Delicate crochet lace Christmas ornaments add timeless elegance to any holiday tree. I know I love the look of them on mine! I have delicate snowflakes, sparkling crochet Stars of Bethlehem, and lace crosses and angels – alongside cherished ornaments crocheted by my grandmother.
This year, I’m excited to share these crochet lace baubles! I love the Victorian vibe they add to my Christmas décor. And wait until you see the Christmas lights sparkling around these beauties … breathtaking!
Lace Crochet Christmas Baubles Pattern
Materials Needed for This Project
To make these Crochet Christmas Baubles, you will need the following materials:
- Size 10 cotton crochet thread or lace weight yarn
- 2 mm steel crochet hook
- Small yarn needle or sewing needle
- Scissors
- fabric stiffener
- paintbrush
- small balloons
- glitter spray (optional)
This free crochet pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided at the end of each round to help you keep on track.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful for following this pattern include: Crochet Abbreviations and U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart.
Finished lace crochet Christmas ornaments measure approx. 6 in. in circumference, depending on your yarn choice and gauge.
Pattern Instructions
Chain 5 (counts as ch 1 and 1st tr).
Round 1: Work 1 tr in furthest chain from hook, ch 3, *2 tr in same ch as last stitch was made, ch 3, rep from * 4 more times, join in top of beg ch — 12 tr sts.
Round 2: Sl st in next tr, *[1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc] in next ch-3 sp, ch 4, work 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1, rep from * 5 more times, join in 1st sc — 12 ch-4 loops.
Round 3: Sl st in next ch-4 sp, ch 4 (counts as tr), [1 tr, ch 3, 2 tr] in same ch-4 sp, ch 3, *[2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr] in next ch-4 sp, ch 3, rep from * 4 more times, join in beg ch-4 sp — 12 ch-3 loops.
Round 4: Sl st in next tr, *[1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc] in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, join — 12 ch-4 loops.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
You now have one-half of your ornament … Choose which bauble style you would like to make and continue accordingly.
Simple Round Bauble
If you want to make a simple round ornament, make a second half by following Rounds 1 through 3 above, then skip down to the Join As You Go Round 4 pattern below.
Bauble With Scalloped Edging
If you want to make the ornament with the scalloped edging, make a second half by following Rounds 1 through 4 above, then skip down to the Scalloped Edging Pattern below.
How to Join As You Go
For a simple round ornament with no edging, work one piece as directed in Rounds 1 through 4 above. Make a second working Round 1 through 3, then follow this Round 4 for joining, making sure to keep wrong sides facing each other and stitches aligned as you join …
Round 4: Sl st in next tr, *[1 sc, ch 2, drop loop from hook and pick it up through ch 4 loop of first piece, ch 2, 1 sc] in next ch-3 sp, rep from * over next 10 ch-3 loops, insert the balloon in between piece and inflate just enough to form a sphere that fits comfortably inside your ornament, knot balloon, work last pattern repeat in remaining ch-3 loop, join — 12 ch-4 loops.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Scalloped Edging Pattern
For an ornament with a pretty scalloped edging, make two pieces working Rounds 1 through 4 above. Holding the wrong sides together with stitches lined up, join the pieces by working this scalloped border into the ch-4 loops of each piece …
Round 5 Edging: Join crochet thread in any ch-4 spaces, ch 1 (does not count as st), work [1 sc, 4 dc, 1 sc] in same ch-4 loop and each of the next 10 ch-3 loops, insert the balloon in between piece and inflate just enough to form a sphere that fits comfortably inside your ornament, knot balloon, work last pattern repeat in remaining ch-4 loop, join — 72 sts.
Fasten off.
Finishing Your Lace Bauble Ornament
Once you’ve completed the bauble pattern, all that is left is to weave in any ends and get it ready for the tree!
Using a length of crochet thread, add a loop to your bauble ornament for hanging.
How to Apply the Fabric Stiffener
Using a small paintbrush, apply a thin coat of fabric stiffener over the ornament. Hang until dry or as long as directed on the stiffening product. Once dry, pop the balloon and carefully pull it out. If desired, finish off with a coat of spray glitter (outside!).
Storing Your Crochet Lace Christmas Baubles
You worked so hard making those beautiful lace baubles, so it’s worth taking a little extra care when the season is over. I like to store mine in a small, sturdy box that won’t easily get crushed.
Carefully wrap each crochet bauble in acid-free tissue paper before placing it in the box, and store the ornaments somewhere dry and away from excessive heat or moisture. This is a good practice for any of your special crochet ornaments.
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The 2mm hooks are in the steel hook sizes. Look up steel crochet hooks. They are tiny.
I cannot find a 2mm crochet hook (US). What letter or size should I use for these lace crochet Christmas ornaments? The closest size I find is a 2.25 mm. Thank you!
I’m looking for the pattern for small crosses, it is called pointy cross it says designed by Kara Gunza but also has Susanne Schafer f
Hi Brenda 🙂 I have this cross pattern. Not sure about the other designer you mentioned though. https://www.petalstopicots.com/2012/04/lacy-cross-crochet-pattern/
Thanks so much!!!
Todo estas labores son bellas..amo el tejido admiro todo lo que tenga que ver…Dios bendiga los ojos las manos…de las personas que lo elaboran y el amor con que lo trabajan.muchas bendiciones. .
Thank you for these! they are beautiful! Have made one from another pattern – now will make a couple from this one…I have some plain ornaments that desperately need ‘dressing up’!
These are so wonderful. I love the timeless elegance of them. Now to find a friend who can see to work the thread for me! 😀
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing
These ornaments are simply elegant!