Christmas is 1 month away! It sounds crazy, but it is oh so true! So, why not start the Christmas preparation with cute Christmas ornaments that are super simple to create …
Not only do they make beautiful decorations, but each of these ornaments also makes the perfect embellishment to any Christmas present. Simply wrap the present, add a ribbon and tie on the ornament … then, you have a beautifully wrapped Christmas present with a thoughtful touch!
The Christmas Ornament Set includes three crochet patterns: a Wreath, a Star, and a Cross. The FREE Wreath crochet pattern is included below. Each of the remaining 2 patterns will be shared over the next two weeks; however, if you cannot wait to get the full pattern, the pattern is available to purchase in PDF format on both Etsy and Ravelry. The PDF version includes helpful pictures for creating each ornament. Click on the link below to view the pattern listing in Etsy.
Crochet Ornament Set – Etsy Pattern Listing
The Wreath Christmas Ornament is approximately 2.5″ in diameter. It can be created larger by simply using a larger crochet hook and/or thicker weight yarn. Since very little yarn is necessary, the Christmas ornaments are perfect for using up all of your “left-over” yarn! Let’s get started …
To create the ornament, the following materials are necessary: G crochet hook, medium weight yarn (2 different colors), yarn needle (to weave in ends), and scissors.
Directions:
Rnd 1: MC – Ch 12. Sl st with the 1st ch to join.
Rnd 2: MC – Ch 1. Complete 16 sc in the loop. Sl st with the 1st sc to join. (16)
Rnd 3: MC – Ch 2. Complete 2 hdc/st. Sl st with the 1st hdc to join. (32)
Rnd 4: MC – Ch 15. Sl st into the 1st st threading in the back loop only to create the hanging loop. Complete 1 hdc/st in each of the 2nd – 31st st threading through back loop only. Complete 1 hdc and 1 sl st in the 32nd st threading through back loop only. Knot to end. Trim strands, weaving them into the back of the wreath.
Rnd 5: CC – With CC yarn, sl st on to the left of the hanging loop (ch 15). Complete 1 sl st/st around the rnd until the right side of the hanging loop. Knot to end. Trim strands, weaving them into the back of the wreath.
Cut a piece of CC yarn. Thread strands onto the wreath and tie a bow.
Abbreviations: CC – contrasting color, ch – chain, hdc – half double crochet,
MC – main color, rnd – round, sc – single crochet, sl st – slip stitch, st –
stitch
Happy Crocheting!
