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New Year Ball Crochet Ornaments
Instructions
Size: 8.5″ Circumference
Materials:
Made with Aunt Lydia’s Fashion #3 cotton thread
Hook US D/3.25 mm
Tapestry Needle
Gauge: 11 dc x 5 rows = 2”
Abbreviations (US Terms):
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
sc: single crochet
sl: slip
st(s): stitch(es)
Notes:
Written in US Standard Terms.
Weave ends as you work.
Join each round with a sl st to the first st of the round.
Round 1: Ch12, join to form circle, ch1, sc 24 in center of circle, join round.
Round 2: Ch1, *sc 2 sts, ch12*, repeat between * to end, join, sl st across 2 sc and 6 chs (so that you are at center of ch12).
Round 3: Ch1, *sc in top of ch12 space, ch5*, repeat between * to end, join.
Round 4: Ch1, *[3sc, ch2, 3sc] in next ch5 space* repeat between * to end, join, sl st in next 3 sts.
Round 5: Ch1, *sc in ch2 space, ch3*, repeat between * to end, join.
Round 6: Ch1, *[2sc, ch2, 2sc] in next ch3 space* repeat between * to end, join, sl st in next 2 sts.
Round 7: *Ch1, sc in next ch2 space, ch10*, repeat between * to end, join. Fasten off.
Note: If you are going to fill the ball, do that before closing the ball.
For Open Ball Cover: Weave ends and decorate open loops as desired.
For Fitted Ball Cover: Thread a tapestry needle with a long length of crochet thread, weave through each ch10 space all around and into the first ch10 space, pull tight and secure ball closed. Add a tassel or other decorative touches as desired.
4 comments
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Heidi
Dec 31, 2019 08:20 AM
Nice decoration
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Mia
Dec 31, 2019 08:39 AM
Very cute balls
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Isabella
Dec 31, 2019 09:14 AM
I like these balls ornament
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Susan
Jan 02, 2020 08:28 AM
Pleased, that you like the pattern
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