Crochet Sugar Plum Fairy Ornament Pattern
This Crochet Sugar Plum Fairy Ornament is sweet, sparkly, and full of personality—ready to dance across your Christmas tree, gift-giving, or Nutcracker-themed holiday décor. She features a delicate dress, tiny wings, a small star wand, and she sits atop a shiny jingle bell base that adds both sparkle and sound to your tree.
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When it comes to holiday magic, few characters capture the imagination like the Sugar Plum Fairy. She’s whimsical, sparkly, graceful, and deeply tied to the Nutcracker story that so many of us grew up watching every holiday season. So naturally, she became one of the featured designs in the Ultimate 12 Days of Christmas Crochet Along—a Nutcracker-themed event filled with handmade charm, festive surprises, and twelve brand-new jingle bell ornaments
In this post, we’ll walk through everything you need to know about the Clara ornament, why she’s so much fun to crochet, how to customize her, and how to make the most of her jingle-bell skirt. No pattern instructions are included here—this is the companion blog post filled with inspiration, tips, and all the SEO-friendly goodness you need to help crafters find this pattern.
Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy
The Crochet Sugar Plum Fairy Jingle Bell Ornament is bursting with personality. Designed to be both adorable and recognizable, she includes the little details that bring the character to life:
- A full, ruffled pink tutu-style dress
- Soft wings for that fairy-light touch
- A tiny star wand
- A jingle bell base that gives her a playful bounce
- A top-knot bun hairstyle
- Cute facial details with gentle blush tones
She’s equally fun to make and display, and because she’s stuffed amigurumi-style, she has that soft, squishy charm we all love.
Even though she looks detailed, the pattern is designed to be approachable for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters, especially those who’ve made amigurumi or smaller holiday ornaments before.
Uses for your Crochet Sugar Plum Fairy Ornament
While she looks perfect on a Christmas tree, you can get creative with your holiday decorating:
- Tie her onto gift bags or wrapped presents
- Add her to a Nutcracker-themed wreath
- Use her as a stocking tag
- Hang several Sugar Plum Fairies as a garland
- Display her in a shadow box with faux snow
- Pair her with Clara or the Nutcracker for a themed ornament set
She also makes a thoughtful handmade gift for anyone who loves ballet, The Nutcracker, or whimsical holiday décor.
A Closer Look at the Design
One of my favorite things about designing these jingle bell ornaments is finding that perfect balance between adorable detail and easy-to-follow construction—and the Sugar Plum Fairy hits that balance beautifully. She’s full of personality, but she’s not overly complicated, which makes her such a fun and satisfying ornament to crochet.
The Face & Hair
Her gentle expression is created with simple embroidery and soft blush to give her that sweet, childlike charm. The hairstyle is a classic ballet bun—something instantly recognizable and perfect for capturing her role in The Nutcracker. A few short strands frame her face for added softness, giving her a warm, friendly look instead of a stiff, formal one.
The Dress
Her dress is one of the highlights of the design. Worked in a soft, sugar-sweet pink, the skirt has a ruffled, tutu-like shape that feels whimsical and delicate without requiring advanced stitches. A touch of metallic trim adds sparkle and elevates the whole look, making her stand out on the tree even from a distance. It feels very “Sugar Plum Fairy” — magical, playful, and festive all at once.
The Wings
Her wings are intentionally simple and lightly textured to complement the dress without overpowering it. They give her just enough fairy-like charm while still keeping the overall design cohesive with the other Nutcracker ornaments in the collection.
The Wand
Of course, no Sugar Plum Fairy is complete without her wand! A tiny star sits at the tip, adding to her magical silhouette. It’s a small detail, but it helps her instantly read as the whimsical, enchanting character we all know from the ballet.
The Jingle Bell Base
Like all the ornaments in this collection, she sits atop a shiny jingle bell that adds weight, sparkle, and that classic holiday jingle. The bell becomes part of her skirt, giving her a polished finish and making her a standout piece in the set.
Together, these details create a design that feels charming and nostalgic, but still modern enough to fit into any holiday decorating style. She’s dainty, festive, and full of personality—everything a handmade ornament should be.
Customization Ideas
One of the most fun parts of this ornament is how customizable she is. Here are some ways to personalize her:
Hair color & style
Change the bun to braids, a ponytail, or loose curls. Adjust hair color for character variety.
Dress color
- While pink is traditional, you could make:
- Plum purple (classic Sugar Plum palette)
- Ice blue (winter fairy vibes)
- Red or green for a Christmas-themed fairy
- Metallic yarn for the dress trim
Wand style
Swap the star for:
- A tiny pom-pom
- A sequin
- A bead
- An embroidered snowflake
Wing shape
Try using felt, ribbon, or decorative trims and make:
- Round fairy wings
- Butterfly wings
- Sparkle-y tinsel yarn wings
- Lacy openwork wings
Each customization gives your ornament its own personality—great for making multiples as gifts.
Great for Gifting!
The Sugar Plum Fairy Ornament makes a great gift for:
- Dance instructors
- Ballet students
- Theater performers
- Teachers
- Grandparents
- Ornament exchange groups
- Secret Santa Gifts
Pair it with a Nutcracker mug, a pair of tickets to the ballet, or a set of crocheted snowflake coasters for a magical themed gift.
