The holiday season is all about fun, laughter, and creating memories, and what better way to bring a little extra cheer to your Christmas tree than with a cute and quirky crochet pickle pattern?
The crochet pickle pattern is simple enough for beginners, making it a perfect project to do while enjoying a cup of cocoa or listening to Christmas music. It’s small, cute, and can be tucked right into the branches of your tree.
And here’s where the fun really begins: there's a Christmas tradition where a pickle ornament is hidden somewhere on the tree, and the first person to find it gets an extra present! This quirky tradition is something I’m thinking of adopting for my family this year, so I’ve been busy making my very own crochet Christmas pickle. It’s the perfect blend of holiday cheer and a dash of fun competition!
And if you love this crochet pickle pattern and are looking for more fun and festive ornament ideas, check out my crochet mushroom keychain design — it’s a fun and unique project that can also double as an ornament! Simply modify it by adding a hook for hanging it on the tree. You can also make my crochet mini Christmas stocking pattern and use it as a gift card or candy cane holder ornament.
So whether you’re creating a Christmas crochet ornament for your own tree or as a gift, this crochet Christmas pickle is sure to bring smiles and a bit of whimsy to your holiday season. Happy crocheting, and may your Christmas be filled with joy and fun traditions!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Perfect for Beginners: This pickle pattern is easy to follow, making it ideal for those new to crochet or anyone looking for a quick and satisfying project. You’ll need basic crochet skills like single crochet and working in the round. Another Christmas pattern perfect for beginners is my crochet Christmas tree skirt pattern.
- Customizable Design: While the crochet pickle pattern itself is simple, you can easily add your own personal touch. Try making a mini crochet Santa hat or other accessories to dress up your pickle. You could even experiment with different yarn colors to make it uniquely yours!
- Size: The finished crochet pickle pattern is roughly 5 inches tall.
🪡 Materials Needed
- Red Heart Yarn - white
- Red Heart Yarn - red
- Red Heart Yarn - medium thyme
- 5mm hook
- Polyfill
- Tapestry needle
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Magic ring (mr)
- Chains (ch)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Double crochet (dc)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Increase (inc)
- Decrease (dec)
* If you see a stitch abbreviation with "x" after it, it means how many times you do that stitch in the following amount of stitches. For example: sc x6 would mean you make a single crochet in the next 6 stitches. Inc x2 means you make an inc in the next 2 stitches.
🍵Instructions for Crochet Pickle Pattern
For this crochet Christmas pickle pattern, we will be working in rounds.
Crochet Pickle:
Round 1: With the green yarn make a mr and sc x6 in it. Then pull tight (6).
Round 2: Inc in every stitch (12).
Round 3: Inc, sc. Then repeat for the rest of the round (18).
Round 4: Inc, sc x2. Then repeat for the rest of the round (24).
Round 5: Sc in every stitch (24).
Round 6-7: Dec, sc x10. Then inc and sc x11 (24).
Round 8: Sc, dc cluster stitch (dc 3 together in one stitch), sc x22 (24).
Round 9: Sc x12. Then dc cluster stitch, sc x11 (24).
Round 10-12: Sc in every stitch (24).
Round 13: Sc x16. Then dc cluster stitch, sc x7 (24).
Round 14: Inc, sc x11. Then dec, sc x10 (24).
Round 15: Inc, sc x6, dc cluster stitch, sc x4, dec, sc x10 (24).
Round 16: Dec, sc x2. Then repeat for the rest of the round (18). Stuff the crochet pickle.
Round 17: Dec, dc. Then repeat for the rest of the round (12).
Round 18: Dec in every stitch (6). Fasten off and sew the pickle shut.
Crochet Santa Hat:
Round 1: With red yarn, make a magic ring and sc x3 in it (3).
Round 2: Inc in every stitch. (6).
Round 3: Inc, sc. Then repeat for the rest of the round (9).
Round 4: Inc, sc x2. Then repeat for the rest of the round (12).
Round 5: Inc, sc x3. Then repeat for the rest of the round (15). After this round, switch the red to white.
Round 6: Sc in every stitch (15). Fasten off the yarn but leave a tail for sewing.
Top of the hat: Join the white yarn to the top of the crochet Santa hat and make a bobble stitch ( dc 5 together).
Fold the stitch over and secure it to the other side of the top of the hat. Then fasten off the yarn and secure the top a little more by weaving in any ends.
Sew the hat to the top of the pickle.
I hope you enjoy making your crochet Christmas pickle as much as I’ve enjoyed creating this fun crochet pickle pattern. It’s the perfect little project to add a touch of whimsy to your tree or start a new holiday tradition with your loved ones.
