Make this Christmas extra crafty with this amazing crochet advent calendar! Countdown to Christmas with 24 unique jolly ornaments and amigurumi patterns.
This Advent calendar is ideal for both beginners and crochet experts. An ideal way to enjoy the Christmas season by creating something unique!
This special crochet calendar contains 24 free patterns that will allow you to crochet a beautiful project every day during the days of December.
Every day a new design will be shared as a new free crochet pattern.
Christmas is just around the corner, and we are all gearing up to decorate our home. I’m pretty excited to share a quick and easy Christmas pattern with you today. One decor item that should not be missed for your Fur Tree are these adorable Christmas Balls! A dream of mine is to crochet an entire set of Christmas Ornament Balls for my Christmas Tree. Get ready to create these small and delightful Christmas Balls that can either be used as a little gift or hang to the Christmas Tree as an ornament. The ball is crocheted in one piece in spiral rounds with single crochet stitches. This pattern uses only the single crochet stitch so it is easy for beginners and can be done in some minutes! For your magical moments or as a nice gift for someone special! It´s a very simple design which can be made in any desired colours. The pattern is very detailed. It comes with easy-to-follow written instructions and photo tutorial. Ready to make one?
SUPPLIES YOU NEED
ca 20 gr cotton yarn (e.g. Schachenmayr Catania 125m/50g) in the following colors: green, red, white and yellow yarn, crochet hook 2,5 mm, polyester fiberfill stuffing, chopstick or something similar to help with stuffing small parts, stitch marker, scissors, yarn needle, beads for decorations.
Using different materials and hook size to what is recommended may alter the final appearance of your ornaments.
SKILL LEVEL
I would classify this free crochet pattern as an advanced beginner. It is necessary to have some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.
FINISHED SIZE
The ready ball is approx. 6 and 5 cm in diameter, can be made bigger or smaller depending on the yarn and hook you use.
SKILLS YOU NEED
chain, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch, increase, decrease, front post double crochet
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch =chain
St = stitch
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
dec = decrease stitch (two single crochets together)
inc = increase stitch (two single crochets in the one stitch)
Dc = double crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Tc = treble crochet
Rnd = Round
* = repeat the instructions for the times indicated
(...) = at the end of every round total amount of stitches is indicated
TIPS
- Do not join rounds, work in a continuous spiral
- Place a stitch marker or a piece of yarn at the beginning stitch of the round and move it up at the start of each additional round
- This pattern doesn´t include any specific stitch tutorials
- All stitches are worked into both loops, unless stated otherwise in the pattern
- The number of stitches for completion is noted in parentheses at the end of each round
- When filling with polyester stuffing, pull apart each large chunk into many smaller chunks. This ensures an even distribution of firmness within the amigurumi
- Amigurumi can be made in any desired colors
- The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology
Seamless way of changing color when working in the round
Pick up the new color at the end of the round: inset your hook into the stitch, yarn over the new color and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook to complete the stitch.
To make a magic ring
- Loop the thread twice around your middle finger
- Put the hook under both loops, pull the yarn under the loops and hook the thread again
- Pull the thread through the new loop. The first crochet stitch is ready!
- Repeat the number of times needed.
- Pull the inner threads to tighten the ring.
INSTRUCTIONS
BALL 1
Crochet in green and white colored yarn.
Round 1: 6 single crochets into the magic ring. Pull the ring closed to form circle. Mark the 6th stitch with a stitch marker. You will be working in a continuous circle to avoid any slip stitching lines from appearing. Every time you get to the stitch marker, move it up to indicate your last stitch in each round.
