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This Bauble Christmas Ornament free crochet pattern works up very quickly and looks great on any Christmas tree!
The seventh of twelve crochet patterns to be released as part of the Crochet Crew’s Countdown to Christmas is here! You can stay in the loop with all twelve Christmas ornament crochet patterns by following along with the fun here.
This is another one of my favourite out of the twelve Christmas ornaments, yet it’s probably one of the most simple patterns. The only challenge is that it combines techniques. With the majority of the bauble being crocheted in continuous rounds, and a little bit being crocheted back and forth in rows. All is explained super clearly throughout the pattern however, so no need to be intimidated by the mixed approach.
If you do end up crocheting this Bauble Christmas decoration, I’d love to see photos of your creations! You can share your creations with me by posting a photo to social media, using the hashtag #ChristmasWithCillaCrochets, and by tagging me @cillacrochets.
I’m also here to help if you have any questions at all while crocheting. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me via Facebook, Instagram, or by email. I hope you enjoy the pattern!
PDF Crochet Pattern Bauble Christmas Ornament
If you’d prefer to purchase the PDF crochet pattern for this Bauble Christmas Ornament, simply head to my Etsy or Ravelry stores. Please note that a pattern bundle will be released on the 13th December 2022 that includes all 12 Christmas crochet patterns for a discounted price. So if you are looking for a bargain, I recommend waiting until then.
Crochet Pattern Information
Materials needed to crochet the Bauble Christmas Ornament
- DK yarn. I used Rico Ricorumi DK (Colour A & B) and Rico Ricorumi Lamé DK (Colour C) in the following colours. Amounts are in brackets. Please note: If preferred, you can use the same yarn (e.g. Ricorumi DK) for all three yarn colours. Rico Ricorumi Lamé DK is not mandatory for this project.
- A – Blue (6 grams = 14 m/ 15.3 yds)
- B – White (2 grams = 10 m/ 11 yds)
- C – Gold (1 grams = 5 m/ 5.5 yds)
- Crochet hook size 2.5 mm / C in US
- Stuffing
- Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Pins (optional)
Bauble Ornament Size
The Bauble Christmas Ornament once assembled is approximately 7.5cm/3″ high by 6cm/2.4″ wide. Please note the size of your make will vary depending on your hook size, the yarn you use, and your tension/gauge.
Gauge
Gauge is not required for this pattern, however for reference my gauge was:
7 sc stitches on 2.5 cm / 1 “
7 rows on 2.5 cm / 1 “
Crochet Pattern Abbreviations
This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
R# – Row/round number
mc – Magic cirlce/loop
st – Stitch
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip stitch
sc – Single crochet
[…] x … – Repeat the sequence of stitches in brackets x-times
(…) – Total number of stitches at the end of each row/round
Top Tips & Additional Information
- Yarn: The yarn choice is completely up to you, and you can change the yarn weight, material, and colours based on your own personal preference. Just be aware that the weight of your yarn may impact the hook size you need to use and also the size of your final make.
- Hook size: I recommend using a smaller hook size than recommended on the yarn label. This will stop the stuffing appearing through your stitches.
- Working in rows: This pattern is crocheted back and forth in rows unless otherwise stated.
- Stitch marker: Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to keep track of the number of stitches.
- Construction: This decoration is made by crocheting two flat pieces. These two pieces are then joined together by crocheting around the sides. The decoration is stuffed as you join the pieces together. This is all explained as you move throughout the pattern.
- Copyright: You may not copy, reproduce or sell this pattern. However, I’m more than happy for you to sell the makes you’ve created using this pattern on a small scale. For more information, please read the full copyright notice at the bottom of this page.
Let’s Start Crocheting the Bauble Decoration
Bauble (Make 2)
Using Colour A Yarn (Blue).
R1: mc with 6 sc (6)
R2: [inc] x 6 (12)
R3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
R6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
R8: [6 sc, inc] x 6, sl st to 1st st in round to join (48) – sl st is not counted in total st count
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Insert hook into the sc next to where you fastened off (see image below) and attach Colour B Yarn (White).
The next section is worked back and forth in rows. Turning chains are not counted in the total st count.
R9: 3 sc, ch 1, turn (3)
R10: 3 sc, ch 1, turn (3)
R11: 3 sc, ch 1, turn (3)
R12: 3 sc (3)
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Weave in all yarn tails.
Follow all steps above to crochet a second Bauble.
Bauble Embroidery (Optional)
Using Yarn Colour B (White) and a tapestry needle, embroider a snowflake (or whatever festive shape you like) on the right side of both Baubles.
The shape I’ve embroidered is shown below, along with the two embroidered Baubles.
Bauble Christmas Ornament Assembly Instructions
Hold the two Baubles together so the sides line up and the right sides of both face outwards.
Now we’re going to crochet around the sides of both Baubles to join them together. St count doesn’t matter here, however st counts can be found in the diagram on in the image below if needed.
Insert crochet hook into the st on the top left corner of the white section. Your crochet hook should be inserted into a st in the same place of both Baubles as shown in the image below. This is how we will join the Baubles together (by crocheting along the sides of both pieces).
Attach Colour C Yarn (Gold) to this st.
sc around sides of Baubles to join them together. 3 sc in the two corner sts (see diagram). Stuff Bauble when you’ve reached half way, and continue to stuff as you crochet.
*When you complete the last 3 sc in the right hand corner of the white piece (see end point of assembly diagram), 1 sc in middle st, ch 20, sc in same middle st, sl st to 1st sc where you started with Colour C Yarn (Gold).
Please note: The loop of the hanging decoration can be made longer or shorter by adding or removing ch sts. Check you are happy with the length of the loop before cutting your yarn.
Cut yarn leaving a yarn tail of approximately 10cm/4″ for sewing. Sew yarn tail through bottom sts (first & last) of loop to secure.
Weave any remaining yarn tails into Bauble to hide.
Congratulations, you’ve finished!
I hope you’ve enjoyed crocheting your very own Bauble Christmas Ornament!
I’d absolutely love to see your creations and share them with the crochet community. You can share your makes with me by posting a picture on social media using the hashtag #ChristmasWithCillaCrochets and by tagging me @cillacrochets. I’ll also see your makes if you upload a project (with a photo) to Ravelry linking to the pattern.
Until next time, happy crocheting,
Cilla x
© 2022 Cilla Crochets. Cilla Richards – All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only.
The pattern (or parts of it) may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared, or posted (for sale or for free) over the internet or offline.
You can sell items made from this pattern if they are handmade by yourself in a limited number and you give credit to the designer. Please add the following text to your item description for any item designed by Cilla Crochets/Cilla Richards that you are selling:
“This product is handmade by [your name] from a design and pattern by Cilla Richards at Cilla Crochets. See www.cillacrochets.com for more information.”
