This is a simple motif that you can use to decorate cards, turn into ornaments or even make a load and turn them into a garland!

Small amount of green wool
Suitable sized crochet hook

My little trees are only about 2 inches tall - but this will vary depending on what wool and sized crochet hook that you use.

Keep it nice and tight! These trees look best when they are slightly stiff.

I designed this very simple Christmas tree after spending a long time trying to find a suitable free pattern online and having no joy. They are very quick and easy to make - and can make lovely tree decorations if you back them with felt and add a few sparkley sequins.

ch 2
2 sc in 2nd ch from hook
ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, sc, 2 sc in last sc
ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc
(first section of tree)
ch 1, sl st in next 2 sc, 2 sc in sc, sc, 2 sc in sc, leave remaining 2 sc unworked
ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc
ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc
ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc
(second section of tree)
ch 1, sl st in next 3 sc, 2 sc in sc, 3 sc, 2 sc in sc, leave remaining 3 sc unworked
ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc
ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc
ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, 9 sc, 2 sc in last sc
(third section of tree)
ch 1, sl st in next 4 sc, 2 sc in sc, 3 sc, 2 sc in sc, leave remaining 4 sc unworked
ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc
ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc
ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, 9 sc, 2 sc in last sc
ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, 11 sc, 2 sc in last sc

These little round robins make lovely Christmas tree decorations. Simple and quick to work up why not make up a batch to give as quick Christmas presents?

Small amount of red and brown wool/yarn
Small amount of fiberfill
Suitable crochet hook for getting a nice tight gauge
Yarn needle
Fine needle
Small amount of black thread
Small amount of thick gold thread
2 small black beads (for eyes)
tiny triangle of yellow felt (for beak)

My robins turn out to be only 2 inches tall, but this depends on the type of wool and hook size that you use.

A nice tight gauge - this way the fiberfill won't show through

This simple robin was inspired by some of the basic amigurumi birds patterns. However, instead of working in a continuous spiral like most amigurumi this little robin is worked in rows which gives him a nice straight edge between his head and his red breast.

For the body:

Use a slip stitch to join each row
Start with red wool

2 ch, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook
ch 1, 2 sc in each sc (10 sc)
ch 1, *2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc* repeat 5 times (15 sc)
ch 1, *2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc* repeat 5 times (20 sc)
ch 1, *2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc* repeat 5 times (25 sc)
ch 1, *2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc* repeat 5 times (30 sc)
ch 1, sc in each sc
ch 1, sc in each sc
ch 1, sc in each sc
ch 1, sc in each sc

Join in brown wool
with brown work the following:

ch 1, sc in each sc
ch 1, sc in each sc
ch 1, sc in each sc
ch 1, sc in each sc
ch 1, *2sc tog, sc in next 4 sc* repeat 5 times (25 sc)
ch 1, *2sc tog, sc in next 3 sc* repeat 5 times (20 sc)
ch 1, *2sc tog, sc in next 2 sc* repeat 5 times (15 sc)
ch 1, *2sc tog, sc in next sc* repeat 5 times (10 sc)

stuff with fiberfill

ch 1, 2sc tog in each sc (5 sc)

finish off with a long end - use this end to close off the circle

For the wings (with brown wool):

2 ch, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook (continue working in a spiral - no slip stitch to join rows)
2sc in each sc (8 sc)
*2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc* repeat 4 times (12 sc)
sc in each sc
sc in each sc

finish off

make two wings

For the tail:

ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook (continue working in a spiral - no slip stitch to join rows)
2sc in each sc (6 sc)
2sc in each sc (12 sc)

finish off

Attach wings on the halfway point of the body, add beads for eyes, add yellow felt for beak and attach tail to the back. See photo for further guidance on how to put your robin together