I sure do love a quick crochet pattern. When I was thinking about ornament designs, one of my top priorities was to make a classic ornament—but also something that was simple and could be made last minute (for those of us who like to procrastinate!

Crochet Christmas Bauble Ornaments

These cute little ball ornaments are what emerged when I thought classic and simple! They are made almost entirely from half double crochet, with a quick round of single crochet in the center to make a stripe.

On a different note, I find it interesting that these can be called both “ball” and “bauble” ornaments. Which name do you usually use? I would love to hear!

Materials to Crochet Easy Ball Ornaments

You will just need small amounts of worsted weight yarn to make these ornaments! That’s the wonderful thing about this pattern and all my other crochet ornaments – you can try to use up scraps you have in your stash!

When you choose colors, you can definitely go a variety of different routes. For example, the first time I made these ornaments I used all Christmas colors: green, red, and white.

However, the second time around I decided to use more jewel-toned colors, like wine, gold, and teal.

If you scroll down to the tutorial section of the pattern, you’ll see what I mean!

More Crochet Christmas Ornaments

Speaking of more ornaments, here are a few other patterns I’ve designed! You definitely want to check these out if you need some quick crochet gifts for family and friends this year.

1/ Snowflake Ornament 2/ Wreath Ornament 3/ Red Truck Ornament 4/ Christmas Tree Ornament

How do you crochet a Christmas Ball?

To crochet our Christmas baubles/balls, we will start at the bottom and work in these steps:

1. Make a small round of 10 half double crochet
2. Increase in each stitch for round 2 so we have 20 half double crochet
3. Work a regular round so the work starts curving up into a ball
4. Fasten off and join in color #2 to make a quick stripe
5. Join the main color back in, work an even round, and then some decrease rounds to form it into a finished ball

Of course, if that sounds confusing now, don’t worry! I will have more detailed instructions farther down in the post, along with some photos to help you out.

What is the average size of a Christmas ball ornament?

Regular Christmas ball ornaments come in a wide range of different sizes! I’m sure you’ve seen very large ones and very small ones. From what I can tell, the average size ranges from 3 to 4 inches.

This crochet ball ornament in particular can change in size depending on the yarn and hook you use! The ones pictured below measured around 3″ tall. However, I’ve also gone down a few hook sizes to experiment, and I’ve found that I like the way they look smaller too.

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Christmas Ball Ornament Crochet Pattern

All right, lets get onto the pattern now!

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Materials:

• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn (96% acrylic, 4% other, 364 yds/333 m, 7 oz/198 g) less than 1 ball in your preferred Christmas colors
• Or any other leftover worsted weight yarn you have in your stash. I also tried Yarn Bee Soft Secret when making the tutorial, and loved the way they turned out.
• G/4mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn needle
• Polyfill Stuffing

Notes:

Chain 2 at the beginning of each round NEVER counts as a stitch! This ch 2 is there simply to eliminate a hole in the joining area.

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:

Chain – ch

Slip Stitch – sl st

Single crochet – sc

Half Double Crochet – hdc

Repeat – rep

Round(s) – rnd(s)

Skip – sk

Stitch(es) – st(s)

MC: Main Color

CC: Contrasting Color

Special Stitch:

Half Double Crochet 2 Together (hdc2tog):
YO, insert hook in indicated st, YO, pull up loop. Insert hook in next st, YO, pull up loop. YO, pull through last 4 loops on hook.

Crochet Christmas Ball Written Instructions & Tutorial:

Rnd 1: With MC, Ch 3 (does NOT count as st, here and throughout), 10 hdc in 3rd chain from hook. Join with sl st in first hdc. (10 hdc)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in ea st around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. (20 hdc)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, hdc in ea st around. Join with a sl st to first hdc. Fasten off MC. 

At this point your work should be curving upward into a ball:

Rnd 4: Join CC with a sc in any st (no need to make a sl st first. Just make a slip knot and make a sc into any st. This is also known as a standing sc). 

Sc in ea hdc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off CC. (20 sc) 

Rnd 5: Join MC with a sl st in any st. Ch 2, hdc in ea sc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (20 hdc)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc2tog around. Join with a sl st to first hdc2tog. (10 hdc)

At this point, begin to stuff your ornament! Don’t overstuff, but add enough so that it looks like a nice ball. I like to stick all my loose ends inside at this point too to avoid lots of weaving in later.

Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc2tog around. Join with a sl st to first hdc2tog. (5 hdc) Note: if desired, add a little more stuffing about halfway through this round.

Fasten Off, leaving a tail for sewing. 

Finishing:

• Weave end through last 5 sts and sew opening closed. 
• Weave in any remaining ends
• Attach a hanger—I simply used a piece of yarn knotted at the surface of the ornament.

I hope you have enjoyed this pattern. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I would love to help!

