Crochet Orange & Lump Of Coal Ornaments

Looking to add a touch of whimsy to your holiday decorations? Crocheting your own Orange and Lump of Coal ornaments can be a fun and creative way to bring a unique charm to your Christmas tree. The bright orange hues symbolize warmth and good fortune, while the dark coal-colored pieces add a playful contrast. With just a few simple stitches, you can craft these adorable ornaments that are sure to be conversation starters at your next gathering. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun project, these ornaments are a delightful way to infuse some handmade magic into your festive decor. So grab your crochet hook, some yarn in festive colors, and let your imagination run wild as you create these charming ornaments to spread holiday cheer!

Supplies

• 3mm & 4mm crochet hooks
• DK weight yarn
• Scissors
• Sewing needle
• 10mm Safety eyes
• Black embroidery thread
• Toy stuffing

Yarn

• Weight – DK / Light Worsted/ #3
• Brand – Style craft Squeeze Me DK
• A – Almond
• B – Orange or Black
• C – Pink
• D – White
• E – Red
• Total: 36 yards

Gauge

• 3mm hook: 2” x 2” swatch = 10 rows of 10 sc
• 4mm hook: 2” x 2” swatch = 8 rows of 7 sc

Finished Size

• Width 6cm x Height 9cm

Pattern Notes

• Chains and finishing slip stitches are not included in the stitch count
• The last numbers in brackets are the total number of stitches in the round
• Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces. eg. (sc, 2sc) would mean sc in first stitch then 2sc in next stitch
• Change colour while completing the previous stitch.
• Always start in same stitch as slip stitch
• If you have trouble using the MR with fluffy yarn, try making a separate MR with acrylic yarn.

Abbreviations

USA Terminology (UK Translation)

• ch – Chain
• dc – Double crochet
• 2dc – 2 dc in 1 space (increase)
• MR – Magic ring
• R – Round / Row
• sc – Single crochet
• 2sc – 2 sc in 1 space (increase)
• sc2tog – sc 2 together (decrease)
• sl st – Slip stitch
• st/sts – Stitch/Stitches

Skill Level

Beginner

Orange or Coal

Color Choices

• Orange: R1 Almond (A) then all Orange (B)
• Coal: All in Black (B)

Round 1

• Use a 3mm hook
• In a MR, ch x 1, sc x 8
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (8 sts)

Round 2

• 2sc x 8
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (16 sts)

Round 3

• (2sc, sc) 8 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (24 sts)

Round 4

• (2sc, sc x 2) 8 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (32 sts)

Round 5

• (2sc, sc x 3) 8 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (40 sts) 

Round 6 – 11

• sc x 40
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (6 rounds of 40 sts)

Round 12

• (sc2tog, sc x 3) 8 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (32 sts)

Eyes

• Attach safety eyes between R8 & R9
• 4 stitches should be visible between the eyes

Mouth

• Sew a mouth over R11
• The mouth should be 5 sts wide

Cheeks

• Using Pink © yarn, sew cheeks over R10
• There should be a 1 st gap between the eyes and the cheeks

Round 13

• (sc2tog, sc x 2) 8 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (24 sts)

Round 14

• (sc2tog, sc) 8 times
• Fill with toy stuffing
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (16 sts)

Round 15

• sc2tog x 8
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (8 sts)

Round 16

• sc2tog x 4
• sl st to first st, fasten off & weave in all ends
• (4 sts) 

Hat Bobble

Round 1

• Use White (D) yarn & a 4mm hook
• In a MR, ch x 1 & sc x 6
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (6 sts)

Round 2

• sc x 6
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (6 sts)

Round 3

• sc2tog x 3
• sl st to first st & fasten off
• (3 sts)

Hat

Round 1

• Use Red (E) yarn & a 3mm hook
• In a MR, ch x 2 & dc x 6
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (6 sts)

Round 2

• (2dc, dc) 3 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (9 sts)

Round 3

• (2dc, dc x 2 ) 3 times
• sl st to first st & fasten off
• (12 sts)

Round 4

• Change to White (D) yarn
• (2sc, sc x 3) 3 times
• sl st to first st & fasten off
• (15 sts)

Assembly

• Sew the bobble to the tip of the hat
• Sew the hat to the ball, off centre
• Sew a hanging loop to the top of the ball