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Celtic Weave Bauble Ornament – Free Crochet Pattern

November 25, 2018

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Originally, I designed this crocheted ornament to fit over some store bought ornaments, but last year (2017), I updated it to include three sizes to fit over styrofoam balls, and it was then published in the Pattern Pack Pro, Issue 39 for December 2017.

Going back to the beginning of this design… this is my second year participating in the One Artsy Mama Ornament Exchange. Last year (2015), I designed my Santa Bauble Ornaments. This year, my partner’s notes said her colors were red, white, silver and pewter, and her theme was traditional, vintage/antique. While Santa ornaments are probably considered traditional, I wanted something new and a little more elegant paired with the vintage feel, so I turned to one of my favorite stitches – the Celtic Weave.

My first thought was to pull out my fiber fill, but after I worked up to the first row of the weave pattern, I realized the holes in between the clusters, which would let all of the fiber fill out (or it be poking out), so I stopped to think. First alternative that popped into my head was styrofoam balls, but I didn’t want to pay a lot for them at the time, so I went to my local Dollar Tree to see if they had any, and they did! But they were a little small… No biggie! It’s Christmas time! Bauble ornaments are everywhere, so I just picked up a tube of some neutral colored baubles, and went back home to finish up. And I just LOVE how they turned out!!

Second alternative thought of much, much later, you could stuff some old panty hoes (or similar) with the fiber fill, and that will create a pocket to hold it in so it doesn’t come out. Too much work for me, but a good alternative.

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Materials:

  • Small Amount of Lightweight #3 Yarn – I have used Baby Bee’s Sweet Delight, Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Sportweight Yarn, and Vanna’s Glamour Yarn from Lion Brand
  • G6/4mm Crochet Hook
  • #20 Tapestry Needle for Sewing and Weaving
  • Styrofoam Balls – 2.4″ for Small, 2.8″ for Medium, and 3.8″ for Large  (Got mine from Hobby Lobby)

Material Notes:

You can absolutely use bauble ornaments in place of the styrofoam balls – that’s how I did my original set of ornaments. I had bought a tube of 7 from my local Dollar Tree, and they measured 7 1/2″ around, and was able to follow the instructions for the Small size.

Keep in mind the color of the bauble/styrofoam because some parts may show through the celtic weave pattern.

Time Spent:

The small ornament took me just over half an hour to finish – not sure on the others anymore.

Abbreviations (US Terms):

  • HDC – Half Double Crochet
  • FPTC – Front Post Treble Crochet
  • TC – Treble Crochet (also know as a Triple Crochet)
  • HDC2tog – Half Double Crochet Two Stitches Together (to Decrease)

Pattern Notes:

Beginning chain does not count as a stitch/post, and join to the first stitch, not the beginning chain.

If you need a larger diameter, I recommend first trying to go up a hook size, otherwise you will need a multiple of four to work the celtic weave stitch pattern.

Video Tutorial:

I do not have a video tutorial for the ornament itself, but I do have one showing how to do the Celtic Weave stitch pattern in the round.

Patterns:

Small – 2.4” Styrofoam Ball. Diameter at End of Round 3 is 2.38”:

Chain 5. Join to form a ring, taking care not to twist chain. Chain 1. 12 hdc into the ring. Join. (12 hdc)

R2: Chain 1. 2 hdc into the 1st hdc, and into each hdc around. Join. (24 hdc)

R3: Chain 1. 2 hdc into the 1st hdc, 1 hdc into the next hdc, [2 hdc into the next hdc, 1 hdc into the next hdc] 11x. Join, and Weave in Beginning Tail End. (36 hdc)

R4: Chain 2. Skip the 1st and 2nd posts, FPtc around each of the next 2 posts, working in front of stitches just worked: FPtc around each of the 1st two skipped posts, [skip the next 2 posts, FPtc around each of the next 2 posts, working in front of stitches just worked: FPtc around each of the two skipped posts] 8x. Join. (36 tc)

R5: Chain 2. Skip the 1st four posts, FPtc around each of the next 2 posts, working behind stitches just worked: FPtc around the last two skipped posts, [skip the next 2 posts, FPtc around each of the next 2 posts, working behind stitches just worked: FPtc around each of the two skipped posts] 8x. Join. (36 tc)

R6: Chain 2. Skip the 1st four posts, FPtc around each of the next 2 posts, working in front of stitches just worked: FPtc around the last two skipped posts, [skip the next 2 posts, FPtc around each of the next 2 posts, working in front of stitches just worked: FPtc around each of the two skipped posts] 8x. Join. (36 tc)

R7 – 8: Repeat Rounds 5 and 6. Flip piece inside out, place ball and pull piece around slightly stretching.