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— Rachel

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The inspiration for this wall hanging pretty much sprung out of nowhere. I knew I wanted to design one more Christmas pattern…but I wasn’t sure what. 

Eventually I just started experimenting with how to make Christmas trees, and came up with the tree in this pattern. I started brainstorming what I could use it for…and that’s when I realized I could make a wall hanging!

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My absolute favorite thing about this wall hanging is the fact that it is perfect for scrap yarn! Each element of the wall hanging only uses a small amount of yarn, making it great for using up scraps. 

Because there are a lot of elements to this wall hanging, you may want to consider buying the ad-free, PDF version of this pattern for easy printing. This can be found on Etsy HERE. I just want to say thank you now to everyone who decides to purchase! You put a smile on my face!  

 Last thing before we get to the pattern: while you can easily use any yarn for this pattern, I used Red Heart Super Saver. This is like my “staple” yarn. It holds up great, and is perfect for decor like this! 

Christmas Wall Hanging

By Desert Blossom Crafts

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Materials:

•  Worsted weight yarn: I used Red Heart Super Saver
• Sport weight yarn (for star only): I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Glamour
• H/8 and G/4.25mm crochet hook
• Yarn Needle
• Sturdy stick about 2″ bigger than finished wall hanging

Finished Measurements:

Approximately 12” long and 10” wide

Notes

• Elements of wall hanging (i.e. tree, presents, etc.) are made separately and then sewn onto the background.
• All elements use the H/8 hook EXCEPT the star, which uses the G hook with thelighter weight yarn

Abbreviations/Stitches Used

Chain – ch

Slip Stitch – sl st

Single crochet – sc

Half Double Crochet – hdc

Double crochet – dc

Half Triple Crochet – htr

Repeat – rep

Round(s) – rnd(s)

Skip – sk

Stitch(es) – st(s)

RS: Right Side

Special Stitch

Half Double Crochet 2 Together (hdc2tog): YO, insert hook in indicated st, YO, pull up loop. Insert hook in next st, YO, pull up loop. YO, pull through last 4 loops on hook.

Instructions:

BACKGROUND

With white, Ch 35.

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (34 sc)

Row 2-17: Ch 1 (does NOT count as st) sc in ea st across. On last sc change colors: drop white working yarn. YO, pull through last 2 loops of sc with tan color. Turn. (34 sc)

Row 18: (RS) Now working with tan, ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts. Hdc in next st, dc in next st, hdc innext st, sc in next 2 sts. Hdc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, htr in next st, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in nextst, sc in next 2 sts. Rep from * once more. Fasten off tan. DO NOT TURN.

Row 19: With RS facing, join blue on the right side of work with sl st. Ch 2 (counts as st), dc innext st. Hdc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next st, dc in next 2 sts. Hdc in next st, sc in next5 sts, hdc in next st, dc in next 5 sts. Hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next 2 sts,hdc in next st. Sc in next 5 sts, hdc in next st, dc in last 2 sts.

Row 20-37: Ch 1, sc in ea st across. Turn. (34 sc)

Row 38: Ch 1 and sc in first st. *Ch 4, sk 2 sc, sc in next sc. Rep from * across row. Turn.

Row 39: Ch 1, sc in first sc and in next ch sp. *Ch 4, sc in next ch sp. Rep from * across all ch spaces. Turn.

Row 40 (worked around stick): NOTE: you may want to save this row for after all pieces have been sewn on the background. Ch 1, working around stick, sc in first sc. *Ch 4, working around stick, sc in next ch space. Rep from * across row. Turn.

HANGER: Ch 1, sl st over the closest sc on stick (see picture below). Ch 55, sl st to the sc over the stick on the opposite side.

Fasten off and weave in ends. 

TREE

Ch 2.

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook. Turn

Row 2: Ch 1 (does NOT count as st, here and throughout), 3 sc in next sc. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st. Sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. Turn. (5 sc)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in ea st across. Turn. (5 sc)

Row 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st. Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st. Turn. (7 sc)

Row 6: Ch 1, sl st in next 3 sts. Ch 1, sc in next st, ch 1, sl st in last 3 sts. Turn. (1 sc)

Row 7: Ch 1, sl st in BL of next 3 sl st. Sl st in next ch 1. 3 sc in next sc. Sl st in BL of next sl st.Turn. (3 sc)

Row 8-10:Rep rows 3-5.

Row 11: Ch 1, sc in ea st across. (7 sc)

Row 12: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st. Sc in next 5 sc. 2 sc in last st. Turn. (9 sc)

Row 13: Ch 1, sc in ea st across. Turn. (9 sc)

Row 14: Ch 1, sl st in next 4 sts. Ch 1, sc in next st, ch 1, sl st in last 4 sts. Turn. (1 sc)

Row 15: Ch 1, sl st in BL of next 4 sl st. Sl st in next ch 1. 3 sc in next sc. Sl st in BL of next sl st.Turn. (3 sc).

