The Ye Olde Christmas Bell Ornament is the perfect addition to your holiday tree. It has that old-time Christmas feeling we all yearn for. Make a few for your tree, make several for a fun garland, make to give as gifts for family and friends. This is an ornament that can be handed down from generation to generation, quick to become a family heirloom.
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This ornament is available in three sizes. Each bell is 3″ tall, not including the hanger. Circumference: Small Bell 7″, Medium Bell 9″, Large Bell 11″. The smallest size is available for free below. If you would like the premium PDF, which includes all three sizes and a photo tutorial of the Pineapple Cluster Stitch used, click either button below.
Materials for Christmas Bell Ornament
#4 cotton in Ecru/Cream, Gold, Green, Red (My favorite cotton yarn is Lion Brand 24/7 cotton)
Estimated yardage: 10-20 yds
US G (4mm) Hook
Tapestry Needle
Skill Level
Advanced beginner +
Abbreviation Used: {US Terms}
MC=main color
CC=contrasting color
MR=magic ring
Inc=increase
sc=single crochet
ch=chain
ch 1-sp=chain 1 space
sl st=slip stitch
Inv Dec=invisible decrease
Christmas Bell Ornament Feature
This ornament was featured in 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop hosted by Fosbas Designs. To see all the featured patterns, click the button below.
Themes included:
Slippers/Gloves/Wristwarmers
Headbands/Earwarmers
Christmas Garland/Wreaths
Ornaments, and more.
Special Stitches
HBhdc {herringbone half double crochet}= yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through st and first loop on hook, yo, pull through remaining 2 loops.
Ps{pineapple cluster stitch}= *yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through* Rep between * 3 times, yo, pull through the first 8 loops on your hook, yo, pull through the 2 remaining loops on hook, ch 1 to close. Keep loops loose so you can pull through 8 easily.
If you are a more visual learner, the premium PDF includes a photo tutorial of the pineapple cluster stitch.
Notes
- Ch 2 and ch 3 do not count as a stitches.
- You may choose to starch your bells for added stability.
Small Christmas Bell Ornament: 7″ circumference
Rnd 1: With MC, using MR, 6 HBhdc in ring, pull ring closed, join with sl st in beginning st [6]
Rnd 2: ch 2, Inc each st around, join [12]
Rnd 3: ch 2, Hbhdc next, Inc next, around, join, changing to CC [18]
Rnd 4: ch 3, Ps in same st, sk next st, *Ps next st, sk next st; rep from * around, join, changing to MC [9 Ps]
Rnd 5: ch 2, HBhdc in each Ps and ch 1-sp around, join [18]
Rnd 6: ch 2, HBhdc next 2, Inc next, around, join, changing to CC [24]
Rnd 7: ch 3, Ps in same st, sk next st, *Ps next st, sk next st; rep from * around, join, changing to MC [12 Ps]
Rnd 8: ch 2, HBhdc in each Ps and ch 1-sp around, join [24]
Rnd 9: ch 2, HBhdc next 3, Inc next, around, join, changing to CC [30]
Rnd 10: ch 1, sc around, join [30] Fasten off. Weave in end.
Hanger:
With MC, ch 21, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across [20] Fasten off. Leave tail for sewing. Overlap the two ends. Sew together and sew to top of bell.
Bell Clapper: {Do not join. Mark 1st st of each rnd.}
Rnd 1: With MC, using MR, 6 sc in ring, pull ring closed [6]
Rnd 2: Inc each st around [12]
Rnd 3: Inv Dec each st around [6]
Leave an extra-long tail. Weave opening closed. Leave yarn on needle. Insert needle through top of bell and pull the bell clapper to where its just showing under bell {where you would see a bell clapper on a real bell} Fasten off. Weave in end.
Hang on your tree and enjoy!
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