Mrs. Claus Crochet Ornament

The Mrs. Claus Crochet Ornament is a beginner-friendly project featuring a sweet round face, bobble nose, and a festive bun decorated with a red bow and holly leaves.

She is part of an ongoing series of delightful Christmas ornaments great for decorating your tree, adorning your home, and sharing as a heartfelt, handmade gift.

Read on to learn more about the inspiration and yarn choice for the Mrs. Claus Crochet Ornament or scroll down to the bottom to find the free pattern.

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The Inspiration

Creating an ongoing Crochet Christmas Ornament Collection is something that I’ve had on my mind and in the works for some time now. Mrs. Claus, along with Santa and several other designs will be part of the classic portion of the collection, but I also plan to include options that are just fun and whimsical.

I plan to just keep adding to this as ideas come to my mind so if you have an ornament design that you’d like to see let me know in the comments, I’d love to add it to my list!

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• Santa Ornament
• Reindeer Ornament
• Elf Ornament
• Snowman Ornament

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The Yarn

The Mrs. Claus Crochet Ornament was made using Brava Worsted Yarn that can be found online from either WeCrochet or Knit Picks. It is a worsted, acrylic yarn that comes in a wide range of colors with variations including striped, tweeds, speckles, and recycled, and is available in sizes bulky, worsted, and sport.

Learn even more of the specifics about this yarn in my Brava Yarn Review found HERE.

The colors used for the Mrs. Claus Crochet Ornament are Cream (skin color), Dove Heather (hair color), Red (for the bow), and Dublin (for the leaves).

Substitutions

Any brand of worsted weight acrylic (or cotton) yarn should work well for making the Mrs. Claus Crochet Ornament but note that due to variations among brands, the finished size may vary slightly. Also note, if mixing yarn brands, that it’s important to ensure that the thickness of the yarns are the same to ensure consistency in stitching.

Brava Sport (or another brand of sport yarn) would also work well to create a slightly smaller ornament. You could even go for a mini ornament by using crochet thread. Curio thread, also from WeCrochet and Knit Picks, is a great option.

You can see the miniature version of the Mrs. Claus Crochet Ornament in some of the images. She was made using the same pattern, a 1.50 mm hook, and size 10 cotton crochet thread.

As always, I’d love to see/hear about your experiences with making the design and the products you chose to use. Tag me on social media @jenhayescreations and use the hashtag #jenhayescreations to share!

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The Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner

Materials

• Crochet Hook, Size E/4 (3.5 mm) (I use Clover Amour hooks)
• Stitch Marker(s)
• Scissors
• Stuffing
• Pins
• Tapestry Needle
• Safety eyes, 8 mm
• Dritz Disc Needle Pullers (optional)
• Something to color cheeks (blush, crayon, pastels, etc.) (optional)
• Ornament Hanger (ribbon, baker’s twine, yarn, metal, etc.) (optional)
• Chopstick, dowel, or something similar to help with stuffing small parts
• Brava (worsted 4-Medium, 100% Premium Acrylic, 218 yds/199 m, 3.5 oz/100 g), Color (A) Cream (skin tone), used approx. 24 yds/22 m, Color (B) Dove Heather (Grey), used approx. 24 yds/22 m, Color (C) Red, used approx. 10 yds/9 m, Color (D) Dublin (Green), used approx. 4 yds/3.6 m

Gauge

• Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) the first 6 Rnds of the head measure approx. 2 inches (5.1 cm) in diameter.
• Using hook size 1.50 mm and size 10 crochet thread the first 6 Rnds of the head measure approx. 13/16 inch (2.06 cm) in diameter.

Finished Measurements

• Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) and worsted yarn the Mrs. Claus Crochet Ornament measures approx. 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall from the top of the bun to the bottom of the head.
• Using hook size 1.50 mm and size 10 crochet thread the Mrs. Claus Crochet Ornament measures approx. 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) tall from the top of the bun to the bottom of the head. The same pattern is used with a minor change: use 4mm safety eyes.

Design Notes

• The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology.
• The pattern is written primarily in continuous rounds, it will be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning stitch of the round and move it up at the start of each additional round.
• At the end of each round, the number of stitches for completion is noted in parentheses.
• Further design notes, tips, and options will be provided throughout the pattern to help aid in construction.
• The yarn under method was used when designing this piece, the yarn over method can also be used and will potentially create a slightly larger character.
• Caution! If using safety eyes, take into consideration who will be using the item. The use of safety eyes is not recommended for children under the age of three or for those prone to putting things in their mouths as they may cause a choking hazard. Crocheted or hand-embroidered eyes are a great alternative!

