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The Twelve Days of Christmas: Holiday Crochet Part 2 Pattern

The Twelve Days of Christmas: Holiday Crochet Part 2 Pattern
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About This The Twelve Days of Christmas: Holiday Crochet Part 2 Pattern

This pattern packet includes several holiday crochet projects: large crochet-covered foam ornaments, layered ombre trees, multiple garland ideas, and a reusable gift bag formula. Each project is designed to help you use stash yarn and create striking holiday decor with minimal materials. Instructions include round-by-round details, hook suggestions, and helpful assembly and finishing notes. Photos and tips explain shaping, steaming, and assembly for professional results.

The Twelve Days of Christmas: Holiday Crochet Part 2 Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Projects use 4-ply worsted weight yarn held as one or two strands to change scale and texture. Techniques include continuous rounds, increases/decreases, working in BLO for texture, and simple sewing/assembly tips.

Why You'll Love This The Twelve Days of Christmas: Holiday Crochet Part 2 Pattern

I absolutely love this collection because it helps you turn stash yarn into beautiful holiday decor without fuss. I enjoy how each project is forgiving — you can change sizes, colors, and textures easily to suit what you have on hand. The foam ball ornaments are fast and satisfying, while the layered trees let me play with ombre color transitions and steaming to shape discs. I find the garlands and gift bag formula especially useful for using leftover yarn and making something practical and festive.

The Twelve Days of Christmas: Holiday Crochet Part 2 Pattern step 1 - construction progress The Twelve Days of Christmas: Holiday Crochet Part 2 Pattern step 2 - assembly progress The Twelve Days of Christmas: Holiday Crochet Part 2 Pattern step 3 - details and accessories The Twelve Days of Christmas: Holiday Crochet Part 2 Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize these projects by changing yarn weight and hook size — for example you can use bulky yarn and a larger hook for a chunky ornament or hold lace weight doubled for a delicate look.

Try different color combinations: use tonal ombre for trees, variegated yarn for fun texture on the balls, or metallic strands held with regular yarn for sparkle on garlands.

I often change the ornament closure by adding a small crocheted loop at the top instead of using a plastic topper — that way the ball can be stored flat or hung on thin ribbon.

For the trees, experiment with different numbers of discs and different disc sizes; fewer discs with longer rounds gives a modern conical tree while many small discs creates a frilly tiered look.

Garlands are super flexible — add beads, pom poms, tassels, or even tiny crocheted stars between sections for a more decorative chain.

If you want a more child-friendly garland, try using chunky acrylic yarn and large wooden beads so little hands can play safely with it.

For the gift bag, you can make it smaller or larger by measuring and simply changing the initial chain and number of rows — the formula works for any size you want to create.

I like to add a lining to the gift bag for extra stability and a neat inside finish — use fabric and slip-stitch or sew it in place to hide raw edges.

Try embroidering a small motif or attaching buttons or a label to personalize the bag or ornament for gift recipients.

Finally, combine techniques: use the same yarn as the tree discs to make tiny matching ornaments or make a coordinated set of garlands and ornaments as a thoughtful handmade gift set.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker when working in continuous rounds causes confusion and missed increases; place a marker at the start/last stitch and move it each round so you always know your starting point. ✗ Trying to force a crochet cover too tight over the foam ball will distort stitches and leave gaps; aim for a slightly loose fit and check on the ball, adding or removing increase rounds as needed. ✗ Forgetting to insert the foam ball before finishing decreases makes the last rounds difficult; insert the foam ball when you reach the round recommended (around 30 stitches) and ease the stitches over it while completing decreases. ✗ Not steaming the tree discs will keep them floppy and flat; steam carefully 1-2 inches away from the crochet to soften fibers and shape the discs into a nice drape. ✗ Using too small a hook for the discs makes them stiff and hard to drape; use the recommended I/5.5mm for discs and H/5.0mm for toppers (or adjust for your yarn) for proper drape.

