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Teacher Apple Coasters Crochet Pattern

February 26, 2013 By cRAfterChick Leave a Comment

Teacher Apple Coasters Crochet Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

I am very proud of my mother for going back to school a few years ago and getting her teaching degree. I wanted to give her something useful that worked as a mention to her being a teacher. So I thought apples for the teacher.

This is a pretty basic crochet pattern that even a beginner to the world of crochet can try out. I hope you like them too.

Teacher Apple Coasters Crochet Pattern Notes

Project requires:
Red yarn for main coaster part- (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn but any medium to normal weight yarn will do)
Green yarn for leaf
Brown yarn for apple’s stem
“J” hook (6.0 mm)
Scissors or Yarn Cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in this pattern (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
dc – double crochet (US)
hdc – half double crochet (US)

Pattern Instructions:

*Note: This project is worked in the round on the base of a magic ring. If you do not know how to do this, please see tutorial here from: yarntomato on CrochetMe

Here is closeup of a coaster to get a better look before starting. Here we go.

Red Apple Coaster: using red yarn
Round 1: In Magic Ring, ch 2 (does not count as a dc throughout pattern as I use this to make a more seamless appearance in my hats) then 10 dc in ring. Tighten ring. Join with sl st to top of beginning st. (10 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2. *2 dc in first and following 9 st. Join with sl st to top of beginning st. (20 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2. *2 dc in next st. Dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of beginning st. (30 dc)
Round 4: Ch 1. 2 sc in first, *1 sc in next 2 st and 2 sc in following st. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of beginning st. Join to top of first st. (40 sc)
Cut yarn, pull through and finish off red apple part of coaster.

Apple Stem: using brown or black yarn
With Brown Yarn, attach to apple with a sl st where you want the stem to go.
Chain 7. Place a sc in the third ch from hook and each of the following 4 ch. Sl st back into the apple coaster where you started chain.
Cut your yarn, pull through and finish off the apple stem.

Green leaf on stem: using green yarn
With Green yarn for the apple’s stem, chain 7. Sc in third ch from hook, hdc in next, dc in next, hdc in following and sc in last ch. Sl st into same stitch turning your forming leaf clockwise so you are now working on the unworked side of chain. Ch 1, hdc in next st, dc in next, hdc in following, sc into last st and connect to first st with a sl st. Leave a long enough tail when cutting yarn to be able secure it into place on the stem. Use the tail and large blunt eye yarn / tapestry needle to sew the leaf into place. I found it works best to secure into top as apple as well as stem. Pull yarn through to back off project before finishing off.
There you go. You can whip up a whole set for the special teacher or teachers in your life. They make cute and thoughtful gifts without breaking the bank or tons of time.

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Chibi Amigurumi Ninja Doll Crochet Pattern

February 26, 2013 By cRAfterChick 3 Comments

Chibi Amigurumi Ninja Doll Crochet Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

My oldest nephew is getting older and older. This past year he became very active in Karate and has been getting awards for his skills. I call him my Little Ninja so I made him his own stuffed ninja with a matching hat.

This crochet pattern is for the Chibi Amigurumi Ninja Doll seen in picture above. If you are looking for the Chibi Ninja Hat Crochet pattern, you can find it here… Chibi Ninja Hat Crochet pattern.

Chibi Amigurumi Ninja Doll Crochet Pattern Notes

Project requires:
Yarn for main color (I used black in picture)- (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn but any medium to normal weight yarn will do)
Contrast color of your choice for Ninja’s face/skin tone ( I used a light tan color)
“H” hook (5.00 mm)
Scissors or Yarn Cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends
Fiberfill stuffing

Abbreviations used in this pattern (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
sctog – single crochet two stitches together (US)

Pattern Instructions:

*Note: This project is worked in the round on the base of a magic ring. If you do not know how to do this, please see tutorial here from: yarntomato on CrochetMe

