Crochet Spiral Christmas Hanging Ornament – Method Pattern

Materials

  • DK or sport weight cotton yarn:
    • Red
    • White
    • Green
  • 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
  • Fiberfill (optional for the stars)
  • Craft wire or pipe cleaner (to shape the spiral)
  • Small jingle bells
  • Yarn needle

Abbreviations

  • ch = chain
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • sc = single crochet
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dc = double crochet
  • inc = 2 sc in one stitch

Spiral Strip

Foundation:

  • Ch 180–220 (adjust for desired length).

Row 1:

  • Work 1 sc in the 2nd chain from hook.
  • Sc in each chain across.

Row 2:

  • Ch 1, turn.
  • Work 3 sc in every stitch across.
  • The strip will naturally curl into a spiral.

Border:

  • Crochet one round of sc around the strip.
  • Change colors every few rows (red, white, green) or crochet separate colored strips and join them side by side for the striped effect.

Five-Point Star (Make 7–9)

Round 1:

  • Magic ring, 10 sc, join.

Round 2:

  • (Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc back down the chain, skip 1 stitch on the ring, sl st in next stitch).
  • Repeat 5 times.
  • Fasten off.

Make:

  • 1 large star for the top.
  • Several small stars for hanging decorations.

Assembly

  1. Insert floral wire or a pipe cleaner inside or behind the spiral strip.
  2. Twist gently into a spiral shape.
  3. Sew the large star to the top.
  4. Attach small crochet stars on short yarn cords along the spiral.
  5. Add jingle bells between the hanging stars.
  6. Secure all ends and shape the spiral evenly.

The finished ornament will resemble the festive red, white, and green spiral hanging decoration shown in your image, with a five-point star at the top and small dangling stars and bells.

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