Abbreviations/Stitches Used

• approx. – approximately
• back bar of the ch/back ridge – horizontal bar on the backside of a ch
• bo – bobble (5dcbo – described below under special stitches)
• dc – double crochet
• FLO – work in the front loop only
• hdc – half double crochet
• invisible finish
• MR – magic ring (AKA magic circle, adjustable ring)
• picot – (described below under special stitches)
• Rnd(s) – round(s)
• Row(s) – row(s)
• sc – single crochet 
• sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease)
• sl st – slip stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• [ ] / ( ) – work instructions between brackets/parenthesis as many times as directed

Special Stitches

Bobble (bo): A 5dcbo (five double crochet bobble) is used in this pattern. 

To create a 5dcbo

With the working loop on the hook:

1. Yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch,
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop (three loops on the hook),
3. Yarn over and pull through two loops (one leg made, two loops on the hook),
4. Yarn over, insert hook into the same stitch,
5. Yarn over and pull up a loop (four loops on the hook)
6. Yarn over and pull through two loops (two legs made, three loops on the hook),
7. Yarn over, insert hook into the same stitch,
8. Yarn over and pull up a loop (five loops on the hook)
9. Yarn over and pull through two loops (three legs made, four loops on the hook),
10. Yarn over, insert hook into the same stitch,
11. Yarn over and pull up a loop (six loops on the hook),
12. Yarn over and pull through two loops (four legs made, five loops on the hook),
13. Yarn over, insert hook into the same stitch,
14. Yarn over and pull up a loop (seven loops on the hook),
15. Yarn over and pull through two loops (five legs made, six loops on the hook),
16. Yarn over and pull through all six loops. (5dcbo completed)

Picot

To create a picot

1. Ch2,
2. Sl st in the back bar of the 2nd ch from the hook. (picot complete) 

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Head

>Design Note: The head is made from the bottom up. 

Using Color (A) – Cream (skin tone)

• Rnd 1: 6sc in MR. (6sts)
• Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch 2 and then 6sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6sts)
• Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around. (12sts)
• Rnd 3: [Sc in the next st, 2sc in next st] 6 times. (18sts)
• Rnd 4: Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st] 5 times, sc in the next st. (24sts)
• Rnd 5: [Sc in the next 3sts, 2sc in the next st] 6 times. (30sts)
• Rnd 6: Sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 4sts, 2sc in the next st] 5 times, sc in the next 2sts. (36sts)
• Rnd 7: [Sc in the next 5sts, 2sc in the next st] 6 times. (42sts)
• Rnds 8-10: Sc in each st around. (42sts for 3 Rnds)
• Rnd 11: Sc in the next 20sts, bo in the next st, sc in the next 21sts. (42sts)
• Rnds 12-14: Sc in each st around. (42sts for 3 Rnds)
• Rnd 15: [Sc in the next 5sts, sc2tog] 6 times. (36sts)

Insert the safety eyes. The suggested placement is between Rnds 13 and 14, centered over the nose, approximately 7sts apart. 

• Rnd 16: Sc in the next 2sts, sc2tog, [sc in the next 4sts, sc2tog] 5 times, sc in the next 2sts. (30sts)
• Rnd 17: [Sc in the next 3sts, sc2tog] 6 times. (24sts)

Firmly stuff and shape the head and continue to do so as the pattern progresses.  

• Rnd 18: Sc in the next st, sc2tog, [sc in the next 2sts, sc2tog] 5 times, sc in the next st. (18sts)
• Rnd 19: [Sc in the next st, sc2tog] 6 times. (12sts)
• Rnd 20: [Sc in the next st, sc2tog] 4 times. (8sts)
• Fasten off leaving a long tail to close up the hole. Close the hole with a tapestry needle stitching only through the front loops until the hole pulls nicely closed, secure, and weave in the end.

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Hair

Using Color (B) – Grey

• Rnd 1: 6sc in MR. (6sts)
• Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch 2 and then 6sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6sts)
• Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around. (12sts)
• Rnd 3: [Sc in the next st, 2sc in next st] 6 times. (18sts)
• Rnd 4: Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st] 5 times, sc in the next st. (24sts)
• Rnd 5: [Sc in the next 3sts, 2sc in the next st] 6 times. (30sts)
• Rnd 6: Sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 4sts, 2sc in the next st] 5 times, sc in the next 2sts. (36sts)
• Rnd 7: [Sc in the next 5sts, 2sc in the next st] 6 times. (42sts)
• Rnd 8: [Sc in the next 13sts, 2sc in the next st] 3 times. (45sts)
• Rnds 9-11: Sc in each st around. (45sts for 3 Rnds)

>Design Note: The next section of the hair is worked in a turn Row.

• Row 1: Turn, skip the first st, 3dc in the next st, skip the next st, sc in the next st, [skip the next st, 3dc in the next st, skip the next st, sc in the next st] 9 times, skip the next st, 3dc in the next st, skip the next st, sc2tog. (11 scallops)
• Sl st to the same st where the first dc was made to join and fasten off leaving a long tail for stitching the hair to the head.

