Free Striped Crochet Ornament Pattern (Easy & Beginner Friendly)
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Bring handmade magic to your tree with this free Striped Crochet Ornament pattern! 🎄 Using just single crochet stitches and red and white cotton yarn, you can whip up this beginner-friendly ornament in no time. The included video tutorial makes it extra easy — perfect for gifts, markets, or festive decor.
There’s something magical about handmade ornaments, especially when they bring a pop of classic holiday color to your tree. This striped crochet ornament is a fun, easy, and festive project that even beginners can master! With just red and white cotton yarn, you can create a timeless design that reminds everyone of candy canes and cozy Christmas mornings.
This pattern was originally part of a Mystery Crochet Alongs (MCAL) (one of three surprise designs – the other ornaments are the Icicle Spike Ornament and Lacy Bell Ornament) and became an instant favorite because of its simplicity and charm. The flat plastic bauble insert gives it the perfect round shape without needing to stuff or block it — a clever trick that makes your finished piece look store-bought yet totally handmade.
Easy Christmas Crochet Ornament Pattern
Using only single crochet stitches and a 4 mm hook, this ornament works up quickly, making it perfect for last-minute gifts or craft fairs. You can easily switch up the colors to match any theme — think gold and white for elegance, or green and red for classic Christmas vibes.
And if you love learning visually, the written pattern comes with a full step-by-step video tutorial! Whether you’re decorating your tree, making teacher gifts, or creating a set for your holiday market booth, this crochet striped ornament is a joyful addition to any handmade collection.
Let’s dive into this fun and seasonal pattern together—you’re going to love it!
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Get the PDF of the Crochet Striped Ornament Pattern
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So, let me now give you the supplies you need in order to crochet this unique crochet ornament pattern.
Striped 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 80mm FLAT Ornament – like this one
Gauge
4 sc sts x 5 sc rounds = 1 square inch (on bauble)
Size
Fits a flat 3.15inch (80mm) 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
Free Written Striped 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 Striped 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
R1: w, MR, ch 1, 5 sc, sl st to the first st (5 sts)
R2: w, 2sc per st, sl st to the first st (10 sts)
R3: r, *1 sc, 2 sc in the next st, repeat from * until the end, sl st to the first st (15 sts)
R4: r, *1 sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, repeat from * until the end, sl st to the first st (20 sts)
R5: w, *1 sc in 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st, repeat from * until the end, sl st to the first st (25 sts)
R6: w, *1 sc in 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st, repeat from * until the end, sl st to the first st (30 sts)
R7-18: switch colors every 2 rounds, 1 sc per st, sl st to the first st
Add your plastic flat bauble, then weave through the front loops of the last round’s stitches, pull, and cinch as you go.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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