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Deck the halls with handmade charm using the Holly Leaf & Berry Ornaments, a festive crochet pattern that brings classic holiday cheer to life! 🎄🍒 With their crisp green leaves and bright red berries, these tiny treasures are perfect for adorning your tree, embellishing gift wrap, or adding a seasonal touch to garlands and wreaths. Their timeless design pairs beautifully with rustic décor, cozy cabin vibes, or any merry setup that calls for a sprinkle of handmade magic.

This pattern is a joyful treat for crocheters who love quick, satisfying projects with plenty of personality. You can stitch up a bunch in different shades of green, add glittery yarn for sparkle, or even turn them into brooches or napkin rings for holiday gatherings. Whether you’re crafting for fun, gifting with love, or decorating with flair, the Holly Leaf & Berry Ornaments are a delightful way to celebrate the season—one cheerful stitch at a time! 🧶✨

Crocheted green holly leaves with red berries hanging as ornaments on a Christmas tree.

🎄 Crochet Holly Leaf & Berry Ornaments Pattern

Add timeless handmade beauty to your Christmas tree with these crochet holly ornaments. You can make them with 2, 3, or 4 leaves, each paired with three plump red berries and a simple hanging loop. Whether you want a delicate sprig or a bold star-shaped ornament, this pattern has you covered!

⭐ Skill Level

🧶 Easy–Intermediate – simple stitches with leaf shaping and easy assembly.

📏 Finished Size

2-leaf ornament → ~9–10 cm wide
3-leaf ornament → ~12 cm wide
4-leaf ornament → ~14 cm wide

🧶 Materials

Green worsted-weight yarn (leaves)
Red worsted-weight yarn (berries)
Yarn for hanging loops (red, white, gold, or beige)
Crochet hook: 3.5–4.0 mm (E–G)
Yarn needle & scissors
Stitch marker (for working in the round)
Fiberfill (for stuffing berries)

📝 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain

🍃 Holly Leaf (make 2, 3, or 4 per ornament)

Leaf Base

Ch 16.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (15).
Row 2: sc across (15).
👉 Repeat Row 2 until leaf measures ~9–10 cm (3.5–4 in) long.

Leaf Edge with Jagged Points
Work around both sides of the leaf:

(sl st, sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc, sl st) → forms one sharp point.
Repeat sequence evenly 6–7 times down the first long side, around the tip, and back up the other side.
Sl st to join, fasten off.

👉 This edging creates the tall, jagged holly points like in the photo.

Leaf Midrib (center ridge)

With green yarn, work a surface slip stitch straight down the center starting chain.
👉 This forms the bold raised vein seen in the photo.
👉 Keep tension slightly tighter so the line stays crisp.

🔴 Holly Berries (make 3 per ornament)

MR, 6 sc (6).
R2: inc in each st (12).
R3–4: sc around (12).
R5: (sc, dec) × 4 (8).
R6: dec × 4 (4).
👉 Stuff firmly so berries stay plump.
👉 Leave long tails for sewing.

🪢 Hanging Loop

With chosen yarn (red, white, gold, or beige), ch 25–30.
Sl st to first ch to form loop.
Fasten off and sew securely to back of ornament.

🧵 Assembly

🔹 2-Leaf Ornament

Arrange 2 leaves in a “V” shape.
Sew together at the base.
Attach 3 berries over the overlap.
Sew loop behind berry cluster.

🔹 3-Leaf Ornament

Arrange 3 leaves in a fan/triangle shape.
Sew bases tightly together.
Attach 3 berries at the center.
Sew loop behind the top leaf/berry area.

🔹 4-Leaf Ornament

Arrange 4 leaves in an “X” shape.
Sew bases together firmly.
Attach 3 berries in a triangle cluster at the center.
Sew loop behind top leaf.

🎀 Finishing Touches

Lightly steam or block leaves to sharpen points.
Embroider leaf veins with metallic thread for extra sparkle.
Mix loop colors (red, white, gold, beige) for variety in a set.
Use the 2-leaf for delicate sprigs, 3-leaf for the classic holly look, and 4-leaf for bold star-shaped ornaments.

🎅 Final Result

Your crochet holly ornaments are complete! With sharp jagged leaves, plump red berries, and festive loops, you can make sets of 2-leaf, 3-leaf, or 4-leaf ornaments — exactly like the ones in the photo. A handmade classic for the holidays!