R9: Chain 1. Hdc2tog over the 1st two stitches, 1 hdc into the next st, [hdc2tog over the next two stitches, 1 hdc into the next stitch] 11x. Join. (24 hdc)

R10: Chain 1. Hdc2tog over the 1st two stitches, [hdc2tog over the next two stitches] 11x. Join, and Fasten Off with Long Tail approximately 20”. (12 hdc)

Medium – 2.8” Styrofoam Ball. Diameter at End of Round 4 is 2.75”:

  Chain 4. Join to form a ring, taking care not to twist chain. Chain 1. 10 hdc into the ring. Join. (10 hdc)

R2: Chain 1. 2 hdc into the 1st hdc, and into each hdc around. Join. (20 hdc)

R3: Chain 1. 2 hdc into the 1st hdc, 1 hdc into the next hdc, [2 hdc into the next hdc, 1 hdc into the next hdc] 9x. Join. (30 hdc)

R4: Chain 1. 2 hdc into the 1st hdc, 1 hdc into each of the next two hdc, [2 hdc into the next hdc, 1 hdc into each of the next two hdc] 9x. Join, and Weave in Beginning Tail. (40 hdc)

R5: Chain 2. Skip the 1st and 2nd posts, FPtc around each of the next 2 posts, working in front of stitches just worked: FPtc around each of the 1st two skipped posts, [skip the next 2 posts, FPtc around each of the next 2 posts, working in front of stitches just worked: FPtc around each of the two skipped posts] 9x. Join. (40 tc)

R6: Chain 2. Skip the 1st four posts, FPtc around each of the next 2 posts, working behind stitches just worked: FPtc around the last two skipped posts, [skip the next 2 posts, FPtc around each of the next 2 posts, working behind stitches just worked: FPtc around each of the two skipped posts] 9x. Join. (40 tc)

R7: Chain 2. Skip the 1st four posts, FPtc around each of the next 2 posts, working in front of stitches just worked: FPtc around the last two skipped posts, [skip the next 2 posts, FPtc around each of the next 2 posts, working in front of stitches just worked: FPtc around each of the two skipped posts] 9x. Join. (40 tc)

R8 – 11: Repeat Rounds 6 and 7. Flip piece inside out, place ball and pull piece around slightly stretching.

R12: Chain 1. Hdc2tog over the 1st two stitches, 1 hdc into each of the next two stitches, [hdc2tog over the next two stitches, 1 hdc in each of the next two stitches] 9x. Join. (30 hdc)

R13: Chain 1. Hdc2tog over the 1st two stitches, hdc into the next stitch, [hdc2tog over the next two stitches, hdc into the next stitch] 9x. Join. (20 hdc)

R14: Chain 1. Hdc2tog over the 1st two stitches, [hdc2tog over the next two stitches] 9x. Join, and Fasten Off with Long Tail approximately 20”. (10 hdc)

Large – 3.8” Styrofoam Ball. Diameter at End of Round 5 is 3.63”:

  Chain 5. Join to form a ring, taking care not to twist chain. Chain 1. 12 hdc into the ring. Join. (12 hdc)

R2: Chain 1. 2 hdc into the 1st hdc, and into each hdc around. Join. (24 hdc)

R3: Chain 1. 2 hdc into the 1st hdc, 1 hdc into the next hdc, [2 hdc into the next hdc, 1 hdc into the next hdc] 11x. Join. (36 hdc)

