Welcome to the enchanting crochet world and create charming, handcrafted beautiful holiday décor items- Christmas bells. You can use these lovely decorations to make a festive garland, adorn your Christmas tree, or gift to your loved ones. This beautiful creative item will add joy and a whimsy touch. In this tutorial, we will guide you on crocheting this timeless piece of Christmas with crochet hooks. The crochet bell is the perfect ornament this holiday season.
Keep in mind that, a single crochet (US) is a fundamental pattern in crochet while it is double crochet in (the UK) pattern. So, you must have basic crochet stitches knowledge, like slip stitch, foundation chain, and double crochet (DC).
What Materials are Required?
Let’s gather all the materials required to create a beautiful Christmas bell:
- You can use any yarn you like. However, it will determine the size of the bell. If you want a sparkling bell, choose a DK weight yarn available in festive colors like red, green, or gold.
- A 4 mm single-ended crochet hook is ideal for beginners but if you're feeling adventurous a double-ended hook can add an interesting twist to your design.
- Keep some handy tools like stitch markers, scissors, and a tapestry needle that will help in your project.
Step-by-Step Methods to Crochet Christmas Bells
Follow these simple and easy steps to crochet beautiful decorative items:
Step 1: Create a base
The first step in creating your Christmas bell is to establish the base.
- Begin with crocheting a magic circle or ring, this method gives your bell a tight core. Pull the yarn through to create a loop, then wrap it around your fingers to create a magic circle.
- Then, chain 1 and create your first row which is not considered a stitch.
- After creating the magic circle by working six double crochets. To make the circle tighter, pull the yarn end.
- To finish the round, attach a slip stitch to the initial single crochet.
Step 2: Create a Bell Shape
After creating a base, the next step is to make a bell shape.
- Increase the number of rounds.
- In round 2, work two double crochets in each of the twelve stitches after chaining one.
- Chain 1 in the third round, followed by one double crochet in the first stitch and two double crochets in the subsequent stitch. Do this about eighteen times.
- In round 4: chain 1, then 1 double crochet in each of the next two stitches, and 2 double crochets in the next stitch. Do this again (24 stitches).
- Keep doing it until you reach the desired size.
Step 3: Finalizing the Bell
It's time to finish your bell.
- To secure the yarn, cut it and draw it through the final loop.
- Add decorative elements for charm and jingling noises, and sew beads or tiny decorative bells to the bottom of your crocheted bell.
- Don’t be afraid of experimenting with colors.
Step 4: Create a hanging loop
To use your bell as an ornament or to hang it from the tree:
- Attach yarn to your bell's top.
- To make a hanging loop, chain 15 stitches and insert stitches into the bell's base.
Add unique texture and style with a Tunisian crochet hook, which traditional hooks don’t offer.
Tips for Perfecting Your Crochet Bells
Creating beautiful crochet bells is all about technique and practice. Here are some tips to help you perfect your craft:
- Always use a yarn of superior quality that can have a big impact on the final look, and feel of your item. Choose a yarn that is soft but strong and retains its shape.
- Use a crochet hook that matches the size of the yarn weight. As you know, a hook that is too small can produce tight stitches, while a too-big one can produce floppy, loose fabric.
- Before beginning your bells, become familiar with fundamental stitches like slip stitch and double crochet (DC). Gaining proficiency in these techniques will increase crocheting's appeal and decrease its frustration.
- Use stitch markers especially when working in the round to keep track.
- Make sure you tighten the circle after finishing the round by pulling the long tail.
Crocheting Christmas bells is a great way to share seasonal cheer with handcrafted decorations. These colorful ornaments will lift your spirits for the holidays, whether you're using simple single-ended crochet hooks or experimenting with more complex hooks. You can make lovely crochet bells that will be cherished for many years. Thus, get your crochet hook set, get some yarn, and begin making adorable Christmas bells right now! KnitPro offers various ranges of crochet hooks catering preferences of all types of crocheters.
Get Ready to ring a handcrafted bell this Christmas.
