christmas ornaments

Christmas Ornaments – Free Crochet Pattern

Greetings, everyone!

I’m thrilled to share with you a delightful and easy to make ornament that will add a festive touch to just about anywhere; whether it’s hanging from a backpack, door knobs, windows, brightening up your office or classroom, or, of course, taking pride of place on your Christmas tree.

What makes this ornament truly special is how it brings joy wherever it goes. I’ve gifted these in various colors to friends, family, and colleagues, and nothing warms my heart more than seeing the smiles they bring. It’s such a small gesture, yet it holds the power to spread so much happiness.

You only need two colors of yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook to get started. It’s a simple project, but the results are absolutely charming. I must confess, I’ve made so many of these during road trips while my husband was driving. Crocheting on the go has become one of my favorite ways to pass the time!

For fun, I decided to experiment with a 2.5 mm hook, and the result was adorable, albeit a bit smaller than I’d prefer. However, my daughter absolutely adored the miniature version—it just goes to show how versatile this little project can be 😉

Whether you make these ornaments as gifts or to decorate your own space, they’re sure to bring a festive spirit and plenty of smiles. So grab your yarn, choose your favorite colors, and enjoy creating something that’s as fun to give as it is to make. Happy crocheting!

MATERIALS

Green yarn 100% mercerized #3

Red yarn 100% mercerized #3

3.5 crochet hook

Yarn needle

Scissors

ABBREVIATIONS (US)

Ch chain

SC single crochet

HDC half double crochet

Sl St slip stitch

St(s) stitch(es)

(x sts) x total stitches in round

Rnd round

[…]x repeat stitches within brackets x times

PATTERN

Green Yarn:

Slip knot

8 Ch; join to form a ring with a sl st in the 1st ch after the knot

Red Yarn:

Cut around 6 inches of red yarn and with the help of a yarn needle pass it through the spaces as you see in the picture. At the end make a nice bow.