Crochet Santa Jingle Bell Ornament Pattern
Bring holiday cheer to your Christmas tree with the Crochet Santa Jingle Bell Ornament! Featuring a charming crocheted Santa on top of a shiny jingle bell, this Christmas ornament is sure to get some attention!
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Santa Christmas ornaments add a touch of whimsy and fun to your décor, delighting both children and adults. Plus, they make fantastic keepsakes or thoughtful gifts, spreading holiday cheer to everyone who sees them!
The Crochet Santa Jingle Bell Ornament captures the magic and joy of the holiday season, embodying the spirit of giving, warmth, and tradition. It’s a festive and recognizable symbol that brings a nostalgic charm to your Christmas tree.
How Can the Santa Jingle Bell Ornament be used?
Perfect for hanging on your own tree, giving as a thoughtful handmade gift, or using as an eye-catching package decoration, this unique ornament combines crochet craftsmanship with holly jolly charm.
Why should I make the Crochet Santa Jingle Bell Ornament?
Add a Festive Touch: These whimsical ornaments bring a festive touch to your tree, garlands, or wreaths, instantly brightening your decor with a playful Santa-inspired vibe.
Unique and Handmade Charm: Handmade ornaments are special, adding a personal touch to your holiday decorations or gift-giving.
Quick and Satisfying Project: The small size makes it a great choice for a quick and relaxing crochet session, perfect for last-minute decorations or gifts.
Customizable Creativity: You can use your favorite yarn and colors, matching your personal holiday theme or decor style.
Thoughtful Gift Idea: These ornaments make charming, handmade gifts for family, friends, or coworkers—especially if you pair them with a holiday card or as part of a gift basket.
Great for Using Yarn Scraps: It’s a fantastic way to use up leftover yarn from other projects, turning your scraps into something magical and festive.
Seasonal Craft Fair Hit: If you sell handmade items, these adorable Crochet Santa Jingle Bell Ornaments are sure to be a popular item at craft fairs or online shops.
If you like the Crochet Santa Jingle Bell Ornament, you may also like Elf Slipper Crochet Christmas Ornament, Poinsettia Lace Ornament, or Snowglobe Ornament.
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Crochet Santa Jingle Bell Ornament Pattern
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What materials do I need?
To make the Crochet Santa Jingle Bell Ornament you will need worsted weight yarn in any fiber, a G/6/4.00mm crochet hook, a small amount of Fiberfill stuffing to stuff the head, 12mm pom pom or jingle bell, and a large (2.5″ jingle bell). 6mm black safety eyes are also used in the ornament shown, but you could replace them with 3D fabric paint or stitch them on with yarn.
The Crochet Pattern
Keep reading for a list of what you need to crochet the Santa Jingle Bell Ornament, including the stitch pattern instructions!
Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
Don’t have 2.5″ Jingle Bells? No Problem!
You can substitute with Pom Poms or Christmas Baubles!
Gauge
Not important for this project
Finished Measurements
2.25” tall without hat; 2.75” with hat.
Stitch Guide
arnd = around
ch = chain
FLO = front loop only
sc = single crochet
sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
st(s) = stitch(es)
Skill Level
Easy
Written in U.S. Terms
Notes
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches
- Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
- This pattern starts at the top of the head and works down; the head and arms are one piece, with the hat and beard added on after.
Instructions
HEAD
With Skin Tone,
R1. Make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2. 2 sc arnd (12)
R3. *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)
R4. *2 sc, sc x 2* arnd (24)
R5-10. sc arnd (24)
R11. *dec, sc x 2* arnd (18)
With Red,
R12. FLO sc x 4, ch 4, join to form a ring (4 sc, 4 ch) <1st Arm Created>
R13-18. sc arnd (8)
R19. dec arnd; Cut yarn, weave tail through sts, cinch to close; Fasten. (4)Skip 5 sts on head, attach yarn to FLO of 6th st and repeat R12-19. <2nd Arm Created>
HAT
With Red,
R1. Ch 26, join to form a ring, sc in each ch arnd (26)
R2. skip 1 sc, sc arnd (25)
R3. skip 1 sc, sc arnd (24)
R4. *dec, sc x 2* arnd (18)
R5. sc arnd (18)
R6. *dec, sc* arnd (12)
R7. sc arnd (12)
R8. *dec, sc* arnd (8)
R9-13. sc arnd (8)
R14. dec arnd; Fasten. (4)
With White,
R15. Attach yarn to R1: sl st in each st arnd (26)
R16. BLO sc arnd; Fasten. (26)
BEARD
With White,
Ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 2 sts, 2 sc, sc x 2, 2 sc, sc x 3; do not turn, but work around the outer edge: end of last sc created, sc x 3 (in opposite side of next 3 scs), ch 3, skip 4 sc, sc x 3, sc in the end of the 1st sc created ; Fasten.
HANGER
With Red,
Ch 15; Fasten.
Finishing
- Insert eye on front center of face between R6 & 7, 2 stitches apart.
- Stuff head firmly (do not over stuff).
- Attach head/arms to top center of jingle bell.
- Attach hat to head, so the edge of the brim lines up with the top of the eyes.
- Fold tip of hat between R8&9 and fasten into place (I used hot glue).
- Attach pom pom to tip of hat.
- Stitch a nose onto the front center of face, working from side to side over 1 stitch on R8 (should be centered between eyes).
- Attach beard to front center of face so the top edges of beard meet the hat, leaving a half a stitch between beard and eyes, and so the mustache is under the nose.
- Attach hanger to back of hat as desired.
- Hide all strings.
That’s how you make the Crochet Santa Jingle Bell Ornament!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this pattern! Let me know what you think in the comments.
Happy Crocheting!
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Really nice Santa Bell Bauble. Nice work! Thank you :’)