Some of the most fun (and adorable) Christmas crafts projects you can create this time of the year are crochet Christmas ornaments. Not only do they look fabulous on your tree or mantel, indoors or outside, but they’re an absolute blast to make, too. That’s why I’ve prepared the following crochet easy ornament patterns, which include projects for newbies, on up to the seriously skilled.
So go ahead, curl up on the couch in front of a roaring fire, put on your favorite Christmas songs or movies, and start crocheting away to your heart’s content. Because there isn’t much as homey and comfortable as crocheting, these crochet ornaments will mean so much for your loved ones because you’ve made them with your very own hands While you’re in the crafting mood, check out our favorite these Christmas Decorations Patterns too!
Browse through these free crochet and easy christmas ornaments patterns and pick your favorite one (or two) to make your Christmas decorations and gifts.
A Quick Crochet Christmas Gift
One thing that I love about these free crochet Christmas ornaments pattern is that they work up very quickly. So, they are the perfect last-minute crochet gift if you are in a pinch and need something quick.
Plus, who doesn’t love a beautiful handmade, crochet ornament for their house? You could add some Christmas sweets and you’ve got the perfect gift.
Want to make some more last-minute crochet home gifts, then check out more patterns available on this site.
Christmas Tree Ornament – free pattern
This crochet Christmas Tree ornament pattern is perfect for beginners! Use the double crochet stitch and have this project completed in less then an hour.
A beginner friendly project you can finish in less than an hour. If you are learning double crochet, this project is perfect to crochet something beautiful for home decoration and gift for friends and family.
Although Christmas trees usually come in green, you’re free to choose your own color! You know what’s better? You can also make it in two colors!
These flat crochet Christmas trees are perfect for garland, ornaments, or present decorations. They are super easy to make and have a multitude of uses.
Finished, the size of each tree measures approximately 4 inches tall and 3.5 inches at the widest point. The main stitches used are the bean stitch, chain stitch, and puff stitch.
Abbreviations
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
Make a Magic Circle,
Row 1: chain 3 in the circle and work 2 dc, turn.
Row 2: ch 3 and turn, work 2dc sts in the same stitch, skip next stitch, 3 dc sts in the last stitch of previous round.
Row 3: ch 3 and turn, work 2 dc sts in the same stitch, 3 dc sts in the space between the dc cluster, 3 dc sts in the last stitch.
Row 4: ch 1and turn, sl st in the next two stitches, sl st in the next space, ch 3, 2 dc in the same space, 3 dc in the space between the dc cluster
Row 5: ch 3 and turn, 2 dc in the same stitch, 3 dc in the space between the dc cluster, 3 dc in the last stitch
Row 6: ch 3 and turn, 2 dc in the same stitch, 3 dc in the space between the dc cluster, 3 dc in the space between the dc, 3 dc in the last stitch.
Row 7: ch 1, sl st in the next two stitches, sl st in the space, ch 3, 2 dc in the same space, 3 dc in the space between the dc cluster, 3 dc in the next space.
Row 8: ch 3, 2 dc in the same stitch, 3 dc in the space between the dc cluster, 3 dc in the next space, 3 dc in the last stitch, turn.
Row 9: ch 3, 2 dc in the same stitch, 3 dc in the chain space, 3 dc in the next space, 3 dc in the space between the dc cluster, 3 dc in the last stitch, sl st.
Fasten off and Weave in your ends.
DIY Traditional Crochet Ornament – free pattern
You don’t only have to use round glass ornaments to decorate your tree. If you’re looking for something that’s just as gorgeous, but won’t break, try out this crocheted version.
Add some holiday charm to your family gatherings with this adorable crochet Christmas tree ornaments. This free crochet ornament pattern is easy + quick to make.
Materials:
Any worsted weight yarn in a variety of colors and grey for the bauble cap
4 mm crochet hook
yarn needle
scrissors
Stitches and abreviations
st/sts – stitch/stitches
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sc inc – single crochet increase (work two single crochet stitches into the same stitch).
Pattern
Start by making a magic ring.
Round 1: ch 1, work 12hdc in ring. Join with a sl st to the first hdc of the round.
Round 2: ch 1, work 2 hdc around in each stitch . Join with a sl st to the first hdc of the round. (24)
Round 3: Ch 1, work [2hdc in the same st, 1hdc in the next st]. Repeat this pattern around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc of the round. (36)
Round 4: ch 1, work 2dc in the same st, 1 hdc in next 2 stitches. Repeat this pattern around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc of the round. (48)
Round 5: ch 1, work 2 dc, 1dc in next 3 sts. Repeat this pattern around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc of the round. (60)
Attach silver color yarn on top with slst.
Row 1: ch1, sc 5
Row 2: ch1, sc 5
Row 3: ch1, sc5
Row 4: ch1, sc2, ch 30, slst in first ch, sc3
Fasten off and weave the ends in.
Crochet Bells Christmas Ornament – free pattern
It just wouldn’t be Christmas without bells, and these cuties look as good on the tree as they are easy to make.
These bells are crocheted in rounds, in one piece, from the top of the bell to the bottom of the bell. You can also use a piece of ribbon for the tie instead of the yarn chain ribbon which I have used; or embroider on the outside of the bell to add a personal touch.
Supplies
- Yarn:
- Hook:2.5 mm
- Scissors, Yarn Needle
Difficulty Level
EASY
Finished Size
2.5 inches wide, 2.5 inches tall
The size will vary depending on the yarn you use and the crochet hook size.