Arms (make 2): using black or desired main color
Round 1: In magic circle ch 1 before makinig 6 sc in circle. Sl st to top of first st. (6 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1 and make 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st to top of first st. (12 sc)
Round 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc around (back loops only). Sl st to top of first st. (12 sc)
Rounds 4-5: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to top of first st. (12 sc)
Round 6: Ch 1, *1 sc in next 4 st , sctog next two stitches. Continue * around.  Sl st to top of first st. (10 sc)
Rounds 7-8: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around.  Sl st to top of first st. (10 sc)
Round 9: Ch 1. Sctog first two st together, sc in next three st, sctog together next two st together, sc until end of round.  Sl st to top of first st. (8 sc)
Round 10: Ch 1. sctog first two st together, sc in next 2 st, sctog together next two st, Ch 1 and turn leaving last two st unworked. (4 sc)
Round 11. Sctog first two st and sctog last two st together. Ch 1 and turn. (2 sc)
Pull yarn through and leaving a long enough tail of yarn to secure the arms to the body of the ninja doll when attaching them.

Legs (Make 2): using black yarn or desired main color
Round 1: In magic circle ch 1 before making 6 sc in circle. Sl st to top of first st. (6 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, make 2 sc in each st around. Sl st to top of first st. (12 sc)
Round 3: 2 sc in first st, *1 sc in next st and 2 sc in following st. Continue * around round. Sl st to top of first st. (18 sc)
Round 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around (back loops only. Sl st to top of first st. (18 sc)
Rounds 5- 6 :Ch 1, 1 sc in each in st around. Sl st to top of first st. (18 sc)
Round 7: Ch 1, *1 sc in next 2 st , sctog next two stitches. Continue * around. Sl st to top of first st. (12 sc)
Round 8: Ch 1, * sctog next two stitches and continue * around. Sl st to top of first st. (6 sc)
Round 9: Ch 1, 1 sc in each each st around. Sl st to top of first st. (6 sc)
Pull yarn through and make sure to leave a long enough tail length to secure the legs to the body of the ninja doll.

Ninja face area: using light tan / flesh colored yarn
Round 1: Starting with a foundation chain of 9 ch, make 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of the 6 st and 2 sc in last st of chain. (10 sc) Turning so you are working on back side of foundation chain to create more of a circle, work 2 sc in first ch, sc in each ch until last st, place 2 sc in last st. Sl st to top of first st.
Round 2-4: Continue working around with 1 sc in each st but 2 sc in each of the four corners around your forming rectangle. Sl st into first st to complete each round. Continue until you are the final size you want. For my Chibi Ninja in picture for this crochet pattern I made 4 rounds total.
Pull yarn through leaving enough tail to sew on face to secure to doll later when cutting. Put Ninja face area to side until needed.

Eyes: using black yarn
Using black yarn and leaving a bit of a tail for sewing eye in place when done, chain 4. Pull yarn through and cut yarn. Using large blunt eye needle, sew eye into position you want it to be in. I sometimes pin my in place to make sure I have them even or it drives me nuts. Finish off yarn from eyes behind face, and put face to side until needed for ninja doll.
You can choose to put the eyes in all kinds of positions like: \ / or / \ or _ _ or even > < with small v’s instead of eye strip used above.

Ninja Doll Body: using black yarn or desired main color
1: In magic circle ch 1(Does not count as a sc) before placing 6 sc in circle. Sl st to top of first st. (6 sc)
2: Ch 1 place 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st to top of first st. (12 sc)
3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, *1 sc in next st and 2 sc in following st. Continue * around round. Sl st to top of first st. (18 sc)
4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, *1 sc in next 2 st and 2 sc in following st. Continue * around round. Sl st to top of first st. (24 sc)
5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, *1 sc in next 3 st and 2 sc in following st. Continue * around round. 30
6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, *1 sc in next 4 st and 2 sc in following st. Continue * around round. Sl st to top of first st. (36 sc)
7-22: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to top of first st. (36 sc)
Note:About half way through these rounds you will want to stop to attach the face to the front of the ninja doll and the two arms so you can hide seams inside of doll before starting to stuff as you progress.
23: Ch 1, sctog first two st. *1 sc in the next 3 st, sctog next two st. Continue * around. Sl st to top of first st. (24 sc)
24:Ch 1, sctog first two st. *1 sc in the next 2 st, sctog next two st. Continue * around. Sl st to top of first st. (18 sc)
25:Ch 1, sctog first two st. *1 sc in the next 1 st, sctog next two st. Continue * around. Sl st to top of first st. (12 sc)
This is a good time to put the legs on before closing two rounds. By placing them facing forward and more to sides it allows the doll to sit up when not being cuddled. Make sure you fill up the Ninja Doll to the size, squeezability you desire with your fiberfill stuffing. I prefer mine not to hard stuffed but strong enough to hold shape and some weight to them.
Round 26: Ch 1, sctog first two st, sctog next two st continuing sctog around. Sl st to top of first st. (6 sc)
27: Ch 1, sctog first two st, sctog next two st continuing sctog around. (3 sc)
Pull yarn through, sew opening closed with yarn needle and finish off. Double check your Ninja Doll for any loose ends you might of missed before and weave them in before finishing off the piece. Done