The Twelve Days of Christmas: Holiday Crochet Part 2 Pattern

This collection brings together quick, stash-busting holiday crochet projects you can finish in a few sessions. Youll find patterns for giant crochet-covered foam ornaments, layered ombre trees, playful garlands, and a reusable gift bag formula. Each project uses simple stitches and clear photos so you can customize colors and sizes to fit your decorations. Dive in and make handmade holiday cheer for your home or for thoughtful gifts.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for The Twelve Days of Christmas: Holiday Crochet Part 2 Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Assorted 4-ply worsted weight yarn (held single or two strands together), examples: Red Heart Super Saver and similar stash yarns
  • 02
    Two-strand combinations for ombre or thicker texture, small amounts of each color (scraps are fine)
  • 03
    Metallic yarn or white fluffy yarn for tinsel/snow accents (optional, small amounts)
  • 04
    Foam craft balls, labeled 6" (or adjust increases for different sizes) - quantities as needed per ornament
  • 05
    Plastic or metal ornament toppers (for foam balls) - 1 per finished ornament
  • 06
    Cardboard cones (for tree cores) - one per tree
  • 07
    Plastic canvas or thick cardboard for the gift bag bottom (cut to fit the bag size)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook K/6.5mm (used for foam ball ornaments when holding two strands)
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    Crochet hook I/5.5mm (for tree discs)
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    Crochet hook H/5.0mm (for tree toppers)
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    Crochet hook L/8.0mm (used for bead garland and some chunky garlands)
  • 05
    Crochet hook J/6.0mm (used for gift bag base and garland #3)
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    Scissors
  • 07
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
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    Stitch markers
  • 09
    Polyester stuffing (optional if making non-foam versions)
  • 10
    Pony beads or pearly beads for garlands
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    Foam balls and ornament toppers
  • 12
    Plastic canvas or cardboard for bag bottom
  • 13
    Cardboard cones for tree cores
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    Steam iron or garment steamer for shaping tree discs
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    Craft paint (optional for painting cones)
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    Pins for assembly (optional)
  • 17
    Hot glue gun (optional for securing canvas/cardboard)

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— General Notes :

Info :

I do not join and chain, but continue to work in the next stitch. Use a stitch marker for this so you don't lose your place.

Info :

Working in the CONTINUOUS Round unless otherwise noted. Move your stitch marker to the last stitch of each round so you know when you get to the end.

— Materials :

Info :

Assorted 4-ply worsted weight yarn, foam balls (6" labeled), ornament toppers, hooks as listed, cardboard cones, plastic canvas, beads, and steam iron.

— Abbreviations :

Infos :

Chain: Ch. Single Crochet: SC. Inc Sc: make two single crochet stitches in the same stitch as indicated. Invisible Decrease: inv. dec. – this is an invisible single crochet decrease. Hdc: Half double crochet. Dc: double crochet. Tr: treble crochet. Slip Stitch: sl st. FO: finish off.

— Ornaments (Foam Balls) :

Info :

These Christmas balls are worked over 6" foam balls (adjust increases if you use a different size). I held two strands together for some samples and used a K/6.5mm hook.

Starting/Increasing :

Chain 2. Single crochet 6 in the second chain from the hook and work over your starting tail.

Round 1 :

Starting in the first sc make 2 sc in that stitch and in each stitch around. (12) *Still work over the starting tail.

Info :

After getting done with all 12 sc for that round, pull the starting tail to cinch up the opening. You can now trim that tail or weave it in or just leave it if it will be on the inside of your work.

Info :

You want to move your stitch marker to the last stitch of each round so you know when you get to the end.

Round 3 :

(Make 1 sc in next stitch, make 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (18)

Round 4 :

(Make 1 sc in next 2 stitches, make 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (24)

Round 5 :

(Make 1 sc in next 3 stitches, make 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (30)

Round 6 :

(Make 1 sc in next 4 stitches, make 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (36)

Round 7 :

(Make 1 sc in next 5 stitches, make 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (42)

Round 8 :

(Make 1 sc in next 6 stitches, make 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (48)

Round 9 :

(Make 1 sc in next 7 stitches, make 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat around (54)

Info :

When you get to this part you want to have your crochet fit just a little larger than your ball. Fold it around the top of your ball and see how it fits. It should look "loose" around the edges; adjust increase rows to fit your foam ball.

Round 10-17 :

sc in each stitch around (54)

Info :

You can see how it should "bowl" up a little and have some gaps around the ball. After doing a few rounds you might want to check for size again: continue working in rounds.

Round 18 :

To go from 54 to 48: (Make 1 sc in next 7 stitches, make an inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around

Round 19 :

To go from 48 to 42: (Make 1 sc in next 6 stitches, make an inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around

Round 20 :

To go from 42 to 36: (Make 1 sc in next 5 stitches, make an inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around

Round 21 :

To go from 36 to 30: (Make 1 sc in next 4 stitches, make an inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around

Info :

***Once I got here to 30 stitches around, I inserted my foam ball. If you are using balls like mine and they have a hole make sure you put the hole facing you. It might be a little tight – just stretch it and pop it in. You will have to do the rest of the decreases with the foam inserted. Just pull out the stitches a little as you work into them.

Round 22 :

To go from 30 to 24: (Make 1 sc in next 3 stitches, make an inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around

Round 23 :

To go from 24 to 18: (Make 1 sc in next 2 stitches, make an inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around

Round 24 :

To go from 18 to 12: (Make 1 sc in next stitch, make an inv dec over the next two stitches) repeat around.

