Want to whip up some crocheted Christmas ornaments at the last minute? Why not! That Christmas tree can easily stay up until New Year’s Eve. Inspired by Rico’s Christmas patterns, Annemarie and Monique made 7 cheerful Christmas ornaments themselves using Creative Bubble. They’re super cute for the tree, and even doing the dishes after Christmas dinner becomes a party with this sponge-like yarn!
Once you’re immersed in the wonderful world of Bubble yarn, you won’t want to stop crocheting! You can make so many fun things with this spongy yarn. Rico has already published several booklets with special patterns, including some for Christmas. So Annemarie and Monique thought: we can do that too. From a flamingo to a little gnome, you’ll find all their patterns below. The same base ball of yarn is used for all the heads. The difficulty level varies by design and is indicated with plus signs:
+ = easy
++ = average
+++ = difficult
Stitches used:
l = chain stitch
v = single crochets
hv = slip stitch
hst = half double crochet
st = double crochet
dst = double crochet
Basic Ball Crochet Pattern
Tools & Supplies:
- 3.5 mm Crochet Hook
- Sewing needle with a sharp point
Row 1: Make a magic ring with 6 sc, or do it this way: crochet 2 chains, then crochet 6 sc in the first chain, and finally crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 2 single crochets in each single crochet (12).
Row 3: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 2nd single crochet (18).
Row 4: Chain 1. *Crochet 2 single crochets in the next single crochet, crochet 2 single crochets*. Repeat from *to*, until the end of the row, but end with 1 single crochet (24).
Row 5: Crochet 24 single crochets (24).
Row 6: Crochet 2 dc in every 4th dc (30).
Rows 7 through 11: Crochet 30 single crochets in each row (30). Between rows 8 and 9, attach the Safety Eyes, spacing them 2 holes apart.
Row 12: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 4th and 5th st together (24).
Row 13: Crochet 24 single crochets (24).
Row 14: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 3rd and 4th stitches together (18).
Row 15: Make 6 decreases. Crochet every 2nd and 3rd chain stitch together (12). Cut off the loose chain stitches of the color you’re crocheting with and use them to stuff the ball nice and tightly so it keeps its shape.
Row 16: Make 6 decreases. Crochet the stitches together 2 at a time. Fasten off. Thread the end of the yarn through the last 6 v-stitches to close the last hole completely.
(B)Little Angel Crochet Pattern
Tools & Supplies:
- Rico Bubble Metallic Gold (15) & Pink (03)
- A scrap of red cotton to embroider a little mouth
- 1 pair of black Safety Eyes, 8 mm
Crochet the head using Rico Bubble Pink, as explained in the "Basic Ball Crochet Pattern." Embroider a crooked little mouth on the face using Red thread.
Nose:
Row 1: Make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain. Crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 6 (6). Single crochet until done. Sew the nose in place in the center of the face, below the eyes, using small single crochets.
Halo:
Crochet 18 stitches using metallic gold yarn. Sl st in the first chain to form a ring. You will now crochet around the chain of chain stitches. Insert your crochet hook into the ring instead of into the stitches. Now crochet 24 single crochets around the chain of chain stitches. Crochet 24 slip stitches onto the single crochets. Fasten off. Secure the halo to the top of the head using small stitches.
Snowman Crochet Pattern
Tools & Supplies:
- Rico Bubble White Iridescent (13), Black (12), Melon (05), and Dark Red (18)
- A scrap of red cotton to embroider a little mouth
- 1 pair of black Safety Eyes, 8 mm
Crochet the head using Rico Bubble White Iridescent, as explained in the "Basic Ball Crochet Pattern."
Hat:
Row 1: Make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain. Crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 2 single crochets in each single crochet (12).
Row 3: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 2nd single crochet (18).
Row 4: Chain 1. * Crochet 2 single crochets in the next single crochet, crochet 2 single crochets. * Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but end with 1 single crochet (24).
Row 5: Crochet 2 double crochets in every 4th double crochet (30).
Row 6: Chain 2. * Crochet 2 single crochets in the next single crochet, then crochet 4 single crochets. * Repeat from * to * until the end of the row, but end with 2 single crochets (36).
Row 7: Crochet this row in the back loops only, so that a few loops form on the outside of your work. Crochet 36 single crochets (36).
