Crochet Christmas Ball with Dragons Ornament

The Christmas Ball with Dragons Ornament is an enchanting addition to any holiday decor, bringing a touch of whimsy and magic to your Christmas tree. With intricate details and vibrant colors, this ornament captures the spirit of fantasy and adventure. Imagine the delight on your loved ones' faces as they gaze upon the intricate design of dragons playfully dancing around the ball. Whether you're a dragon enthusiast or simply love unique decorations, this ornament is sure to spark joy and conversations during the festive season. So go ahead, add a dash of mythical charm to your tree with the Christmas Ball with Dragons Ornament and let the magic of the holiday season come alive in your home!

You will need:

• YarnArt Jeans yarn (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 50 g/160 m): color #86 (yellow) – 0.5 skein, #79 (mint) – a little
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• 3 mm black beads (4 pcs.)
• 8 cm foam ball
• 7 mm half pearl beads for decoration
• Glue gun
• Dry pink pastel for toning
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Fiberfill

Abbreviations:
R – row
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (2 sc together)
[…] – number of stitches you should have at the end of the row
(…) – repeat whatever is between the brackets the given number of times

Ball
R 1: 8 sc in magic ring [8]
R 2: (inc) repeat 8 times [16]
R 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 8 times [24]
R 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 8 times [32]
R 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 8 times [40]
R 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 8 times [48]
R 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat 8 times [56]
R 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat 8 times [64]
R 9-21: 64 sc (13 rows)
Insert a polystyrene foam ball.
R 22: (dec, 6 sc) repeat 8 times [56]
R 23: (dec, 5 sc) repeat 8 times [48]
R 24: (dec, 4 sc) repeat 8 times [40]
R 25: (dec, 3 sc) repeat 8 times [32]
R 26: (dec, 2 sc) repeat 8 times [24]
R 27: (dec, 1 sc) repeat 8 times [16]
R 28: (dec) repeat 8 times [8], sl st

Fasten off.

Hanger for a ball
R 1: 10 sc in magic ring [10]
R 2: BLO: 10 sc
R 3: 10 sc, sl st
Fasten off.

Cut a piece of yarn 20 cm long. Fold in half, pull the yarn throught the middle of the magic ring. Tie a knot on the yarn ends.
Sew the hanger on the top of the ball.

Embroider the ball with mint yarn.

Dragon (make 2)

Head
R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
R 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
R 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
R 5-7: 24 sc (3 rows)
R 8: (dec, 1 sc) repeat 8 times [16]
Stuff with fiberfill.
R 9: (dec) repeat 8 times [8], sl st
Fasten off.

Muzzle
Make 5 ch.
Make an oval, starting from the 2nd ch from hook, work on both sides of the chain.
R 1: from the 2nd ch from hook: inc, 2 sc, 3 sc in one st, turn: 3 sc [10]
R 2: (inc) repeat 2 times, 2 sc, (inc) repeat 3 times, 2 sc, inc [16]
R 3: 16 sc, sl st
Fasten off.

Ears (make 2)
Make 4 ch.
Insert your hook into the first chain stitch and make a slip stitch, 3 ch, then insert the hook into the first chain stitch and make a slip stitch, 3 ch. Insert your hook into the first chain stitch again and make a slip stitch.
Fasten off.

Arms (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2-5: 6 sc (4 rows), sl st
Don’t stuff with fiberfill.
Fasten off.

Assembly
Sew the muzzle, ears and eyes on the head.
Embroider eyelids above the eyes with some stitches using a main color yarn.
Embroider spikes on the head with 6-7 stitches.
Tone nostrils and inner part of the ears using dry pastel.
Glue the arms on the ball, then a head. The distance between the arms should be such that the head fits.

Glue half pearl beads on the ball.