Round 25 :

make one sc in each stitch around (12) and leave a tail to weave opening shut. I use only one of my two tails to weave shut and then when you come back around tie the two together and hide tails with your needle under a few stitches.

Info :

This blue and teal ball is worked with the exact same pattern as above, but I have worked in the Back Loop Only (BLO) all the way around for a ridged texture.

— Trees : Discs :

Info :

Decide how many layers or "discs" you want; multiples of 5 chains for starting chains worked best in my example. Most discs had 5 rounds and then a final round of half double crochet to finish.

Instructions :

So, chain around and join and then chain up 3 (for this pattern chain 3 DOES count as a double crochet) – after you chain up 3 and double crochet around in each chain join to the top of the chain 3 and that completes the first round.

Round 2 :

Chain up 3 and make 2dc in each double crochet around. Join to the top of the chain 3 and chain up 3 again (do this for each round)

Round 3 :

Double crochet one double crochet in double crochet around.

Round 4 :

Repeat Round 2

Round 5 :

Repeat Round 3

Info :

You can decide now if you want to continue to do an increase round (Round 2) or work straight a few rounds until you reach the length you want. The increase rounds are what makes the discs "wavy" at the end and helps them drop down.

Info :

For the small tree I just finished in a simple half double crochet, but for the large tree I did a chain 3 between every 5 hdc – so it would be (hdc in next 5, chain 5, hdc in next 5) repeat.

— Trees : Top of Tree / Cone Topper :

Info :

The top of the tree is made a little different. Starting with your smaller hook, chain 2. In the 2nd chain from the hook make 4 sc.

Round 2 :

Join and chain up 1 and make 1 sc in each stitch around. (4 sc)

Round 3 :

Join and chain up 1 and make 2sc in the 1st sc and then sc in each of the rest of the stitches around. (5 sc)

Round 4 :

Join and chain up 1 and make a sc in each stitch around. (5)

Round 5 :

Join and chain up 1 and make 2sc in the 1st sc and then sc in each of the rest of the stitches around. (6 sc)

Round 6 :

Join and chain up 1 and make a sc in each stitch around. (6 sc)

Round 7 :

Join and chain up 1 and make 2sc in the 1st sc and then sc in each of the rest of the stitches around. (7 sc)

Round 8 :

Join and chain up 1 and make 2sc in the 1st sc and then sc in each of the rest of the stitches around. (8 sc)

Round 9 :

Join and chain up 1 and make 2sc in the 1st sc and then sc in each of the rest of the stitches around. (9 sc)

Round 10 :

Join and chain up 1 and make 2sc in the 1st sc and then sc in each of the rest of the stitches around. (10 sc)

Round 11 :

Join and chain up 1 and make 2sc in the 1st sc and then sc in each of the rest of the stitches around. (11 sc)

Round 12 :

Join and chain up 1 and make 2sc in the 1st sc and then sc in each of the rest of the stitches around. (12 sc)

Round 13 :

Join. Chain up 3 and make 2dc in each double crochet around. Join to the top of the chain 3 and chain up 3 again (do this for each round) (24dc)

Round 14 :

Double crochet one double crochet in double crochet around. (24)

Round 15 :

Repeat Round 13 *you may decide you don't want to increase again and just work straight up.

Round 16 :

Repeat Round 14 *repeat this row for the length you want.

Info :

Assemble. I can't STRESS enough how much difference it makes to steam your discs. It makes cheap, 4-ply old yarn into a soft, fluffy, nice draping tree. Paint your cone and steam discs while paint dries for best results.

— Garlands :

Info :

IDEAS: String on some beads before you start and pull one up on the last round for "ornaments." Add white fluffy yarn on the last round for "snow." Use metallic yarn for "tinsel."

Garland #1 :

For the first garland, hold two strands and string pony beads onto both strands (I threaded 250 pony beads). Using an L/8mm hook chain 10, pull up a bead, chain 10, pull up a bead and repeat for all beads. You can fold in half to double thickness or add knots down the length to keep shape.

Garland #2 :

Held two skeins together and used L/8mm hook; worked simple back-and-forth rows. I started with a chain 5 and did 4 hdc in each row until I ran out of yarn. Steam/stretch to lengthen and create a long skinny garland.

Garland #3 :

I used two leftover strands and a J/6mm hook. Start chain 10 then do a half double crochet (hdc) back down/up the chain, then repeat this pattern (chain 25, slip on 3 beads, hdc in the 3rd chain from the hook and in the next 13-15 chains) to create dangly curls with beads.

