Crochet Puff Stitch Bauble – Countdown to Christmas Day 21
The Puff Stitch Bauble 🎄
The Crochet Puff Stitch Bauble is a delightful combination of texture and holiday charm, perfect for decorating your tree or gifting to loved ones. This bauble features cozy, puffy stitches that add a unique and playful element to the design. Whether you’re creating a classic holiday look or experimenting with bold, modern colors, this bauble is a wonderful way to make your handmade holiday decorations truly stand out.
One of the best things about the Puff Stitch Bauble is how fun and satisfying it is to make! The texture of the puff stitches not only looks fantastic but also feels incredibly luxurious. This project works up quickly, making it an ideal choice for last-minute gifts or those moments when you want to add a handmade touch to your holiday decor without spending days on a project.
So, grab your yarn and hook, make a cup of something warm, and let the magic of the crochet puff stitch add a little extra love to your holidays. Happy crocheting!
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This Puff Stitch 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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Puff 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
- tapestry needle
- 3.15″ plastic bauble
Skill level
Advanced beginner.
Pattern notes
- This pattern is written using standard US crochet terms.
- This is worked in the round.
- This bauble cover is finished by crocheting the last decreasing round with the bauble inside for the best fit.
Stitches used and abbreviations
- sk = skip
- ch = chain
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- yo = yarn over
- sc = single crochet
- puff dec = puff stitch decrease
Puff Stitch (puff st)
Yo, insert hook into next st, yo, pull up loop, [yo, insert hook into same st, yo, pull up loop] 2 times, (7 loops on hook), yo, pull through 6 loops, yo, pull through last 2 loops.
Puff Stitch Decrease (puff dec)
*Yo, insert hook into next ch-1 sp, yo, pull up loop, [yo, insert hook into same st, yo, pull up loop] 2 times, yo, pull through 6 loops* (leave remaining 2 loops on hook), repeat from * to *, yo pull through last 3 loops on hook.
Gauge
At the end of Round 2, it should measure 2.5″ across.
Video Tutorial
For a seamless crochet experience, consider purchasing the ad-free PDF of this Puff Stitch Bauble pattern on Etsy or Ravelry.
Pattern Instructions for the Puff Stitch Bauble
Make a magic circle. Ch 2.
Round 1: work 12 dc in circle, join with a sl st to the first st, ch 2. (12 dc)
Round 2: work 2 dc in each st around, join with a sl st to the first st, ch 2. (24 dc)
Round 3: work 2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next st, [2 dc in next st, 1 hdc in next st], repeat from [ to ] around, join with a sl st to the first st, ch 1. (36 dc)
Round 4: work puff st in first st, ch 1, sk 1 st, [puff st in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st], repeat from [ to ] around, join with a sl st to the top of first puff st, ch 1. (18 puff sts, 18 ch-1 sps)
Round 5-7: work 1 puff st in each ch-1 sp around, join with a sl st to the first st, ch 1. (18 puff sts, 18 ch-1 sps)
Round 8: [work puff dec, ch 1] around, insert bauble into cover, join with a sl st to the top of first puff st, ch 1. (9 puff sts, 9 ch-1 sps)
Round 9: working in each puff st (ignoring the ch-1 sps), work 1 sc in each puff dec around, join with a sl st to the first st, ch 1. (9 sc)
Fasten off.
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing your Puff Stitch Bauble! The texture of the puff stitches brings so much character and warmth to this ornament, making it a standout addition to your holiday collection. Whether it’s hanging on your tree or wrapped up as a thoughtful gift, your handmade creation is sure to bring joy this season. I hope you enjoyed every step of making this cozy, textured bauble and can’t wait to see how you incorporate it into your holiday celebrations!
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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