Gauge
Is not really imperative so long as the stitches are close together (no holes)
Supplies
- Yarn: Alize Sal Sim yarn lurex yarn 460 m/100g, two strands held together
- Hook: 2.5 mm
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker (optional)
Difficulty Level
EASY
Finished Size
2.5 inches wide, 2.5 inches tall
Gauge
is not really imperative so long as the stitches are close together (no holes)
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
Crochet Bells ornament – Free Pattern
Start by making a magic ring.
Round 1: ch 1, work 6 sc sts in the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc st. (6 sts)
Round 2: ch 1, work 2 dc sts in each st of the round. (12 sts)
Round 3: ch 1 work 2 sc sts in the very first st, then work 1 sc st in the next st. Continue working the same pattern – 2dc, 1 sc to the end of the round. Join with a sl st to the firs sc st. (18 sts)
(If you desire to make a larger bell, then you can add here onother increase round, which would be [2sc sts in the first st, 1 sc st, 1sc st] to the end of the round. You will then have 24 sts)
Round 3: ch 1, work 1 sc st in every stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc st. (18 sts)
Round : ch 1 work 2 sc sts in the very first st, then work 1 sc st in the next st. Continue working the same pattern – 2dc, 1 sc to the end of the round. Join with a sl st to the firs sc st. (27 sts)
Round 3: ch 1 work 2 sc sts in the very first st, then work 1 sc st in the next st. Continue working the same pattern – 2dc, 1 sc to the end of the round. Join with a sl st to the firs sc st. (27 sts)
Crochet Snowflake Ornaments – free pattern
Terminology
This pattern uses US terminology.
st/sts – stitch/stitches
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
tc – triple crochet
Materials
Alize shawl yarn (100 g/460 m)
2.5 mm crochet hook
yarn needle
scrissors
Crochet snowflake pattern
Your tree will look like a winter wonderland when it’s adorned with these snowflakes. Your tree will look like a winter wonderland when it’s adorned with these snowflakes.
Round 1: chain 6 and join ends with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 2: ch 4 (counted as 1 dc plus ch1), dc in the ring, ch1, [dc, ch 1] rep this pattern until you have 12dc sts and 12 ch-1 sts.
Round 3: ch 1, sc in the first ch-1 sp, ch 6, sc in the next ch-1 sp. Continue this pattern around unti you get to the last ch-1 space. Wor 1 sc in the ch-1 sp, ch 2 and work one dc st in the very first sc st of the round.
Round 4: [ch 2, work 2 dc sts in the next ch-6 space, chain 4, sl st to the base of chain 4 (ch-4 picot), tc st in the ch-6 space, ch 7, sl st to the base of ch7 (ch-7 picot), tc in the ch-6 space, ch 4 , sl st to the base of ch 4 (ch-4 picot), 2 dc sts in the ch-6 sp, ch2, sc in the next ch-6 space.] repeat this pattern around.
Fasten off and weave the ends in.
Chain 50 sts and pull the ribbon through one of the ch-7 picots and sl st. Or you can simply attach a piece of yarn or ribbon to hang it on your tree.
Crochet Christmas star ornaments
I love this festive crochet star pattern. This free Christmas crochet pattern would also make fab gifts tags, brilliant bunting, or how about using them as an appliqué motif to make your very own Christmas jumper?
SUPPLIES
Worsted weight yarn. I used both cotton and acrylic yarn.
G size hook
yarn needle
scissors
ABBREVIATIONS
Puff stitch – Yarn over, insert hook into ring, yarn over and pull through*. Repeat from * 2 more times. You should have 7 loops on your hook. Yarn over one last time, and pull hook through all the loops on your hook.
CROCHET STAR
Start with a magic ring.
Round 1: *Work 1 puff stitch. Chain 2*. Repeat from * 4 more times for a total of 5 puff stitches. Slip stitch into the top of the first puff stitch.
Round 2: Chain 2. In the same stitch, work (2 DC, Chain 1, 3 DC). In the next 4 puff stitches, work (3 DC, Chain 1, 3 DC). Slip stitch into the first DC to end the round.
Round 3: *Chain 1. In the chain space from the previous round, work (1 HDC, 2 DC, Chain 2, 2 DC, 1 HDC). Chain 1. Slip stitch into 3rd DC from hook.* Repeat from * 4 more times. The last slip stitch should end the round.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Add a ribbon through the star to hang it on your tree!
Christmas crochet candy cane
Can’t get enough of sweet treats? Then here’s a free candy cane ornament pattern from with a surprising twist – it’s just two coiled pieces of crochet sewn together to create an impressive result!
It’s time to crochet a festive candy cane ornament using Caron Simply Soft yarn.
MEASUREMENT
Approx 5½” [14 cm] long.
GAUGE
13 sc and 14 rows = 4” [10 cm].
INSTRUCTIONS
Coil (make 1 each in A and B)
Ch 40. 2 dc in 4th ch from hook. 3 dc in each ch to end of chain.
Fasten off.
Twist Coils around each other to form Candy Cane.
Bend slightly approx 2½” [6 cm]
from top.
Using A, tack loosely to form curve.
With A, make hanging loop.
MATERIALS
Caron Simply Soft (6 oz/170.1 g; 315 yds/288 m)
Contrast A Harvest Red (39763) 1 ball
Contrast B White (39701) 1 ball
Note: 1 ball each of A and B will make approx 24 Candy Cane Ornaments.
Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
CANDY CANE ORNAMENT | CROCHET
CANDY CANE ORNAMENT | CROCHET 1 of 1
ABBREVIATIONS:
US terminology
Approx = Approximate(ly)
Ch = Chain(s)
Dc = Double crochet
Santa hat crochet ornaments
Tiny crochet Santa hats are by far the most adorable crochet Christmas ornaments. Make some of these cuties and decorate your Christmas Tree with your handmade ornaments.
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
yo – yarn over
st(s) – stitch(es)
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