Nothing says December like a pair of tiny trees on your ears. This roundup gathers nine Christmas tree earring designs from the makers at Crocht’s roundup — each one works up from scraps of crochet thread, and several come with a video tutorial from the designer so you can watch along. Where the source article links no video, I say so plainly instead of guessing.
What you’ll need
- Size 10 crochet thread (cotton) in green, plus scraps of brown, gold, white, or red
- Steel crochet hooks, 1.0–1.5 mm (1 mm for the micro pair)
- Fish-hook ear wires, small jump rings, and earring hooks
- Round-nose and flat-nose jewelry pliers
- Pearl beads or small beads for decorating
- A stitch marker
- Corkboard and pins (for the Celtic knot pair)
- Tapestry needle and scissors
9 DIY Crochet Christmas Tree Earrings
Save1. Celtic Christmas Tree Earrings
Jennifer’s Celtic knot trees are the most distinctive pair here: you crochet simple strips, then weave them into a genuine Celtic knot — pinned on a corkboard to keep every crossing in place — to form the tree. Worked in two shades of size 10 thread with a 1.5 mm hook, they hang from fish-hook ear wires finished with tiny star charms.
No video in the source article for this one — Jennifer’s design is published as a pattern, so check her shop link on the source page for the full instructions.
Tip: pin the knot to the corkboard while you weave — at this tiny scale the pins keep every crossing exactly where you want it.
Save2. Chic Crocheted Festive Earrings
Morine’s pair is made from about 3 yards of gradient cotton thread, pearl beads, a stitch marker, hook, and wires — and she calls it a 15-minute project. The thread’s color shift does most of the visual work, with pearl beads scattered like ornaments along the zigzag folds.
No video in the source article for this one — Morine’s step-by-step tutorial lives with the pattern itself, so follow the link on the source page.
Tip: make each fold slightly shorter than the last as you go up — even small differences give you that crisp layered-tree silhouette.
Save3. Crocheted Christmas Tree Ear Ornament
Creggy’s Crochet walks you through a classic little tree pair in a visual video guide — quick to make and easy to wear all season. The lacy openwork trees hang from simple ear wires with jump rings.
Video tutorial: Creggy’s Crochet Christmas tree earrings visual guide
Tip: work both earrings at the same time, round by round — it’s the easiest way to keep the pair truly matching.
Save4. Mini Crochet Christmas Tree Earrings
HappyBerry Crochet’s minis are exactly what they sound like: tiny solid trees you can finish in a few minutes. The pair shown is worked in green with a red crocheted bobble at the base, hanging from silver ear wires — adorable with a winter sweater.
Video tutorial: HappyBerry Crochet mini Christmas tree earrings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAEXRWrckgw
Tip: if your trees come out bigger than you like, drop a hook size — hook size is the fastest way to shrink a mini.
Save5. Free Christmas Tree Earring Pattern
Amber of Divine Debris is behind this cheerful pair: solid green trees dotted with white and blue stitches like snow and ornaments, finished with brown trunk stitches and ear wires. A classic, giftable design that pairs with every holiday outfit.
No video in the source article for this one — Amber’s pattern is a free written pattern, so follow the source page link for the instructions.
Tip: keep the contrast-stitch “ornaments” small — tiny dots read as decoration at earring scale.
Save6. Festive Season-Inspired Crochet Earrings
From HiruHandmade Crochet, this pair leans into fine detail and colorwork — deep green solid trees with tan trunk accents, shown alongside a red pair from the same tutorial. The dressiest trees in the roundup; make the green or the red depending on your December plans.
Video tutorial: HiruHandmade Crochet festive season earrings visual guide
Tip: block these lightly before adding the ear wires — a quick steam over the finished trees makes the stitches lie perfectly flat.
Save7. Easy Crochet Christmas Tree Earrings
Sushi’s DIY keeps it simple with fresh green and white: an open zigzag tree worked in two-tone thread, finished with gold-tone clip-style findings. The green-and-white sparkle reads festive against any outfit.
Video tutorial: Sushi’s DIY easy crochet Christmas tree earrings
Tip: carry the white thread up the side instead of fastening off every stripe — fewer ends to weave on something this small.
Save8. Gorgeous Micro Crochet Christmas Tree Earrings
Uma M. Natarajan’s micro trees stand just 1 inch tall — the tiniest pair here. They’re worked in crochet thread with a 1 mm hook, dressed up with gold metallic thread accents, and finished with earring hooks, jump rings, and optional beads.
No video in the source article for this one — this design is published as a pattern on Ravelry, so follow the source page link for the instructions.
Tip: work under a bright desk lamp and rest your hands often — micro crochet is 90% good lighting and patience.
Save9. 3D Christmas Tree Earrings
Also from HiruHandmade Crochet, these trees get their depth from dimensional, layered construction instead of lying flat — solid cones decorated with tiny red and yellow stitches that catch the light as you move. Lovely for evening parties.
Video tutorial: HiruHandmade Crochet 3D Christmas tree earrings
Tip: keep your accent stitches on the outer layer only — the 3D look comes from the solid cone shape underneath.
Caring for your Christmas tree earrings
- Spot clean only: dab gently with a damp cloth; never machine wash or soak thread earrings.
- Keep them dry: water softens any stiffener you used, so take them off before washing your face or getting caught in snow.
- Store flat: tuck each pair into a small pouch or jewelry box compartment so the trees don’t get crushed.
- Avoid sprays: put perfume and hairspray on before your earrings — the chemicals can discolor thread.
- Check the hardware: give jump rings a gentle squeeze with pliers once a season so nothing works loose.
- Restiffen as needed: if a tree starts to droop after a season, a light re-coat of fabric stiffener brings it back.
Nine pairs, nine different moods — from Celtic knots to micro minis. Pick the one that matches your December calendar, and you’ll have handmade holiday jewelry before the tree is even decorated. Happy crocheting!
