Colleen, our blog neighbor made a wish; as this is kind of a year when wishes are fulfilled (for some at least 😉 ) I decided to add two more patterns in Christmas Ornaments group!
How could I ever forget to make Mrs. Claus!? Or penguin ornament!!!???
Felt so guilty that started to work as soon as I red Colleen’s message! 😀
If there is anything else I have forgotten to add, please, please let me know so we can make them in time!
Like said, Mrs. Claus and penguin ornaments are finished and ready for you to try them out! Easy and fast as previous ones.
Ready, steady, go!
Basic ornaments info and head pattern to make Mrs. Claus you can find here
together with the rest of the information regarding yarn, hooks…
Mrs.Claus’s head is made of two parts only. Basic head pattern and hat on which is attatche the hair as well. Make both, attatch one to another and Mrs. Claus will be done in no time.
You can use safety eyes, 4-5mm beads or embroider eyes with black thread.
Here is how hat and hair are made to finish Mrs. Claus
Mrs. Claus’s Hat
With red yarn
Sc6 in magic ring
R1 inc6 (12 sts)
R2 *inc1, sc1* x6 (18 sts)
R3 *inc1, sc2* x6 (24 sts)
R4 *inc1, sc3* x6 (30 sts)
R5 *inc1, sc4* x6 (36 sts)
R6 *inc1, sc5* x6 (42 sts)
R7 *inc1, sc6* x6 (48 sts)
R8 *inc1, sc7* x6 (54 sts)
R9 *inc1, sc8* x6 (60 sts)
R10 *inc1, sc9* x6 (66 sts)
R11 sc to every second stitch (33 sts)
R12 front looks only ch2 (counts as 1st dc), dc to same st, 2dc in each stitch around, slip stitch last dc to first chain made, attach white yarn
R13 ch2, slip stitch to next stitch, ch2, slip stitch to next…around
Tie off hide ands
Now add hair. We’ll add it to the hat, so once hat made, the had will be complete.
To back loops of R12, attach white yarn. Through next 12 stitches make single crochets (this will make the front of the hat, right above eyes)
The rest of the hat-hair make: ch8, slip stitch to next stitch, ch8, slip stitch…
When reaching first sc made earlier, slip stitch, tie off leaving long end for sewing the hat to the head.
Design face as snowman, or make Mrs Clous look the way you prefer. I used same facial features as ones used for Snowmen and Santas described in Christmas Ornaments post.
Lady Santa is done 😉
Next one is Penguin!
Penguin ornament
We will make same size basic head but this time will work in two colors.
White and color of your choice for the penguin.
Before we start, for those that don’t know how to change colors, let me say a word or two.
Whenver I will write “change color” – will count as one sc.
To change color, you will work with working color. Pull the yarn through the stitch, yarn over with the working color yarn, pull it through the loop. Having two loops on the hook!
To finish the stitch, now change the color; yarn over new color yarn, and pull through both loops on the hook. Stitch is finished, yarn is changed.
Simple as this!
Start with white yarn
Sc 6 in magic ring
R1 inc6 (12 sts)
R2 *inc1, sc1* x6 (18 sts)
R3 *inc1, sc2* x6 (24 sts)
R4 *inc1, sc3* x6 (30 sts)
R5 *inc1, sc4* x6 (36 sts)
R6 *inc1, sc5* x6 (42 sts)
R7 sc13 sts, change color, sc27, change color (42 sts)
Tie off leaving long end for sewing (closing) the last round nicely. Hide ends.
Tiny hat
With red yarn
Sc 6 in magic ring
R1 sc6
R2 *inc1, sc2* x2 (8 sts)
R3 *inc1, sc3* x2 (10 sts)
R4 *inc1, sc4* x2 (12 sts)
R5 *inc1, sc5* x2 (14 sts)
R6 *inc1, sc6* x2 (16 sts)
R7 *inc1, scx7* x2 (18 sts)
R8 *inc1, sc8* x2 (20 sts)
R9 reverse or crab stitch around
Tie off leaving long end for sewing the hat on the head (or if you prefer gluing, glue the hat on).
