Crochet Spiral Christmas Bauble – Countdown to Christmas Day 5
The Spiral Christmas Bauble 🎄
The Crochet Spiral Bauble is a playful and eye-catching addition to your holiday crochet projects. With its swirling design, this bauble creates a sense of movement and whimsy that brings your Christmas tree to life. Using the simple half double crochet in a clever way, you’ll make a unique ornament that stands out whether it’s hung among twinkling lights or given as a thoughtful handmade gift. The Spiral Bauble is perfect for crocheters of all skill levels, working up quickly and offering a fun twist on traditional holiday decorations.
If you’re looking to add a little creativity and charm to your festive decor, the Spiral Bauble is the perfect choice. Pick your favorite holiday colors or try bold, unexpected combinations to make this ornament truly your own. Let’s bring a bit of handmade joy to your holidays with this fun and satisfying project!
So, grab your yarn and hook, make a cup of something warm, and let the magic of the crochet spiral bauble add a little extra love to your holidays. Happy crocheting!
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This Spiral 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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Spiral Christmas 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.
- This pattern is worked completely in the round, without joining.
- You can adjust the size by increasing/decreasing in any multiple.
- This is meant to have a somewhat snug fit around the bauble.
- This bauble 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
- yo = yarn over
- hdc = half double crochet
- hdc 3rd loop = half double crochet 3rd loop only
- hdc dec = half double crochet decrease
Half Double Crochet 3rd Loop Only (dc 3rd loop)
Work a hdc as normal, except insert your hook into the very back loop (the third loop).
Half Double Crochet Decrease (hdc dec)
This is my version of the hdc dec, specifically for this pattern as a traditional hdc dec is a bit too thick.
*to make a hdc dec: yo, insert hook into blo of next st and pull up a loop. Immediately insert hook into blo of next st and pull up a loop. 4 loops on hook. Yo and pull through all 4 loops. First hdc dec is made.
Gauge
At the end of Round 4, it should measure 3″ across.
Video for the Spiral Christmas Bauble
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Instructions:
Make a magic circle. Ch 1.
Round 1: (Be sure to mark the 3rd loop of the first hdc worked in this round with a stitch marker) work 9 hdc in circle, do not join. (9 hdc)
Round 2: (Be sure to mark the 3rd loop of the first hdc worked in this round with a stitch marker) work 2 hdc in each st around, do not join. (18 hdc 3rd loop)
Round 3: (Be sure to mark the 3rd loop of the first hdc worked in this round with a stitch marker) 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, do not join. (27 hdc 3rd loop)
Round 4: (Be sure to mark the 3rd loop of the first hdc worked in this round with a stitch marker) 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, do not join. (36 hdc 3rd loop)
Rounds 5-?: continue working 1 hdc 3rd loop in each st all the way around until…you put the cover on the ornament and there is 1″ of space between the top and where you just finished. For me, this was 10 rounds total from the beginning.
Decreasing rounds:
At this point, I really wasn’t counting stitches. I inserted my bauble and worked hdc dec all the way around until I was up to the top of the bauble. So here are the instructions:
Work a hdc dec over the next 2 sts, and over each of next 2 sts for approximately one round (use a stitch marker if needed).
Insert bauble into cover.
Continue to work a hdc dec over 2 sts all the way around until you have no more room to work sts.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Conclusion
Well done on completing your Spiral Bauble! Its dynamic swirl design and cheerful look are sure to make a statement in your holiday decor. Whether it’s already hanging proudly on your tree or ready to be gifted to someone special, this bauble is a true reflection of your creativity. I hope making this ornament brought as much joy to you as it will to those who admire it throughout the season!
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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