Crochet Christmas Spiral Hanging Ornament Pattern Collection

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This pattern recreates the festive spiral ornaments shown in the image. It is an original pattern inspired by the overall style, not a copy of any specific designer’s work.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Finished Size

Character Head: 9–11 cm (3.5–4.5 inches)

Spiral: 30–40 cm (12–16 inches)

Total Length: 55–65 cm (22–26 inches)

Materials

  • Worsted weight cotton yarn
  • 3.5 mm crochet hook
  • Polyester fiberfill
  • Safety eyes (8–10 mm) or embroidery thread
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch marker
  • Scissors
  • Cardboard for tassels (optional)
  • Small jingle bells or beads (optional)

Abbreviations

MR – Magic Ring

ch – chain

sl st – slip stitch

sc – single crochet

inc – increase

dec – invisible decrease

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet

BLO – back loop only

st – stitch

Character Head (Santa, Snowman, Reindeer, Gingerbread, Elf)

Round 1

MR, 6 sc.

Round 2

Inc in each stitch (12).

Round 3

(1 sc, inc) around (18).

Round 4

(2 sc, inc) around (24).

Round 5

(3 sc, inc) around (30).

Rounds 6–10

Sc around.

Insert safety eyes between Rounds 7 and 8.

Round 11

(3 sc, dec) around (24).

Round 12

(2 sc, dec) around (18).

Stuff firmly.

Round 13

(1 sc, dec) around (12).

Round 14

Dec around (6).

Fasten off and close.

Character Details

Santa

  • White beard made from rows of loop stitches or scallops.
  • Red hat:
    • MR 6 sc.
    • Increase gradually to 30 stitches.
    • Work straight for 6 rounds.
    • Finish with white brim and pom-pom.

Snowman

  • White head.
  • Black top hat.
  • Orange embroidered carrot nose.
  • Red scarf.

Christmas Tree

  • Start with MR.
  • Increase every round to create a cone.
  • Decorate with embroidered ornaments and stars.
  • Crochet yellow star separately.

Reindeer

  • Brown head.
  • Crochet antlers separately.
  • Beige muzzle.
  • Red nose.

Gingerbread

  • Brown head.
  • White icing embroidery.
  • Green bow tie.
  • Smiling face.

Elf

  • Beige head.
  • Green pointed hat.
  • Large pointed ears.
  • Red collar.
  • Small bells on hat.

Spiral Body

Chain 120–160.

Row 1

Work 3 dc in every chain.

The strip naturally curls into a spiral.

Fasten off.

Decorative Ribbon

Join white yarn.

Work:

1 sc

1 hdc

3 dc

1 hdc

1 sc

Repeat along one edge for a decorative border.

For Santa and Snowman, embroider snowflakes or Christmas trees.

For Gingerbread, embroider candy and holly.

For Elf, keep alternating red, white, and green stripes.

Legs

Make two.

Chain 16.

Sc back.

Attach small crocheted shoes or boots.

Sew beneath the spiral.

Hanging Loop

Chain 40.

Slip stitch back across.

Attach securely to the top of the character.

Color Palette

Santa:

  • Red
  • White
  • Beige
  • Black
  • Green

Snowman:

  • White
  • Blue
  • Black
  • Orange
  • Red

Christmas Tree:

  • Dark Green
  • Yellow
  • Red
  • Gold

Reindeer:

  • Brown
  • Beige
  • Red
  • White

Gingerbread:

  • Light Brown
  • White
  • Red
  • Green

Elf:

  • Green
  • Red
  • White
  • Beige
  • Gold

Assembly

  1. Crochet the character head.
  2. Add all facial details.
  3. Crochet the spiral strip.
  4. Sew the spiral beneath the head.
  5. Attach the legs to the bottom.
  6. Add boots or shoes.
  7. Sew on decorative embellishments.
  8. Attach the hanging loop.
  9. Steam lightly to shape the spiral if needed.

These festive spiral ornaments make wonderful Christmas tree decorations, wall hangings, gift toppers, or holiday market items.

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