Crochet Whimsical Textured Puff Ornament Free Pattern

Crochet Whimsical Textured Puff Ornament

Finished Size: Approximately 3 inches tall

Materials Needed:

• Fingering weight scrap yarn in multiple colors
• US Size E (3.5mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Double crochet (dc)

Pattern Instructions:

Base

1. Start with a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc into the ring, pull loose end to close, and sl st to the top of the first ch. (12 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same stitch, 2 dc in each stitch around, sl st to join. (24 dc)
4. Round 3: Ch 1, sc in each dc around, sl st to join. (24 sc)

Puff Section

5. Round 4: Ch 1, *(puff in next stitch, sc in next stitch)*, repeat from * around, join with sl st.
6. Round 5: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, changing colors if desired.
- Repeat for 3 more rounds.

Top

7. Continue with Rounds 9-12 (as in the puff section) but start decreasing: (puff in next stitch, sc in next stitch) while skipping every 5th stitch, repeat until end of round, sl st to join.
8. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for hanging.

Finishing Touches

9. Use the tail to create a loop at the top for hanging.
10. Optional: Add embellishments such as buttons or beads to personalize your ornament.

Enjoy your whimsical textured puff ornament, perfect for holiday cheer!

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