Isn’t there something just so heartwarming about decking out your space in handmade decorations come the holiday season? Gets me every time, I tell ya. So, here’s a little something I stumbled across online — a crochet pattern for a Christmas bauble that’s so darling, it’ll make your tree the talk of the town.
Picture this — soft, delicate yarn transformed into an adorable little sphere, just waiting to be adorned with your personal creative flair. You start with a magic ring (which, let me tell you, isn’t as ominous as it sounds), and before you know it, you’re working up a storm, hooking in the round, increasing and decreasing with the poise of a crochet maestro! And those festive colors weaving into patterns? Chef’s kiss!
But don’t even get me started on the finishing touches. A sprinkle of glitter – because, why not? – and a cute little loop to hold it high on the majestic branches of your Christmas tree. Seriously, folks, pouring your heart into a project like this? It’s what makes the season truly special.
Remember to keep those stitches snug, but not too tight – you wouldn’t want the poor bauble feeling all suffocated and such.
Happy hooking!
Designer: Sonnenin Dunyasi
Materials & Tools
- Any yarn you prefer
- Any hook size you prefer
Abbreviations
Rnd – round
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Bauble
Rnd 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: work 2 sc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 9-16: 48 sc (48)
Rnd 17: (6 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (42)
Rnd 18: (5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 19: (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 20: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 21: (2 sc, 1dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 22: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
With another whool.
Rnd 23: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 24: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 25: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 26: 6 dec (6)