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Holiday Stocking Crochet Pattern

February 25, 2013 By cRAfterChick 4 Comments

Holiday Stocking Crochet Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

I hate crochet patterns that make me sit and read them line by line while I crochet (normally scratching my head). I like simple and quick patterns that I can do while listening to an audiobook or watching a show so I made up these stockings without a pattern just winging it. I ended up liking it so much I not only wrote down the pattern but whipped up two matching ones for my other two nephews as well.

I chose single crochet so the little stocking stuffers wouldn’t fall out between larger stitches. I hope you like this as well.

Holiday Stocking Crochet Pattern Notes

Project requires:
Red yarn for main color- (I use a lot of Red Heart saver yarn for these though you can use all medium to normal weight yarn)
White yarn or Contrast color of your choice for trim /accents
“J” hook (6.0 mm)
Scissors or Yarn Cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in this pattern (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
sctog – single crochet two stitches together (US)

Pattern Instructions:

Red Stocking Main Part: using main color yarn

Using main color (I use red for stocking in picture) create a foundation chain of 51 ch.
Round 1: Sc in second ch from hook and each following ch until end of foundation chain. Ch 1 and turn. (50 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of the following stitches across until last one. 2 sc in last st. Ch 1 and turn. (52 sc)
Round 3: 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of the following stitches across until last one. 2 sc in last st. Ch 1 and turn. (54 sc)
Round 4: 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of the following stitches across until last one. 2 sc in last st. Ch 1 and turn. (56 sc)
Round 5-9 : Sc in second ch from hook and each st across. Ch 1 and turn. (56 sc)
Round 10: Sctog the first two st. Sc in each st until last two sc. Sctog last two st together. Ch 1 and turn. (54 sc)
Round 11: Sctog the first two st. Sc in each st until last two sc. Sctog last two st together. Ch 1 and turn. (52 sc)
Round 12: Sctog the first two st. Sc in each st until last two sc. Sctog last two st together. Ch 1 and turn. (50 sc)
Round 13: Slip stitch through each of the first 10 st. Ch 1 before sc in each of the next 30 st leaving the last 10 sc unworked. Ch 1 and turn (30 sc)
Round 14 – 34: Sc in each of the 30 st across from previous row. Ch 1 and turn. (30 sc)
Round 35: Sc in each of the 30 st across from previous row. (30 sc)
Round 36: Fold stocking in half. You should see stocking shape now. Ch 1 and turn working 1 sc into each matching stitch all the way around stocking until last 5 st at back of foot heel.
Sctog twice and slip stitch into final matching stitch. (This will give the heel a rounded appearance similar to toe.
Pull yarn through and fasten off.

Cuff (Contrast / Trim) top part: using contrast color yarn
With Contrast / Trim color, attach to last stitch from row 35 on top of sock part of stocking with sl st. This will be worked in round. Don’t turn stocking right side out until instructions as you want the nice side of the stitches to show when you fold it over top once you are finished.

