Crochet Christmas Ornaments
Add a personal, handmade touch to your holiday decorations with these crochet Christmas ornaments! These crochet baubles are a beautiful way to bring warmth and charm to your Christmas tree, and you can also use them as a unique gift topper.
Choose your favourite colours of yarn and make these crochet ornaments using our free, printable pattern! These DIY ornaments are a delightful way to enjoy the season, and they’re fun for both beginners and experienced crocheters. So grab your yarn and let’s get started!
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How to Make a Crochet Christmas Ornament
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. Insert 2 single crochet into the next stitch (an increase).Repeat this pattern all the way around and slip stitch into the first stitch.
Round 4:
- Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into each of the first 2 stitches. Insert 2 single crochet into the next stitch (an increase).Repeat this pattern all the way around and slip stitch into the first stitch.
Round 5:
- Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into each of the first 3 stitches. Insert 2 single crochet into the next stitch (an increase).Repeat this pattern all the way around and slip stitch into the first stitch.
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.
- Insert 1 bobble stitch into the first stitch.
- Skip the next stitch and insert a bobble stitch into the third stitch.
- Repeat this pattern all the way around, inserting a bobble stitch into every other stitch.Slip stitch into the first stitch.
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 row.
- Repeat around, inserting 1 bobble stitch into each “chain 1” space.Slip stitch into the first stitch.
Rounds 8 – 10:
- Add 3 more rows of bobble stitches, alternating between colours A and B, for a total of 5 “bobble stitch rows”.
- Cut 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 this pattern all the way around and slip stitch into the first stitch.
Round 12:
- Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into each of the first 2 stitches. Single crochet the next 2 stitches together (a decrease).Repeat this pattern all the way around and slip stitch into the first stitch.
Round 13:
- Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into the first stitch. Single crochet the next 2 stitches together (a decrease).Repeat this pattern all the way around and slip stitch into the first stitch.
- Stuff the ornament with poly-fil stuffing until it’s firm and will holds its shape well.
Round 14:
- Chain 1 and single crochet every 2 stitches together (i.e. decrease in each stitch).
Round 15:
- Chain 1 and insert 1 single crochet into each stitch around.Slip stitch into the first stitch.
Round 16:
- Insert 1 slip stitch into each stitch around.
Make a loop hanger:
- Chain 10.
- Slip stitch into a stitch across from the chain 10 beginning, creating an ornament hanger.
- Cut your yarn and tie it off. Then sew in your ends.
- Your crochet Christmas ornament is complete!
Helpful Tips:
- We write all of our crochet patterns using US terminology.
- We used 2 colours for each of our ornaments, but you can add more colours for the bobble stitch rows if you’d like.
Get our free crochet Christmas ornaments pattern:
Use the link or photo below to download our free, printable crocheted Christmas ornaments pattern! The 8 page PDF file will open in a new window. Then simply follow along with the crochet pattern on your device’s screen, or print it on 8.5 x 11 (letter size) printer paper.
>>> Crochet Christmas Ornaments Pattern <<<
What size crochet Christmas ornaments does this pattern make?
These crochet ornaments are about 8-1/2 inches around (circumference) and 3 inches tall, not including the hanger.
Can I crochet this pattern around a plastic ornament?
Yes, you can easily crochet this pattern around a plastic ornament instead of adding stuffing. Simply insert the ornament after round 10 (or wherever you think makes sense), and then continue with the pattern.
Keep in mind that you may have to adjust the number of stitches to fit your specific ornament size.
What yarn is best for making these crochet Christmas ornaments?
We used acrylic worsted weight (4) yarn in 2 different colours to make each of our ornaments. You can also use DK (3) or sport weight (2) yarn to make smaller ornaments, or chunky (5) yarn to make a larger ornament.
Create a timeless, cozy look with these crochet Christmas ornaments. These DIY ornaments are both super cute and a lot of fun to make!
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