The Oh Christmas Tree Car Charm Crochet Pattern

Who says Christmas decor has to end with the home. I don’t know about you but I have seen so many cars this year decked out in Christmas lights from the dash to the wheels. It has taken everything in me not to do the same but I really don’t want to get pulled over so I decided to go a little bit of a different route.

Introducing the Oh Christmas Tree Car Charm crochet pattern. An easier way of decorating your car for the holidays without getting pulled over, lol. This is the perfect scrap yarn project if you have some fine weight yarn hanging around. No worries if you don’t! any thick embroidery thread would work just as well.

And to top it all off it is a super quick and easy pattern. Quick enough to please the laziest of crocheters like myself and just easy enough for a beginner crochet to have a go! We love a versatile pattern over here and I hope you love it just as much as I loved designing it for you. Happy Crocheting and Happy Holidays!

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You can purchase the Printable PDF on Etsy here! The PDF includes the complete step-by-step pattern so you can follow along on paper, highlighting and making notes as needed. It is a total of 9 pages, including the front and back cover pages. I’ve also included a PDF download of the chart for this pattern.

Materials

*1.75 mm Crochet Hook

DK Weight Yarn (yarn I used is listed below)

*Dowel Rod (cut to size)

*Yarn Needle

*Scissors

*Hand Steamer (optional)

*Stiff Felt (optional)

Yarn Choice

For this car charm I used We Crochet Animation but you can substitute any DK weight yarn of your choosing.

For this pattern I used the following yarn:

-We Crochet Animation in Clarity – approx. 20 yards

-We Crochet Animation in Mushroom – approx. 5 yards

-We Crochet Animation in Jalapeno – approx. 10 yards

-We Crochet Animation in Inlet – approx. 10 yards

-We Crochet Animation in Honeydew – approx. 10 yards

Stitch Key (US Terms)

Ch = Chain

St/sts = Stitch(es)

Sc = Single Crochet

Color Abbreviations

C = Clarity

M = Mushroom

J = Jalapeno

I = Inlet

H = Honeydew

Special Notes

-The car charm is worked in rows.

-The car charm is worked from the bottom up.

-The 1st st of each row should be placed into the same stitch as the turning chain.

-The turning chain does not count as the 1st stitch of the row.

-The pattern is written as: # of single crochet stitches (color abbreviation), example: 8 (C) means 8 sc in Clarity.

-The odd rows are the right side rows. Even rows will be the wrong side.

-For a cleaner and stiff backing glue the finished project to a piece of felt before adding the fringe. (optional)

Dimensions: 2.5 inches wide x 3 inches long (not including the fringe)

Gauge: 18 sts x 17 rows = 2 inch square worked in single crochet.

To learn how to do a seamless color change click here!

Pattern

I have created a chart for this pattern for those who prefer to follow a chart rather than a written pattern. The PDF version of this chart is included with the pattern purchase in my Etsy shop. Here is the free online version for you to use.

Begin by chaining 22 in Clarity.

Row 1: sc in 2^nd chain from hook and in each chain across. Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 2: sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 3 – Row 5: 9 (C), 3 (M), 9 (C). Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 6: 2 (C), 17 (J), 2 (C). Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 7: 3 (C), 15 (J), 3 (C). Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 8: 4 (C), 13 (J), 4 (C). Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 9: 5 (C), 11 (J), 5 (C). Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 10: 6 (C), 9 (J), 6 (C). Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 11: 7 (C), 7 (J), 7 (C). Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 12: 4 (C), 13 (I), 4 (C). Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 13: 5 (C), 11 (I), 5 (C). Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 14: 6 (C), 9 (I), 6 (C). Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 15: 7 (C), 7 (I), 7 (C). Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 16: 8 (C), 5 (I), 8 (C). Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 17: 9 (C), 3 (I), 9 (C). Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 18: 6 (C), 9 (H), 6 (C). Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 19: 7 (C), 7 (H), 7 (C). Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 20: 8 (C), 5 (H), 8 (C). Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 21: 9 (C), 3 (H), 9 (C). Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 22: 10 (C), 1 (H), 10 (C). Ch 1, turn. (21)

Row 23 – Row 25: sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (21)

Fasten off after Row 25 leaving a 2 foot tail.

Attaching the Fringe

To create the fringe cut 10 inch pieces of yarn in your choice of color. For this car charm I chose Clarity.

To attach the fringe, grab 3 strands of yarn. With a crochet hook, push the hook through the far left foundation chain. Fold the 3 strands of yarn in half, looping the middle of the strands onto the crochet hook.

Fold strands through the loop.

Tighten to create fringe.

Repeat for every other foundation chain.

Hanging the Project

To attach the project to a dowel rod or tree branch; using a yarn needle, weave the tail over the dowel/branch and back under into the 1st stitch on the top of the wall hanging.

Repeat for each stitch on top of the car charm.

Knot off and weave in ends.

To hang the project, drill 2 small holes on either side of the branch/dowel. Thread through both holes with cotton yarn and knot off both ends. Trim the excess yarn. (Feel free to use your preferred method of hanging the project)

ENJOY!