Crochet Present Ornament: Free Pattern for Beginners

Make this adorable crochet present ornament for your Christmas tree this year…even if you’re a complete beginner! These ornaments use the most basic of stitches, yet they’ll look like they’re made by a pro they’re so cute.

This week, I was having two 10-year old girls over for crochet lessons. I started brainstorming a project we could make in our short time together – when you’re just starting I think it is such a boost of confidence to actually finish a cute little project!

Since Christmas is just around the corner, I came up with these gift ornaments. They’re perfect for beginners because they’re just a simple little rectangle with a bow.

Both 10 year old girls made this pattern successfully (in fact, their finished projects are the pictures you’re seeing in this post!)

So, I’m pretty confident you will be able to make them too. 🙂

There are ENDLESS color combos you can use for these little guys! Both the girls selected their colors all by themselves – didn’t they turn out great?

Without further ado, let’s get straight to the crochet pattern!

EASY Crochet Present Ornament Pattern

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Materials:

• Any worsted weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors
• I used Red Heart Super Saver and Loops & Threads Impeccable
• H/8 5mm crochet hook
• Hot glue gun

Notes:

1. Chain 1 at beginning of rows does not count as a stitch

Measurements: 

Approx 1″ long by 2″ high

Abbreviations/Stitches Used (U.S.) 

Chain – ch

Single crochet – sc

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Written Instructions

Gift Box:

Ch 9.

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (8 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (8 sc)

Repeat row 2 until you have a total of 6 or 7 rows (because tension varies, sometimes 6 rows looks big enough. Tighter crocheters might want to do 7 rows. Just go off of what looks best to you!)

Ribbon:

Take a long piece of yarn in a contrasting color. Tie a knot in the center, then tie a bow on top of that knot. Pull tight, adjust to get it exactly how you want it, trim the ends, etc.

Lastly, warm up a hot glue gun. Put a dot of hot glue on the back of the bow, then affix to the top of the present.

And that’s it! If you’re an experienced crocheter, these tiny crochet ornaments will take you probably 10 minutes to make.

If you’re a beginner, it may take a bit longer, but that is all part of the learning process! Either way I hope you love this quick little pattern.