Welcome to the Granny Square Christmas Ball Crochet pattern! This delightful pattern is designed to add a touch of vintage and rustic charm to your holiday decor. With just two traditional granny squares worked in double crochet stitches, you can create a beautiful Christmas ball cover that will impress everyone.
This pattern includes instructions for two sizes, allowing you to customize your decorations. Whether you choose the 8″ or 12.5″ circumference clear plastic Christmas ball, you can create a stunning crochet cover that fits perfectly.
To make the process even easier, a step-by-step tutorial demonstrating the creation of the small ball is available on YouTube. This tutorial will guide you through each stitch and technique, ensuring your success in making these lovely Christmas ball covers.
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Get ready to showcase your crochet skills and bring holiday cheer to your home with the Granny Square Christmas Ball Crochet pattern. Let’s dive in and create some memorable decorations together!
Below, you will find everything you need to make this Granny Square Ornament pattern, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you love this free crochet Christmas pattern, please share!
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Crochet Granny Squares
If you’re new to crochet and looking for a project combining simplicity and festive charm, my Granny Square Christmas Ornament pattern is perfect. Granny squares are often considered the ultimate beginner crochet skill, making them a great starting point for those diving into the craft. This pattern lets you quickly create adorable Granny square ornament balls!
These super quick projects are ideal for adding a touch of handmade beauty to your holiday decorations or for giving thoughtful gifts to loved ones. So grab your crochet hook and some festive yarn, and let the magic of Granny squares bring joy and creativity to your holiday season.
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Yarn Recommended for a Crochet Ornament
When it comes to creating your Granny Square crochet ornaments, choosing the right yarn is essential. Look no further than WeCrochet Brava Tweed Yarn; it is the perfect match for your project. Crafted with a premium acrylic base, this yarn takes your ornaments to the next level with its exquisite infusion of flecks of viscose tweed, adding depth and sophistication to your creations. The beautiful texture it offers and the durability and affordability you expect from the Brava family of yarns ensure a stunning final result.
Brava Tweed also brings various coordinating colours to the table, all featuring cream, coffee, and charcoal tweed flecks. This gorgeous colour palette ensures a cohesive look for your Granny Square ornaments. The versatility of Brava Tweed is further enhanced by its seamless compatibility with Brava Worsted or Brava Speckle. Mixing and matching these yarns expands your colour options and creates truly unique and beautiful projects.
Crochet Stocking Yarn Requirements
218yd/100g, 100% Acrylic
Shown in Wren, Boysenberry, wreath, Poinsettia and Elderberry
A small amount of each colour for a total of 25 (50) yards per ball
Substituting Yarn
Yarn substitution is a valuable skill for crocheters as it allows you to adapt patterns when the original yarn listed is unavailable. This is also applicable to the Granny Square Christmas Ball pattern.
To ensure a perfect fit for the recommended ball sizes, it’s essential to maintain the same size for the granny squares. If needed, adjust your crochet hook size to achieve the correct measurement.
To achieve a similar size as suggested in the pattern, selecting a yarn with a similar weight to the one specified is recommended. Starting with a yarn of similar weight will give you a good foundation. Additionally, creating a gauge swatch before beginning your project is highly recommended. This will help ensure that your tension and stitch count align with the pattern’s specifications.
Don’t be afraid to explore different yarn options and their unique textures, as this allows you to add your personal touch to the Granny Square Christmas Balls. Enjoy the creative process, and happy crocheting!
Yarn Substitutes
Brava Worsted 218yds/100g
Mighty Stitch worsted 208yds/100g
Wool of the Andes Worsted or Tweed 110yds/50g
Comfy Worsted 109yds/50g
Crochet Hooks Needed
US I/9 (5.5mm)
Or size needed to obtain Gauge
Additional Supplies for the Crochet Stocking
Clear Christmas Balls (2.36″ or 3.15″ Diameter)
Tinsel Garland (Optional)
Construction
To create your granny square motifs, you’ll start by crocheting them in the round. For the small Christmas ball, work a total of 3 rounds. For the larger Christmas ball, work a total of 4 rounds. Crochet 2 squares for each ball and seam them together to create a cylinder tube that will fit over the Christmas ball. Decrease rounds can be worked to close the bottom and top of the cover. The small squares are designed to fit an 8″ circumference Christmas ball, while the large squares are meant to fit a 12.5″ circumference ball.
Gauge
Small Granny Square:
3 Rounds equal to 3″ x 3″
Large Granny Square:
4 Rounds equal to 4″ x 4″
Video
In the comprehensive video tutorial for the Small Granny Square Christmas Ball Crochet pattern, you will find step-by-step instructions on various aspects of the project. Here’s a breakdown of what the tutorial covers:
- Supplies Needed: The tutorial starts by showcasing all the supplies you will need to crochet the Granny Square Christmas balls. This includes the specific yarn, crochet hooks, and any additional materials required.
- Making a Magic Ring: The video tutorial provides a detailed demonstration on how to create a Magic Ring.
- Crocheting the Granny Square Motif: The tutorial guides you through crocheting the granny square motif. It explains how to change colours within the square, providing instructions for both using multiple colours and working the square in a solid colour.
- Knotting the Tails: Instead of weaving the ends of the yarn, the tutorial introduces an alternative method of knotting the tails. It demonstrates how to securely knot the yarn tails to avoid the need for weaving, saving you time.
- Finishing the Granny Square with a Seamless Join: The video tutorial teaches you how to finish the Granny Square with a seamless join. This technique ensures that the seams are nearly invisible, leaving you with a polished and professional-looking square.
- Seaming and Assembling the Ball Cover: The tutorial provides clear instructions for seaming together the individual granny squares, demonstrating how to assemble the ball cover seamlessly. You’ll learn the best methods for securely joining the squares and creating a snug fit around the Christmas ball.
Granny Square Ornament
Watch the tutorial to guide you along making these adorable Granny Square Ornaments.
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