I am thrilled to welcome you to my Bauble-ing Along Collection! I have always enjoyed making for the festive season and this year have created a crochet bauble pattern for you to enjoy each day in our crochet along that will be fun, fast and look amazing!
People often tell me that they don’t really want big projects to tackle at this time of year and so these bauble patterns are great because they hardly take ay time at all.
Whip as many or as few of them up as you like, use some of your yarn stash and learn something new as we work through them too. We’re going to explore the world of Fair Isle, tapestry and overlay mosaic crochet together and have an amazing time!
Starting from December 5th 2022 I will be releasing a new pattern each day free to view on the blog and you will have the chance to download the basic colour work chart BUT if you want everything in one place, ad free, with 3 extra patterns and packed with tutorials then you can grab the Ebook and Course!
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About the Christmas Crochet Bauble Pattern Collection
During the crochet along (Dec 5th – Dec 22nd 2022) you can download a PDF of 18 of the bauble charts to use alongside the written pattern that will be free to view on the blog.
You will be able to download the chart for that day only for 24 hours from 7am GMT / 2am EST.
Most importantly, we would love for you to join the crochet along which will be hosted here:
HanJan Crochet Community Group
How do I get the all of the Bauble Patterns?
There are a couple of ways to get the crochet bauble patterns depending on what you prefer –
Option 1: Join the free event
- Bookmark this page and make sure to visit each day between Dec 5th and Dec 22nd 2022 to find out where and how to download the chart for that day.
- If you think you’re likely to forget (I definitely would!) then pop your details below and I’ll send you a reminder when the next one is ready 🙂
Option 2: Get the Ebook and Course
I know that viewing on the blog with ads isn’t for everyone and if that’s you then the 66 page Ebook and online course is perfect for you!
Better still, it’s on offer during the event at a special discount so grab it if you’d like it!
The beauty of this is that it:
- saves you the job of the daily downloading
- you get all of the patterns right away to start whichever you like!
- there are no ads to scroll by
- you get extra step by step photo tutorials
- introductions to Fair Isle, tapestry and mosaic
- has bite-sized video tutorials for each aspect (ad free)
- includes a bonus napkin ring tutorial
- has lifetime access to work at your own pace
Here’s a bit more information so you can decide which option suits you best 🙂
Join me for the online course!
Completely ad-free, lifetime access
Packed with videos, tutorials, charts, colour blocks and more!
Just want the Ebook?
No problem!
Grab the 66 page Ebook and work at your own pace
Yarn and Materials
To make my version of the crochet baubles I used Color Theory yarn, 100% acrylic, 246yds/100g, Category #4 weight.
Each bauble uses approx 20g of yarn (50yds) if you’d like to raid your stash!
I will add the exact colours and details I used to each of the blogposts as I publish them.
For the whole collection of baubles I used the following colours:
3 balls of Ivory
1 ball each of Nutmeg, Canyon, Raisin, Satellite, Dijon, Caper, Stonewash and Thunder
Along with your yarn, you will need the following:
- A 2.75mm(C) crochet hook- my favourites are Clover Soft Touch or Furls Odyssey (use HANJAN15 to save 15%)
- 8cm/3.15″ plastic baubles available here in a pack of 24: Fillable plastic baubles
- Alternatively, you could cover existing baubles that you have at home.
- You could also use Fibre Fill to stuff them or scraps of yarn ends! You just need to make sure to stuff them really full to get a good shape.
- Pair of sharp scissors
- Needle
- Ribbon for hanging
Techniques and Stitches
It’s no secret that I love all kinds of crochet colour work but I know just how scary and intimidating it can be to know where to start!
So, with this collection I’ve created quick and easy baubles that are designed for us to really get the hang of the techniques that we will learn.
We will be working an equal number of Fair Isle, tapestry and overlay mosaic crochet baubles and each is designed to build on the knowledge and techniques that we learn from the previous one – there is method in it I promise!
So, we will be covering lots of things that you probably already know how to do but we will go through everything in detail so even if you aren’t experienced in these techniques then you can absolutely do it too!
Here’s what we will look at together:
- How to crochet in rounds and increase
- How decrease in rounds
- How to work split stitches
- How to crochet 2 together
- How to crochet split single crochet, extended single crochet and mosaic stitches
- How to read crochet charts
- How to change colours in a round
- How to work Fair Isle, tapestry and overlay mosaic crochet techniques
So quite a lot really hey?!
If you have experience with most or all of these things then you will have no problem just following along with the written patterns on the blog but if you’d really like to learn about everything in detail then why not grab the course that has so many extras to support you along the way?
How to find the patterns and charts each day
If you’re joining along for free then here’s what you’ll need to do each day:
Visit this post (the round up) to see which pattern is featured that day. I’ll number and date them to make it nice and easy 🙂
Click on the button that says ‘find the pattern for today’ that will be next to today’s date.
You will magically travel to the pattern blog post that has the written pattern ready for you to view.
If you would like to download the chart for that day (you only have 24 hours to do this) you need to scroll and find the ‘download the chart’ button that looks like this:
Click on that and the chart will appear for you to download and save!
You will have 24 hours to download the chart from 0200 EST each day and then it will no longer be available for free.
Crochet Bauble Patterns Start Here
December 5th – Day 1
Spots and Stripes
Technique used: Fair Isle Crochet
Come and join me to make our very first crochet bauble together. It looks way more complicated than it is and although you need to change colour during rounds you’ll have no trouble at all once you see how easy it is.