Row 16-19: Rep rows 3-6.

Row 20-21: Rep rows 12-13.

Row 22: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st. Sc in next 7 sc. 2 sc in last st. Turn. (11 sc)

Row 23: Ch 1, sc in ea st across. Fasten Off.

STAR

With sport weight yarn and G hook, Ch 3 (does NOT count as st), 5 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with sl st to beg hdc.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, *sc in next hdc. Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 1, sc in same sc. Rep from * for all hdc. Join with sl st to beg sc. Fasten off.

PRESENTS

Large Present (pink & purple)

Ch 8.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn.

Row 2-5: Ch 1 (does not count as st), sc in BL of ea sc across. Fasten Off. Turn rectangle so the Back loop ridges are vertical. Attach bow in the 3rd row.

Medium Present (yellow & orange)

Ch 6.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn.

Row 2-5: Ch 1 (does not count as st), sc in BL of ea sc across. Fasten Off. Turn rectangle so the Back loop ridges are vertical. Attach bow in the 3rd row.

Small Present (blue and yellow)

Ch 6.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn.

Row 2-4: Ch 1 (does not count as st), sc in BL of ea sc across. Fasten Off. This time keep rectangle so the back loop ridges are horizontal. Attach bow in the 3rd stitch (the middle) of last row.

How to Attach bows: Make a sl st in the row or stitch that each present instructions indicates. Leave a starting tail and a finishing tail. Use these tails to tie a bow in a double knot.

FINISHING FOR ALL PIECES

Block finished items using steam blocking. This is super easy, and will prevent curling in the pieces. View my easy tutorial HERE.

Arrange pieces on the background, pin, and sew on. Then go back to the background and complete the last row (Row 40) to attach the stick/hanger.

I hope you have enjoyed this pattern. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I would love to help!

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Happy Crocheting!

—Rachel

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If you’re like me, you probably have good intentions about making Christmas gifts for everyone you know…but in reality, that might not happen.

However, if you’re reading this post now looking for Christmas patterns, you have a pretty good start on things! This basket does not take long to make, so you’ll definitely come out ahead when you’re done.

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The yarn I used for this pattern is the classic Red Heart Super Saver. Any worsted weight yarn should do fine with this basket, but super saver is a bit of a staple for me, haha—and especially for items around the house like this!

If you are interested in an ad-free, easy to print version of this pattern, it can be found HERE. A big thank you to everyone who decides to purchase—I wish I could show you the big smile on my face every time I see a sale come through!

Other Christmas Crochet Patterns:

• Ultimate list of 30+ Christmas Patterns for Gifting
• Christmas Star Ornaments
• Quick, Classic Ornaments

Winterberry Basket – Free Crochet Pattern

By Desert Blossom Crafts

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Materials:

• Red Heart Super Saver, in 2 colors (white will be labeled as color A, and red as color B)

• H/8 Crochet Hook

• Yarn needle

Finished Measurements:

Diameter across bottom: 9.5”

Height: 10”

Notes:

Chain 2 at the beginning of each round NEVER counts as a stitch! This ch 2 is there simply to eliminate a hole in the joining area.

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:

Chain – ch

Slip Stitch – sl st

Single crochet – sc

Half Double Crochet – hdc

Repeat – rep

Round(s) – rnd(s)

Skip – sk

Stitch(es) – st(s)

Special Stitch:

Puff stitch (puff st): YO, insert hook in indicated stitch. YO, pull up loop. Rep from * 3 times more. YO, pull through all 9 loops on hook.

Instructions:

Ch 3.

Rnd 1: 10 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with a sl st to first hdc (the chain does NOT count as a hdc)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in ea st around (20 hdc).

Rnd 3: Ch 2, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st) around. (30 hdc)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts) around. (40 hdc)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts) around. (50 hdc)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts) around. (60 hdc)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts) around. (70 hdc)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts) around. (80 hdc)

Rnd 9: Ch 2, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 7 sts) around. (90 hdc)

Rnd 10-11: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. (90 hdc). Fasten off A and join B with sl st.

Rnd 12: Now working with color B, *sc in next st. Puff st in next st. Rep from * around. Join with a sl st to first sc. Fasten off B and join A with a sl st.

Rnd 13-16: Now working with color A, ch 2. Hdc in each st around. Join. (90 hdc).

Rep Rnds 12-16 three times more, for a total of 31 rnds.

Rnd 32: Ch 2, hdc in next 7 sts. Ch 15, sk 15 hdc, hdc in next 30 hdc. Ch 15, sk 15 hdc, hdc in remaining 23 hdc. Join with sl st to beg hdc. Fasten off A and join B.

Rnd 32: Sc in next 7 hdc. Sc in next 15 ch. Sc in next 30 hdc. Sc in remaining 27 hdc. Join with sl st to first sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

I hope you have enjoyed this pattern. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I would love to help!

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