Round 1 : Chain 1 and sc in each st around top circle. Sl st to top of 1st sc. Ch 1.(30 sc)
Round 2 – 7 : Sc in first st and all around to joining. Sl st to top of 1st sc. Ch 1. (30 sc)
Round 8: Sc in first st and all around to joining. (30 sc)
Pull yarn through with extra tail to finish off and weave through with your yarn needle. Tie off and weave any loose ends left to finish it off. Turn stocking right side out so seams are on inside.
Now fold down the top Contrast / Trim part. Voila. There is your stocking.

For a variety in my stockings I used a different trim for each of my nephews. One is white, another dark green and the last stripes of both colors (which I did by switching colors every two rounds). It helped make each their own.

Are you looking to embellish your stocking? You can easily add crocheted holly, one of the designs I used for the Christmas ornaments crochet patterns or like I did with a simple letter to show which child it is for under the tree

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Easy Baby Bib with Contrast Trim Crochet Pattern

February 25, 2013 By cRAfterChick 5 Comments

Easy Baby Bib with Contrast Trim Crochet Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

This free crochet pattern is for an easy baby bib that even advanced beginners can make! I was struggling to find out what to make for all the new little ones in my family for this past Christmas holiday when I stumbled across a cute cupcake bib made of fabric and thought it might turn out cute in crochet. You can never go wrong with cupcakes. 😉 I’m so glad I did.

I ended up making sixteen bibs for gifts. Yes sixteen but they whipped up so fast I was surprised, so here is what I did to make them. There are links for applique patterns I used from other places for the cupcake, car and snowman at end of pattern if you want to try them too.

Easy Baby Bib with Contrast Trim Crochet Pattern Notes

Project requires:
Main color yarn- (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn for these though you can use all medium to normal weight yarn)
Contrast color yarn for trim
(Note: Depending on what decoration you decide to put on your bib if any, you will need to get those colors as well)
“H” hook (5.00 mm)
Scissors or yarn cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in this pattern (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
st- stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
dc- double crochet (US)
sctog- single crochet two stitches together (US)
dctog- double crochet two stitches together (US)

Pattern Instructions:

Main Bib part: using main color yarn
Round 1: Chain 19 . Sc into the second loop from the hook and placing 1 sc in each st through chain. Ch 1 and turn. (18 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. (20 sc)
Round 3: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. (22 sc)
Round 4-15: Sc in first st and in each st across. Ch 1 and turn. (22 sc)
Round 16: Sctog first two st, 1 sc in next st across,sctog last two st. Ch 2 and turn. (20 sc)
Round 17: Skip first st and dc in second st, dc in following 5 st, sc in next 5 st, dc in the following 6 st, dctog last two st. Ch 2 and turn. (18 st total)
Round 18: Skip first st and dc in second st, dc in following 4 st, sc in next 5 st, dc in the following 5 st, dctog last two st. Ch 2 and turn. (16 st total)
Round 19 : Skip first st and dc in second st, dc in following 3 st, sc in next 5 st, dc in the following 4 st, dctog last two st. (14 st total)
Pull yarn through after cutting and fasten off.

Contrast Trim: using contrast color yarn
With your contrast yarn color for the trim, sl st on big right after a corner, sc in each stitch around, placing three sc in each corner. In st inside of each of the top corners sl st into st, chain 41 stitches, then starting at 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each back down to sl st into starting st on bib before continuing with the sc in each st around with 3 sc in each corner until all sides are trimmed. Sl st to beginning stitch and fasten off.

For the appliques, there are tons and tons for free online. For the ones in this picture I used:

Car applique here
Cupcake applique here
Snowman applique here (picture below)

Here are some of my other completed bibs using this pattern:

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Stocking Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

February 23, 2013 By cRAfterChick 4 Comments

Stocking Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

This free crochet pattern is for the Christmas stocking ornament seen in the picture above or in the image below of the entire ornament set together in the top left corner.

All ornaments seen in picture below are free crochet patterns here at cRAfterChick.com. If you are interested in those patterns as well, you can find links to these patterns at the bottom of this one.

