How to Crochet Heart Charms & Ornaments For Christmas
“Crochet hearts as your favorite Christmas characters”, Christmas gifting is getting a big moment thanks to Big Bear Craft. So, follow this all-in-one tutorial to crochet these 6 Christmas ornament heart charms, including a reindeer, snowman, penguin, Santa belly, elf belly, and a mixed version. Each of these crochet Christmas hearts is customized on a heart base pattern that will be easy for absolute beginners.
Also, this Christmas amigurumi set features the common additions like antlers, a belly belt, nose with fun accessories like a Santa hat and a snowman hat. In the tutorial, you will find clever guidance on crocheting all these heart charms within 30 minutes.
Crochet Christmas Hearts
Whether you use these Christmas ornaments as gift bag charms or simply as a standalone gift, both will work best. There are many ways to customize these Christmas stockings further. So, if you have made up your mind to crochet this new set of Christmas keychains, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial. It will certainly be the best gift ever!
About the Designer: The designer behind this set of Christmas amigurumi is @BigBearCraft – in her small tutorial library of 42, she always presents sets of mini amigurumi with irresistible customizations. I love her Christmas series that includes a polar bear, Reindeer, baubles, donut ornaments, and more exciting patterns.
Note: In respect of the creator’s rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.
All Material Suggestions
The tutor has asked to gather the following tools and materials for crocheting these mini heart charms in the same dimensions:
- Milk Cotton yarn 4ply, which roughly equals 2mm
- Crochet Hook 3 mm
Other Materials:
- Scissors, Stitch Marker, Sewing Needle, Cotton
- Eyes: 8 mm × 2, 10 mm
- Pompom
Crochet Christmas Ornaments Tutorial
Skill Level: Intermediate. You will crochet the base heart pattern using the popular two joined half-sphere pattern, using the slip stitch join, and work around it. As for stitches, you will be using the stitches no other than the single crochet, increase, and decrease. In the way of crocheting different variations, you will encounter striped color changes also especially for belly patterns.
The belt pattern also uses chain-skipping, crocheted from chain stitches, and attached to the heart by gluing. The antlers are basic cylinders and work well with sewing. You will find the quick written patterns for all other parts, like Santa hat, penguin features, and reindeer ones.
Tutorial-Timing: 17 minutes only
Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available for Santa and other types with the basic stepwise instructions for beginners.
Quick Stitch Guides
To understand all the basic and advanced stitches used in this crochet Christmas set pattern, follow through with these crochet guides:
INC (Increase): Insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through both loops — repeat once more in same stitch.
DEC (Decrease): Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull up loop; insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull up loop — yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook.
SLST (Slip Stitch): Insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
CH (Chain): Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.
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Other Stitches:
BLO (Back Loop Only): Work into the back loop of the stitch (the loop farthest from you).
FLO (Front Loop Only): Work into the front loop of the stitch (the loop closest to you).
Complete Video Guide
So, check her promising library for sure! Other projects include mini Miffy keychains, a rose bouquet that transforms into a coaster, cloud amigurumi, and a capybara glasses holder. Also, check her 7-in-1 mini Sanrio octopuses, 4 strawberry donuts, and 6-in-1 heart Christmas ornaments.
