Crochet Stacked Yarn Ball Ornament
If you're looking to add a touch of whimsy and creativity to your holiday decorations, a Crochet Stacked Yarn Ball Ornament might just be the perfect craft for you! This delightful project involves crocheting small yarn balls in various colors and sizes, stacking them up, and finishing with a loop for hanging. It's a fun and easy way to showcase your crochet skills while creating a unique and eye-catching ornament to adorn your Christmas tree or give as a thoughtful handmade gift to loved ones. So grab your crochet hook and favorite yarn colors, and let your creativity shine with this charming and festive DIY project!
Materials
*#2 or #3 Weight Yarn
-Red (A)
-White (B)
-Green ©
*E/5/3.5mm crochet hook
*Fiberfill Stuffing
*Ornament Hook
Stitch Guide
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
Surface sl st = See Special Stitches
TLO = See Special Stitches
YO = yarn over
Skill Level
Easy
Written in U.S. Terms
Notes
Pattern is written for 3 colors. One color could be used if desired.
Special Stitches
Third Loop Only (TLO) = The third loop on the back side of a hdc. To work in this stitch (for this pattern), you will “fold” the top (front & back) loops forward and work into the third loop instead. Aka Camel Stitch.
Surface Slip Stitch (surface sl st) = Working slip stitches across the top of the project.
Instructions
LARGE BALL
Working in continuous rounds,
1. Make magic ring, 5 hdc in ring (5)
2. Working TLO: 2 hdc arnd (10)
3. Working TLO: *2 hdc, hdc* arnd (15)
4. Working TLO: *2 hdc, hdc x 2* arnd (20)
5-6. Working TLO: hdc arnd (20)
7. Working TLO: *dec, hdc x 2* arnd (15)
8. Working TLO: *dec, hdc* arnd (10)
9. Working TLO: dec arnd (5)
Stuff yarn ball lightly
10. LOOSELY surface sl st up the back, across the top and down the front to the starting point.
11-12. Repeat 10, working parallel to the others
13. LOOSELY surface sl st up the back, across the top, and then halfway down the front; surface sl st across the last 3 surface sl sts, and then finish surface sl sts down the front. Ch 6, sl st across ch, sl st to bottom to fasten. Hide string.
MEDIUM BALL
Working in continuous rounds,
1. Make magic ring, 8 hdc in ring (8)
2. Working TLO: 2 hdc arnd (16)
3-5. Working TLO: hdc arnd (16)
6. Working TLO: dec arnd (8)
Stuff yarn ball lightly
7. LOOSELY surface sl st up the back, across the top and down the front to the starting point.
8-9. Repeat 7, working parallel to the others
10. LOOSELY surface sl st up the back, across the top, and then halfway down the front; surface sl st across the last 3 surface sl sts, and then finish surface sl sts down the front, ch 6, sl st across ch, sl st to bottom to fasten. Hide string.
SMALL BALL
Working in continuous rounds,
1. Make magic ring, 8 hdc in ring (6)
2. Working TLO: 2 hdc arnd (12)
3-5. Working TLO: hdc arnd (12)
6. Working TLO: dec arnd (6)
Stuff yarn ball lightly
7. LOOSELY surface sl st up the back, across the top and down the front to the starting point.
8-9. Repeat 7, working parallel to the others
10. LOOSELY surface sl st up the back, across the top, and then halfway down the front; surface sl st across the last 3 surface sl sts, and then finish surface sl sts down the front, ch 6, sl st across ch, sl st to bottom to fasten. Hide string.
Finishing
*Hide all strings.
*Attach yarn balls in stacked position biggest on bottom and smallest on top.
*Add ornament hook to top.