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Bun

Using Color (B) – Grey

• Rnd 1: 6sc in MR. (6sts)
• Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch 2 and then 6sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6sts)
• Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around. (12sts)
• Rnd 3: [Sc in the next st, 2sc in next st] 6 times. (18sts)
• Rnd 4: Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st] 5 times, sc in the next st. (24sts)
• Rnds 5-7: Sc in each st around. (24sts for 3 Rnds)

Adding the Decorative Band Around the Bun

Switch to Color (C) – Red to create the decorative hair band. When switching colors leave a long tail of Color (B) – Grey for stitching the bun to the hair.

• Rnd 8: In FLO: [Sl st in the next st, ch 1] 23 times, sl st in the next st. (47sts)

• Fasten off using the invisible finish. All ends except for the tail left for stitching can be tucked into the bun.

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Embellishing the Bun

The bun can be left with just the decorative band or embellished even more with a bow and holly leaves.

Bow

(Optional)

Using Color (C) – Red

>Design Note: The hairbow uses sl sts that will need to be worked into in the next row. Don’t make them too tight or it will be difficult to stitch into them later. If desired these sl sts can be replaced with sc, but it will modify the bow slightly.

• Ch 8
• Row 1: Working in the back bars of the ch: Hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook, hdc in the next st, sl st in the next 2sts, hdc in the next 2sts. (6sts)
• Row 2: Turn, ch 1, hdc in the next 2sts, sl st in the next 2sts, hdc in the next 2sts. (6sts)
• Fasten off leaving a tail long enough to wrap around the center of the bow several times and attach the bow to the bun.
• Weave in the starting tail. Weave the long tail to the center of the bow and wrap it several times. Using a tapestry needle, secure the tail by stitching several times through the center wraps. Leave the remaining tail to stitch the bow to the bun.

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Holly Leaf

(Optional)

Make 2

Using Color (D) – Green

>Design Note: The holly leaf is made by working on both sides of the ch.

• Ch 7
• Working in the back bars of the ch: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next ch, picot, sc in the next 2ch, picot, sc in the next 2ch, picot, working on the other side of the ch: sc in the next 2ch, picot, sc in the next 2ch, picot, sc in the next 2ch.
• Sl st to the first st and fasten off leaving a long tail for stitching the leaf to the hat. Weave in the starting tail.

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Assembly

Pin all the pieces together to determine the desired placement for the entire Mrs. Claus Crochet Ornament and stitch securely in place.

General placement and stitching suggestions:

• Bun: Stitch the bun to the hair utilizing the unused back loops from Rnd 8 of the bun (behind the decorative band). The band rests at about Rnd 6 of the hair, so the stitching should be done at about Rnd 5. Before closing the hole add the stuffing to shape the bun (don’t overstuff). >Design Tip: Seeing the back loops is impossible without lifting the bun and/or manipulating the hair while stitching. Take it stitch by stitch centering the stitches of the bun over Rnd 5 of the hair. Pause periodically to ensure that the bun continues to look centered. It was easier to do this before adding the hair to the head, but it can be done either way. Another option is to use a length of Color (C) – Red and stitch the band to the hair but this will modify the look of the band.

• Hair: Position the hair so the long tail is at the back of the head and two scallops are centered and resting just above the eyes. Use the tail and a tapestry needle to tack the hair to the head in several places just above the scallops.

• Holly Leaves: (Optional) – If using, stitch the holly leaves in the desired position along the band in a way that looks aesthetically pleasing. Pictured, the leaves are tacked at the base of the leaf to about a third of the way up, leaving the top portion of the leaves loose.
• Bow: (Optional) – If using, stitch the bow at the base of the holly leaves or omit the leaves, and stitch it along the band in the desired position.
• Rosy Cheeks: (Optional) – If desired, use a bit of blush, crayon, paint, chalk pastel, etc. to add rosy cheeks. Pictured, a medium pink crayon was used with the color added in a circular shape over approx. Rnds 10-12, back from each eye about one st, for the length of about 2-3sts. >Design Tip: It’s easier to add more color than to take it away, so start light and build it up. The color can also be tested at the top of the head where the hair will cover once it’s stitched on.

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Add A Hanger

A variety of materials can be used to hang the Mrs. Claus Crochet Ornament. Some suggestions include a length of ribbon, yarn, baker’s twine, metal, etc.

Pictured, 1/8 inch (3 mm) ribbon was used. It was cut at 10 inches (25 cm) and using a tapestry needle was threaded through the hair at the center front just below the band for the bun. The ends were then held together and knotted, and the knot was turned until it hid inside the hair. >Design Tip: If the knot does not want to hide all the way, use the wider end of the tapestry needle to push it in, being careful not to poke yourself.

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