Time Commitment and Skill Level
This is an Easy skill level crochet project. You will need to know the following:
Single crochet
Increasing and decreasing
Working in the round
Color changes
Simple amigurumi shaping
Embroidery for details
As far as time, you can complete this ornament in an afternoon. It took me approximately 3 hours.
How to Get the Crochet Sugar Plum Fairy Ornament Pattern
Sugar Plum Fairy Jingle Bell Ornament Crochet Pattern
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About the Materials
The Crochet Sugar Plum Fairy Ornament was made with 100% Acrylic Worsted Weight Yarns. Great yarn options are KnitPicks Brava, Lion Brand Pound of Love, Paintbox Simply Aran, and Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn.
You will also need a G/6/4.00mm crochet hook, 6mm safety eyes, 2″ Jingle Bell, and fiberfill stuffing. I used hot glue to attach the pieces together and to attach the body to the jingle bell.
The Crochet Pattern
Keep reading for a list of what you need to make the Crochet Sugar Plum Fairy Ornament, including the stitch pattern instructions!
Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
- Skin Tone – 45 yards
- Pink (Dress Main) – 100 yards
- Hair Color – 40 yards
Scissors (So Cute!)
Optional Materials:
¼” Star Button (Wand)
⅛” Wooden Dowel or Q-tip (Wand)
⅜” Gold Metallic Decorative Trim or
Gold 3D fabric paint (dress details)
Gauge
Not critical for this project.
Finished Measurements
4.5” tall from top of head to bottom of bell.
Stitch Guide
arnd = around
BLO = back loop only
dec = single crochet decrease
ch = chain
FLO = front loop only
sc = single crochet
sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
st(s) = stitch(es)
Skill Level
Easy
Pattern 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, arms, and body are one piece, with the hair added on after.
Instructions
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)
R12. sc arnd (18) <Head Created>
R13. FLO sc x 4, ch 4, join to form a ring (4 sc, 4 ch) <1st Arm Created>
R14-18. 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 R13-19. <2nd Arm Created>
BODY
With Skin Tone,
R20. Attach yarn to any stitch on body: sc in same space and in each st arnd, working in scs across body and in chs across arms (18)
With Pink,
R21. *2 sc, sc x 2* arnd (24)
R22-24. sc arnd (24)
R25. FLO: 3 sc arnd (72)
R26. sc arnd; Fasten. (72)
EARS
With Skin Tone,
Make a magic ring, ch 1, 3 sc in ring; pull tight to close; Fasten. (3)
HAIRCAP
With Hair Color,
R1. Make a magic ring, ch 1, 5 sc in ring (5)
R2. 2 sc arnd (10)
R3-5. sc arnd (10)
R6. FLO: *2 sc, sc x 4* 2X (12)
R7. *2 sc, sc* arnd (18)
R8. *2 sc, sc x 2* arnd (24)
R9-11. sc arnd (24)
R12. *hdc x 7, [sl st to next st, draw up a 5” loop, twist in full circles 15 times, then sl st back in same space (the loop should naturally twist, creating “curly” hair”)]* 2X, hdc x 8; Fasten.
WINGS
With White,
R1. Ch 21, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc x 2, dc x 3, hdc, sc, sl st x 2, sc, hdc, dc x 3, hdc x 2, sc, sl st, turn
R2. sl st, sc, hdc x 2, dc x 3, hdc, sc, sl st x 2, sc, hdc, dc x 3, hdc x 2, sc, sl st; Fasten.
HANGER
With Pink,
Ch 15; Fasten.
Finishing
- Insert eyes on front center of face between R6&7, 2 stitches apart.
- Stitch eyelashes to the outer edges of the eyes as desired.
- Stitch a nose onto the front center of face, working from side to side over 1 stitch on R8 (should be centered between eyes).
- Stitch mouth between R9&10, over approximately 4 stitches.
- Stuff head firmly (do not over stuff) and stuff half of body.
- Attach body to top center of jingle bell (jingle bell will be slightly inside).
- Attach ears over R7-8, one on each side of head, leaving approximately 4 stitches between eye and ear (approximately 11 stitches between ears).
- Attach haircap to top of head, so edge of R12 of hair is over R5 of head and so the “curls” fall just in front of the ears. Bring back of haircap down to R11.
- Attach metallic trim or 3D fabric paint around neckline, skirt line, and bun as desired or shown in photos. (Allow 3D fabric paint to dry before continuing)
- Attach wings to back center at top of back.
- Create wand my inserting dowel or a cut q-tip stem into the button shank (or glued to the button back) and attach wand to either hand.
- Attach hanger to top-center of head.
- Hide all strings.
That’s the Crochet Sugar Plum Fairy Jingle Bell Ornament Pattern!
The Sugar Plum Fairy Jingle Bell Ornament is one of those projects that reminds us why handmade holiday traditions feel so special. She’s sweet, sparkly, whimsical, and full of character—everything we love about both The Nutcracker and festive crochet.
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