Stocking Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern Notes

Project requires:
Red yarn for main color- (I use a lot of Red Heart saver yarn for these though you can use all medium to normal weight yarn)
White yarn for trim /accents
“H” hook (5.00 mm)
Scissors or yarn cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in this pattern (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)

Pattern Instructions:

Red Stocking Main Part: using red or main color desired yarn
Round 1: Chain 8. Sc in second loop from hook and in each of the following ch. Ch 1 and turn(7 sc)
Round 2: Place 2 sc in first st and 1 sc in each of the next 6 st. Ch1 and turn. (8 sc)
Round 3: Sc in each st across. Ch 1 and turn (8 sc)
Round 4: Sl st across first 3 st, working sc in the last 5 st. Ch 1 and turn. (5 sc)
Round 5-8: Sc in each st across. Ch 1 and turn. (5 sc)
Round 9: Sc in each st across. Pull yarn through leaving a long enough tail to hang ornament and fasten off. (5 sc)
If you like a more finished look around the border of the stocking like I did, slip stitch in each stitch all the way around the hat to give it a nice outline.
(Note: If you like a heavier loop or more fancier looking loop, try making a simple loop of chain stitches. I did a loop of 22 ch stitches for this. )

Top white trim on stocking: using white yarn
Round 1: Attach white yarn to end of final row of completed red stocking bast part (see above) with a slip stitch. Ch 1 and Sc in each sc across from final row on red hat part. Slip stitch into last sc as well. Ch 1 and turn. (5 sc for mine)
Round 2: 3 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc across until last sc, which you will put 3 sc. (9 sc) Slip stitch in last sc. Finish off.
That’s all. It’s a pretty simple project for beginners and the ornament set make great little holiday gift stuffers or quick hostess gifts to whip up in no time.

Want the other crochet patterns in the ornament collection? Get them here:

Candy Cane Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Christmas Present Ornament Crochet Pattern

Christmas Tree Ornament Crochet Pattern

Santa Hat Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

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Candy Cane Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

February 23, 2013 By cRAfterChick 5 Comments

Candy Cane Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

This free crochet pattern is for the candy cane ornament seen in the picture above or in the image below of the entire ornament set together in the bottom middle.

Candy Cane Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern Notes

Project requires:
White yarn for main color- (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn for these though you can use all medium to normal weight yarn)
Red yarn for accents
“H” hook (5.00 mm)
Scissors or yarn cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in our patterns (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
dc – double crochet (US)
sctog – single crochet two stitches together (US)

Pattern Instructions:

White Candy Cane Base: using white yarn
Round 1: Using white yarn, Chain 17 and turn. Sc in second chain from hook then sc in next 7 ch, sctog next two ch together and repeat sctog to end of chain. (12 sc)
Round 2: Turn project so that you are now working in back loops of foundation chain. 2 sc into same stitch just worked to round cane tip. Sc in next st, 2 sc into next 8 st, sc in last 9 st.
Pull yarn through and weave until top of Candy cane hook. Leave a long tail and use extra length to tie on to top of candy cane to secure a simple loop for ornament to hang before finishing off piece.
(Note: If you like a heavier loop or more fancier looking loop, try making a simple loop of chain stitches. I did a loop of 22 ch stitches for this. )

Red piping on Candy Cane: using red yarn or contrasting color of your choice
For this part I simply started off with a length of red yarn. I cut roughly the distance around the cane times three to make sure I have enough, mostly because I hate tying in ends with the arthritis in my hands so I try to have as little of them as possible. 😉
Secure the red yarn to the bottom of the Candy Cane ornament where you want the red piping to start. I then just sewed the red yarn across in slanted position (see picture above) with my yarn needle, securing it in place by looping twice through each end where I wanted it to stay.
Pull extra yarn through and finish off.
(Note: If you want a thicker banded candy cane piping try making a chain stitch length and weaving it into place with an extra long tail.)

That’s it. It’s a pretty simple project for beginners and the ornament set make great little holiday gifts to go into baskets or stockings.