Pompom on top of the hat.
Made 1 cm wide pompom.
I made mine wrapping yarn over my index finger 20 times. Cut the yarn, threaded the needle, sewed and tightened the middle of pompom. Trimmed it and made it nice and round. Sewed it on top of the hat!
Beak
With yellow or orange yarn
Sc6 in magic ring
R1 *inc1, sc1* x3 (9 sts)
R2 *inc1, sc2* x3 (12 sts)
Tie off and sew the beak on the head, right beneath and in the middle of eye section.
Place eyes (I painted mine) in the centers of white section, little bit over beak level (one row upper).
And penguin ornament is done! 😉
Wishing you best of time making them! For any help….drop a line!
Wishing you lovely end of the week and wonderful weekend to come!
I know many of you will say how it is early to even start thinking about Christmas but I had to in order to get all things done before the “fever” starts.
In most of European countries the Saint Nicholas day, december 6th is celebrated and is big event for children, as this Saint is gift bringer (and not to forget all the yummy cookies made for that day). Most of the Christmas fairs all around European main city squares will be opened at this time of year….it is just wonderful time of the year!
For all of us crafters that means lots and lots of work and preparations before December 6th!
Now you can understand how I didn’t start early! I started right on time!
Before I continue with my ornaments would like to add link to Christmas patterns made by my dear blogger friend Serah. She designed little Teddies caring tiny stockings and those are something you should check out (if you already haven’t) and try to make them this year. Here is her link:
I have thought of few easy designs do be made. I have to make them easy in order to make them fast so I can finish them in time and prepare the sale during Christmas fair.
As I like to share what I come up with and try to encourage all of you to try making the same, have written the patterns for these little ornaments hopping you will have time to make them for you family and friends or if you a crafter and will sell this year, will have time to make them for sale (if you will like them at all!)
I have taken the photo of my tiny ornaments, placing them on one blue/black coral branch for you to see. Here they are. Some are finished (those hanging) and some are still in progress
All are done out of one basic head pattern and then the hats have made all the work. With reindeer is little bit more work to do with the horns but the final result is worth all the trouble.
As you can see there are Santa’s helpers, Santas, Gnomes, Snowmen, Gingermen and Reindeers…
You can use these heads and Little Karlas bodes for example, and make complete tiny dolls if you like to have doll ornaments, instead of just heads. I wanted something little, cute and fast to do so I decided to go with heads only.
The other option what can be done is mixing hats with heads and you will get many more combinations than ones presented here. If you will have time, play, enjoy making these little ones you kids will love and will make great addition to you christmas tree.
Think we can start with the patterns. Will give you as many details as possible. If you will have any further questions to ask, feel free to leave me message here or send me mail. Will be glad to help!
Materials used:
5 ply cotton yarn in various colors (white, black, green, red, brown light/dark)
Merino wool or any other wool suitable for brushing (for Santa’s and Gnome’s beard)
2 mm crochet hook
darning/embroidery needle
little tiny jungle bells for hats (if you can’t find these, make pom-poms or use bows, beads, buttons…)
4 mm round black beads for eyes
blushing powder (for cheeks)
textile glue (to make everything easier and faster)
5 mm wide satin ribbon
Polyester stuffing or any other of your choice
Abbreviations:
sc – single crochet (US terms)
ch – chain
inc – increase, two stitches in one stitch
dec – decrease, invisible decrease
2sctog – 2 stitches together decrease (used on beard only)
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet (US terms)
Basic Ornament’s Head
color of your choice, depending what ornament you will make
Sc 6 in magic ring
R1 inc6 (12 sts)
R2 *inc1, sc1* x6 (18 sts)
R3 *inc1, sc2* x6 (24 sts)
R4 *inc1, sc3* x6 (30 sts)
R5 *inc1, sc4* x6 (36 sts)
R6 *inc1, sc5* x6 (42 sts)
R7-R11 sc42
R12 *dec1, sc5* x6 (36 sts)
R13 *dec1, sc4* x6 (30 sts)
R14 *dec1, sc3* x6 (24 sts)
R15 *dec1, sc2* x6 (18 sts)
Begin stuffing the head.
