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.
Day 23 of the 24 Days of Crochet Christmas Advent Calendar is sweet Christmas Ornaments. Christmas is just around the corner and we all are gearing up to decorate our home. I’m pretty excited to share a quick and easy Christmas pattern with you today. Get ready to create these small and delightful Christmas Ornaments that can either be used as a little gift or hang to the Christmas Tree as an ornament. The ornaments are crocheted in one piece in spiral rounds with single crochet stitches, 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
leftovers of cotton yarn (e.g.Schachenmayr Catania 125m/50g) in three colors: green, red and white yarn, crochet hook 2,5 mm, polyester fiberfill stuffing, chopstick or something similar to help with stuffing small parts, stitch marker, scissors, yarn needle, two little black beads.
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 ornament is approx. 4 and 5 cm, 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
CANDLE
Start crocheting with red colored yarn.
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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 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 (working into the back loop): single crochet in each of next 30 stitches
Round 7: single crochet in each of next 30 stitches
Change the yarn color to white
Round 8 (working into the back loop): single crochet in each of next 30 stitches
Rounds 9-15: single crochet in each of next 30 stitches
Turn the work.
Round 16:
chain 7 stitches, slip stitch in the second stitch from the hook, single crochet in the next stitch, hdc in the next stitch, dc in each of next 2 stitches, skip the next stitch, working into the back loop: slip stitch in the next stitch, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches.
chain 4 stitches, single crochet in the second stitch from the hook, dc in each of next 2 stitches, skip the next stitch, working into the back loop: slip stitch in the next stitch, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches.
chain 5 stitches, hdc in the 3rd stitch from the hook, double crochet in the next stitch, hdc in the next stitch, skip the next stitch, working into the back loop: slip stitch in the next stitch, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches.
chain 7 stitches, single crochet in the second stitch from the hook, hdc in the next stitch, dc in each of next 2 stitches, hdc in each of next 2 stitches, skip the next stitch, working into the back loop: slip stitch in the next stitch, single crochet in each of next 5 stitches.
chain 4 stitches, dc in the 3rd stitch from the hook, double crochet in the next stitch, skip the next stitch, working into the back loop: slip stitch in the next stitch, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches.
chain 5 stitches, hdc in the 3rd stitch from the hook, double crochet in the next stitch, hdc in the next stitch, skip the next stitch, working into the back loop: slip stitch in the next stitch, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches.
Round 17 (working into the front loop): *decrease, single crochet in each of next 3 stitches* (24 stitches)
Stuff the candle firmly.
Round 18: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches* (18 stitches)
Round 19: *decrease, single crochet in the next stitch* (12 stitches)
Round 20: *decrease*
Fasten off, hide all yarn ends.
FLAME
Start crocheting with white 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 each of next 12 stitches
Change the yarn color to red
Round 4 (working into the back loop): *increase, single crochet in the next stitch* (18 stitches)
Rounds 5-6: single crochet in each of next 18 stitches
Round 7: *decrease, single crochet in the next stitch* (12 stitches)
Round 8: *decrease, single crochet in each of next 2 stitches* (9 stitches)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Set aside for later.
ASSEMBLY
Eyes are attached now. Mark where you want the eyes to be placed with pins and sew them with the distance of 3-4 stitches to the your candle. Be sure to step back and take a look to make sure they are even. Embroider eyebrows and a mouth with black color yarn. Proceed a smile if desired. You can also add eyelashes. Hide the yarn tails inside the head. You can add some pink blush on its cheeks.
Use pins to position the flame on the top of the candle. Attach the flame using yarn ends. Hide all yarn ends.
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. Or just attach the keychain ring.
LOLLIPOP
This lollipop ornament crochet pattern might just be one of your favourites. Start crocheting with red colored yarn. The lollipop stick is sewn on at the end.
Round 1: 12 single crochets into Magic Ring
Round 2: 2 single crochets in each stitch around: 2 stitches in red and 2 stitches in white (24 stitches)
Round 3: single crochet in each of next 21 stitches - 2 stitches in red and 2 stitches in white
Round 4: *increase, single crochet in the next stitch*: 3 stitches in red and 3 stitches in white (36 stitches)
Continue crocheting in rounds without increasing.
Round 5-6: single crochet in each of next 36 stitches - 3 stitches in red and 3 stitches in white
Round 7: *decrease, single crochet in the next stitch*: 2 stitches in red and 2 stitches in white (24 stitches)
Stuff your lollipop slightly.
Round 8: *decrease*: - 1 stitch in red and 1 stitch in white (12 stitches)
Round 8 (work in white colored yarn only): *decrease* 6 times
Fasten off. Hide yarn ends. Sew the lollipop stick to the bottom of the lollipop
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. Or just attach the keychain ring.
I hope you enjoyed crocheting theese Christmas ornaments 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!
