The Ember & Evergreen Bauble: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Heirloom Christmas Ornament

A Cozy Heirloom for Your Tree: The Ember & Evergreen Bauble

This isn't your average Christmas bauble. The Ember & Evergreen is a richly textured, crocheted ornament designed to look like a tiny, hand-knitted sweater for your tree, featuring a stunning combination of deep forest green and a warm, glowing amber. It's a modern heirloom piece that brings a cozy, hygge-inspired feel to your holiday decor. Perfect for intermediate crocheters, this pattern creates a plump, satisfyingly weighted ornament that will be treasured for years.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (#4) yarn in two colors:
  • 20 yards of Deep Forest Green (Color A)
  • 15 yards of Warm Amber (Color B)
  • A small amount of cream or gold for the hanging loop
• Hook: Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 4 sc and 4 rows = 1 inch in single crochet. Gauge is not critical, but consistency is important for a uniform shape.
• Other: Stitch marker, yarn needle, fiberfill stuffing

Step-by-Step Instructions

Notes

• Worked in continuous rounds (spiral) unless otherwise stated.
• Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.
• The bauble is worked from the top down, then stuffed and closed.

Bauble Body (Make 1)

Round 1: With Color A, make a magic ring. Work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)

Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (18 sts)

Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (24 sts)

Round 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (30 sts)

Round 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (36 sts)

Round 7-10: Sc in each st around. (36 sts)

Round 11: Change to Color B. Sc in each st around. (36 sts)

Round 12: *Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog* repeat around. (30 sts)

Round 13: *Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog* repeat around. (24 sts)

Round 14: *Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog* repeat around. (18 sts)

Round 15: *Sc in next st, sc2tog* repeat around. (12 sts)

Round 16: Sc2tog around. (6 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the bauble firmly with fiberfill before closing. Use the tail to weave through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close. Weave in end.

Hanging Loop

With cream or gold yarn, ch 15. Sl st to first ch to form a loop. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew the loop to the top of the bauble (the starting magic ring). Weave in ends.

Optional Embellishment

Using Color B, embroider a small star or snowflake on the green section of the bauble using a simple backstitch.