Crochet Ball Ornaments

These crochet holiday ornaments make great gifts for teachers, scout leaders, neighbors or your Secret Pal. The crochet on the two balls is the same, but in different colors. It’s the simple embroidery that makes each one unique.

Courtesy of Coats & Clark®

Project #:
e04575

Crafting Time: Varies with Experience

Skill Level:

1 being the easiest

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J.&P. Coats® Royale™ Classic Crochet Thread, Myrtle Green, 1 Ball
J.&P. Coats® Royale™ Classic Crochet Thread, White, 1 Ball
J.&P. Coats® Royale™ Classic Crochet Thread, Victory Red, 1 Ball

Susan Bates® Steelite® Crochet Hook, 2.2mm (U.S. Size 2)
Styrofoam® Ball, 2½-inch Diameter, 1 Per Ornament
Tapestry Needle

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.

The amount of thread called for in the Materials Section will make several ornaments.

Ornament A:
Top: With White, ch 4; join with a sl st to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring; join with a sl st to first sc—6 sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around; join—12 sc.

Rnd 3: Ch 1; 2 sc in first sc—inc made; sc in next sc, [inc in next sc, sc in next sc] 5 times, join—18 sc.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, [inc sc in next 2 sc] 6 times; join—24 sc.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, [ inc, sc in next 3 sc] 6 times join—30 sc.

Rnd 6: Ch 1, [inc, sc in next 4 sc] 6 times; join—36 sc.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, [inc, sc in next 5 sc] 6 times; insert hook in first sc, yo with Green and draw through st and lp on hook—to join and change color—42 sc.

Rnd 8: With Green, ch 1, sc in each sc around: join with White.

Rnd 9: With White, ch 1, [inc, sc in next 6 sc] 6 times; join—48 sc.

Rnd 10: Ch 1, [inc, sc in next 7 sc] 6 times; join—54 sc.

Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join.

Rnd 12: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with Green.

Rnd 13: Rep Rnd 8.

Rnds 13-17: Rep Rnd 11. Fasten off.

Hanging Loop:
With 2 strands of Red held together, ch 40. Fasten off. Bring all ends through Rnd and secure.

Embroidery:
With Green, embroider pairs of Lazy Daisy sts along Rnd 13 as shown. With Red embroider French Knot on Rnd 13 between each pair of Lazy Daisy sts.

Bottom:
Work same as for Top, omitting hanging loop.

Assembly:
Place Top and Bottom over a Styrofoam® ball and sew together matching stitch for stitch.

Ornament B:
Top and Bottom:
Work same as Ornaments A except work in the following color sequence.

Rnds 1-7: Red.

Rnds 8 and 9: Green

Rnds 10-16: White.

Rnd 17: Green.

Work hanging loop with Green.

With Green embroidery a lazy daisy stitch on each side of each French knot.

Tip:

Abbreviations:
beg = begin(ning)
ch = chain
inc = increase
lp = loop
rep = repeat
rnd = round
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
yo = yarn over
[ ] = work directions given in brackets the number of times specified

GAUGE: 8 sts = 1-inch; 8 rounds = 1-inch in sc.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge given and to ensure that crocheted cover fits over the Styrofoam® ball.

The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI.

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