Free Iceberg Bauble Crochet Ornament Pattern (Spike Stitch Design)
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Bring winter elegance to your tree with this Iceberg Bauble Crochet Ornament! ❄️ Using the spike stitch and cotton yarn, this beginner-friendly pattern adds texture and charm to your holiday décor. Includes a full video tutorial and works up beautifully for gifts or craft fairs.
Add a touch of frosty elegance to your Christmas tree with this Iceberg Crochet Ornament! ❄️ This pattern combines the simplicity of single crochet with the striking texture of the spike stitch, creating a unique, icy design that looks both festive and sophisticated. Made with red and white cotton yarn, this bauble adds a modern twist to traditional Christmas décor.
Originally part of a Mystery Crochet Alongs (MCAL) (1 of 3 surprise ornaments – the other ornaments are the Striped Ornament and Lacy Bell Ornament), this design quickly became a favorite for its stunning visual texture and simple technique. The flat plastic bauble insert ensures a perfectly smooth and round shape — no stuffing needed!
Elegant Christmas Crochet Ornament Pattern
Even if you’re new to the spike stitch, you’ll love how easy it is to follow along. With clear written instructions and a full video tutorial, this beginner-friendly pattern helps you create an ornament that looks like it came straight from a boutique.
Perfect for holiday markets, gift exchanges, or decorating your own home, this Iceberg Bauble Ornament is a timeless handmade treasure that shines beautifully under Christmas lights.
Let’s dive into this fun and seasonal pattern together—you’re going to love it!
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So, let me now give you the supplies you need in order to crochet this unique crochet ornament pattern.
Spike Stitch Iceberg Crochet Ornament – Free Pattern
Materials you will need
- 4mm hook – I used the WeCrochet Dots Hook
- scissors
- tapestry needle
- Premier Cotton Sprout Yarn (100% Cotton, Worsted, 180 yds/100g)
- 1 skein of red
- 1 skein of white
- 1 x 70mm Sphere Ornament – like this one
Gauge
4 sc sts x 5 sc rounds = 1 square inch (on bauble)
Size
Fits a flat 2.75inch (70mm) plastic ornament
Stitches used in the pattern (US Terms)
Learn all the basic crochet stitches HERE
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- ch = chain
- sk = skip
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- inv = invisible
- inc = increase
- spike stitch (explained in the video tutorial)
Free Written Spike Stitch Iceberg Crochet Ornament Pattern with Video
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Video Tutorial
Be sure to watch the entire video so you know how to crochet this cute ornament.
Written Crochet Pattern for the Spike Stitch Iceberg Ornament
NOTE: I used the invisible sl st as a sl st. Watch the video tutorial to see how to do that.
w= white
r = red
Start with Red
Use a stitch marker for the continuous rounds.
R1: MR, ch 1, 6 sc, sl st to the first st (6 sts)
R2: 2 sc per st (12 sts)
R3: *1 sc, 2 sc in the next st, repeat from * until the end (18 sts)
R4: *1 sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, repeat from * until the end (24 sts)
R5: *1 sc in 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st, repeat from * until the end (30 sts)
R6: *1 sc in 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st, repeat from * until the end (36 sts)
R7-9: 1 sc per st, sl st to the first st
Cut red, switch to white
R10: * 1 sc, 1 spike st 1 row down, 1 spike st 2 rows down, 1 spike st 3 rows down, 1 spike st 2 rows down, 1 spike st 1 row down, repeat from * until the end, sl st to the first st, fasten off
Now, crochet the 2nd half of the ornament.
R1: MR, ch 1, 18 sc, sl st to the first st (18 sts)
Now crochet R4-10 of the 1st half of the ornament again for the 2nd half.
Add the ornament, sew the 2 halves together. Make sure to match the stitches, e.g. sc on top of sc, etc all around.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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