Crochet Christmas Ball Ornaments Pattern To Decorate Effortlessly

Hi, I am Amy! These two-tone crochet ball ornaments are the kind of quick, satisfying make I reach for every December. You crochet two flat halves in cheerful red and white, join them right around a plastic ball, and finish with a pretty bumpy edge and a hanging loop.

Because the crochet cover is worked to fit a 7 cm plastic ball, you get a smooth, round ornament every single time, with no stuffing guesswork. They are beginner-friendly, too: if you know a double crochet, you are ready.

Make a matching set in classic red and white, then try elegant neutrals or a little metallic yarn for gifts and garlands. Let us get started!

Materials

• Red yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo in Cherry Red, size 4 (medium)
• White yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in White, size 4 (medium)
• 5 mm crochet hook
• 1 plastic ball, 7 cm in diameter
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations

• CH: chain
• DC: double crochet
• SC: single crochet
• SL ST: slip stitch

Gauge & Size

• Finished size: fits a 7 cm plastic ball
• Each half: 12 stitches growing to 24, then 36 stitches
• Count your stitches at the end of every round so both halves match

Ornament Half Pattern

Make 2 identical halves.

Round 1 (red yarn): Make a slip knot, CH 3, and SL ST to join the chain into a ring. CH 1, then work a total of 12 DC into the ring; the chain counts as the first stitch. Pull the tail tightly to close the centre. Join with a SL ST into the third chain, fasten off and cut the yarn. (12 DC)

Round 2 (white yarn): Attach the white yarn with a slip knot to any stitch from Round 1. Pull the yarn to the front, CH 1, and work 1 DC in the same stitch. Work 2 DC in each stitch around. (24 sts) Join with a SL ST on the third chain, fasten off and cut the yarn.

Round 3 (red yarn): Re-attach the red yarn to any stitch from Round 2. Pull the yarn to the front, CH 1, and work 1 DC into the same stitch. Work 1 DC in the next stitch, then 2 DC in the following stitch, repeating to the end of the round. (36 sts) Join with a SL ST on the third chain. This finishes one half of the ornament.

Repeat Rounds 1 to 3 to make the second half, keeping the stitch counts the same.

Finishing & Assembly

Place the two halves together with the wrong sides facing outward (inside), so the curved sides face inward to hold the ball.

Attach white yarn with a slip knot to one stitch, inserting your hook through both layers (4 loops total) to join securely.

Work 1 SC through both layers. Work another SC in the next stitch. After every two SC, CH 3 and make a SL ST into the first chain to create a decorative bump. Continue this SC and CH 3 pattern for half the round.

Insert the plastic ball inside the crochet cover and check the fit.

Continue the same pattern around the remaining stitches. At the final stitch, make a SL ST on the first SC. Fasten off, cut the yarn, and weave in the ends.

Hanging loop: Using white yarn, attach with a slip knot to one stitch. CH 25 (or your preferred length). Join the chain back to the starting stitch with a SL ST to form the loop. Fasten off, cut the yarn, and weave in the ends.

Tips

Use stitch markers to keep track of round beginnings and ends, especially during increases.

Insert the ball carefully and avoid over-stretching the cover so the ornament keeps its shape.

Adjust the CH 25 loop length to suit your tree or garland.

Yarns with a little sheen, or a touch of glitter or metallic thread, make the finished ornament stand out beautifully.