Welcome to Grandma’s Crafts! I’m so happy you stopped by today, because this little Christmas Ball Ornament Free Crochet Pattern is such a sweet project for the holiday season. Handmade Christmas decorations always make a tree feel a little more special, and these flat crochet ornaments are simple enough to make in an afternoon. They’re also a lovely way to use small amounts of yarn you may already have tucked away in your craft basket.
One of the nicest things about this pattern is how straightforward the construction is. The main part of the ornament is worked as a flat crochet circle, beginning in the center and gradually increasing with each round. Once you understand the increase sequence, the rest becomes very easy to follow. The little gray section at the top gives it that familiar Christmas ornament shape, and the simple chain loop makes it ready to hang as soon as you finish weaving in the ends.
Very Easy to do
This is also a great project if you’re still getting comfortable with working in the round. The pattern uses basic crochet stitches, including chains, single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitches, so there is nothing overly complicated involved. I especially like projects like this for beginners because they give you a chance to practice stitch counting and increases without committing to something large like a blanket or sweater.
And of course, there are so many ways to play with the colors. Traditional red and green are always beautiful for Christmas, but you could also make a softer collection using cream, blush pink, sage green, or light blue. Metallic-inspired shades such as gold, silver, or champagne would look lovely too. Making several ornaments in coordinating colors would create such a pretty handmade set for your own tree.
Good ideas for gifts
These ornaments would also make adorable little gifts. You could attach one to a wrapped present, include a few in a holiday gift basket, or make a set for a friend or family member. Since they are flat and lightweight, they are easy to store and don’t take up much space between Christmas seasons. I also think they would be charming used as decorations on a holiday garland or tied onto a wreath.
Another reason I love this pattern is that it works up fairly quickly. Once you get into the rhythm of the rounds, you can easily make more than one in a sitting. It’s the kind of relaxing crochet project that is perfect for a quiet evening at home with a warm drink nearby and a little Christmas music playing in the background.
This sweet little Christmas Ball Ornament is a simple and festive crochet project that is perfect for the holiday season. It is worked as a flat circle, not a stuffed ornament, and finished with a small gray top section and a hanging loop.
It’s a lovely project for beginners because the shape is easy to build and the rounds follow a clear increase pattern.
Abbreviations – US Terms
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
sts = stitches
Materials
You will need:
Yarn in your preferred ornament color
Gray yarn for the top
Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Main Ornament Circle
Start
Ch 3 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
Round 1
Work 12 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st.
Total: 12 sts
Round 2
Work 2 dc in each st around. Join with a sl st.
Total: 24 sts
Round 3
Repeat the following all the way around:
1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st
Join with a sl st.
Total: 36 sts
Round 4
Repeat around:
1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st
Join with a sl st.
Total: 48 sts
Round 5
Repeat around:
1 dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st
Join with a sl st.
Total: 60 sts
At this point, your ornament circle should be flat and round.
Top Part in Gray
Switch to gray yarn and work across 6 stitches at the top of the ornament.
Row 1
Work 6 sc. Turn.
Row 2
Work 6 sc. Turn.
Row 3
Work 6 sc. Turn.
Row 4
Work 6 sc. Turn.
Row 5
Work 6 sc.
This creates the small rectangular top of the ornament.
Hanging Loop
Ch 20.
Join with a sl st to form the hanging loop.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Helpful Notes for Beginners
This ornament is meant to stay flat, so if your piece begins to curl, your stitches may be a little tight. Try relaxing your tension slightly.
It’s also a good idea to count your stitches at the end of each round. The correct totals should be:
Round 1 = 12
Round 2 = 24
Round 3 = 36
Round 4 = 48
Round 5 = 60
If your stitch count stays correct, the ornament should come out nice and even.
GRAPH
Christmas Ball Ornament Graph
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Beginner Tips
If your circle begins to curl upward, your tension may be a little tight. Try relaxing your stitches slightly as you work the next round.
If the circle starts becoming noticeably wavy, check your stitch count. Accidentally making an extra increase is very easy when working around a circle.
Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round if you have trouble finding where the round starts and ends.
And don’t feel limited to traditional Christmas colors. These ornaments would look lovely in cream, dusty pink, pale blue, burgundy, gold-inspired yarns, or even several coordinating colors for an entire handmade ornament set.
Once you understand the increasing sequence, this becomes a very easy little Christmas project.
I hope you enjoy making these Crochet Christmas Ball Ornaments and have fun choosing your favorite yarn colors for them. Whether you make just one or create an entire collection for your tree, handmade decorations always bring a little extra warmth and personality to the holidays.
Thank you so much for spending some time here at Grandma’s Crafts today. Be sure to look around the blog before you go, because there are plenty of other crochet patterns, stitch ideas, and handmade projects waiting for you. We’re always adding new inspiration throughout the week, so come back often to see what’s new. Have a wonderful day, enjoy your crafting time, and happy crocheting!
