Crochet Ball Ornament Pattern using Yarn-Ology Yarn

Hobby Lobby’s Scrub-Ology Scrub It Yarn is perfect for this easy crochet Ball Ornament pattern! The colors are bright and festive and the shine reflects light beautifully on the Christmas tree! This pattern uses only the single crochet stitch so it is easy for beginners and can be done in 20 minutes!

Crocheting Over a Ball Ornament

What makes these ornaments so fun and easy is that the crocheted piece is a cover that slips easily over a pre-made ball Christmas ornament. Using the ball as an insert for your crochet work makes the final product look so flawless!

I wish I could claim that I came up with this brilliant method myself, but I was inspired by a few other creators who tried it out first. Check out some of my favorites from Simply Made By Erin, Briana K Designs and The Loophole Fox!

But if you want to start with this simple design using Hobby Lobby Scrub-Ology yarn, keep scrolling…

Scrub-Ology Scrub-It Yarn!

Yarn Bee Scrub-Ology Scrub It is designed to be used for scrubby and kitchen items. It is 100% nylon and a chunky size 5 weight. It is a little bit stretchy like t-shirt yarn, but also has a unique texture that is scratchy and krinkly. It kind of feels like tulle if you rolled it up. The size and stretch makes it an easy yarn to work up some simple stitches really quickly.

It also has a sparkly sheen to it that makes it a great option for creating holiday magic! The fact that there is also a true Christmas red, green and white in the color line up sealed the deal for me!

The Pattern

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Materials:

• Yarn Bee Scrub-Ology Scrub-It weight 5 bulky (100% nylon, 3.0oz, 79yds) 27 yards in green, fire red or white
• US J/ 6.0 mm Crochet Hook
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• Stitch Marker
• 3.15” ball ornament

Gauge:

Circle should be 3” across after round 4.

Finished Size:

Finished ornament fits a 3.15” ball ornament

Abbreviation Key:

(ch) chain
(st) stitch
(sl st) slip stitch
(sc) single crochet
** Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed

Pattern Notes:

I tend to crochet tightly. So be sure to check your gauge and if you are crocheting more loosely you can move to a smaller hook (or larger if you crochet even more tightly). Some people find they even need to go down two hook sizes to meet my gauge.

Video Tutorial:

Written Pattern:

Ch 4. Join with a sl st to the first ch to create a circle.

Alternative: use the magic circle starting method.

Round 1: Ch 1. Sc 6 times in the circle. Do not join. <6> Mark the last st and begin to crochet in a spiral, using your stitch marker to keep track of the last st of each round.

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. <12>

Round 3: *1 sc in next st. 2 sc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. <18>

Round 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sts. 2 sc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. <24>

Note: circle should be approximately 3” across at this point.

Rounds 5 – 13: Sc in each st around. <24>

Finish off the last round, leaving a long tail.

Using a yarn needle and the beginning tail, make sure the starting circle is cinched shut. Weave in the end.

Place ornament inside your work.

Using a yarn needle and the finishing tail, weave tail in and out around the top of the final round of stitches. Pull to cinch snuggly around top of ornament. Knot to secure. Weave in the end.

PIN IT FOR LATER!