Want to add a little crochet to your Christmas decor? These Granny Square Christmas Present Ornaments are a quick make and are perfect for any tree!
The granny square makes a perfect present shape and then add some ribbon for a little flair!
Materials
- Yarn of choice and matching hook – I used Red Heart With Love and a H hook. This worsted weight yarn creates a 3″ x 3″ ornament.
- Ribbon of choice
- Craft Glue
- Starch
- Blocking board/pins
Techniques and Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
Granny Square Present Ornament Written Pattern
Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring (or use magic ring).
Rnd 1 (Right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times; join with slip st to first dc: 12 dc.
Note: Place a crochet stitch marker around any stitch to mark last round as right side.
Rnd 2: Sl st in next 2 dc and in first ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, ch 1 * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp (Shell made), ch1: repeat from * around; join with slip st to the first dc: 4 Shells.
Use our video to learn this basic granny square technique and then just stop after the second row.
Leave a long tail for a hanger and finish off.
Tie tail to other side to make a hanger for the ornament.
Weave in any ends.
Block ornaments with starch to stiffen yarn.
Add ribbon with craft glue and let dry.
Check out this other cute bobble tree ornament from Pam at Made With A Twist!
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Hang and enjoy!
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