Quick and easy crochet Christmas bell

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn in desired colors (main color for the bell and contrasting color for the bow)
Crochet hook appropriate for the yarn weight
Stuffing material
Yarn needle
Scissors

Abbreviations:

Instructions:

Bell:

Start with the main color yarn.
Make a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc into the magic ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, inc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in the next stitch, inc in the next stitch repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (18 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (18 sts)
Rounds 5-8: Repeat Round 4.
Round 9: Ch 1, sc in the next stitch, dec over the next two stitches repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 sts)
Round 10: Ch 1, dec in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the stitches of Round 10, pull tight to close the opening. Secure the yarn and trim the excess.

Bow:

With the contrasting color yarn, make a slip knot and chain 30.
Row 1: Starting from the second chain from the hook, sc in each chain across. Ch 1, turn. (29 sts)
Row 2: Sc in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn. (29 sts)
Rows 3-4: Repeat Row 2.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

Take the bow piece and fold it into a loop, overlapping the ends in the back.
Use the long tail to sew the ends together, creating the bow shape. Secure the yarn and trim the excess.
Attach the bow to the top of the bell by sewing it in place using the yarn needle and the contrasting color yarn.
Fill the bell with stuffing through the bottom opening.
Weave in any loose ends, and your crochet Christmas bell is complete!