The chart is no longer available to download but you can find the written pattern by using the button above.
December 6th – Day 2
Festive Trees
Technique used: Fair Isle Crochet
Our next bauble has cute little festive Christmas trees on it and starts using much longer spaces between colour changes so great for working on creating ‘floats’ at the back of your work.
The chart is no longer available to download but you can find the written pattern by using the button above.
December 7th – Day 3
Zigzags
Technique used: Tapestry Crochet
Today we are trying out a new technique with our bauble – tapestry crochet! It’s great fun and uses just one simple change of working the stitches into the back loop only rather than splitting them.
The chart is no longer available to download but you can find the written pattern by using the button above.
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December 8th – Day 4
Simple Stripes
Technique used: Tapestry Crochet
Today we are making everything super simple with some stripes – you don’t have to change colour at all during a round for this bauble!
The chart is no longer available to download but you can find the written pattern by using the button above.
December 9th – Day 5
Snowflakes
Technique used: Fair Isle
It’s time to return to a Fair Isle crochet decoration today and this one has a lovely snowy, wintery feel about it.
The chart is no longer available to download but you can find the written pattern by using the button above.
December 10th – Day 6
Checkerboard
Technique used: Overlay Mosaic Crochet
Today we are finally turning our hand to overlay mosaic crochet to make this fun, geometric Christmas decoration for our tree. Get ready for a new stitch to learn and no need to change colours as much!
The chart is no longer available to download but you can find the written pattern by using the button above.
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December 11th – Day 7
Starlight
Technique used: Overlay Mosaic Crochet
If you enjoyed the mosaic technique then you will love this one! A really fun decoration that looks like little bursts of starlight.
The chart is no longer available to download but you can find the written pattern by using the button above.
December 12th – Day 8
Diamonds
Technique used: Tapestry Crochet
Have fun with tapestry crochet and 3 colours to create this fun tree decoration in any colours you fancy!
The chart is no longer available to download but you can find the written pattern by using the button above.
December 13th – Day 9
Tartan
Technique used: Fair Isle Crochet
It might not be a completely traditional tartan crochet decoration but it’s my take on it and I love it!
The chart is no longer available to download but you can find the written pattern by using the button above.
December 14th – Day 10
Spots and Squares
Technique used: Overlay Mosaic Crochet
A super simple crochet tree decoration that uses spots and squares all the way around for a fun little make!
The chart is no longer available to download but you can find the written pattern by using the button above.
December 15th – Day 11
Keep in Line
Technique used: Overlay Mosaic Crochet
Build on your mosaic skills to crochet this fun tree ornament with little lines running up it.
The chart is no longer available to download but you can find the written pattern by using the button above.
December 16th – Day 12
Festive Bells
Technique used: Tapestry Crochet
This fun tapestry decoration has little bells running around it and was designed by my eldest son Elliot! (Make sure to look out for the bauble bonus today too!)
The chart is no longer available to download but you can find the written pattern by using the button above.
December 17th – Day 13
Criss Cross
Technique used: Fair Isle Crochet
With a nod to traditional Christmas Fair Isle patterns this bauble is a treat in any colours.
The chart is no longer available to download but you can find the written pattern by using the button above.
December 18th – Day 14
To The Point
Technique used: Overlay Mosaic Crochet
Another pop of mosaic today with this striking decoration.
The chart is no longer available to download but you can find the written pattern by using the button above.
December 19th – Day 15
In a Swirl
Technique used: Tapestry Crochet
Pop back on the 19th to find out which bauble we are trying out next!
The chart is no longer available to download but you can find the written pattern by using the button above.
December 20th – Day 16
Straight Swirls
Technique used: Overlay Mosaic Crochet
This bauble is my favourite! I love the bold pattern and the geometric, art deco feel to it!
The chart is no longer available to download but you can find the written pattern by using the button above.
December 21st – Day 17
Ho Ho Ho
Technique used: Fair Isle Crochet
Have you ever tried to write with crochet? Now you can with this fun ‘ho ho ho’ crochet bauble for your collection!
The chart will be available as a free download for 24 hours from 0200 EST December 21st.
Click on ‘Find the pattern for today’ above and you will be taken to the post with the download button on it.
December 22nd – Day 18
Reindeer
Technique used: Tapestry Crochet
Our final bauble in the collection is the reindeer crochet decoration! Made in tapestry crochet with a cute little nose, who could resist!
The chart will be available as a free download for 24 hours from 0200 EST December 22nd.
Click on ‘Find the pattern for today’ above and you will be taken to the post with the download button on it.
Thank you!
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Ailsa Coates
Thursday 22nd of December 2022
These baubles all look amazing. I never find a place where I can reply to posts so would like to start with you. I belong to a few crochet groups (and knitting) and they all have amazing offers at low prices. My problem is this: I live in South Africa, do not own a credit card (by choice) so I am unable to take part in all these amazi g offers. I get sooo frustrated that I am missing out. Thanks for letting me share that as it is a daily struggle for me. Bless you and all the wonderful ideas you have.and share. They keep me inspired.
Sophie
Thursday 22nd of December 2022
What a well-run bauble-along. Thank you. If it weren't for the death in the family, I would have had half done! 😁 I look forward to working on these after the family leaves ❣️