This might just be the cutest installment of the 12 ornaments of Christmas series ever! Today’s mini collection of ornaments are inspired by holiday treats, and we’re going way beyond the classic sugar cookies and gingerbread men. We’ve got a super cute little meringue, cookies and milk for Santa and a colorful piece of wrapped Christmas candy to brighten our trees. Which one will you tackle first?
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Christmas Candy Pattern
This is one of my favorite ornaments ever! This cutie is crocheted on the diagonal, giving it an iconic Christmas candy-esque look. And for those of you in the UK, this ornament could pass just as well as a cracker, though I wouldn’t advise trying to pull it apart hoping for a paper crown. ;)
Supplies
1 pack Lion Brand’s bonbons in Beach, which come with 8 mini skeins. – You need less than a skein of 1 color and scraps of 4 other colors to complete the mitten.
size US F crochet hook
scissors
tapestry needle
poly-fill
Abbreviations
Clr A – color A (main color, yellow in photos)
ch – chain
sts – stitches
sc – single crochet
sc 2 in 1 – single crochet two times in same st
X sts – X indicates the number of sts that are in the row after increasing or decreasing
rpt – repeat
sc2tog – sc 2 sts together as one
Gauge & dimensions: 4.75 sc & 5.75 rows on US F crochet hooks, finished piece measures approx. 6 inches by 1.75 inches
Pattern
Setup row. Using Clr A, ch 2, sc 2 in 1 in second ch from hook. 2 sts
1. ch 1, turn. sc 2 in 1, sc to last ch, sc 2 in 1. 4 sts
2. ch 1, turn. sc 2 in 1, sc to end. 5 sts
3. rpt row 1. 7 sts
4. switch clr. ch 1, turn. sc to last st, sc 2 in 1. 8 sts
Rpt rows 1-4 twice more. 20 sts5. ch 1, turn. sc 1, sc 2 in 1, sc to last 3 sts, sc2tog, sc 1.
6. ch 1, turn. sc 1, sc2tog, sc to last 2 sts, sc 2 in 1, sc 1.
7. rpt row 5.
8. switch clr. sc 1, sc2tog, sc to last 2 sts, sc 2 in 1, sc 1.
Rpt rows 5-8 four times.9. Using Clr A, ch 1 turn. sc 1, sc2tog, sc to last 3 sts, sc2tog, sc 1. 18 sts
10. ch 1, turn. sc2tog, sc to end. 17 sts
11. rpt row 9.
12. switch clr. sc 1, turn. sc to last 3 sts, sc 2 tog, sc 1. 14 sts
Rpt rows 9-12. 8 sts
Rpt rows 9-10. 5 sts13. ch 1, turn. sc 1, sc2tog, sc2tog. 3 sts
14. ch 1, turn. sc 1, sc2tog. 2 sts
15. ch1, turn. sc2tog. 1 st
Break yarn and draw tail through last loop to secure.Wet block your “wrapper” to help define its shape and lie flat. When dry, roll your “wrapper” into a tube shape and sew the center closed (approx. 2.5 to 3 inches, depending on your personal preference). Stuff the sewn portion with poly-fil before tying the open ends closed on either side of the stuffing using Clr A yarn. Knot to secure and weave in ends.
If you’re making an ornament, sew a bit of scrap ribbon to the back of the ornament to prepare it for hanging.
Meringue Ornament Pattern
In my family, my grandmother made the best divinity candy, which originally inspired this ornament. Since a lot of divinity candy is formless, dolloped right from a spoon on to some waxed paper, I opted for the making this ornament look like fancy divinity piped from a bag. Since piped divinity looks just like the more universally relatable look of meringues, I figured I’d simplify things and refer to this one as a meringue ornament.
Supplies
1 pack Lion Brand’s bonbons in Beach, which come with 8 mini skeins. – You need less than 1 skein of white to complete the mitten.
size US F crochet hook
scissors
Abbreviations
sts – stitches
sc 2 in 1 – single crochet two times in same st
() – repeatedly work stitches indicated in parenthesis
rnd – round
arnd – around
X sts – X indicates the number of sts that are in the rnd after increasing or decreasing
tbl – through the back loop
fpdc – front post double crochet
sk – skip
fpdc 2 tog – fpdc 2 sts together as one
Gauge & dimensions: 4.75 sc & 5.75 rows on US F crochet hooks, finished piece measures approx. 2.5 tall by 2 inches in diameter at the base
Pattern
Create a magic ring and sc 6 sts in ring to begin.
1. (sc 2 in 1) arnd. 12 sts
2. (sc 1, sc 2 in 1) arnd. 18 sts
3. (sc 2, sc 2 in 1) arnd. 24 sts
4. (sc 3, sc 2 in 1) arnd. 30 sts
5. (sc 4, sc 2 in 1) arnd. 36 sts
6. (sc 1 tbl) arnd.
7. (sc) arnd.
8-10. (ch 1, fpdc, sc 5) arnd.
11. (ch 1, fpdc, sk 1, sc 4) arnd. 30 sts
12-13. (ch 1, fpdc, sc 4) arnd.
14. (ch 1, fpdc, sk 1, sc 3) arnd. 24 sts
15. (ch 1, fpdc, sk 1, sc 2) arnd. 18 sts
16. (ch 1, fpdc, sk 1, sc 1) arnd. 12 sts
17. (ch 1, fpdc, sc 1) arnd.
18. (fpdc, skip 1) arnd. 6 sts
19. (fpdc) arnd.
20. (fpdc2tog) arnd. 3 sts
21. (fpdc 1, fpdc 2 tog). 2 sts
22-28. ch 1, turn. sc 2.
29. ch 1, sl st. 1 stBreak yarn and draw tail through last loop. Create a “dollop” by twisting the tip of your meringue and sl st to attach it to one of the ridges. Weave in ends.
If you’re making an ornament, sew a bit of scrap ribbon to the back of the ornament to prepare it for hanging.
Get the free mini milk cookies pattern here.
Support for the 12 Ornaments of Christmas series on Hands Occupied was provided by Lion Brand Yarn. All patterns in this series were designed and knit with Lion Brand Yarn Bonbons in Beach.
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