Delicate crochet lace Christmas ornaments add timeless elegance to any holiday tree. I know I love the look of them on mine! I have delicate snowflakes, sparkling crochet Stars of Bethlehem, and lace crosses and angels – alongside cherished ornaments crocheted by my grandmother. This year, I’m excited to share these crochet lace baubles! I love the Victorian vibe they add to my Christmas décor. And wait until you see the Christmas lights sparkling around these beauties … breathtaking!

Lace Crochet Christmas Baubles Pattern

Materials Needed for This Project

To make these Crochet Christmas Baubles, you will need the following materials:

• Size 10 cotton crochet thread or lace weight yarn
• 2 mm steel crochet hook
• Small yarn needle or sewing needle
• Scissors
• fabric stiffener
• paint brush
• small balloons
• glitter spray (optional)

This free pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided at the end of each round to help you keep on track.

Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart.

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Finished lace crochet Christmas ornaments measure approx 6 in. in circumference, , depending on your yarn choice and gauge.

Pattern Instructions

Chain 5 (counts as ch 1 and 1st tr).

Round 1: Work 1 tr in furthest chain from hook, ch 3, *2 tr in same ch as last stitch was made, ch 3, rep from * 4 more times, join in top of beg ch — 12 tr sts.

Round 2: Sl st in next tr, *[1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc] in next ch-3 sp, ch 4, work 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1, rep from * 5 more times, join in 1st sc — 12 ch-4 loops.

Round 3: Sl st in next ch-4 sp, ch 4 (counts as tr), [1 tr, ch 3, 2 tr] in same ch-4 sp, ch 3, *[2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr] in next ch-4 sp, ch 3, rep from * 4 more times, join in beg ch 4 — 12 ch-3 loops.

Round 4: Sl st in next tr, *[1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc] in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, join — 12 ch-4 loops.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

You now have one-half of your ornament … Choose which bauble style you would like to make and continue accordingly.

Simple Round Bauble

If you want to make just a simple round ornament, make a second half following Rounds 1 through 3 above and then skip down to the Join As You Go Round 4 pattern below.

Bauble With Scalloped Edging

If you want to make the ornament with the scalloped edging, make a second half following Rows 1 through 4 about and then skip down to the Scalloped Edging Pattern below.

How to join As You Go

For a simple round ornament with no edging, work one piece as directed in Rounds 1 through 4 above. Make a second working Rounds 1 through 3 and follow this Round 4 for joining, making sure to keep wrong sides facing each other and stitches aligned as you join …

Round 4: Sl st in next tr, *[1 sc, ch 2, drop loop from hook and pick it up through ch 4 loop of first piece, ch 2, 1 sc] in next ch-3 sp, rep from * over next 10 ch-3 loops, insert the balloon in between piece and inflate just enough to form a sphere that fits comfortably inside your ornament, knot balloon, work last pattern repeat in remaining ch-3 loop, join — 12 ch-4 loops.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Scalloped Edging Pattern

For an ornament with a pretty scalloped edging, make two pieces working Rows 1 through 4 above. Holding wrong sides together with stitches lined up, join pieces by working this scalloped border into ch-4 loops of each piece …

Round 5 Edging: Join crochet  thread in any ch-4 spaces, ch 1 (does not count as st), work [1 sc, 4 dc, 1 sc] in same ch-4 loop and each of the next 10 ch-3 loops, insert the balloon in between piece and inflate just enough to form a sphere that fits comfortably inside your ornament, knot balloon, work last pattern repeat in remaining ch-4 loop, join — 72 sts.

Fasten off.

Finishing Your Lace Bauble Ornament

Once you’ve complete the bauble pattern, all that is left is to weave in any ends and get it ready for the tree!

Weave in ends.

Using a length of crochet thread, add a loop to your bauble ornament for hanging.

How to Apply the Fabric Stiffener

Using a small paintbrush, apply a thin coat of fabric stiffener over the ornament. Hang until dry or as long as directed on the stiffening product. Once dry, pop the balloon and carefully pull it out. If desired, finish off with a coat of spray glitter (outside!).

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