Crochet Christmas Bauble Ornament Covers in any size and with any yarn weight with this easy and free crochet pattern. Make your season merry and bright with a handmade charm!
Looking for a quick and festive crochet project that’s beginner-friendly, fun, and practical? You’re going to love the Jolly Ornament Cover – truly the easiest crochet Christmas bauble ornament pattern out there! Made from a simple rectangle using a basic stitch, it’s wrapped around a plastic bauble for an adorable handmade touch that’s perfect for the holidays.
This easy crochet bauble cover is a great way to personalize your Christmas décor, whip up thoughtful last-minute gifts, and use up all those leftover yarn scraps. I made mine with a bold, variegated yarn and added a little ribbon for extra flair. I ended up crocheting a bunch for my daughter’s teachers and coaches (and kept a few for myself, of course!) – they got so many compliments!
The best part? You can customize it with any yarn weight, fit it to any size bauble, and even switch up the stitch if you want.
Related: Free Crochet Patterns For Christmas Gifts and Decorations.
Before we start this Easy Crochet Christmas Bauble Ornament Cover tutorial
What You Will Need to Create This Boho Crochet Christmas Bauble
Yarn: Any yarn weight
The best thing about this easy crochet Christmas bauble cover is how flexible it is—you can use any yarn you have, whether it’s bulky, lightweight, or something in between. Just adjust your hook size and starting chain to fit your bauble (I’ll explain how to do that below). For a soft, delicate look, go with lightweight yarn. If you want something with more texture, try worsted or bulky yarn.
And when it comes to colors, anything goes! I used a pretty variegated yarn that gave my bauble a vintage feel, but solid or bright festive colors work just as well.
Plastic Bauble Ornament (Any Size)
Besides picking out a gorgeous yarn, you’ll need a plastic bauble to complete this easy crochet ornament cover. You can find them in all sizes at craft stores or online—Amazon has plenty of options.
For this tutorial, I used a simple 4″ clear plastic bauble, but if you have a different size, no problem! I’ll show you how to adjust the pattern to fit whatever bauble you have. Just make sure the bauble has a removable cap with a hanging loop.
Easy Crochet Christmas Bauble Ornament Cover Pattern: Start Here
Recommended Yarn: *Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn*, #4 worsted weight yarn. Color shown: Royal Gorge Print.
Yardage: About 30 yards
Crochet hook: G/4.5 mm
Gauge: 4” square = 15 SC and 16 rows.
Other Materials
- 4” Ball Plastic Ornaments (for other sizes, see instructions below )
- Tapestry needle to weave in ends.
Abbreviations
- CH: Chain
- ST: Stitch
- SC: Single crochet
- SL ST: Slip stitch
- BLO: Back loop only
- Rep: repeat
Pattern notes
- This pattern is written in US terms.
- Skill Level: Easy.
- Size: Designed for a 4” diameter ornament. (See below for instructions on adjusting to other sizes and yarns.)
- The pattern is crocheted in rows to create a rectangular shape, then sewn around the plastic ornament.
For Different Size Ornament and Different Yarn Weight
If you’re using the same size bauble and yarn weight, no adjustments are needed—just follow the pattern as is. But if you’re using a different yarn weight, bauble size, or stitch, follow these steps:
- Choose a plastic ball with a removable top in your preferred size.
- Select your yarn (any weight) and the appropriate hook size.
- Remove the ornament’s top cap.
- Crochet a foundation chain that stretches from the middle bottom to the top opening of the ornament. Stretch the chain for a snug fit.
- Crochet a rectangular piece following the pattern’s stitch (or other stitch)
- Ensure the crochet rectangle wraps snugly around the ball.
- Follow the pattern for closure.
Free Crochet Christmas Bauble Ornament Cover Pattern
In this blog, I’ll show you how to make these lovely and easy Crochet Christmas Bauble Ornament Covers step by step. If you’d like to skip the ads and enjoy a more convenient version, you can grab the ad-free, printer-friendly PDF from my shops below!
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Step 1 – Crochet the rectangle
CH 21 to make a foundation chain
Row 1: SC in the 2nd CH from the hook, SC in each ST across, CH1, turn. (20)
Row 2: SC BLO in each ST across, CH1, turn. (20)
Row 3- 37: Rep Row 2, at the end of row 37, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Step 2 – Assemble your ornament
Close the bottom
- Using a tapestry needle, thread the long tail through each stitch of the last row, one stitch at a time.
- When you reach the end, pull the yarn tight to close the bottom and secure it with a knot.
Sew the side
- Sew along the side by grabbing one stitch from each edge, working halfway up.
- Remove the top cap of the ornament, then insert the plastic ball into the crochet piece.
- Continue sewing until you reach the top, then secure with a knot.
Close the top
Thread the yarn through the top edge around the opening of the bauble. Pull it tight to close, then secure it with a few knots.
Cut your yarn, weave in the ends, and place the top cap back on—you’re all done! Feel free to add a ribbon or a small Christmas pick to dress it up even more.
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I wish you would allow us to print or copy this pattern. I tried to do it but could not. I like to take the patterns with me in the car etc and work on them. Do you allow them to be copied or am I doing something wrong.
Hi Peggy, thank you for your message! I totally understand—it’s so helpful to have a printed pattern when you’re crocheting on the go.
I don’t allow copying or printing directly from the blog. The free patterns are meant to be viewed on the site, where I earn a small amount from ads. That helps me cover the cost of running the blog and allows me to keep offering free patterns.
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