The countdown to Christmas has begun! Amidst the hurried gift-making, home decorating and other plans, make time for Christmas ornaments. There is something magical about handmade trinkets. They add personality to the tree, bring back memories each year, and give crafters the perfect excuse to use up leftover yarn that has been sitting in the stash. If you have been looking for small, quick, and cheerful projects for the holiday season, crocheted ornaments are a great place to start. Just get your crochet hooks and yarn to get started.
Let’s explore the beginner-friendly ornaments while sipping your favorite beverage and switching to the holiday music. With the right materials, these crocheted ornaments work up fast, a few minutes or an hour at the most.
1. Crochet Snowflake
A crochet snowflake is delicate, lacy, and timeless. It looks beautiful on a tree, taped to a window, tucked into a holiday card, or stuffed in the Christmas stocking on the mantle. Snowflakes are also addictive to make because you can finish one in minutes.
Recommended Crochet Hook Size: 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm
Recommended Yarn: Any lightweight scrap yarn from your stash. You can also use a DK or worsted-weight yarn. Cotton works best if you want crisp edges. Machine-washable yarn is a good choice to keep the snowflakes clean and ready to use for years.
Steps to follow:
- Begin with a chain and work a small round of single crochets. You can also work with a magic circle, also known as the magic ring of crochet, for an adjustable circle, which you can tighten later.
- Add chains and picots around the circle to form the snowflake arms.
- Stiffen with a light glue and water mix if you want a more structural snowflake.
2. Crochet Mini Hat Ornament
The tiny hat ornament is a good choice for the festive season. You can dress up the tree, the fireplace mantle or even your pet with strong fashion opinions. It is the quickest ornament on the list and brings instant charm to any tree. You can even add a pom pom to make it extra adorable.
Recommended Crochet Hook Size: 4 mm to 5 mm
Recommended Yarn: Worsted-weight scraps in festive colors.
Steps to follow:
- Make a short foundation chain and join it to form a ring.
- Crochet in rounds to create the hat body.
- Add a round of front post stitches for a ribbed look. Refer to our ultimate guide to crochet post stitches for textured effects.
- Close the top, attach a tiny pom pom, and enjoy how cute it looks.
3. Crochet Sock Ornament
This miniature stocking is perfect for gifting tiny treats. It also allows you to practice shaping without making a full-sized sock, which is a relief for anyone who has ever struggled with second sock syndrome. In fact, the ornament’s size will tempt you to make it for your entire family and dress up the Christmas tree and mantle.
Recommended Crochet Hook Size: 3.5 mm to 4 mm
Recommended Yarn: Any scraps of sport or DK-weight yarn.
Steps to follow:
- Start with the cuff and work in rounds.
- Shape the heel with short rows.
- Continue to the toe, decreasing as needed.
- Add a loop so it hangs nicely on the tree. Feel free to stuff it with chocolate. No judgment.
4. Crochet Bauble Ornament
A crochet bauble brings retro charm to the tree. It is soft, safe for kids, and a great way to experiment with fun colors. You can make it in traditional colors or go wild with speckles from your stash. If you have classic granny squares in the craft bag, put them to use for colorful & creative baubles.
Recommended Crochet Hook Size: 3 mm to 4 mm
Recommended Yarn: DK or worsted scraps in whatever shades make you smile.
Steps to follow:
- Crochet two flat circles using single crochet increases.
- Add stripes if you are feeling festive.
- Join the circles, stuffing lightly as you close.
- Add a loop at the top and admire your squishy masterpiece.
5. Crochet Star Ornament
A crochet star is cheerful, quick to make, and very forgiving. Even if your points do not match perfectly, people will still say it looks cute. That is the magic of the holiday season. Crochet amigurumi star ornaments by adding eyes, mouth, nose and even hands and legs to make them all the more special.
Recommended Crochet Hook Size: 3.5 mm
Recommended Yarn: Any stash yarn. Metallic blends add extra sparkle.
Steps to follow:
- Begin with a simple five-point base worked in the round.
- Add picots or chain extensions to create star points.
- Crochet a second star if you want it thicker.
- Sew both halves together and add a hanging loop.
Also read: Top 5 Knitted Christmas Decorations for this Festive Season
To conclude, crocheted Christmas ornaments bring joy to your festive decoration. All you need are basic crochet skills. Explore the KnitPro collection for crochet hooks and crochet hook sets. With a set, you have multiple sizes in one place, so that you have the right tool in your craft bag.
