Each year, I make an ornament for my sons’ teachers. This was my 2015 ornament, a sweet little Christmas tree, adorned with little red beads for ornaments and one yellow bead representing the star on top.

Just 3 rounds and 3 rows and your ornament is complete! Create it with or without beads if you prefer. It’s also ideal for a little extra love when decorating your wrapped gifts, appliques or other embellishments.

Instructions are both written and charted. One chart shows the pattern without beads and the other shows them with beads. The beads are optional.

Great for teacher gifts or a little something special as a gift.

One ball of Aunt Lydia’s thread should make about 18 ornaments (at least, it did for me).

This is, by far, my favorite ornament. I hope you agree!