Round 2: 2 single crochets in each stitch around (12 stitches)
Round 3: *single crochet in next stitch, increase* (18 stitches)
Round 4: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase* (24 stitches)
Round 5: *single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, increase* (30 stitches)
Round 6: *single crochet in each of next 4 stitches, increase* (36 stitches)
Round 7: *single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, increase* (42 stitches)
Round 8: *single crochet in each of next 6 stitches, increase* (48 stitches)
Round 9: single crochet in each of next 48 stitches
Change the yarn color to white
Rounds 10-11: single crochet in each of next 48 stitches
Change the yarn color to green
Round 12 (working into the back loop): single crochet in each of next 48 stitches
Change the yarn color to white
Round 13 (working into the back loop): single crochet in each of next 48 stitches
Round 14: single crochet in each of next 48 stitches
Change the yarn color to green
Round 15 (working into the back loop): single crochet in each of next 48 stitches
Round 16: single crochet in each of next 48 stitches
Round 17: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 6 stitches* (42 stitches)
Round 18: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 5 stitches* (36 stitches)
Round 19: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 4 stitches* (30 stitches)
Round 20: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches* (24 stitches)
Stuff the ball firmly.
Round 21: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches* (18 stitches)
Round 22: *decrease, single crochet in the next stitch* (12 stitches)
Round 23: *decrease* 6 times
Fasten off and collect all remaining stitches and pull tight to secure it around the neck of the ball.
NECK of the BALL
Crochet with yellow colored yarn.
Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring (alternative: if preferred, chain 2 stitches and then 6 single crochets in the second chain from hook) (6 stitches)
Round 2: 2 single crochets in each stitch around (12 stitches)
Round 3 (working into the back loop): single crochet in each of next 12 stitches
Rounds 4-5: single crochet in each of next 12 stitches
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Set aside for later.
BALL 2
Crochet with light green and red colored yarn.
Round 1: 6 single crochets into the magic ring. Pull the ring closed to form circle. Mark the 6th stitch with a stitch marker. You will be working in a continuous circle to avoid any slip stitching lines from appearing. Every time you get to the stitch marker, move it up to indicate your last stitch in each round.
Round 2: 2 single crochets in each stitch around (12 stitches)
Round 3: *single crochet in next stitch, increase* (18 stitches)
Round 4: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase* (24 stitches)
Round 5: *single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, increase* (30 stitches)
Round 6: *single crochet in each of next 4 stitches, increase* (36 stitches)
Round 7: *single crochet in each of next 5 stitches, increase* (42 stitches)
Rounds 8-9: single crochet in each of next 42 stitches
Change the yarn color to green
Round 10 (working into the back loop): single crochet in each of next 42 stitches
Rounds 11-13: single crochet in each of next 42 stitches
Change the yarn color to red
Round 14 (working into the back loop): single crochet in each of next 42 stitches
Rounds 15-16: single crochet in each of next 42 stitches
Round 17: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 5 stitches* (36 stitches)
At this point start stuffing your ball.
Round 18: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 4 stitches* (30 stitches)
Round 19: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches* (24 stitches)
Stuff the ball firmly. Add enough so that it looks like a nice ball.
Round 20: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches* (24 stitches)
Round 21: *decrease, single crochet in the next stitch* (12 stitches)
Round 22: *decrease* 6 times
Fasten off and collect all remaining stitches and pull tight to secure it around the neck of the ball.
NECK of the BALL
Crochet with yellow colored yarn.
Round 1: 6 single crochets into Magic Ring (alternative: if preferred, chain 2 stitches and then 6 single crochets in the second chain from hook) (6 stitches)
Round 2: 2 single crochets in each stitch around (12 stitches)
Round 3 (working into the back loop): single crochet in each of next 12 stitches
Round 4: single crochet in each of next 12 stitches
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Set aside for later.
FINISHING
Decorate as desired. Embroider or add some beads, etc.
Sew the neck of the ball using yarn ends. Use pins to position the neck on the ball. Be sure to step back and take a look to make sure it is in the right position.
Attach a hanger. I simply used a piece of yarn knotted at the surface of the ornament. You can use a decorative string or a satin ribbon to make the hanging loop.
Weave in any remaining ends
I hope you enjoyed crocheting the Christmas balls and found the pattern helpful. As always, I’d love to see your creation if you’re willing to share! Comment below or tag me on social media. You can share a picture here or on Instagram by tagging me @tansuluucrafthaus.
Happy crocheting! Feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you for stopping by and have a lovely day!
