Crochet Yule Log Ornament

If you're looking to add a cozy touch to your holiday decor, why not try making a crochet Yule log ornament? This charming little decoration is not only fun to create but also brings a touch of rustic warmth to any Christmas tree. By using brown yarn for the log and some fluffy white yarn for the snowy bark details, you can make a festive and whimsical addition to your holiday celebrations. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just getting started, this project is a wonderful way to spread some handmade cheer during the holiday season. So grab your crochet hook, settle in by the fire, and get ready to craft a delightful Yule log ornament that will surely be a standout on your tree this year!

Supplies

• 3mm & 4mm crochet hook
• DK weight yarn
• Scissors
• Sewing needle
• 10mm Safety eyes

Yarn

• Weight – DK / Light Worsted/ #3
• Brand – Style craft Squeeze Me DK
• A – Brown
• B – White
• C – Almond
• D – Green
• E – Red
• Total: 22 yards

Gauge

• 3mm hook: 2″ x 2″ swatch = 10 rows of 10 sc
• 4mm hook: 2″ x 2″ swatch = 4 rows of 7 dc

Finished Size

• Height 5cm x Length 6.5cm

Pattern Notes

• Chains and finishing slip stitches are not included in the stitch count
• The last numbers in brackets are the total number of stitches in the round
• Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces. eg. (sc, 2sc) would mean sc in first stitch then 2sc in next stitch
• Change colour while completing the previous stitch.
• Always start in same stitch as slip stitch
• If you have trouble using the MR with fluffy yarn, try making a separate MR with acrylic yarn.

Abbreviations

USA Terminology (UK Translation)

• ch – Chain
• dc – Double crochet
• hdc – Half double crochet
• MR – Magic ring
• R – Round / Row
• sc – Single crochet
• 2sc – 2 sc in 1 space (increase)
• sc2tog – sc 2 together (decrease)
• sl st – Slip stitch
• st/sts – Stitch/Stitches

Skill Level

Easy

Cake:

Row 1

• Use a 4mm hook & Brown (A) yarn
• ch x 19 then start in third ch from hook
• dc x 17
• ch x 2 & turn
• (17 sts)

Round 2 – 5

• dc x 17
• ch x 2 & turn (Fasten off after R5)
• (4 rows of 17 sts)

Eyes

• Attach safety eyes to the 6th st on R2 & R4
• Sew White (B) yarn around the outside half of the eyes

Face

• Using Almond (C) yarn, sew a mouth over the 4th st on R3
• Using Almond (C) yarn, sew 3 freckles either side of the mouth

Cream Filling:

Row 1

• Use a 4mm hook & White (B) yarn
• ch x 11 then start in third ch from hook
• dc x 9
• ch x 2 & turn
• (9 sts)

Round 2 – 5

• dc x 9
• ch x 2 & turn (Fasten off after R5)
• (4 rows of 9 sts)

Assembly

• Place the cream filling at the center of the cake, wrong sides facing
• Using White (B) yarn, sew together while making sugar sprinkles above the face on the cake
• Roll up starting from the end without a face
• Sew into position with Brown (A) yarn
• Use Almond (C) yarn and sew a hanging loop to the top middle of the log

Cherry

Round 1

• Use a 3mm hook & Red (E) yarn
• In a MR, ch x 1, sc x 8
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (8 sts)

Round 2

• sc x 8
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (8 sts)

Round 3

• sc2tog x 4
• sl st to first st & fasten off
• (4 sts)

Leaves

Row 1

• Use a 3mm hook & Green (D) yarn
• ch x 15 then start in second ch from hook
• (sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st) 2 times
• Fasten off, bend into a right angle, and sew the cherry to the center
• Sew the cherry and leaves to the log, next to the hanging loop