R4: Chain 1. 2 hdc into the 1st hdc, 1 hdc into each of the next two hdc, [2 hdc into the next hdc, 1 hdc into each of the next two hdc] 11x. Join. (48 hdc)

R5: Chain 1. 2 hdc into the 1st hdc, 1 hdc into each of the next three hdc, [2 hdc into the next hdc, 1 hdc into each of the next three hdc] 11x. Join, and Weave in Beginning Tail. (60 hdc)

R6: Chain 2. Skip the 1st and 2nd posts, FPtc around each of the next 2 posts, working in front of stitches just worked: FPtc around each of the 1st two skipped posts, [skip the next 2 posts, FPtc around each of the next 2 posts, working in front of stitches just worked: FPtc around each of the two skipped posts] 14x. Join. (60 tc)

R7: Chain 2. Skip the 1st four posts, FPtc around each of the next 2 posts, working behind stitches just worked: FPtc around the last two skipped posts, [skip the next 2 posts, FPtc around each of the next 2 posts, working behind stitches just worked: FPtc around each of the two skipped posts] 14x. Join. (60 tc)

R8: Chain 2. Skip the 1st four posts, FPtc around each of the next 2 posts, working in front of stitches just worked: FPtc around the last two skipped posts, [skip the next 2 posts, FPtc around each of the next 2 posts, working in front of stitches just worked: FPtc around each of the two skipped posts] 14x. Join. (60 tc)

R9 – 12: Repeat Rounds 7 and 8. Flip piece inside out, place ball and pull piece around slightly stretching.

R13: Chain 1. Hdc2tog over the 1st two stitches, 1 hdc into each of the next three stitches, [hdc2tog over the next two stitches, 1 hdc in each of the next three stitches] 11x. Join. (48 hdc)

R14: Chain 1. Hdc2tog over the 1st two stitches, 1 hdc into each of the next two stitches, [hdc2tog over the next two stitches, 1 hdc in each of the next two stitches] 11x. Join. (36 hdc)

R15: Chain 1. Hdc2tog over the 1st two stitches, hdc into the next stitch, [hdc2tog over the next two stitches, hdc into the next stitch] 11x. Join. (24 hdc)

R16: Chain 1. Hdc2tog over the 1st two stitches, [hdc2tog over the next two stitches] 11x. Join, and Fasten Off with Long Tail approximately 30”. (12 hdc)

Finishing:

Pull up on final loop so yarn comes out. Thread tail end into needle.

Begin weaving in and out of every other stitch around top. Once back to the beginning, tug on yarn to close top hole and then weave into the stitches to secure.

Keep tension on yarn end with left hand, and insert crochet hook underneath the center stitches with the other. Pull up a loop. Chain 10 for Small and Medium, and 15 for Large – if you want a loop large enough to hang straight from tree, add 10 more chains. Fold chain in half with wrong sides facing each other, and weave in remaining yarn to secure the loop in place.

If you are using a bauble ornament as the base, follow the same first step, however, after weaving in and out around the top, tug on the yarn to close up around the ornament hanger, and secure here. Skip the next step to make the hanger as you already have one.

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Comments

  1. Sandra says

    November 25, 2018 at 10:02 am

    Wow, they really look good! =))

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      November 25, 2018 at 7:54 pm

      Thank you, Sandra!

      Reply
  2. Julie says

    November 25, 2018 at 9:14 pm

    What a lovely pattern, thank you.
    I’ve done a few of the more traditional crochet baubles, the one that’s a version of a granny square, which are loads of fun to make. I love the texture you have on these. Pinning.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      November 26, 2018 at 8:17 pm

      Yes, I have been wanting to make some of those!

      Reply
  3. Darlene says

    November 26, 2018 at 7:45 pm

    These are just beautiful!! Thanks so much for sharing the pattern!!! So grateful for your sweet generosity!!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      November 26, 2018 at 8:18 pm

      Your kind words are so appreciated! Thank you for stopping by, Darlene. Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  4. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says

    November 28, 2018 at 1:53 am

    These are so, so cute and clever! I’d be doing them in whites and golds!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      November 28, 2018 at 11:45 pm

      Thanks! Yes, that is one theme I didn’t cover. Vanna’s Glamour yarn (by Lion Brand) has some pretty colorways that would fit this.