R16 *dec1, sc1* x6 (12 sts)
R17 dec6 (6 sts)
Tie off leaving long end for sewing. Sew/close the last row and hide ends.
Once you finish the head, and close the last round nicely and clearly, turn it up. The last row will be up (will be covered by hat later).
The eyes are placed in between rows 9-10 (but as you need to turn up the head, last row up, they will sit on the right place. Will be placed on the upper half of the head). This is for those that are using safety eyes. Place the eyes in between rows 9-10, leaving three-four stitches between them
For those that will sew the eyes as I did will be easier. Place the eyes between the second and third middle row (those of 42 stitches count).
With red yarn embroider the nose one row below the eyes.
Embroider or paint the lips and as final touch add blushing on the cheeks.
Elf’s hat (green top and bottom, white/red stripes)
Start with green yarn
Sc6in magic ring
R1-R2 sc6
Change color at the last stitch of the previous row.
You will change it following way. Push the hook through the stitch, yarn over and pull the working color yarn. Now you have 2 loops on the hook. Change yarn color at this point to one for the next row and pull thorugh both loops in order to finish single crochet stitch. Continue with next row. In the same way, continue changing the yarn color at every row.
R3-R18 sc6 (changing color at each row from R3-R37)
R19 *inc1, sc2* x2 (8 sts)
R20 *inc1, sc3* x2 (10 sts)
R21 *inc1, sc4* x2 (12 sts)
R22 *inc1, sc5* x2 (14 sts)
R23 *inc1, sc6* x2 (16 sts)
R24 *inc1, sc7* x2 (18 sts)
R25 *inc1, sc8* x2 (20 sts)
R26 *inc1, sc9* x2 (22 sts)
R27 *inc1, sc10* x2 (24 sts)
R28 *inc1, sc11* x2 (26 sts)
R29 *inc1, sc12* x2 (28 sts)
R30 *inc1, sc13* x2 (30 sts)
R31 *inc 1, sc14* x2 (32 sts)
R32 *inc1, sc15* x2 (34 sts)
R33 *inc1, sc16* x2 (36 sts)
R34 *inc1, sc17* x2 (38 sts)
R35 *inc1, sc18* x2 (40 sts)
R36 *inc1, sc19* x2 (42 sts)
R37 *inc1, sc20* x2 (44 sts) change color to green at last stitch
R38-R40 sc44 following way (one stitch back loop, next one front loop. Work this way for entire row. Overlap the bl/fl for the next two rows as well. If you start with back loop at the first row (R38) start every following row (39 & 40) with back loop stitch as well.
If this seems to complicated, stitch the last three rows in plain single crochet through both loops.
Elf’s Star collar
sc5 in magic ring
R1 inc5 (10 sts)
*sc1, ch5, starting at the second chain from hook sl st1, sc1, hdc2, slip stitch to next stitch* repeat until all 5 points of the star are made. Tie off, hide ends and sew or glue on the bottom of Elf’s head. Decorate with glitter, beads or anything you like.
Black Snowman’s hat
Sc5 in magic ring
R1 inc5 (10 sts)
R2 inc10 (20 sts)
R3 *inc1, sc1* x10 (30 sts)
R4 *inc1, sc2* x10 (40 sts)
R5 work blo sc40
R6-R7 sc40
R8 *dec1, sc6* x5 (35 sts)
R9-R11 sc35
R12 *dec1, sc5* x5 (30 sts)
R13-R15 sc30
R16 work flo *inc1, sc1* x15 (45 sts)
R17 sc45
R18 *inc1, sc2* x15 (60 sts)
Tie off hide end.
For hat decoration I used white/red twisted yarn pieces I placed under tiny crocheted wreath I made by making 8 sc in magic ring, slip stitched last to first stitch and tried not to close the ring to tight.
