How to Crochet Mini Christmas Ornaments (Hat, Mitten and Stocking)
Last-minute, easy, and so customizable, today’s Christmas project is a must-have for busy crocheters and is just so appealing. So, crochet these three Christmas ornaments, including a hat, a stocking, and a mitten, each in two adorable versions. Crocheting each of these Christmas trio gifts will be easy for absolute beginners thanks to the stitch-by-stitch tutorial from Hui. The finished crochet ornaments can be added to Christmas front-door wreaths, Christmas tree buntings and simply as bag charms. You will love them in traditional red, whit,e and green with finishing touches like pom-poms and embroidery. You can easily complete crocheting the set within an ho,ur each taking about 15 minutes.
In the tutorial, everything will be cleverly taught and each design. So, if you have made up your mind to crochet these irresistible Christmas charms, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial.
About the Designer: The designer behind these Christmas must-haves is @CrochetByHui – Like An_design Crafts, she has excelled at amigurumi designing. From chibi dolls and mermaids to animal keychains like dolphins and mice with a lot of creative and unique variations, her library is a top, though underrated, amigurumi library. What sets this channel apart is the creator’s commitment to making these projects accessible to absolute beginners. She has also made a whole playlist of crochet Christmas projects, from hats to puppets, bag charms to amigurumi, so check them for sure!
Note: In respect of the creator’s pattern 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.
Crochet Christmas Trio Gifts Tutorial
Skill Level: Beginner. The hat, sock, and mitten ornaments need to be worked in the rounds. You will be using the single crochet, increase to widen the pieces, and decrease (Dec) to narrow them down. The main decorative element across the set is the color change technique, essential for the striped body of the sock and the contrasting brims of the hat and mitten. The sock heel involves more advanced techniques, switching to half double crochet (HDC) and double crochet (DC) stitches, along with turning the work (Working in Rows), for proper shaping.
The characteristic fold-over cuffs on the hat and sock are created by working into a BLO loop of the previous round. For the mittens, you will also be using the embroidery for a snowflake effect.
Tutorial Timing: About 34 Minutes only (much quicker and perfect for learning and working with small crochet projects, the stripe work, and the no-sew techniques for shaping things perfectly. You will also learn customizations and get the crochet Christmas charms that can be used in just so many ways. So, watch the tutorial for sure!)
Personalization Tips: The main way you can personalize these ornaments is through color selection and embellishments. While the tutor will be using red, white, and green stripes can also use blue for the stockings. Instead of the small white snowflake shown, use small plastic snowflakes, beads, or tiny bells. For the stocking, the tutor shows a striped stocking and a solid stocking with embroidery.
Or use the plush yarn for a shiny finish. Then crochet the miniature versions for a dollhouse or larger ones for a festive garland. The tutor’s suggestion is to neatly join the thumb and hand pieces of the mitten without leaving any gaps.
Pattern Type: A detailed on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with. The pattern is written in US terms.
The Materials Needed
Find and gather the following suggested tools and materials for crocheting these Christmas decorations, mentioned in the tutorial:
- You can use the Milk Cotton Yarn, which is a blend of cotton and the Milk protein (e.g., Red, White, and Green for a classic Christmas theme).
- 1.8 mm Crochet Hook
- Needle: A darning needle for weaving in yarn ends and for assembly.
- Glue: Used to secure the white pom-pom onto the hat and mitten.
- Pom Pom
- Scissors
Techniques Required
The following are the crochet techniques that the tutor will use for crocheting all of these Christmas accessories:
Chain Stitch (CH): Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook.
Single Crochet (SC): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
Slip Stitch (SL ST): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
Advertisement - Continue ReadingSingle Crochet Increase (Inc): Work two single crochets into the same stitch.
Single Crochet Decrease (Dec): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop; insert into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop; yarn over, pull through all loops.
Half Double Crochet (HDC): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops.
Double Crochet (DC): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through two loops.
Advertisement - Continue ReadingFront Loop Only (FLO): Work your stitch into the front loop of the stitch only.
Double Crochet Decrease (DC Dec): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops; repeat in next stitch; yarn over, pull through all loops.
Quick How-To
All parts are crocheted from the bottom up (or top-down for the hat), starting with a Magic Ring and shaped with rounds of Single Crochet, using increases and decreases. The Hat and Sock are primarily tubular, with the sock featuring contrasting stripes. The most detailed piece is the Sock, which requires a switch to Double Crochet and Turning Rows to shape the heel before returning to rounds for the foot.
The Mitten involves a small, separate thumb piece that is later incorporated into the hand section. The finishing touch involves a Front Loop Only row to create a clean, fold-over brim, and the final steps of weaving in ends, light stuffing (if desired), and attaching the small decorative elements using a needle or glue.
