This beautiful handmade Christmas hanging decoration features a red-and-white crochet star, a layered poinsettia flower, miniature Christmas trees, a heart, decorative beads, and festive bells. Perfect for Christmas trees, doors, windows, and holiday home decor.
This is a reconstructed pattern inspired by the reference image, not the original designer’s exact instructions.
Materials
- Red and white cotton yarn (DK or light worsted weight)
- 3.0 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Red satin ribbon with gold trim
- Red and white decorative beads
- 3 small red jingle bells
- Gold beads and hanging ring
- Artificial pine branches and red berries
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic ring
- CH – Chain
- SC – Single crochet
- HDC – Half double crochet
- DC – Double crochet
- TR – Treble crochet
- SL ST – Slip stitch
- INC – 2 stitches in the same stitch
- DEC – Single crochet decrease
- BLO – Back loop only
- ST – Stitch
- FO – Fasten off
Part 1: Crochet Star Base
Make two identical five-pointed stars, one in white and one in red.
Round 1: With white yarn, make a magic ring. CH 3 (counts as first DC), work 14 DC into the ring. Join with SL ST. (15 DC)
Round 2: CH 3, DC in the same stitch, then work 2 DC in each stitch around. Join. (30 DC)
Round 3: CH 1, SC in each stitch around. Join. (30 SC)
Creating the five star points:
Divide the 30 stitches into five groups of six stitches.
For each point:
Row 1: CH 2, work 6 HDC across. Turn.
Row 2: CH 1, SC DEC, SC in next 2 stitches, SC DEC. Turn. (4)
Row 3: CH 1, SC in each stitch. Turn. (4)
Row 4: CH 1, SC DEC twice. Turn. (2)
Row 5: CH 1, SC DEC. FO.
Reattach the yarn at the next six-stitch section and repeat until all five points are complete.
Work one round of SC evenly around the star, placing 3 SC at each tip to define the points.
Make a second star in red using the same instructions.
Place the red star behind the white star, rotating neither so the points align. Join them around the outside with white SC, adding a small amount of stuffing if a padded ornament is desired.
For a red-and-white decorative border, work one round of red SC around the joined star, followed by one round of white SC.
Part 2: Large Red Poinsettia Flower
Make 8 individual red petals.
Petal instructions:
Row 1: CH 13.
Row 2: Starting in the second chain from the hook, work SC, HDC, DC in next 7 chains, HDC in next 2 chains, and 3 SC in the last chain.
Continue along the opposite side of the foundation chain with HDC in next 2 chains, DC in next 7 chains, HDC, SC. Join.
Row 3: CH 1, work SC around the petal, placing 3 SC at the tip.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
For a raised, textured effect, surface-slip-stitch a line down the center of each petal.
Arrange five petals as the lower layer and three petals as the upper layer. Sew the bases together securely.
Flower center:
Make a small red magic ring with 8 SC. Sew red, white, and gold beads over the center.
Attach the completed poinsettia to the middle of the star.
Part 3: Mini Crochet Christmas Trees
Make two red Christmas trees.
Tree body:
Round 1: MR, 4 SC. (4)
Round 2: SC around. (4)
Round 3: INC in each stitch. (8)
Round 4: SC around. (8)
Round 5: (SC, INC) repeat 4 times. (12)
Round 6: SC around. (12)
Round 7: (2 SC, INC) repeat 4 times. (16)
Round 8: SC around. (16)
Round 9: (3 SC, INC) repeat 4 times. (20)
Round 10: SC around. (20)
Round 11: (4 SC, INC) repeat 4 times. (24)
Round 12: Work 24 SC in BLO.
Round 13: (2 SC, DEC) repeat 6 times. (18)
Round 14: (SC, DEC) repeat 6 times. (12)
Stuff lightly, then close the opening.
For a layered tree effect, work a decorative round of SC or HDC into the unused front loops of rounds 4, 8, and 12.
Tree trunk:
MR, 6 SC.
Work 3 rounds of 6 SC.
FO and sew to the bottom of the tree.
Repeat for the second tree.
Part 4: Small Crochet Heart
Using red yarn, make two heart lobes.
Each lobe:
Round 1: MR, 6 SC.
Round 2: INC around. (12)
Round 3: SC around. (12)
Make a second identical lobe without fastening off.
Join the two lobes by crocheting around both pieces. (24 stitches)
Round 4: SC around. (24)
Round 5: (4 SC, DEC) repeat 4 times. (20)
Round 6: SC around. (20)
Round 7: (3 SC, DEC) repeat 4 times. (16)
Round 8: (2 SC, DEC) repeat 4 times. (12)
Stuff firmly.
Round 9: (SC, DEC) repeat 4 times. (8)
Round 10: DEC around. (4)
Close the opening and weave in the yarn.
Part 5: Hanging Cords and Bells
Make five hanging cords with red yarn.
For each cord, CH 20–35 depending on the desired length.
Attach the cords along the lower edges of the star.
Decorate them as follows:
- Outer left cord: Red and white beads with a red bell.
- Inner left cord: Red and white beads with a crochet Christmas tree.
- Center cord: Decorative beads, crochet heart, and a bell below.
- Inner right cord: Red and white beads with the second crochet Christmas tree.
- Outer right cord: Red and white beads with a red bell.
Secure every attachment with strong knots and neatly hide the yarn ends.
Part 6: Christmas Bow and Greenery
Cut approximately 35–45 cm of red satin ribbon.
Create a large bow with two loops and two long tails. Secure the middle with red yarn or thin floral wire.
Attach artificial pine branches behind the bow, spreading them symmetrically to both sides.
Add small red berries and white decorative beads.
Sew or securely attach the bow at the top of the star.
Create a hanging loop with CH 30 using red yarn. Fasten it securely to the top of the ornament.
Final Assembly
- Lay the finished star flat and adjust all five points.
- Sew the poinsettia securely in the center.
- Attach the bow, greenery, and hanging loop.
- Add the five decorative hanging cords.
- Attach the two trees, heart, bells, and beads.
- Weave in all loose yarn ends.
- Lightly steam-block the star without pressing the raised flower.
- Hang the finished ornament and adjust the decorations until they hang evenly.
Finished Size
Approximately 35–45 cm wide and 55–70 cm long, including the hanging decorations, depending on yarn thickness and cord length.
Crochet Tip: Use firm, even stitches to help the star hold its shape. For a flatter, more structured hanging ornament, insert a lightweight stiffening layer between the two star pieces before joining them.
The finished decoration combines traditional Christmas colors, beautiful crochet textures, and elegant hanging ornaments for a festive handmade display.