Rows 8 and 9: Crochet 36 single crochets in each row (36).
Rows 10 and 11: Change the color to Dark Red and crochet 36 single crochets in each row (36). In the last stitch, change the color to Black.
Row 12: Crochet this row in the front loops. Crochet 2 dc in every 2nd dc (54).
Rows 13–15: Crochet 54 single crochets in each row. Fasten off. Stuff the hat with chain stitches of black yarn. Sew the hat to the head through the inner loops of row 12. Also sew the brim to the head using a small stitch across row 14 so that the Red color is visible.
Carrot Nose:
Row 1: Using Melon, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain. Crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Rows 2 and 3: Crochet 6 single crochets in each row (6).
Row 4: Crochet 2 dc in every 2nd dc (9).
Row 5: Crochet 9 single crochets (9). Fasten off. Sew the nose in the center of the face, below the eyes, using small stitches. Embroider a little mouth on the face below the nose using Red thread.
Flamingo Crochet Pattern
Tools & Supplies:
- Rico Bubble White Iridescent (13), Black (12), Metallic Silver (14), Dark Red (18), and Purple (17)
- 1 pair of black Safety Eyes, 8 mm
Crochet the head using Rico Bubble Purple (17), as explained in the “Basic Ball Crochet Pattern.” On Row 1, single crochet a few loose strands of purple yarn.
Little Beak:
Row 1: Using Black, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain. Crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Rows 2 and 3: Crochet 6 single crochets in each row. On row 3, switch to White Iridescent (6).
Row 4: Crochet 2 dc in every 2nd dc (9).
Rows 5 and 6: Crochet 9 single crochets in each row (9). Fasten off. Sew the little beak in the center of the face, below the eyes, using small stitches.
Bow:
Using Metallic Silver, crochet a chain of 7l.
Row 1: Crochet 6 stitches into the chain (6). Crochet 1 stitch. Turn your work.
Row 2: Crochet 6 single crochets (6). Fasten off. Weave in the ends neatly.
Wrap a strand of Dark Red around the center of the crocheted piece to form a bow. Button it around the loose purple threads on top of the head and secure it firmly with a small stitch.
Crochet Pattern for a Little Deer
Tools & Supplies:
- Rico Bubble Metallic Gold (15), Dark Red (18), and Powder (10)
- 1 pair of black Safety Eyes, 8 mm
Crochet the head using Rico Bubble Powder, as explained in the "Basic Ball Crochet Pattern."
Nose:
Row 1: Using Dark Red, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first ch. Crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 6 (6). Single crochet until done. Sew the nose in place in the center of the face, below the eyes, using small single crochets.
Ears:
Using Powder, chain 5. Now crochet 3 half double crochets into the chain. In the last chain, crochet 1 single crochet, 2 chain stitches, 1 slip stitch into the first chain, then 1 single crochet. Continue crocheting on the other side of the chain. Crochet 3 half double crochets. Fasten off. Crochet another ear the same way. Neatly weave in the starting end and single crochet the ears in place on either side of the head.
Antlers:
Right: Crochet with Metallic Gold a chain of 8 stitches. Crochet 3 slip stitches back along the chain. Crochet 3 stitches, then crochet 2 slip stitches back along the chain. Now crochet 4 more stitches until you reach the beginning of your chain. Attach the horn next to the right ear, centered on the head.
Left: Crochet with Metallic Gold a chain of 7 stitches. Crochet 2 slip stitches back along the chain. Crochet 4 stitches. Crochet 3 slip stitches back along the chain. Now crochet 4 more slip stitches until you reach the beginning of your chain. Attach the horn next to the left ear, centered on the head.
Santa Claus Crochet Pattern
Tools & Supplies:
- Rico Bubble White Iridescent (13), Dark Red (18), and Pink (3)
- 1 pair of black Safety Eyes, 8 mm
Crochet the head using Rico Pink, as explained in the "Basic Ball Crochet Pattern."
Hat:
Row 1: Using Dark Red, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first ch. Crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 2nd single crochet (9).
Row 3: Crochet 9 single crochets (9).
Row 4: Crochet 2 dc in every 3rd dc (12).
Rows 5–7: Crochet 12 single crochets in each row (12).
