I loved making these gorgeous Christmas baubles using some metallic thread. I remember using this thread as a child for Christmas decorations and how exciting it was. Christmas baubles need sparkles, don’t they?!
You can find the free crochet pattern for the sparkly crochet baubles below.
Crochet Baubles: Quick Gift Idea
Why not try crocheting Christmas tree baubles as a thoughtful handmade gift this holiday season? They’re quick to make, and you can customize them with colors, embellishments, and personal touches like sequins or beads.
Add ribbons or charms to make them extra festive and meaningful. These unique decorations are perfect for adding a special touch to your tree or gifting to someone you love!
More Crochet Baubles Free Patterns
- Go big and try these easy supersize granny baubles using worsted weight yarn!
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Christmas Crochet Baubles Pattern
Materials Needed
- Anchor Creativa Fino – small amounts in assorted colours
- Anchor Metallic thread in chosen colours
- Crochet hook 2.50mm
- Christmas ball – approx 8in [20cm] in circumference. (use some from last years decorations!)
- Yarn needle to sew your ball together
You can use any fingering weight cotton yarn and any fine metallic thread to make these baubles
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Sl st – slip stitch
- Ch(s) – chain(s)
- Sc – single crochet
- Dc – double crochet
- Yo – yarn over
- Beg – beginning
- St – stitch
Special Stitches
Puff Stitch (PS): YO and insert hook in indicated stitch and pull up a loop to the height of a hdc, yo and insert hook in same st and pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 5 loops.
Pattern Instructions (US crochet terms)
Side 1
Using metallic thread, make an adjustable ring.
Round 1 : Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), make 11 dc into loop, sl st to top of beg ch 3 to join. Pull ring tight to close. Fasten off yarn. (12dc)
Round 2 : Using any color of your cotton yarn , join in any st from round 1. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to top of beg ch 3 to join. Fasten off yarn. (24dc)
Round 3 : Using cotton yarn, join in space between any 2 dc from round 2. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 2 dc in same space, miss next 2 sts * 3 dc in next space, miss 2 sts; repeat from * around, sl st to top of beg ch 3 to join. Fasten off yarn. (36dc)
Round 4 : Using metallic thread, join in any st from round 3. * PS (see special stitches), ch1, skip 1 st; rep from * to ; around, sl st to 1st ch-1 sp to join. Fasten off yarn. (18 PS)
Your crochet piece will begin to curve
Rounds 5: Using cotton yarn, join in any ch-1 sp from round 4. Ch 1, 2 sc in same sp, 2 sc in each ch-1 sp around, sl st to beg sc to join. Fasten off yarn. (36sc)
Round 6: Using metallic thread, join in any st from round 5. Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Fasten off yarn. (36sc)
Your ball will start to curve slightly after round 4. Fit piece to your Christmas ball to check the fit. It should have some ease to stretch.
Side 2
Work rounds 1 – 5 of side 1, leaving out round 6.
Finishing
Once both sections are completed, slip both pieces on to your ball making sure the right sides are facing out.
Using matching yarn colour, sew both sides together, gently stretching onto the ball as you go. Leave space for the hanging loop. Fasten off and weave in all threads.
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