You can use beads, buttons, glitters, bows…play a little and experiment. Decorate the smiling snowman the way you like.
Santa’s hat
White yarn (I used Red Heart, Soft Merino yarn, but any yarn you can brush later or one that will give you fuzzy effect will work fine)
Sc6 in magic ring
R1 *inc1, sc1* x3 (9 sts)
R2 sc9
R3 *dec1, sc1* x3 (6 sts)
Change to red yarn
R4-R5 sc6
R6 *inc1, sc2* x2 (8 sts)
R7 sc8
R8 *inc1, sc3* x2 (10 sts)
R9 sc10
R10 *inc1, sc4* x2 (12 sts)
R11 *inc1, sc5* x2 (14 sts)
R12 *inc1, sc6* x2 (16 sts)
R13 *inc1, sc7* x2 (18 sts)
R14 *inc1, sc8* x2 (20 sts)
R15 *inc1, sc9* x2 (22 sts)
R16 *inc1, sc10* x2 (24 sts)
R17 *inc1, sc11* x2 (26 sts)
R18 *inc1, sc12* x2 (28 sts)
R19 *inc1, sc13* x2 (30 sts)
R20 *inc 1, sc14* x2 (32 sts)
R21 *inc1, sc15* x2 (34 sts)
R22 *inc1, sc16* x2 (36 sts)
R23 *inc1, sc17* x2 (38 sts)
R24 *inc1, sc18* x2 (40 sts)
R25 *inc1, sc19* x2 (42 sts)
R26 *inc1, sc20* x2 (44 sts)
Change color to white
R27-R29 sc44 sts
Tie off, hide ends and brush well top of the hat and bottom edge.
Santa’s/Gnome’s Beard
ch17
we are making rows here, don’t forget to chain one before turning
R1-R2 sc16
R3 2sctog, sc12, 2sctog (14 sts)
R4 sc14
R5 2sctog, sc10, 2sctog (12 sts)
R6 sc12
R7 2sctog, sc8, 2sctog (10 sts)
R8 sc10
R9 2sctog, sc6, 2sctog (8 sts)
R10 sc8
R11 2sctog, sc4, 2sctog (6 sts)
R12 sc6
R13 2sctog, sc2, 2sctog (4 sts)
R14 sc4
R15 2sctog x2 (2 sts)
R16 sc2
R17 2sctog (1st)
R18 sc1 (tie off)
Gnome’s Nose
sc6 in magic ring
R1 *inc1, sc1* x3 (9 sts)
R2 sc9
add some stuffing
R3 *dec1, sc1* x3 (6 sts)
R4 flatten the piece and stitch through both sides (should make 2sc). Tie of leaving long end for sewing.
Instead of embroidering the nose, sew this one on the Gnome’s had.
Gnome’s hat – longer
In order to make gnome’s hat longer, what you will do is repeat each increased row. For example, if you increased working row is 8 sc, the next one you won’t increase, but will repeat same stitch count.
I suggest increasing+repeat way, maximum reaching stitch count 20 (otherwise the hat will be too long), then continue with increasing each line (as written in the pattern for Santa’s hat)
Gnome’s hat has no fuzzy edges, so make it all one colored. Add one or two extra rows at the end so the hat falls more over Gnome’s eyes.
Reindeer
Horns
Tiny Side Horns x2
sc4 in magic ring
R1-R2 sc4
Tie off
Top horn to start with:
Sc4 in magic ring
R1-R3 sc4
R4 sc2 attaching one of the smaller horns previously made (stitch through the loose horn and working horn), sc2 (on the working horn) (4 sts)
Starting as second chain from the hook: slst1, sc1, hdc1, 3hdc in last stitch, work around chain, hdc1, sc1, slst1
Tie off. To secure the knot at the end of the ear piece, I like to add drop of glue or drop of clear nail polish (this way don’t have to hide the end and ear finish with nice pointy look)
Nose
Ch4
R1 sc2, 3sc in one stitch, continue working around chain, sc1, inc1 (8 sts)
