How to Crochet Easy Christmas Bells for Home Decor

In this post, you will learn how to crochet cute and simple Christmas bells that are perfect for beginners with a tutorial from Claudetta Crochet. The tutor also demonstrates how to create a decorative bow for added charm. These bells work up quickly and can be used as decorations of Christmas tree, centerpiece or gift embellishments.

The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow even for beginners. You can crochet these bells in any color from red to white or any Christmas color.

Follow through the step-by-step tutorial we have mentioned at the end of this post and to learn more about this fast crochet project, follow through with us below.

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Skills Used: It begins with the Magic Ring and Slip Stitch, foundational techniques that create a neat starting point and smooth closures. The tutorial continues with Half-Double Crochet (HDC) and Double Crochet (DC), which are key stitches for shaping the bell's base and body, giving it a sturdy structure. Assembly skills are also highlighted, demonstrating the process of combining decorative elements like a bow and attaching a hanging loop with precision to achieve a polished finish.

Guide Span: 18 Minutes

Personalization Tips: Use metallic or glitter yarns to add a festive sparkle. Match the colors to your holiday theme for a cohesive look. Add beads, or embroidery for added texture and charm. Attach jingle bells inside for a musical element or create a set of bells as part of a garland or wreath. Experiment with lace yarns for a delicate look or use thicker yarns for larger, bolder designs.

Crochet Christmas Bells Tutorial

This tutorial for crocheting Christmas bells provides a quick and festive project perfect for beginners. The bells are shaped using basic stitches like half-double and double crochets The addition of a cute bow completes the look, making it versatile and personalize. With its straightforward instructions, this tutorial offers a delightful crochetin. Here is a quick overview of the crochet bell tutorial:

Base Construction:
Start with a slip knot or magic loop, chain four, and join to form a ring. Work ten half-double crochets (HDC) into the ring, closing the round with a slip stitch.
Bell Shape:
For round two, alternate one and two HDCs in each stitch to increase the diameter.
Continue subsequent rounds with one HDC per stitch to create the vertical shape of the bell.
Add a round of double crochets (DC) for the finishing edge to enhance the decorative look.
Adding a Bow:
Crochet a small bow using half-double crochets into a chain-two base.
Wrap yarn tightly around the center to form the bow shape, knot securely, and attach to the top of the bell.
Assembly:
Attach a yarn loop to the bell’s top for hanging.
Sew in all loose ends for a polished finish.

Supplies Mentioned

Following are the supplies mentioned by the tutor for crocheting these Christmas bells:

Yarn: Worsted weight or sport yarn in festive colors like red, green, white, or gold.
Hook: 4mm or 4.5mm crochet hook (or as required by the yarn).
Notions: Scissors, yarn needle, and optional embellishments such as beads or ribbons.

Stitch Guides

Following are the crochet stitch guides to help you revise and implement easily:

Chain (CH): Yarn over, pull through the loop on the hook.
Half-Double Crochet (HDC): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through all three loops on the hook.
Double Crochet (DC): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops on the hook, yarn over, pull through the remaining two loops.
Slip Stitch (SL ST): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook.