Christmas Crochet Bell Ornament
Materials
- Cream yarn
- Red yarn
- Green yarn
- Gold or metallic yarn
- Polyester stuffing
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Small gold jingle bell
- Optional thin gold cord
Abbreviations
- MR = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- inc = increase
- dec = decrease
- sl st = slip stitch
- FO = fasten off
Crochet Bell Body
With cream yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
Rnd 5–10: sc around (24)
Continue working sc rounds until the bell reaches the desired height.
Stuff lightly as you work.
Bell Flare
Begin increasing gradually around the bottom edge to create the wider bell shape.
Work one or two additional rounds without increasing.
FO and weave in the end.
Decorative Green Band
Attach green yarn around the lower portion of the bell.
Work one round of sc around.
Add a second decorative round if desired.
FO and weave in the ends.
Red Band
Attach red yarn below or above the green section.
Work one or two rounds of decorative stitches.
Keep the color changes neat and even.
FO and weave in the ends.
Scalloped Bottom
With cream yarn:
Attach yarn around the bottom edge.
Work small groups of stitches around the entire opening to create rounded scallops.
Repeat the pattern evenly around the bell.
FO and weave in the end.
Gently shape the scallops so they form a soft decorative edge.
Crochet Holly Leaves
With green yarn:
Ch 8–10.
Work sc, hdc and dc along the chain to form one side of the leaf.
Continue along the opposite side of the chain.
Add small pointed sections to create a holly-leaf shape.
Sl st at the base.
FO and weave in the end.
Make two matching leaves.
Crochet Berries
With red yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: sc around (12)
Rnd 4: (sc, dec) × 6 (6)
Add a small amount of stuffing.
FO and close.
Make three small berries.
Crochet Bow
With red yarn:
Ch 20–25.
Work several rows of sc or hdc.
FO and weave in the ends.
Fold the rectangle into a bow shape and secure the center.
Make two longer red crochet strips for the hanging bow tails.
Shape the ends into points.
Gold Bow Trim
Using gold yarn, work a neat row of sl st or sc around the outer edges of the red bow.
Attach the bow securely to the front of the bell.
Place the three red berries in the center.
Sew the two green holly leaves behind the berries.
Hanging Loop
With cream yarn:
Ch 20–25.
Sl st back into the starting point.
Work sc around the chain to reinforce it.
Sew the loop securely to the top of the bell.
Bottom Jingle Bell
Attach a short piece of gold or cream cord to the bottom center of the crochet bell.
Thread the small gold jingle bell onto the cord.
Secure it firmly so it hangs beneath the scalloped edge.
Assembly
Attach the red-and-green decorative bands to the bell.
Sew the holly leaves and red berries behind the bow.
Secure the large bow to the front.
Attach the gold jingle bell underneath.
Check that all decorative pieces are firmly sewn.
Finishing
Weave in all loose yarn ends.
Gently shape the bell body.
Arrange the bow loops and tails neatly.
Adjust the holly leaves and berries so they sit naturally.
Hang the finished Christmas bell using the top loop and gently shake it to check that the small bell moves freely.
Note: The reference is a finished design and does not provide an original written pattern, exact gauge, yarn weight, or measurements. The stitch counts above are an adaptable pattern inspired by the visible design.