Learn how to crochet Christmas balls with this free pattern in 2 sizes. Creating a crochet Christmas bauble is a perfect project for beginner and seasoned crafters alike. This pattern will guide you in crocheting beautiful, one-of-a-kind crochet ornaments that you can hang on your tree for years to come. Wether you are looking to add a homemade touch to your Christmas tree, or you want to craft a special gift, this crochet Christmas ball pattern is the perfect starting point.

Crochet Christmas Ball Pattern Tutorial

This tutorial for crochet Christmas decorations will show you how to make crochet balls in 2 sizes. This pattern uses double crochet stitches as well as a couple of variations of it.

Skill Level

Easy/Confident Beginner

Gauge

4x4inch (10x10cm) swatch of double crochet: 22 stitches x 10rows

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Supplies

YARN – Cotton DK (Small: 40y/37m, Large: 70y/65m). I used Painbox DK cotton yarn.
CROCHET HOOK – 3.0mm/D (This is smaller than usual, but it makes the bauble denser.)
YARN NEEDLE - or tapestry needle for weaving ends.
BAUBLE - SMALL: 6cm(2.5”) diameter OR LARGE: 8cm (3”) diameter

If you can’t find the right size bauble, choose a smaller size and add some stuffing or fabric scrap to make it fit the crochet cover.

Abbreviations

This crochet Christmas ball pattern is written in US terms.

Dc = double crochet stitch
Ch = chain stitch
Ch-1 sp = Chain 1 space
Sl st = slip stitch
Sc = single crochet
Dc2tog = double crochet 2 together
Dc3tog = double crochet 3 together
YO = yarn over

How to Crochet a Christmas Ball, Instructions

Here is a free crochet pattern for a small and large crochet bauble:

1. Small Crochet Christmas Ball Pattern

Round 1

Chain 4, and join with a slip stitch to form a ring (or use a magic ring).
Chain 3 (counts as first dc).
Dc 15 into ring (16 stitches).
Sl st to the top of the ch 3, fasten off if changing color.

Round 2

Attach new color to any stitch.
Chain 3 (counts as first dc).
Dc2tog in the same stitch. (Beginners: see next page for dc2tog)
Chain 1.

How to dc2tog (double crochet 2 together):

YO, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook and 1^st incomplete dc).
YO, insert hook into same stitch, YO, pull up loop (4 loops on hook), YO, pull through 2 loops. (3 loops on hook and 2^nd incomplete dc).
YO and pull through all 3 loops ( 1 loop on hook).

*Dc3tog in the next stitch
Chain 1

How to dc3tog (double crochet 3 together):

YO, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO, pull through 2 loops. (2 loops on hook and 1^st incomplete dc).
YO, insert hook into same stitch, YO, pull up loop (4 loops on hook), YO, pull through 2 loops. (3 loops on hook and 2^nd incomplete dc).
YO, insert hook into same stitch, YO, pull up loop (5 loops on hook), YO, pull through 2 loops. (4 loops on hook and 3^rd incomplete dc).
YO and pull through all 4 loops ( 1 loop on hook).

Repeat from * until the last stitch.
Sl st into the top of the chain 3 (16 clusters).
Fasten off for a new color (or sl st to the next ch1-sp if same color).

Round 3

Attach new color in a ch-1 space.
Ch3 (first dc), Dc2tog in the same stitch, ch1.
*Dc3tog in the next ch-1 space, ch1.
Repeat from * until last space, sl st into the top of the chain 3 (16 clusters.)
Fasten off for a new color (or sl st to the next ch1-sp if continuing).

Round 4

Attach new color in a ch-1 space.
Repeat round 3.

Round 5

Attach new color.
Ch 1, sc into every stitch.
Sl st into ch1 to join.
Fasten off and weave ends.

Repeat

Repeat for a second half.
If you will be joining in the same color, leave yarn attached at end.

Joining the Crochet Christmas Ball Ornament

Put the halves with wrong side together so the edges meet.
Sl st to join them together around ⅔ of the way around, leaving an opening in which to insert the ball.
Insert the ball and continue the sl st until the top remains sticking out. The seam should be tight on either side of the top.
Fasten off and weave end.

2. Large Crochet Christmas Ball Pattern

Round 1

Chain 4, and join with a slip stitch to form a ring (or use a magic ring.
Chain 3 (first dc).
Dc 15 into ring. (16 stitches)
Sl st to the top of the ch 3, fasten off if changing color.

Round 2

Attach new color.
Chain 3 (counts as first dc).
Dc2tog in the same stitch, ch1. (beginners: see page 4 for dc2tog instructions)
*Dc3tog in the next stitch, ch1. (see page 4 for dc3tog instructions)
Repeat from * until the last stitch.
Sl st into the top of the chain 3. (16 clusters.
Fasten off for a new color (or sl st to the next ch1-sp if continuing in same color).

Round 3

Attach new color in a ch-1 space.
Ch3 (first dc), Dc2tog in the same stitch, ch1.
(Dc3tog, ch1) in the next 2 ch-1 spaces.
(Dc3tog, ch1, dc3tog, ch1) in the next ch-1 space.

*(Dc3tog, ch1) in the next 3 ch-1 spaces.
(Dc3tog, ch1, dc3tog, ch1) in the next ch-1 space.
Repeat from * until last space, sl st into the top of the chain 3. (20 clusters)
Fasten off for a new color (or sl st to the next ch1-sp if continuing)

Round 4, 5, 6

Attach new color in a ch-1 space
Ch3 (first dc), Dc2tog in the same stitch, ch1
*Dc3tog in the next ch-1 space, ch1
Repeat from * until last space, sl st into the top of the chain 3. (20 clusters)
Repeat for rounds 5 and 6 as well.

Round 7

Attach new color
Ch 1, sc into every stitch
Sl st into ch1 to join.
Fasten off and weave ends.

Repeat

Repeat for a second half.
If you will be joining in the same color, leave yarn attached at end.

Joining Crocheted Christmas Balls

Same as small bauble on page 7.

Crochet Christmas Ball Pattern - In Conclusion

I hope this crochet Christmas ball pattern has added a special touch to your holiday decorations. Feel free to experiment with different color combinations to make each crochet bauble unique. Merry Christmas! Get more free Christmas crochet patterns.