Looking for the other ornament patterns in this collection? Here they are:

Christmas Present Ornament Crochet Pattern

Christmas Tree Ornament Crochet Pattern

Santa Hat Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Stocking Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

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Christmas Tree Ornament Crochet Pattern

February 23, 2013 By cRAfterChick 4 Comments

Christmas Tree Ornament Crochet Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

Christmas Tree Christmas Crochet Pattern Notes

This free crochet pattern is for the green Christmas Tree crochet ornament seen in the picture above and in the image below of the complete set it is in the top right hand corner. All ornaments seen in picture with the Christmas Tree are free crochet patterns here at cRAfterChick.com.

If you are interested in those patterns as well, you can find links to these patterns at the bottom of this one.

Project requires:
Green yarn for main color of tree- (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn for these though you can use all medium to normal weight yarn)
Red yarn for ornament accents
Yellow or gold yarn for tree topper accent
“H” hook (5.00 mm)
Scissors or yarn cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in our patterns (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
dc – double crochet (US)

Pattern Instructions:

Main tree part: using main color green yarn

Note: Leave short length at top of tree (starting point) to help secure on tree topper.
Round 1: Chain 2. 2 sc into the 2nd ch from hook. Ch 1 and turn. (2 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in both sc from previous row. Ch 1 and turn. (4 sc)
Round 3: 2 sc in first sc and 1 sc in each of remaining sc. Ch 1 and turn. (5 sc)
Round 4-8: Repeat process in round 3 increasing each row by 1 sc until you reached your desired length / size. (I finished with 8 rows which ended up with 10 sc across before last round) Ch 1 and turn. (10 sc)
Round 9 (or final row if you add additional rows to make Christmas tree ornament in a larger size): Sc in each sc across. (10 sc)
Pull yarn through and finish off.
If you like a more finished look to the ornament’s border like I did, before fastening off yarn, Ch 1 then sl st in each stitch all the way around the hat to give it a nice outline. Sl st in to first st. Fasten off.
Note: You can adjust the size and length easily. If you want a wider base for a much larger decoration, start of with 4 chains in round 1 and increase each round as instructions. If you just want a longer tree than in pattern, just continue to add rows like row 3, increasing 1 sc per row until desired length.

Tree topper part: using yellow / gold yarn
I just wanted a simple ball on top of my tree but you can go fancy and make a mini star or an angel. I was also feeling a little bit lazy so I didn’t feel like weaving in more colors or getting too detailed.
In magic circle, ch 1 and make 4 sc into circle.
Pull yarn through and use extra length to tie on to top of hat and secure a simple loop for ornament to hang before finishing off piece.
(Note: If you like a heavier loop or more fancier looking loop, try making a simple loop of chain stitches. I did a loop of 22 ch stitches for this. You can also change yarn colors for this step if you want to have a contrasting color.)

*For ornament accents I just tied in some scrap yarn left over from previous Christmas ornaments with double knots to finish off piece.*

That’s it. It’s a pretty simple project for beginners and the ornament set make great little holiday gifts to go into baskets or stockings.

Looking for the other ornament patterns? Here they are:

Candy Cane Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Christmas Present Ornament Crochet Pattern

Santa Hat Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Stocking Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

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Crochet Santa Hat Christmas Ornament Pattern

February 22, 2013 By cRAfterChick 4 Comments

Crochet Santa Hat Christmas Ornament Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

This free crochet pattern is for the red Santa Claus hat ornament seen in the close up picture above or in the bottom right hand corner of picture below. All ornaments seen in picture are free crochet patterns here at cRAfterChick.com.

If you are interested in those patterns as well, you can find links to these patterns at the bottom of the one for the Santa hat.

Crochet Santa Hat Christmas Ornament Pattern Notes

Project requires:
Red yarn for main color- (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn for these though you can use all medium to normal weight yarn)
White yarn for accents
“H” hook (5.00 mm)
Scissors or yarn cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in our patterns (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
dc – double crochet (US)

Pattern Instructions:

Red hat Main Part:
Round 1: Chain 2. 2 sc into the 2nd ch from hook. Ch 1 and turn. (2 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in both sc from previous row. Ch 1 and turn. (4sc)
Round 3: 2 sc in first sc and 1 sc in each of remaining sc. Ch 1 and turn. (5 sc)
Round 4- 8: Repeat process from round 3 increasing each row by 1 sc in first st until you reached your desired length / size.
(I finished with 8 rows which ended up with 8 sc across before last round) Ch 1 and turn. (8 sc)
Round 9: Sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Finish off or if you like a more finished look like me, slip stitch in each stitch all the way around the hat to give it a nice outline.
Note: You can adjust the size and length easily. If you want a wider base for a much larger decoration, start of with 4 chains in round 1 and increase each round as instructions. If you just want a longer hat than in pattern, just continue to add rows like row 3, increasing 1 sc per row until desired length.

