Christmas Pickle Ornament Crochet Pattern – Funny Holiday Ornament DIY | Darn Good Yarn

Christmas Pickle Ornament Crochet Pattern – Funny Holiday Ornament DIY | Darn Good Yarn

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Christmas Pickle Ornament Crochet Pattern (Easy Holiday Crochet Project)

Craft Type: Crochet • Skill Level: Easy • Hook: US D/3 (3.25 mm) • Designer: Darn Good Yarn

Add laughter and handmade charm to your tree with this Christmas Pickle Ornament Crochet Pattern—a playful nod to the German Christmas pickle tradition. This easy holiday crochet pattern creates a cute green pickle wearing a red-and-white Santa hat, complete with embroidered eyes and smile. Quick to make and full of personality, it’s the perfect crochet Christmas ornament pattern for beginners.

Why you’ll love this pattern

  • Beginner-friendly: Uses only single crochet (SC), half-double crochet (HDC), and SC2TOG decreases.
  • Fast finish: Make your pickle in under an hour!
  • Scrap buster: Uses small amounts of yarn—great for leftovers.
  • Funny & festive: The perfect conversation-starting ornament or gag gift.

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Green (pickle body), Red (hat), White (hat trim & embroidery).
  • Crochet Hook: US D/3 (3.25 mm).
  • Notions: Tapestry needle, embroidery needle, scissors.

Pattern Details

  • Finished Size: Approximately 1¾" wide × 5½" tall.
  • Gauge: 9 HDC sts × 2 rows = 1¾" × 1".
  • Techniques Used: SC, HDC, SC2TOG, CH.

How to make your crochet pickle ornament (at a glance)

  1. Start with green yarn and crochet the pickle body in simple rows of SC and HDC stitches.
  2. Switch to white yarn to shape the trim, then to red yarn for the Santa hat top.
  3. Add personality: embroider eyes and a smile with white yarn and an embroidery needle.
  4. Attach a 7" hanging loop from the hat’s top and knot securely.

Fun ways to use your Christmas pickle ornament

  • Hide it in your Christmas tree as part of the pickle ornament tradition.
  • Gift it as a funny handmade stocking stuffer or Secret Santa gift.
  • Use as a present topper or table decoration for festive flair.

FAQs

What is the Christmas pickle tradition?
The Christmas pickle tradition involves hiding a pickle ornament in the Christmas tree—whoever finds it first receives an extra gift or good fortune for the year!
Is this crochet pattern good for beginners?
Yes. If you can single crochet and half-double crochet, you can easily make this beginner Christmas crochet ornament.
What yarn works best?
Use worsted weight or DK yarn in festive colors. Darn Good Yarn’s reclaimed silk blends add beautiful texture and sheen to each ornament.
How big is the finished pickle ornament?
The finished ornament is about 5½" tall and 1¾" wide—ideal for trees or gift wrapping accents.
Can I sell items made from this pattern?
No. This pattern is for personal use only and cannot be used for commercial resale.

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