This crochet christmas ornaments crochet yarn craft is a cheerful hands-on project for kids, classrooms, and family craft time. It uses the tutorial steps below as the practical guide while adding helpful planning notes so the project feels easier to prepare, follow, and finish. Gather the supplies first, give yourself a little workspace, and enjoy making something creative from simple materials.
Materials:
Equipment:
Instructions:
Find what you need:
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Round 1:
- Make a magic circle with colour A. This colour will make up the top and bottom of the ornament.
- Insert 6 single crochet into the magic circle. Pull the tail to tighten it and slip stitch into the first stitch.
Round 2:
- Chain 1 and insert 2 single crochet into each stitch around (an increase).Slip stitch into the first stitch.
Round 3:
- Chain 1 and *insert 1 single crochet into the first stitch. Increase in the next stitch.*Repeat from * to * around and slip stitch into the first stitch to join.
Round 4:
- Chain 1 and *insert 1 single crochet into each of the first 2 stitches. Increase in the next stitch.*Repeat from * to * around and slip stitch into the first stitch to join.
Round 5:
- Chain 1 and *insert 1 single crochet into each of the first 3 stitches. Increase in the next stitch.*Repeat from * to * around and slip stitch into the first stitch to join.
Round 6:
- Drop colour A (but don’t cut it) and attach colour B.This colour will create the pattern in the center of the ornament.Chain 1.
- Insert 1 bobble stitch into the first stitch.(See below the pattern for instructions on how to make this stitch.)
- Skip the next stitch and insert a bobble stitch into the third stitch.
- Repeat this pattern around, inserting a bobble stitch into every other stitch.Slip stitch into the first stitch to join.
Round 7:
- Drop colour B (but leave it attached) and pick up colour A.Chain 1 and insert 1 bobble stitch into the chain-1 space of a bobble stitch from the previous round.
- Repeat around, inserting 1 bobble stitch into each chain-1 space.Slip stitch into the first stitch to join.
Rounds 8 – 10:
- Add 3 more rounds of bobble stitches, alternating between colours A and B, for a total of 5 bobble-stitch rounds.
- Fasten off colour B.
Round 11:
- Working with colour A, *insert 1 single crochet into each of the first 3 stitches. (Here we’re counting the chain-1 spaces from the bobble stitches as stitches.)Single crochet the next 2 stitches together (a decrease).*Repeat from * to * around and slip stitch into the first stitch to join.
Round 12:
- Chain 1 and *insert 1 single crochet into each of the first 2 stitches. Decrease over the next 2 stitches.*Repeat from * to * around and slip stitch into the first stitch to join.
Round 13:
- Chain 1 and *insert 1 single crochet into the first stitch. Decrease over the next 2 stitches.*Repeat from * to * around and slip stitch into the first stitch to join.
- Stuff the ornament with poly-fil stuffing until it’s firm and will holds its shape well.
Round 14:
- Chain 1 and decrease around.
Round 15:
- Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into each stitch around.Slip stitch into the first stitch to join.
Round 16:
- Insert 1 slip stitch into each stitch around.
Make a loop hanger:
- Chain 10.
- Slip stitch into a stitch across from the beginning of the chain-10, creating a looped ornament hanger.
- Fasten off the yarn and weave in the ends.
- Your crochet Christmas ornament is complete!
Helpful Tips
- Keep your yarn tension even so both crochet squares come out close to the same size.
- Use the hook size listed in the tutorial so the stitches are firm enough to hold the marble securely.
- Check the marble fit before closing the toy so it can move inside without slipping out.
FAQs
What yarn works best for a crochet fidget toy?
Worsted weight yarn works well because it creates a sturdy fabric that can hold a marble while still feeling soft in your hands.
What size crochet hook do I need?
Use the hook size listed in the tutorial. For this project, a 5mm crochet hook helps create stitches that are firm but still easy to work with.
What size marble should I use?
A regular glass marble is usually a good fit. Check that the marble can move inside the toy without slipping through the stitches.
Can beginners make this crochet fidget toy?
Yes, confident beginners can make it if they are comfortable chaining, working basic crochet stitches, joining pieces, and finishing yarn ends.
Can I wash a crochet marble fidget toy?
Hand wash gently and let it air dry. Avoid rough washing because the marble and stitched closure should stay secure.
Final Thoughts
When the crochet fidget toy is finished, test the marble movement gently and check that the closing stitches feel secure. This is a small project, but it is a useful way to practice tension, joining, and simple finishing while making something fun to hold.
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