      Reply
  5. Jo says

    November 28, 2018 at 7:05 pm

    I am going to try this pattern. My kids ❤️ Our Irish heritage

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      November 30, 2018 at 10:30 pm

      How wonderful! What is your go-to color/s for creating to share the Irish heritage? Different shades of green?

      Reply
  6. ANNE DOUCET says

    November 29, 2018 at 5:09 am

    Love these! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      November 30, 2018 at 10:31 pm

      So welcome, Anne! Enjoy.

      Reply
  7. Teresa says

    November 29, 2018 at 3:52 pm

    What a pretty idea! Thank you for sharing the tutorial at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned!

    Reply
  8. Ginny says

    November 30, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    These look really great and Christmassy. Thanks for sharing the pattern.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      November 30, 2018 at 10:31 pm

      Thanks, Ginny! I am quite proud of how they turned out.

      Reply
  9. Liz says

    December 1, 2018 at 8:57 pm

    Very nice!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      December 4, 2018 at 10:30 pm

      Thanks, Liz!

      Reply
  10. Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck says

    December 7, 2018 at 9:39 am

    I seriously love these lil’ guys! So adorable! Congratulations on being chosen as one of this week’s Friday Frenzy features!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      December 7, 2018 at 9:38 pm

      Woo! Thank you so much, Colleen!

      Reply
  11. Liz @ Books n' Cooks says

    December 7, 2018 at 10:46 pm

    These are so cute! I have been looking for good patterns to use up some of my extra yarn (I knit and crochet) and I love the idea of making these. Thanks for the pattern!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      December 31, 2018 at 1:29 am

      They are definitely an excellent stash buster! Would also be a good summer project as they are small.

      Reply
  12. Lisa // Cucicucicoo: Eco Sewing & Crafting says

    December 8, 2018 at 3:31 pm

    These are so pretty! Love them! 🙂 Lisa

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      December 31, 2018 at 1:24 am

      Thanks, Lisa! Happy Holidays 🙂

      Reply
  13. Theresa says

    December 10, 2018 at 4:10 am

    These are so cute. I love Celtic designs. Really want to try this one.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      December 31, 2018 at 1:24 am

      I had sooo much fun making these – I ended up making about 20 or so!

      Reply
  14. Theresa says

    December 10, 2018 at 4:13 am

    Love Celtic designs so definitely want to try this one.

    Reply
  15. Sonja says

    December 31, 2018 at 3:24 pm

    Love these bauble ornaments! They add such a nice, cozy touch to a Christmas tree. And great project for using leftover yarn too.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      January 15, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      Thanks, Sonja! I am looking forward to turning them into some sort of decor this summer – maybe in a hurricane glass for the table?

      Reply
  16. Stacey Reese says

    November 25, 2019 at 8:55 pm

    I so wish there was a video tutorial. I’m dumb at reading patterns but absolutely love these.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      November 27, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      I would like to start doing video tutorials, but as of right now, I don’t have the equipment to do so. Maybe this coming year!

      Reply
  17. Hithyshi says

    June 30, 2020 at 2:17 am

    Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      September 1, 2020 at 5:17 pm

      So welcome!

      Reply
  18. Elizabeth John says

    February 1, 2022 at 6:47 am

    Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      April 17, 2022 at 7:26 pm

      So welcome! Happy to share 🙂

      Reply
  19. Marilyn Kellon says

    February 8, 2023 at 11:07 pm

    I absolutely love these but am having a great deal of difficulty making them. My biggest problem is the beginning of the rounds that skip four posts and then I am unsure how to end the round. Is there any way you could help me? I would really appreciate your advice. Thank you so much

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      February 10, 2023 at 1:23 am

      Glad you like it! The last repeat goes all the way through to the first two skipped stitches + the last two skipped stitches, and then you join to the first treble crochet.

      Reply
      • Marilyn Kellon says

        February 14, 2023 at 1:33 pm

        Thank you for the help. Finished my first one! Not quite looking like yours but I won’t give up.

        Reply

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