Check out my other Christmas inspired patterns like my crochet Christmas potholders pattern and crochet snowman coaster pattern.
If you have leftover green yarn you can also make my crochet tree coaster pattern. But it is probably best to make it out of cotton yarn or another natural fiber versus acrylic yarn.
You can also check out my crochet Christmas pudding pattern if you were wanting to add more European inspired crochet Christmas patterns to your repertoire and decorations!
Happy crocheting, and may your winter be warm and joyful!
🐌Expert Tips
- Adjusting the Size: If you'd like a smaller or larger pickle, you can adjust the size of your crochet hook or use a lighter or heavier yarn. For a mini pickle ornament, a smaller hook and finer yarn will give you a daintier result, while a larger hook and thicker yarn will create a chunkier, more pronounced pickle.
- Stuffing Tips: When stuffing your pickle, use just enough to give it a nice shape without overstuffing it. Overstuffing can make it look bulky or uneven. A good trick is to stuff it lightly as you go, checking the shape as you work.
- Make a Matching Set: Why stop at just one pickle? If you're feeling ambitious or want to make this a fun gift set, crochet a whole collection of pickles in varying sizes or colors. You can even create a cute little "pickle family" by making different shapes or facial expressions with embroidery or yarn.
🧵Pattern FAQs
The crochet pickle pattern is a relatively quick project! If you're comfortable with basic crochet techniques, you can expect to finish one in about 1 hour, depending on your speed.
Yes, if you prefer a larger or smaller pickle, feel free to experiment with different yarn weights and hook sizes. Just keep in mind that changing yarn and hook size will affect the overall size of the ornament.
Yes! If you'd like to turn your pickle into a keychain, simply add a small loop at the top (using a yarn needle or by crocheting a chain) and attach a keyring. This turns your pickle into a fun, functional accessory.
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Crochet Pickle Pattern
Materials
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Magic ring - mr
- Chains - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Double crochet - dc
- Slip stitch - sl st
- Increase - inc
- Decrease - dec
Notes
- Perfect for Beginners: This crochet pickle pattern is easy to follow, making it ideal for those new to crochet or anyone looking for a quick and satisfying project. You’ll need basic crochet skills like single crochet and working in the round.
- Customizable Design: While the pattern itself is simple, you can easily add your own personal touch. Try making a mini crochet Santa hat or other accessories to dress up your pickle. You could even experiment with different yarn colors to make it uniquely yours!
- Size: The finished pickle pattern is roughly 5 inches tall.
Instructions
- For this crochet Christmas pickle pattern, we will be working in rounds.
Crochet Pickle:
- Round 1: With the green yarn make a mr and sc x6 in it. Then pull tight (6).
- Round 2: Inc in every stitch (12).
- Round 3: Inc, sc. Then repeat for the rest of the round (18).
- Round 4: Inc, sc x2. Then repeat for the rest of the round (24).
- Round 5: Sc in every stitch (24).
- Round 6-7: Dec, sc x10, then inc and sc x11 (24).
- Round 8: Sc, dc cluster stitch (dc 3 together in one stitch), sc x22 (24).
- Round 9: Sc x12, dc cluster stitch, sc x11 (24).
- Round 10-12: Sc in every stitch (24).
- Round 13: Sc x16, dc cluster stitch, sc x7 (24).
- Round 14: Inc, sc x11, dec, sc x10 (24).
- Round 15: Inc, sc x6, dc cluster stitch, sc x4, dec, sc x10 (24).
- Round 16: Dec, sc x2. Then repeat for the rest of the round (18). Stuff the crochet pickle.
- Round 17: Dec, dc. Then repeat for the rest of the round (12).
- Round 18: Dec in every stitch (6). Fasten off and sew the pickle shut.
Crochet Santa Hat:
- Round 1: With red yarn, make a magic ring and sc x3 in it (3).
- Round 2: Inc in every stitch (6).
- Round 3: Inc, sc. Then repeat for the rest of the round (9).
- Round 4: Inc, sc x2. Then repeat for the rest of the round (12).
- Round 5: Inc, sc x3. Then repeat for the rest of the round (15). After this round, switch the red to white.
- Round 6: Sc in every stitch (15). Fasten off the yarn but leave a tail for sewing.
- Top of the hat: Join the white yarn to the top of the crochet Santa hat and make a bobble stitch ( dc 5 together).
- Fold the stitch over and secure it to the other side of the top of the hat. Then fasten off the yarn and secure the top a little more by weaving in any ends.
- Sew the hat to the top of the pickle.
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