Create a delightful and charming addition to your holiday decorations with this easy crochet Christmas bell. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this free pattern will guide you through the process step by step. Hang these festive bells on your Christmas tree, use them as cute ornaments, or even string them together to make a festive garland.

Materials You’ll Need:

  1. Worsted weight yarn in your choice of Christmas colors (red, green, white, gold, etc.)
  2. Crochet hook suitable for your yarn (usually between US H/5mm – J/6mm)
  3. Yarn needle
  4. Scissors
  5. Optional: jingle bells or small decorative beads

Abbreviations:

  • Ch: Chain
  • Sc: Single crochet
  • Hdc: Half double crochet
  • Dc: Double crochet
  • Sl st: Slip stitch
  • St(s): Stitch(es)

Pattern:

Bell Body:

  1. Start with a magic ring (adjustable ring).
  2. Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 sts)
  3. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
  4. Round 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st – repeat around. Join. (18 sts)
  5. Round 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st – repeat around. Join. (24 sts)
  6. Round 5: Ch 1, 1 sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st – repeat around. Join. (30 sts)
  7. Round 6: Ch 1, 1 sc in the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st – repeat around. Join. (36 sts)
  8. Rounds 7-12: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Join. (36 sts)
  9. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Bell Top:

  1. Attach a new color to any stitch on the last round of the bell body.
  2. Round 1: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the next st, ch 2, skip 1 st – repeat around. Join. (18 hdc, 18 ch-2 spaces)
  3. Round 2: Sl st into the first ch-2 space, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 3 dc in the same space, 4 dc in the next ch-2 space – repeat around. Join. (72 dc)
  4. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing:

  1. Weave a ribbon or yarn through the stitches at the top of the bell to create a loop for hanging.
  2. Optional: Attach a jingle bell or small bead to the bottom of the bell for added charm.

This crochet Christmas bell pattern is perfect for adding a touch of homemade warmth to your holiday decor. Experiment with different color combinations and embellishments to create a variety of beautiful bells that will bring joy to your festive season. Happy crocheting and merry Christmas!