Beginner Crochet Christmas Ornament Pattern

Looking for a fun, easy, and budget-friendly holiday craft? This beginner crochet Christmas ornament pattern is just what you need! Inspired by vintage baubles, this design features a mock sweater texture that adds a cozy, handmade charm to your tree. Best of all, it’s an absolute beginner pattern, complete with a step-by-step video tutorial to guide you through every stitch.

Using a simple Dollar Tree ornament as the base, this project is not only affordable but also quick to make, perfect for gifting or decorating. Whether you're new to crochet or just want a relaxing project, this DIY ornament is sure to bring festive joy to your holiday season.

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Video Tutorial

Difficulty

This is an BASIC level pattern. A beginner can complete this pattern, and a full video tutorial is provided.

(Pattern difficulty levels are based on Craft Yarn Council Standards.)

Finished Measuments

Your completed fabric should measure 15 cm by 15 cm (6" x 6")

Yarn

You will need approximately 25 meters (27 yards) of a worsted weight (4) yarn.

I recommend the following yarn:

Hook Size and Notions

• 5 mm crochet hook

• Tapestry needle

• Scissors

• 8 cm (3") diameter Christmas bauble

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Pattern Abbreviations

BLO - back loop(s) only

ch(s) – chain(s)

rep – repeat

sc – single crochet

st(s) – stitch(es)

yo – yarn over

( ) - work a group of stitches all in the same stitch or space

** – repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed

These are US crochet terms from the Craft Yarn Council standards.

Notes

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Pattern

Using a 5 mm crochet hook, ch 15

Row 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch, ch 1, turn {14 sts}

Row 2 sc in first st, BLO sc in next 12 sts, sc in last st, ch 1, turn {14 sts}

Rows 3 - 25 repeat Row 2 {14 sts}

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Fold the rectangle in half and use the long tail to whip stitch the edges closed. Weave the long tail in and out through the side of each row and pull to close.

Place fabric over a Christmas bauble with an 8 cm (3") diameter and weave in and out through the remaining open side. Pull yarn to close around the bauble and weave in ends.

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