Christmas Advent Calendar. Project 11. Christmas Bells Free Crochet Pattern

Make this Christmas extra crafty with this amazing crochet advent calendar! Countdown to Christmas with 24 unique jolly ornament 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.

Crocheting Christmas Ornamnets is a lovely way to get into the festive spirit. I’m very excited to share this free crochet pattern for lovely Christmas Bells. The bells are perfect to add to any present to make it more special. It is also the perfect addition to any home looking to create a festive atmosphere. It´s a very simple design which can be made in any desired colours. This is the perfect little project to get you in the holiday spirit. For your magical moments or as a nice gift for someone special! It´s a perfect Christmas gift for friends, coworkers or relatives. The pattern is very detailed. It comes with easy-to-follow written instructions and photo tutorial. Scroll down to see the step-by-step written instructions and supplies you’ll need. You can use whatever sized yarn and matching hook to change the size of your ornaments.

SUPPLIES YOU NEED

ca 20 gr cotton yarn (e.g.Schachenmayr Catania 125m/50g) in four colors: red, white and yellow, crochet hook 2,5 mm, polyester fiberfill stuffing, chopstick or something similar to help with stuffing small parts, stitch marker, scissors, yarn needle.

Using different materials and hook size to what is recommended may alter the final appearance of your ornament.

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 ornament is approx. 13 cm long, from bottom to top, 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

1. Loop the thread twice around your middle finger
2. Put the hook under both loops, pull the yarn under the loops and hook the thread again
3. Pull the thread through the new loop. The first crochet stitch is ready!
4. Repeat the number of times needed.
5. Pull the inner threads to tighten the ring.

INSTRUCTIONS

Das Glöckchen häkeln wir in Spiralrunden, das heißt ohne Hebe-Luftmaschen oder Kettmaschen. Lege jedoch einen Markierfaden ein, damit du den Rundenanfang besser erkennen kannst.

BELL

Crochet using 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: *single crochet in the next stitch, increase* (18 stitches)

Round 4: *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase* (24 stitches)

Rounds 5-6: single crochet in each of next 24 stitches

Round 7: *single crochet in each of next 7 stitches, increase* (27 stitches)

Round 8: single crochet in each of next 27 stitches

Round 9: *single crochet in each of next 8 stitches, increase* (30 stitches)

Change the yarn color to white

Round 10: single crochet in each of next 30 stitches

Change the yarn color to yellow

Round 11: single crochet in each of next 30 stitches

Round 12 (working into the front loop): *single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, increase*

Rounds 13-15: single crochet in each of next stitch till the end of the round

Round 32: *single crochet in each of next 3 stitches, increase*

Rounds 33-34: single crochet in each of next stitch till the end of the round

Finish the last stitch with a slip stitch and cut the yarn. Weave in all yarn ends.

BOW TIE

Crochet a decorative bow. The simplest way to make a bow is to crochet a some rows to make small rectangles. For crochet bows tied with ribbon, try a length of half double crochet stitch. If you want less thickness, try 1-2 rows of single crochet stitch.

Work using red colored yarn.

LONG

Chain 30 stitches, joing for crocheting in rounds.

Round 1: chain 2 stitches, half double crochet in each of next 30 stitches, join with a slip stitch.

Rounds 2-3: chain 2 stitches, half double crochet in each of next 30 stitches, join with a slip stitch.

Finish the last stitch with a slip stitch and cut the yarn. Weave in all yarn ends.

SHORT

Chain 20 stitches, joing for crocheting in rounds.

Round 1: chain 2 stitches, half double crochet in each of next 20 stitches, join with a slip stitch.

Rounds 2-3: chain 2 stitches, half double crochet in each of next 20 stitches, join with a slip stitch.

Finish the last stitch with a slip stitch and cut the yarn. Weave in all yarn ends.

MIDDLE

For the middle part chain 17 stitches, skip the first and the second chains from your hook, and then work 1 half double crochet stitch in each of the remaining chains.

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Chain as many stitches as long you want your loop to be. Attach bells. You can use and Decorative String or a Satin ribbon to make the hanging loop. Decorate as desired. Embroider or add some beads, etc.

Create the bow shape and sew it as shown on the pic above. Add the bow on top of your Christmas Bells so that the joining seam is in the center and on the bottom.

Use the decorative bead or a Bell to make the clapper. Attach it at the bottom. Hide all yarn ends.

I hope you enjoyed crocheting the gnome 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!