaxed chain will help the individual pieces lie naturally.
Helpful Crochet Tips
- Count at the end of every round. The stitch counts progress from 6 to 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, and finally 42 stitches.
- Mark the first stitch if needed. Although each round is joined with a slip stitch, a stitch marker can make the first stitch easier to identify.
- Keep increases evenly spaced. Each round begins with an increase and then places single crochet stitches between increases. The number of single crochet stitches between increases grows by one each round.
- Watch the right side. The hanging loop is added with the right side facing, so turn the work exactly where specified before making the chain.
- Do not skip the color pairing. Make sure each scrubby’s first color is paired with Oyster for the loop.
- Secure the ends carefully. Scrubby yarn can have a textured surface, so weave in each end thoroughly with the yarn needle.
- Check the beginning chain ring. Join the initial chain 3 with a slip stitch in the first chain before beginning Round 1.
- Keep joining consistent. Every body round ends by joining with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Consistent joins help maintain the circular shape.
For a more dimensional crochet project using color planning and repeated motifs, this 3D flower granny square color chart offers another useful source of inspiration.
Creative Ways to Customize Your Project
The approved pattern uses five specified accent colors with Oyster, but you can make optional styling changes without altering the original version.
- Rearrange the display order. The scrubblies can be hung in rainbow order, alternating bright and neutral pieces, or grouped by color intensity.
- Use one color family. For a more coordinated look, make all five accent portions from related shades while retaining Oyster for the loops.
- Create a different seasonal palette. Optional colors such as icy blues, deep reds, or metallic neutrals can create a winter, traditional Christmas, or modern holiday effect.
- Change the chain length. The pattern specifies ch 156 or to desired length for the optional chain, so you can adjust it to suit the display area.
- Try a different yarn only with care. Changing yarn or hook size may alter the scrubby’s size, texture, stiffness, and yarn requirements. The supplied pattern is written for RED HEART® Scrubby Sparkle™ with a 5mm [US H-8] hook.
- Make individual gifts. Instead of attaching all five to one chain, keep the pieces separate and add one to each wrapped present.
These are optional presentation or material choices; the approved stitch instructions remain unchanged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many scrubblies does this pattern make?
The pattern makes five scrubblies total: one with A and F, one with B and F, one with C and F, one with D and F, and one with E and F.
What hook size should I use?
Use a Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8].
Which yarn is used for the project?
The pattern uses RED HEART® Scrubby Sparkle™, with 1 ball each of Strawberry A, Icepop B, Watermelon C, Avocado D, Lemon E, and Oyster F.
Is the hanging loop part of every scrubby?
Yes. After completing each circular body and fastening off, add the hanging loop with Oyster F. The loop begins with ch 2, which counts as the first hdc, followed by hdc in the next 4 stitches.
Can I display the scrubblies together?
Yes. The pattern includes an optional chain made with Oyster F: ch 156 or to desired length. Fasten off, then use the chain as a strand for arranging the finished pieces.
Can I change the accent colors?
Yes, color changes are an optional styling choice. Keep the color assignments organized, and remember that changing yarn may affect the texture, size, and appearance of the finished scrubblies.
How do I keep track of the increases?
Use the stitch counts after each round: 6 stitches in Round 1, 12 in Round 2, 18 in Round 3, 24 in Round 4, 30 in Round 5, 36 in Round 6, and 42 in Round 7.
How should I store the finished ornaments?
Store them in a dry place, preferably flat or loosely arranged, and protect the sparkly fibers from snagging. Gentle dusting and careful spot cleaning are preferable to rough handling.
Conclusion
These crochet Christmas tree ornament scrubbies combine bright color, sparkly texture, and simple circular shaping in one useful seasonal project. Make the five-color set for your own tree, arrange the pieces on the optional chain, or give them individually as handmade gifts. For another holiday crochet idea to explore, consider this flat Christmas tree crochet pattern.
