How to Make Crochet Christmas Baubles for Festive Decor

Crochet Christmas Baubles Overview

Crochet Christmas baubles are a delightful way to add a personal touch to your holiday decor. With their cozy and handmade feel, these baubles bring warmth and charm to any tree. Whether you choose traditional red and green colors or go for a more modern twist with sparkly yarn, the possibilities are endless.

Crafting these baubles can be a fun and creative project for the whole family to enjoy together. Not only do they look adorable hanging on your tree, but they also make thoughtful gifts for friends and loved ones. So grab your crochet hook, some festive yarn, and let your imagination run wild – 'tis the season to crochet some Christmas magic!

Materials Needed

• DK weight yarn in red, white and blue
• 3.5mm crochet hook
• Wool needle
• Toy stuffing

Stitches and Abbreviations (UK)

• Ch - chain
• Sl st – slip stitch
• dc – double crochet

Creating the Bauble

RND 1: Starting in your choice of main colour, make a magic ring and work 6dc into the ring. Six sts

Rnd 1: 2dc into each st to the end. 12sts

Rnd 2: (dc in the first st, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. 18sts

Rnd 3: (dc in the first two sts, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. 24sts

Rnd 4: (dc in the first three sts, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. 30sts

Rnd 5: (dc in the first five sts, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. 36sts

Rnd 6: dc in each st to the end. 36 sts change to white yarn at the end of this round

Rnd 7: dc in each st to the end. 36 sts

On the next round, create the pattern by changing colour from white to the contrast colour every stitch.

Rnd 8: working one st white one st contrast colour, dc in each st to the end. 36 sts continue in contrast colour only

Rnd 9-10: dc in each st to the end. 36 sts

Rnd 11: work as round 8. 36sts continue in white only

Rnd 12: dc in each st to the end. 36sts change to red yarn at the end of this round

Rnd 13: dc in each st to the end. 36sts

Round 15: (dc2tog, dc in the next five sts) repeat to end. 36sts

Round 16: (dc2tog, dc in the next four sts) repeat to end. 30sts

Round 17: (dc2tog, dc in the next three sts) repeat to end. 24sts

Round 18: (dc2tog, dc in the next two sts) repeat to end. 18sts

Round 19: (dc2tog, dc in the next st) repeat to end. 12 sts *stuff now*

Round 20: (dc2tog) repeat to end. 6sts

Fasten off and sew closed the gap at the base of the bauble.

Finishing Touches

Sew a hanging loop to the top of the bauble to finish.