Here’s a detailed pattern for making a beautiful crochet Christmas bell:
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in your choice of colors (for the bell body and the hanger)
- Crochet hook appropriate for the yarn weight
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
Instructions:
Bell Body:
- Start with a magic ring or ch 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
- Round 1: Ch 1, work 8 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (8 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 1, sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 sts)
- Round 4: Ch 1, sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (32 sts)
- Round 5: Ch 1, sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (40 sts)
- Round 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (40 sts)
- Round 7: Ch 1, sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (32 sts)
- Round 8: Ch 1, sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 sts)
- Round 9: Ch 1, sc in the next st, sc2tog Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 sts)
- Stuff the bell with fiberfill stuffing.
- Round 10: Ch 1, sc2tog around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (8 sts)
- Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Hanger:
- Attach your chosen color of yarn to the top of the bell.
- Ch 20.
- Slip stitch into the first ch to create a loop.
- Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Finishing:
- Optional: Embellish your crochet bell with sequins, beads, or embroidery for added decoration.
- Block the bell by lightly spraying it with water and shaping it to give it a nice, even shape.
- Your beautiful crochet Christmas bell is now ready to be hung on your tree or used as a festive decoration!
Remember to adjust your yarn and hook size if you prefer a smaller or larger crochet bell. Enjoy making this lovely holiday project!