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This Christmas Cracker Ornament free crochet pattern is ideal for the tree this festive season.
The tenth 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.
If you do end up crocheting this Christmas Cracker decoration, I’d love to see your makes! 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 Christmas Cracker Ornament
If you’d prefer to purchase the PDF crochet pattern for this Christmas Cracker Ornament, simply head to my Ravelry or Etsy 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 Christmas Cracker Ornament
- DK yarn. I used Rico Ricorumi DK (Colour A) and Rico Ricorumi Lamé DK (Colour B) 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 – Berry (9 grams = 21 m/ 23 yds)
- B – Gold (1 grams = 5 m/ 5.5 yds)
- Crochet hook size 2.5 mm / C in US
- Stuffing
- Needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Pins (optional)
Christmas Cracker Ornament Size
The Christmas Cracker Ornament size once assembled is 13cm/5.11″ high by 5.5cm/2.2″ 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
st – Stitch
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip stitch
sc – Single crochet
hdc – Half double crochet
dc – Double 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 Cracker Ornament
Christmas Cracker (Make 2)
Using Colour A Yarn (Berry).
This piece is worked flat by crocheting back and forth in rows.
Please note: Turning chs are not counted in the total stitch count.
Start: Ch 9
R1: Start in 2nd ch from hook, 8 sc, ch 1, turn (8)
R2: 8 sc, ch 1, turn (8)
R3: dec, 4 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (6)
R4: 6 sc, ch 1, turn (6)
R5: dec, 2 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (4)
R6: 4 sc, ch 1, turn (4)
R7: [inc] x 4, ch 1, turn (8)
R8 – 23: 8 sc, ch 1, turn (8) – 16 rows
R24: [dec] x 4, ch 1, turn (4)
R25: 4 sc, ch 1, turn (4)
R26: inc, 2 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (6)
R27: 6 sc, ch 1, turn (6)
R28: inc, 4 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (8)
R29: 8 sc, ch 1, turn (8)
In the next row, you’ll crochet sets of 3 sts into each sc from R29.
R30: [sc, hdc, and dc in the same st; dc, hdc, sc in the next st] x 4 (24)
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Attach Colour A Yarn (Berry) to 1st st of starting ch. The slip knot from your starting ch should be right next to the st your crochet hook is in. Repeat R30 across the starting ch.
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Repeat steps above to make a second Christmas Cracker.
Weave in all yarn ends.
See the two completed Christmas Crackers in the image below.
Christmas Cracker Ornament Assembly
Hold the two Christmas Crackers together so the sides of both pieces are aligned.
Now we’re going to crochet around the sides of both Christmas Crackers to join them together. St count doesn’t matter here, however st counts can be found in the diagram in the image below.
Insert crochet hook into the top left corner stitch of both Christmas Crackers (see image below) and attach Colour B Yarn (Gold). We will now be crocheting along the sides of both pieces to join them together.
sc around sides of Christmas Crackers to join them together. 3 sc in each of the four corner sts (see diagram). Stuff Christmas Cracker when you’ve reached half way, and continue to stuff as you crochet.
*When you reach the st just before the top left corner of the Christmas Cracker (see end point of assembly diagram), 1 sc in corner st, ch 20, sc in same st in corner, 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 the Christmas Cracker to hide.
Finish by cutting 2 strands of Colour B Yarn (Gold) that are approximately 15cm/6″ long.
Using a needle, thread the first yarn strand in the middle st of R25 so there is a yarn tail on both sides of the st. Tie a double knotted bow. Repeat this step with the second yarn strand but in the middle of R6 instead.
Congratulations, you’ve finished!
I hope you’ve enjoyed crocheting your very own Christmas Cracker 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.”
