Sure, here’s a simple crochet pattern for Christmas baubles:

Crochet Christmas Baubles

Materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn in various Christmas colors (red, green, gold, silver, etc.)
  • Crochet hook appropriate for your chosen yarn (usually around 4.0mm – 5.0mm)
  • Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of your choice
  • Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: decrease (single crochet decrease)
  • sl st: slip stitch

Pattern:

Round 1: Start with a magic ring (or ch 2 and work into the first ch), and make 6 sc into the ring. Pull the ring tight to close the center. (6 sts)

Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)

Round 3: Sc in the next st, inc in the next st. Repeat * around. (18 sts)

Round 4: Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st. Repeat * around. (24 sts)

Round 5: Sc in the next 3 sts, inc in the next st. Repeat * around. (30 sts)

Round 6: Sc in the next 4 sts, inc in the next st. Repeat * around. (36 sts)

Round 7: Sc in the next 5 sts, inc in the next st. Repeat * around. (42 sts)

Rounds 8-15: Sc in each st around. Change colors if desired for a striped effect.

Round 16: Sc in the next 5 sts, dec in the next st. Repeat * around. (36 sts)

Round 17: Sc in the next 4 sts, dec in the next st. Repeat * around. (30 sts)

Round 18: Sc in the next 3 sts, dec in the next st. Repeat * around. (24 sts)

Round 19: Sc in the next 2 sts, dec in the next st. Repeat * around. (18 sts)

Round 20: Sc in the next st, dec in the next st. Repeat * around. (12 sts)

Stuff the bauble with fiberfill or stuffing of your choice.

Round 21: Dec in each st around. (6 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the yarn needle and weave it through the front loops of the remaining stitches. Pull tight to close the opening.

Finishing: You can add a loop for hanging by threading a contrasting color of yarn through the top of the bauble and tying the ends together.

Feel free to get creative with colors, stripes, and embellishments like beads or embroidery to make your crochet Christmas baubles unique and festive. Happy crocheting!