Paragon Square Ornament Crochet Pattern Free
The Paragon Square Ornament is a fun take on the granny square! It features a fun texture and with a little added bow, it makes for the perfect Christmas tree decoration.
Perfect for confident beginner crocheters and above, this easy crochet Christmas project is ideal for last-minute decorating or creating thoughtful DIY gifts.
Use your favorite holiday colors to match your décor, and enjoy this timeless ornament year after year! You could even personalize them!
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Why Crochet Your Own Ornaments?
Crocheting ornaments is fun because it’s a quick, creative project that adds a personalized touch to holiday decorating! Here are a few reasons why crocheters enjoy making ornaments:
Quick Satisfaction: Ornaments are typically small, so they’re fast to finish, which is great for those looking for a short and satisfying crochet project. You can make several in one sitting!
Endless Creativity: Ornaments offer a lot of freedom for experimenting with different colors, textures, and styles. From traditional snowflakes to quirky holiday characters, you can express yourself with each piece.
Perfect for Gifting: Handmade ornaments make thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts that friends and family will cherish for years. They’re also budget-friendly, with most patterns using small amounts of yarn and simple embellishments.
Portable Projects: Since they’re small, ornaments are super portable. You can take your project anywhere and work on it whenever you have a few minutes, whether you’re at home, on a trip, or even on a lunch break.
Great for Using Yarn Scraps: Ornaments are perfect for stash-busting! You can use up small scraps of yarn that aren’t enough for larger projects, which makes each ornament a unique creation.
Build Holiday Traditions: Creating ornaments each year is a beautiful tradition. Each piece adds to your collection, bringing back memories of the holiday season year after year.
Share with Other Crafters: Crocheting ornaments is also popular for craft exchanges and crochet-alongs (CALs) around the holidays, which connect you with a community of fellow crafters.
Crochet ornaments combine the fun of a quick project with the joy of holiday cheer and personalization, making it a satisfying, festive activity!
If you like the Paragon Square Crochet ornament, you may also like Poinsettia Lace Ornament, Snowglobe Ornament, or maybe the Gingerbread Treat Bag.
Paragon Square Ornament Crochet Pattern
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What materials do I need?
To make the Paragon Square Crochet Ornament you will need sport or DK weight yarn in any fiber (as long as it meets gauge), a E/4/3.25mm crochet hook for the brim. I used Lion Brand Bonbons Yarn.
The Pattern
Keep reading for a list of what you need to crochet the Paragon Square Ornament, including the stitch pattern instructions!
Materials
#2 or #3 Weight Yarn in preferred color(s)
E/5/3.5mm crochet hook
Decorative Beads
Mini Pom Poms
Gauge
Not Critical for this Project
Stitch Guide
arnd = around
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
FPdc = See Special Stitches
hdc = half double crochet
Picot = See Special Stitches
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
Skill Level
Easy
Written in U.S. Terms
Notes
- Beginning ch-1 does not count as a stitch
- Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
- This pattern is written with instructions for a one color ornament. Change colors as preferred.
Special Stitches
Front Post double crochet (FPdc) = YO, insert hook from front to back around post of stitch indicated, YO, draw up a loop, *YO, draw through 2 loops on hook* 2X.
Picot = Ch 3, sl st to 1st ch made.
Instructions
R1. Ch 4, sl st to form a ring, 8 sc in ring (8)
R2. Ch 2 (counts as 1st dc), 2 dc in same sp as ch, ch 1, sk 1, *3 dc, ch 1, sk 1* arnd, sl st to join in 1st dc
R3. Ch 1, *FPdc arnd 1st dc, 3 dc in next, FPdc arnd next, ch 2, sk ch-1 sp* arnd, sl st to join in 1st FPdc
R4. Ch 1, *FPdc arnd 1st FPdc, dc, 3 dc, dc, FPdc arnd FPdc, ch 3, sk ch-2 sp* arnd, sl st to join in 1st FPdc
R5. Ch 1, hdc in each st across to middle hdc of 3 dc cl, *(hdc, picot, hdc) in middle dc, hdc in each st across*, sl st to join in 1st hdc. Fasten.
Finishing
- Cut 8” strand of yarn in contrasting color and tie into a bow.
- Add two beads to each yarn tail.
- Add a pom pom to each tail end.
- Turn square so it is diamond shape and attach bow to bottom center.
That’s how you crochet the Paragon Square Ornament!
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Happy Crocheting!
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