Garland #4 :

When I ran out of green yarn but had white beads left I chained 20, slipped up a bead and repeated until using up the stash. Fold in half and knot to create a faux-popcorn textured garland.

— Gift Bag #2 :

Info :

This is a formula rather than an exact pattern to make a reusable custom-sized gift bag. Use two strands of 4-ply worsted held together and a J/6mm hook for a sturdy fabric. You will need plastic canvas or thick cardboard for the bottom support.

Step 1 :

Decide the measurements you want for width (left to right), depth (front to back) and height. Chain the desired width (account for chain growing ~1/2" after crocheting).

Step 2 :

I chose to work in half double crochet (two strands held together), chain 1 and turn after each row. Single crochet is also fine. Crochet in rows back and forth to create a long piece of fabric that will be the height of your bag x 2 + the depth of the bottom.

Info :

Example: to make a 12" high bag that is 6" depth you will add 12+12+6+30. The first piece of fabric needs to be 30" high in the example shown. Measure and adjust as you go.

Step 3 :

The second piece of fabric is worked in rows where the width equals the depth of your bag (example 6" depth = starting chain around 5.5"). Make a side piece as needed (example had a 4" side piece).

Step 4 :

Cut your plastic canvas/cardboard to insert between the two overlapping bottom layers to provide support for your gift. It should be slightly smaller than the side/gusset piece so it doesn't poke through the fabric.

Step 5 :

Flip your side piece with the plastic canvas attached under your main piece and stitch the bottom pieces together first (all four sides). I used a contrasting yarn to make visible decorative stitches and then sewed up the sides.

Step 6 :

Make handles: I made 6 strips (three per side) and braided/pulled through - one strand per three stitches next to each other - knot, braid, pull through three stitches on opposite side, and knot to secure.

Info :

Use matching yarn to stitch and weave ends in at the end. You can embellish handles or add a drawstring if desired.

Assembly Instructions

  • When the ornament cover reaches about 30 stitches across, insert the foam ball (hole facing you if present) and continue decreases with the ball inserted, easing stitches over the ball as you work.
  • Attach ornament topper by inserting the topper stem through the hole in the crochet or securing topper with a few stitches from the inside so it sits firmly on the foam ball.
  • For trees, stack steamed discs on the painted cone core from largest to smallest, using hot glue or a dab of craft glue to secure each layer and adjust spacing for a balanced look.
  • For the gift bag, insert plastic canvas between the two overlapping bottom layers and secure with running stitches; stitch the bottom edges together first, then pin and sew sides before adding handles.
  • Steam each tree disc about 1-2" away from the surface to relax and shape the yarn; gently press into the shape you want and allow to dry before assembling.
  • For garlands with beads, string beads onto both strands before working; for bead placement while crocheting, chain the desired length and pull up a bead at interval and continue chaining to secure beads in place.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds for the foam ornaments and use a stitch marker to track the last stitch to avoid losing your place.
  • 💡Check fit frequently when making covers for foam balls — the crochet should be slightly loose before inserting the ball, not stretched tight.
  • 💡Steam tree discs carefully and always keep the iron/steamer 1-2" away from the crochet to prevent scorching; test on a scrap first.
  • 💡When using plastic canvas in the bag, trim jagged edges and ensure the canvas is not visible once inserted between layers.
  • 💡Use matching yarn and tidy sewing to hide joins; weave in ends as you go to keep finishing quick and neat.

This Holiday Crochet Part 2 collection celebrates simple, stash-friendly ornaments, trees, garlands, and a versatile gift bag formula. Whether youre covering foam balls, steaming ombre discs, or winding a bead garland, these projects make handmade decorating easy and joyful. Mix and match colors and techniques to create a holiday look that is uniquely yours. 🧶✨🎄

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FAQs

What size are the foam balls used for the ornaments?

The examples use 6" craft foam balls (commonly found at craft stores); if you use a different size, adjust the increase rounds so the crochet fits the foam snugly but not overly stretched.

Can I use different yarn weights for these patterns?

Yes, you can, but gauge will change the finished size and drape; for best results follow the hook recommendations or adjust hook size when substituting yarn.

Do I need a steam iron to make the tree discs?

A steam iron or garment steamer is recommended to relax the yarn and help discs drape nicely, but you can experiment with shaping by hand or using a damp towel and pressing carefully.

Is this pattern suitable for beginners?

The packet is intermediate overall; individual projects like simple garlands or the small tree discs can be easy for confident beginners, while the full trees and bag require some experience with sewing and shaping.

How do I secure the plastic canvas inside the gift bag?

Trim the canvas slightly smaller than the gusset, insert it between the overlapping bottom layers, and secure with running stitches or a small amount of hot glue before stitching the layers together.