Crocheted Santa ornament balls are not only adorable, but they also add a touch of festive charm to your Christmas tree. These little decorations are incredibly cute and fun to make. With their simple and fast pattern, they are perfect for beginners who want to try their hand at crocheting.

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The great thing about these Santa ornament balls is that they come in two different sizes. This versatility makes them suitable for various uses. You can choose the smaller size to hang on your Christmas tree, or opt for the larger one to place on your mantle or use as a centerpiece on your holiday table.

In addition to being delightful decorations for your own home, crocheted Santa ornament balls also make fantastic gifts. Imagine the joy on your loved ones’ faces when they receive a personalized handmade ornament just in time for the holiday season. It’s a heartfelt and thoughtful present that will make Christmas even more special.

So, why not add this charming crocheted Santa ornament ball to your collection this Christmas? It’s a delightful and beginner-friendly project that will bring joy and festive cheer to your home. Happy crocheting and Merry Christmas!

I hope this expanded response provides you with more information and inspiration. If you have any further questions or need assistance with anything else, feel free to ask!

Supplies needed:

Medium worsted yarn

Mainstays Cozy yarn Poppy – 68 yards

Mainstays Cozy yarn Black – 10.5 yards

Mainstays Cozy yarn Goldenrod – .50 yards

Crochet hook – I  used 3.5mm but you can use what you would like. Size will change

Yarn needle

Scissors

Stuffing

Stitch marker

Crochet Techniques to Know

Here are the basic crochet stitches we’ll use in this project.
Slip Stitch (sl st): To make a slip stitch, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
Single Crochet (sc): To make a single crochet, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop (2 loops on the hook). Yarn over again and pull through both loops to complete the stitch.
Half Double Crochet (hdc): This stitch is taller than a single crochet. To make an hdc, yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over again and pull through all 3 loops to complete the stitch.
Working in the Back Loops (blo): Normally, we work through both top loops of a stitch. But in this project, we’ll work in the back loops only to create a ribbed texture. To do this, insert the hook under the back loop only. Then, complete the stitch as usual.

Terms and Abbreviations

Here are the crochet abbreviations used in this pattern. Note that all instructions are written in US terms.
BLO = back loops only
ch = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
FLOdc = front loops only double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)

Santa Ornament Pattern

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Small Santa Ornament 

Starting in red.

1. 6s in mr (6)

2. (Inc) (12)

3. (Sc, inc) (18)

4. (2sc, inc) (24)

5. (3sc, inc) (30)

6.- 7. Sc around for 2 rows (30)

Switch colour to black

8.- 9. Sc around for 2 rows (30)

Switch colour to red

10.- 12. Sc around for 3 rows (30)

13. (3sc, dec) (24)

14. (2sc, dec) (18)

15. (sc, dec) (12)

16. (dec) (6)

Before closing, using black yarn create a loop for hanging. I put 3 or 4 knots together to make the knot bigger. Insert into the hole of the ornament. Use a running stitch to close hole around the black yarn.

Using gold yarn add a rectangle to the black for a buckle on the belt. leave 3 stitches in between the buckle.

Hide all tails in the ornament.  Tada! You are finished with your ornament!

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Large Santa Ornament

Starting in red.

1. 6s in mr (6)

2. (Inc) (12)

3. (Sc, inc) (18)

4. (2sc, inc) (24)

5. (3sc, inc) (30)

6. (4sc, inc) (36)

7. (5sc, inc) (42)

8.- 11. Sc around for 4 rows (42)

Switch colour to black

12.- 13. Sc around for 2 rows (42)

Switch colour to red

14.- 18. Sc around for 5 rows (42)

19. (5sc, dec) (36)

20. (4sc, dec) (30)

21. (3sc, dec) (24)

22. (2sc, dec) (18) … stuff here

23. (sc, dec) (12)

24. (dec) (6) .. finish stuffing

Before closing, using black yarn create a loop for hanging. I put 3 or 4 knots together to make the knot bigger. Insert into the hole of the ornament. Use a running stitch to close the hole around the black yarn.

Using gold yarn add a rectangle to the black for a buckle on the belt. Leave 5 stitches in between the buckle.

Hide all tails in the ornament.  Tada! You are finished with your ornament!

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This pattern is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. The pattern and or parts of it may not be reproduced, translated, altered for sale or for free. You may NOT MASS produce plushies made by this pattern in crochet or inspired by this pattern in other mediums. You may sell your item with this pattern in limited quantities 

Please give credit that this pattern was designed by:

Julia Pilling

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Email: juliasstuffncrochet@gmail.com

If you have any questions about my patterns please contact me anytime.

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