Row 8: Crochet 2 dc in every 2nd dc (18).
Row 9: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 3rd single crochet (24).
Row 10: Crochet 24 single crochets (24).
Row 11: Crochet 2 dc in every 4th dc (30).
Row 12: Change the color to White Iridescent. Crochet 30 single crochets (30).
Row 13: Crochet 2 dc in every 5th dc (36).
Row 14: Crochet 36 single crochets (36). Fasten off. Stuff the hat with loose red chain stitches. Sew the hat securely to the top of the head using small single crochet stitches all around.
Use the Clover XS pompom maker to make a small pompom for the top of the Hat.
Nose:
Row 1: Make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain. Crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 6 (6). Single crochet to fasten off. Sew the nose in place in the center of the face, below the eyes, using small single crochets.
Beard:
Crochet back and forth. After each row, chain 1 and turn your work. This turning chain does not count as a stitch. Using White Iridescent, chain 19.
Row 1: Crochet 18 hst (18).
Row 2: Crochet 18 hst (18).
Row 3: *Chain 1 into the first stitch. Crochet 1 single crochet, 3 half double crochets, 1 single crochet into the 2nd stitch. Chain 1 into the 3rd stitch*. Repeat from *to*, 5 more times until the end of the row. Fasten off. Fold the beard under the nose from the edge of the Hat across the face. Single crochet Row 1 in place and attach the first little arch to the sides of the face.
Tomte Crochet Pattern
Tools & Supplies:
- Rico Bubble White Iridescent (13), Metallic Silver (14), and Pink (3)
Crochet the head using Rico Pink, as explained in the "Basic Ball Crochet Pattern."
Hat:
Row 1: Using Metallic Silver, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain. Crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 2nd single crochet (9).
Row 3: Crochet 9 single crochets (9).
Row 4: Crochet 2 dc in every 3rd dc (12).
Rows 5–7: Crochet 12 single crochets in each row (12).
Row 8: Crochet 2 dc in every 2nd dc (18).
Row 9: Crochet 2 single crochets in every 3rd single crochet (24).
Row 10: Crochet 24 single crochets (24).
Row 11: Crochet 2 dc in every 4th dc (30).
Rows 12–14: Crochet 30 single crochets in each row (30).
Row 15: Crochet 2 double crochets in every 5th double crochet (36).
Row 16: Crochet 36 single crochets (36).
Row 17: Crochet 2 double crochets in every 6th double crochet (42).
Row 18: Crochet 42 single crochets (42). Fasten off. Stuff the hat with yarn scraps and sew it securely all around.
Nose:
Round 1: Make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first ch. Sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 2 single crochets in each single crochet (12). Row 3: Crochet 12 single crochets (12). Row 4: Make 6 decreases. Crochet the stitches 2 at a time together (6). Fasten off. Stuff the nose with a few strands of yarn and sew it securely in the center of the face, below the brim of the hat.
Beard:
Crochet with White Iridescent. Crochet back and forth. After each row, chain 1 and turn your work. This turning chain does not count as a stitch. The turning chain does not count as a stitch.
Row 1: Chain 2. Crochet 2 single crochets in the first chain (2).
Row 2: Crochet 1 sc, 2 sc in the last sc (3).
Rows 3–14: Crochet 1 sc in each sc, 2 sc in the last sc of each row until you have a total of 14 sc. Fasten off. Sew the beard securely under the nose using small stitches.
Penguin Crochet Pattern
Tools & Supplies:
- Rico Bubble White Iridescent (13), Black (12), Melon (05)
- 1 pair of black Safety Eyes, 8 mm
Crochet the head using Rico Black through row 7, and starting with row 8, use White Iridescent, as explained in the “Basic Ball Crochet Pattern.”
Little Beak
Row 1: Using Melon, make a magic ring of 6 sc, or do it this way: Crochet 2 chains. Crochet 6 sc in the first chain. Crochet 1 sl st in the first sc to form a circle of 6 sc (6).
Row 2: Crochet 6 (6). Single crochet and fasten off. Sew the little beak in the center of the face, below the eyes, using single crochets.
Using Black, embroider a few stitches between the eyes and the beak.
We can't wait to see your crocheted Christmas ornaments! Send a photo to info@yarnplaza.com or share it on social media with #woloffame.
