This small Bell Christmas Ornament is a cheerful handmade decoration for a tree, gift wrap, or festive garland. The ornament is made from two flat bell panels, a pair of round clappers, and a metallic-gold joining edge.
The pattern uses US crochet terms and is worked mostly in simple rows, making it a quick seasonal project.
Quick Answer
Crochet two flat blue bell pieces and two small round clappers. Sew one clapper to each bell panel, then join the panels with gold yarn while stuffing lightly. Finish with a chained hanging loop.
Why You’ll Love This Project
- Small, quick Christmas make
- Uses only a small amount of yarn
- Flat construction with simple assembly
- Easy to customize with different colors
- Includes a built-in hanging loop
Materials
- DK yarn, Color A: blue, about 7 g / 16.3 m / 17.8 yd
- DK metallic yarn, Color B: gold, about 1 g / 5 m / 5.5 yd
- 2.5 mm / US C crochet hook
- Small amount of stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Optional pins
Finished Size
Approximately 3.2 in / 8 cm high by 2.4 in / 6 cm wide after assembly.
Gauge
Gauge is not essential. Reference gauge:
- 7 sc = 1 in / 2.5 cm
- 7 rows = 1 in / 2.5 cm
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- mc – magic circle
- dec – single crochet decrease
- inc – 2 sc in the same stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- R – row or round
Before You Begin
The bell is made from two matching flat pieces. Work the bell panels back and forth in rows; turning chains do not count as stitches. Make the clappers in continuous rounds.
Use a firm tension so the stuffing will not show through the finished ornament.
Crochet Instructions
Bell – Make 2
With blue yarn, ch 17.
- R1: Starting in the second ch from hook, 16 sc, ch 1, turn. (16)
- R2: dec, 12 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. (14)
- R3: dec, 10 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. (12)
- R4: dec, 8 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. (10)
- R5-R11: 10 sc, ch 1, turn. (10) Repeat for 7 rows.
- R12: dec, 6 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. (8)
- R13: dec, 4 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. (6)
- R14: dec, 2 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. (4)
- R15: [dec] x 2, ch 1, turn. (2)
- R16: dec. (1)
Fasten off. Make a second matching bell.
Bell Clapper – Make 2
With blue yarn, work in continuous rounds.
- R1: 6 sc in a mc. (6)
- R2: [inc] x 6. (12)
Fasten off, leaving a sewing tail. Make a second clapper.
Assembly
- With the right side facing up, align 3 stitches of Clapper 1 with the 9th, 10th, and 11th stitches of Bell 1’s starting chain. Sew in place.
- Turn Bell 2 and Clapper 2 so the wrong side faces up. Align 3 clapper stitches with the 9th, 10th, and 11th stitches of the starting chain, then sew in place.
- Weave in the remaining blue yarn ends.
- Place both bell panels together with their right sides facing outward.
- With gold yarn, insert the hook through both layers in the stitch just below the bell point and attach the yarn.
- Work sc around the outside edge to join both layers. Work 3 sc in each corner stitch. The total edging stitch count is not essential.
- Begin stuffing before the opening becomes too small. Add small amounts of stuffing as you continue joining.
- At the stitch just before the top tip, work 1 sc through both layers, ch 20, work 1 sc in the same top stitch, then sl st to the first gold stitch.
- Fasten off, leaving a 4 in / 10 cm tail. Sew the first and last stitches at the base of the hanging loop together to secure it. Weave in all remaining ends.
Optional Printable Pattern
Helpful Notes
Change the hanging-loop length by adding or removing chains. You can also replace the metallic-gold yarn with regular DK yarn for a softer, less sparkly finish.
FAQ
Is this bell worked in the round?
The bell panels are worked flat in rows. Only the clappers are worked in continuous rounds.
Can I use a different yarn weight?
Yes, but the finished size and required hook size will change.
Do I have to use metallic yarn?
No. Metallic yarn is optional; regular DK yarn can be used for the edging and loop.
Final Thoughts
This blue and gold crochet bell is a compact Christmas project with a polished handmade finish. Make several in coordinated colors for a festive tree set.