Bright, textured, and practical, this DIY Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament Scrubbies Pattern creates five colorful round scrubbies with festive hanging loops. Each one uses a different cheerful shade paired with Oyster, making the set easy to display on a tree, gift with kitchen supplies, or use as seasonal handmade décor. The simple single-crochet increases are approachable for beginners, while the sparkle yarn adds extra holiday character. For more handmade display inspiration, explore these all-in-one crochet bouquet patterns alongside your ornament scrubbies.
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Project
This project combines straightforward crochet with a useful finished form. Here are several reasons to add it to your holiday making list:
- Practice circular crochet: The body is built with joined rounds of single crochet and regular increases, making it useful practice for maintaining even shaping.
- Create a coordinated set: Five color combinations produce a cheerful collection rather than a single ornament.
- Make a practical seasonal gift: Scrubbies can be displayed during the holidays and used afterward, giving a handmade gift both decorative and functional value.
- Add sparkle without complex stitches: RED HEART® Scrubby Sparkle™ provides texture and shine while the pattern itself remains structurally simple.
- Customize the display: The hanging loops allow the scrubbies to decorate a tree, peg rail, wreath, or seasonal gift package.
My Crochet Flower Tip: Make all five bodies before adding the hanging loops so you can compare their sizes and check that each one has the same finished shape.
Before You Start Crocheting
The project consists of five scrubblies, each made with a bright main color and Oyster, color F. The color assignments are:
- A and F
- B and F
- C and F
- D and F
- E and F
Each scrubbly begins as a small ring and expands through seven joined rounds of single crochet. The body reaches 42 stitches in Round 7. After fastening off the first color, you add a contrasting hanging loop with Oyster. An optional long chain can also be made with Oyster for displaying or connecting the finished pieces.
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 bright colors are used for the five scrubby bodies, while Oyster is used for the hanging loops and optional chain.
Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions
Scrubby: Make 5
Make 5 scrubblies total:
- 1 each with A & F
- 1 each with B & F
- 1 each with C & F
- 1 each with D & F
- 1 each with E & F
For each scrubby, use the assigned first color for the body and Oyster, color F, for the hanging loop.
Body
- 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.
Repeat the hanging-loop instructions for each of the five scrubblies.
Chain: Optional
With F, ch 156 or to desired length.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Ways to Display Your Finished Crochet
- Hang them on a Christmas tree: Use the individual loops to spread the five colors evenly among the branches.
- Create a coordinated garland: Make the optional chain with F and use it as a simple seasonal display element alongside the scrubbies.
- Decorate a gift basket: Add one or more scrubbies to a kitchen-themed gift with towels, soap, or other practical items.
- Use them as seasonal kitchen décor: Place them near a sink or on an open shelf where the sparkle texture can be seen.
- Make a festive centerpiece: Arrange the scrubbies in a shallow bowl or basket, keeping them loosely grouped so their colors remain visible.
- Pair them with other handmade decorations: A small crochet accent such as a rose ornament can complement the set; this crochet rose for wine glasses offers another floral-inspired seasonal project.
Caring for Your Crochet Project
The scrubby yarn has a textured surface, so handle the finished pieces gently when cleaning or removing dust. For display-only ornaments, use a soft, dry cloth or gentle hand dusting.
If a scrubby needs spot cleaning, use a small amount of mild cleaning solution on a damp cloth and avoid saturating the piece. Press gently rather than rubbing aggressively, which may disturb the textured fibers. Allow it to dry completely in its natural shape away from direct heat.
Store the finished scrubbies in a clean, dry container when they are not being used. Avoid compressing them under heavy decorations, and keep the hanging loops free from snags. Follow the yarn manufacturer’s care guidance when laundering is necessary.
Tips for Better Results
- Count every round: The stitch totals progress from 6 to 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, and 42. Checking these counts helps catch missed increases early.
- Mark the first stitch if needed: Because each round is joined with a slip stitch, a removable stitch marker can help you identify the first single crochet.
- Keep increases evenly spaced: Each round begins with an increase followed by a set number of single crochets. Maintain that rhythm all the way around.
- Work joins carefully: Join each round with a slip stitch in the first sc as written. A consistent join helps the circular body remain neat.
- Check the right side before the loop: The hanging loop is added with the right side facing, so turn the piece correctly before joining Oyster.
- Secure ends thoroughly: The scrubby texture can make weaving in ends less visible, but the ends still need to be woven in securely with the yarn needle.
- Keep the five bodies consistent: Use the same tension for each color combination so the finished set looks balanced when displayed together.
Creative Ways to Customize Your Project
These options are separate from the approved instructions and are intended only as creative variations:
- Change the color arrangement: Keep Oyster for the loops while replacing the body-color sequence with another coordinated palette if suitable yarn is available.
- Create a monochromatic set: Use one main shade for all five bodies and reserve Oyster for the loops.
- Choose a seasonal palette: Red, green, gold-toned, and neutral shades can create a more traditional holiday effect, while the supplied colors give the set a brighter modern look.
- Vary the display: Hang the pieces individually, arrange them in a bowl, or use the optional chain as part of a longer seasonal decoration.
- Experiment with another yarn: A substitute yarn may change the texture, drape, size, and appearance of the scrubbies. If you change the yarn or hook, the finished dimensions and yarn requirements may also change.
- Coordinate with other handmade pieces: Combine the scrubbies with crochet flowers, ribbons, or plain ornaments, ensuring that heavier decorations do not pull on the hanging loops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pattern suitable for beginners?
The project uses a starting ring, joined rounds, single-crochet increases, half double crochet, chains, and slip stitches. Beginners who are comfortable with those techniques can work through the pattern one round at a time.
How many scrubbies does the pattern make?
The pattern makes five scrubblies total. Each uses one of the colors A through E with Oyster, color F.
What hook size should I use?
Use a Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8].
Which yarn colors are assigned to the bodies?
The body color combinations are A & F, B & F, C & F, D & F, and E & F. Colors A through E are the bright main colors, and F is Oyster.
What is Oyster used for?
Oyster, color F, is used for each hanging loop. It is also used for the optional chain.
Can I make the chain shorter?
Yes. The approved optional instruction is to make the chain with F, ch 156 or to desired length. Fasten off.
How do I keep the round body even?
Count the stitches after every round and maintain the increase pattern exactly as written. The final body round should contain 42 sc.
Can I use a different yarn?
You can try another yarn as an optional substitution, but it may change the texture, shape, dimensions, and yarn requirements. The supplied pattern specifies RED HEART® Scrubby Sparkle™.
How should I use the finished pieces?
The hanging loops make the scrubbies suitable for tree ornaments and seasonal displays. They may also be gifted as practical handmade scrubbies or arranged in a basket or bowl.
How should I store them?
Keep them clean and dry, avoid heavy compression, and store them where the textured yarn and hanging loops will not snag.
Conclusion
This DIY Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament Scrubbies Pattern is a colorful way to combine simple circular crochet with useful seasonal décor. Make the five assigned color combinations, add the Oyster loops, and display them individually or together. You can also adapt the presentation with the optional chain, gift them, or coordinate them with other handmade decorations. For another festive crochet idea, try this flat Christmas tree crochet pattern.