Bottom white trim on hat:
Attach white yarn to end of final row of completed red hat part (see Round 9 above) with a slip stitch.
Round 1: Ch 1. Sc in first st and each st across from final row on red hat part. Slip stitch into last sc as well. Ch 1 and turn. (8 sc for mine)
Round 2: 3 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc across until last sc, which you will put 3 sc. (12 sc) Slip stitch in last st.
Pull yarn through and fasten off yarn.

Top white pom pom for hat:
Round 1: In a magic circle, chain 1 before making 6 sc in circle. Sl st to top of first sc st. (6 sc)
Pull yarn through and use extra tail length to tie on to top of hat and yarn needle to secure a simple loop for ornament to hang before finishing off piece.
(Note: If you like a heavier loop or more fancier looking loop, try making a simple loop of chain stitches. I did a loop of 22 ch stitches for this. )

That’s it. It’s a pretty simple project for beginners and the ornament set make great little holiday gifts to go into baskets or stockings.

Looking for the other ornament patterns in this set? Here they are:

Candy Cane Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Christmas Tree Ornament Crochet Pattern

Stocking Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Christmas Present Ornament Crochet Pattern

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Crochet Christmas Present Ornament Pattern

February 22, 2013 By cRAfterChick 4 Comments

Crochet Christmas Present Ornament Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

This free crochet pattern is for the green present ornament seen in the picture above or in the image below of the entire ornament set it is in the bottom left hand corner. All ornaments seen in picture below are free crochet patterns here at cRAfterChick.com.

If you are interested in those patterns as well, you can find links to these patterns at the bottom of this one.

Green Christmas Present Ornament Crochet Pattern Notes

Project requires:
Green yarn for main color- (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn for these though you can use all medium to normal weight yarn)
Red yarn for accents
“H” hook (5.00 mm)
Scissors or yarn cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in our patterns (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
dc – double crochet (US)

Pattern Instructions:

Green Present Base (Main color): Using main yarn color for this project (green)
Round 1: Chain 9. Put 1 Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1 and turn. (8 sc)
Round 2-7: Work 1 sc into each sc across. Ch 1 and turn. (8 sc). (or continue until desired length)
Round 8: Work 1 sc into each sc across. (8 sc) Pull yarn through and fasten off.
Finish off or if you like a more finished look like me, slip stitch in each stitch all the way around the hat to give it a nice outline.
Note: I always try for a perfect square so I will fold from corner to opposite corner to see if it is a perfect square before finishing off. For mine it worked out to be 8 rounds total.

Red trim and accents on Green Present Ornament:
Using Red yarn (Accent color) make a chain of 9.
Pull yarn through and leave extra length to tie on to top of present and secure a simple loop for ornament to hang before finishing off piece.
Make a total of 2 chains following above.
(Note: If you like a heavier loop or more fancier looking loop, try making a simple loop of chain stitches. I did a loop of 22 ch stitches for this. )

Finishing off ornament:
Using a yarn needle I fixed the “ribbon” parts on to the present in a crossed position like in picture, securing it by weaving through from end to the other of Green present in place.
I then used a scarp of red yarn to bring through piece around top piece of red present embellishment, tied a double knot then finished it in a standard shoelace kind of bow.

That’s it. It’s a pretty simple project for beginners and the ornament set make great little holiday gifts to go into baskets or stockings.

Looking for the other ornament patterns in this set? Here they are:

Candy Cane Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Christmas Tree Ornament Crochet Pattern

Santa Hat Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Stocking Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Want more free patterns? Follow cRAfterChick on Facebook or Pinterest to get updates on patterns as they are added.