Create a beautiful handmade Christmas bell featuring a creamy ivory crochet body, sage-green and dusty-pink stripes, scalloped edging, holly leaves, red berries, an elegant green bow, and a hanging golden jingle bell.
This is an original crochet pattern inspired by the reference image. The exact original designer’s instructions are not available.
IntermediateUS Crochet TermsApprox. 12–15 cm
Materials
- Cream or ivory cotton yarn
- Sage-green cotton yarn
- Dusty-pink cotton yarn
- Dark-green yarn for holly leaves
- 3.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle and scissors
- Stitch marker
- Sage-green satin ribbon with gold trim
- 4 small red decorative berries
- Small golden jingle bell
- Thin gold cord
- Cream hanging cord
- Fabric stiffener (optional)
Crochet Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| MR | Magic Ring |
| CH | Chain |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| HDC | Half Double Crochet |
| DC | Double Crochet |
| INC | 2 SC in the same stitch |
| SL ST | Slip Stitch |
| BLO | Back Loop Only |
| FO | Fasten Off |
| ST | Stitch |
1. Crochet Bell Body
Use ivory yarn. Work in continuous rounds from the top downward.
Round 1: 6 SC in MR (6)
Round 2: INC around (12)
Round 3: (1 SC, INC) × 6 (18)
Round 4: SC around (18)
Round 5: (2 SC, INC) × 6 (24)
Round 6: SC around (24)
Round 7: (3 SC, INC) × 6 (30)
Rounds 8–9: SC around (30)
Round 10: (4 SC, INC) × 6 (36)
Rounds 11–13: SC around (36)
Round 14: (5 SC, INC) × 6 (42)
Rounds 15–17: SC around (42)
Round 18: (6 SC, INC) × 6 (48)
Rounds 19–21: SC around (48)
Round 22: (7 SC, INC) × 6 (54)
Rounds 23–25: SC around (54)
Round 26: (8 SC, INC) × 6 (60)
Rounds 27–28: SC around (60)
The bell should now have a gently widening cone shape.
2. Decorative Green and Pink Stripes
Change to sage-green yarn.
Round 29: SC around (60)
Round 30: SC around (60)
Change to dusty-pink yarn.
Round 31: SC around (60)
Round 32: SC around (60)
Round 33: (9 SC, INC) × 6 (66)
Round 34: SC around (66)
Change back to ivory yarn.
Round 35: SC around (66)
Round 36: (10 SC, INC) × 6 (72)
3. Scalloped Bell Edging
Continue with ivory yarn.
Round 37: Repeat (SK 2 ST, 5 DC in next ST, SK 2 ST, SC in next ST) around.
This creates 12 decorative scallops.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Sage-Green Decorative Border
Attach sage-green yarn at the edge of the first scallop.
Work 1 SL ST into each stitch along the scalloped edge, following the curves carefully.
Keep the tension relaxed so the edging does not curl.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
4. Crochet Holly Leaves (Make 2)
Using dark-green yarn:
Foundation: CH 11.
Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, work:
SL ST, SC, HDC, DC, DC, HDC, DC, HDC, SC, SL ST.
Rotate the work and crochet along the opposite side of the foundation chain using the same stitch sequence in reverse order.
To create the pointed holly-leaf shape, add small CH-3 picots along the outer edges.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching.
Embroider a delicate center vein using lighter green or golden thread.
5. Decorative Red Berries
Make four small berries using red yarn.
Round 1: 6 SC in MR (6)
Round 2: SC around (6)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Pull the yarn through the stitches to close the opening and shape each berry into a small rounded ball.
Alternatively, use four small decorative red beads for a glossy finish.
Attach the berries between the holly leaves at the top of the bell.
6. Elegant Christmas Bow
Use a sage-green satin ribbon approximately 35–40 cm long.
- Fold the ribbon into two equal loops.
- Cross the loops and tie them securely into a decorative bow.
- Adjust the loops to create a balanced shape.
- Trim the ribbon ends diagonally.
- Attach the bow to the upper front of the bell.
- Position the crocheted holly leaves and red berries in the center.
For the reference-image appearance, choose a ribbon with elegant gold edging.
7. Golden Hanging Jingle Bell
Cut approximately 15 cm of thin golden cord.
Thread the cord through the loop of a small golden jingle bell.
Tie the ends securely together.
Using a yarn needle, pass the cord through the center of the crochet bell’s top.
Adjust the length so the golden bell hangs approximately 5–7 cm below the lower edge.
Secure the cord inside the crochet bell with several firm knots.
8. Hanging Loop
Cut approximately 25 cm of cream cotton cord.
Fold it in half.
Insert both ends through the center of the top of the crochet bell.
Tie a secure knot on the inside, leaving a loop above the bell.
The ornament can now hang from a Christmas tree, decorative branch, or holiday display.
9. Finishing and Shaping
To give the bell a beautiful professional shape:
- Gently dampen the finished crochet bell.
- Place it over a small bell-shaped mold or inverted cup.
- Adjust the scalloped border evenly.
- Apply a light amount of fabric stiffener if needed.
- Allow the bell to dry completely.
- Remove the mold and attach the bow, holly leaves, berries, and jingle bell.
Do not over-stiffen the crochet fabric. The finished ornament should maintain a soft handmade texture while holding its bell shape.
Final Result
Your handmade Christmas crochet bell features a textured ivory body, delicate sage-green and dusty-pink stripes, elegant scalloped edging, festive holly decorations, a luxurious ribbon bow, and a beautiful golden jingle bell.
Perfect for Christmas tree decorations, handmade gifts, festive home décor, and holiday craft collections.
