Crochet Alpine Stitch Bauble – Countdown to Christmas Day 23
The Alpine Stitch Christmas Bauble 🎄
The Crochet Alpine Stitch Bauble is a timeless and elegant addition to your holiday ornament collection. Featuring the beautiful texture of the alpine stitch, this bauble boasts ridges and valleys that give it a unique, sophisticated look. It’s the perfect project to bring a touch of handmade charm to your Christmas tree or to gift to someone special this season.
This design is as satisfying to make as it is to admire. The alpine stitch adds stunning depth and interest, yet the pattern is simple enough for a relaxing crochet session. Quick to work up, this bauble is ideal for last-minute gifts or to use up those scraps of yarn from your stash.
So, grab your yarn and hook, make a cup of something warm, and let the magic of the crochet alpine stitch add a little extra love to your holidays. Happy crocheting!
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This Alpine Stitch Christmas bauble pattern is part of my Crochet Countdown to Christmas, where I’m sharing one festive Christmas bauble pattern every day from December 1-24! 🎄🎁 If you’ve missed any of the previous patterns, you can find all the bauble patterns for free on this page.
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Alpine Stitch Bauble Pattern Details
Pattern is written in US terminology
Materials
- Heartland worsted yarn from Lion Brand
- 5mm (H8) crochet hook (or whatever size is needed to obtain gauge)
- scissors
- 3.15″ plastic bauble
- stitch marker
Skill level
- Advanced beginner.
Pattern notes
- This pattern is written using standard US crochet terms.
- The ch 1 or ch 2 never counts as a stitch.
- This bauble cover is finished by crocheting the last decreasing rounds with the bauble inside for the best fit. cover is finished by crocheting the last decreasing rounds with the bauble inside for the best fit.
Stitches used and abbreviations
- sk = skip
- ch = chain
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- hdc or dc 3rd loop = half double crochet worked in the third loop
- hdc dec = single crochet decrease
- Fptr = front post treble crochet
Gauge
- At the end of Round 4, it should measure 3″ across.
Video for the Alpine Stitch Bauble
For a seamless crochet experience, consider purchasing the ad-free PDF of this Moss Stitch Bauble pattern on Etsy or Ravelry.
Special Stitches
Alpine Stitch:
Full video tutorial is HERE
Full written tutorial is HERE
Front Post Treble Crochet (Fptr)
- Yarn over twice.
- Insert your hook from front to back and then to the front again around the post of the designated stitch.
- Yarn over and pull up a loop (you’ll have 4 loops on your hook).
- Yarn over, pull through 2 loops (3 loops remain).
- Yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain).
- Yarn over, pull through the final 2 loops.
Half Double or Double Crochet 3rd Loop Only (hdc 3rd loop, dc 3rd loop)
Work a hdc or dc as normal, except insert your hook into the very back loop (the third loop).
Single Crochet decrease (sc dec)
Insert hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop, insert hook in next stitch, pull up another loop, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook.
Pattern Instructions for the Alpine Stitch Christmas Bauble
Make a magic circle. Ch 1.
Round 1: work 9 hdc in circle, join with sl st to first st, ch 1. (9 hdc)
Round 2: work 2 hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first st, ch 1. (18 hdc)
Round 3: work 2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in next st. [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st], repeat from [ to ] around, join with sl st to first st, ch 1. (27 hdc)
Round 4: work 2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts], repeat from [ to ] around, join with sl st to first st, ch 1. (36 hdc)
Round 5: work 1 hdc 3rd loop in first st and in each st around. Join with a sl st to first st, ch 2. (36 hdc 3rd loop)
Round 6: work 1 dc 3rd loop in the first st and in each st around. Join with a sl st to first st, ch 1. (36 dc 3rd loop)
Round 7: work 1 sc in first st and in each st around, join with a sl st to first st, ch 2. (36 sc)
Round 8: work 1 dc in first st. Work 1 Fptr around the second dc from 2 rounds below. Alternate 1 dc and 1 Fptr all the way around, ending with a Fptr in the last st. Join with a sl st to first st, ch 1. (18 dc, 18 Fptr)
Round 9: repeat Round 7.
Round 10: work one Fptr around first dc from 2 rounds below. Work 1 dc in next st. Alternate 1 Fptr and 1 dc around, ending with a dc in the last st. Join with a sl st to first st, ch 1. (18 dc, 18 Fptr)
Rounds 11: work 1 hdc in first st and in each st around. Join with a sl st to first st, ch1. (36 hdc)
Round 12: repeat Round 5.
Round 13: continuing to work in the 3rd loop, work 1 sc dec over first 2 sts and over every 2 sts around. Insert bauble into cover. Join with a sl st to first st, ch 1. (18 sc dec)
Round 14: working under both loops again, repeat Round 13. Fasten off. (9 sc dec)
Conclusion
The Alpine Stitch Bauble is a wonderful way to embrace the spirit of the season while indulging in the creativity and mindfulness of crochet. Its simple yet elegant design makes it a joy to create, whether you’re adding a touch of handmade charm to your own decorations or crafting heartfelt gifts for loved ones.
As you work on this project, take a moment to savor the process—crochet is as much about the journey as it is the final result. I hope this bauble brings you a sense of calm, joy, and accomplishment during this busy time of year.
Don’t forget to share your finished baubles! Seeing your unique color choices and personal touches always brightens my day. Tag me on social media @spottedhorsedesignco so I can admire your work and cheer you on. Happy holidays and happy crocheting!
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