This crochet pattern transforms plain or old Christmas ornaments into beautiful, textured treasures using a brioche-style stitch. With just leftover yarn and a few simple rounds, you can create elegant, cozy covers that give your decorations a handmade touch.
Crochet Brioche Ornament
The brioche texture adds depth and warmth, while the design easily adapts to different yarn types and ornament sizes. It’s a quick, satisfying upcycling project perfect for adding new life to your holiday decor or creating thoughtful handmade gifts.
Materials
- Worsted or bulky weight yarn
- Crochet hook suitable for yarn weight
- Old Christmas ornament (spherical)
Start Base
- Make a Magic Ring or chain 3 and join to form a ring
- Chain 2, then work double crochet stitches into the ring
- Slip stitch to join the round
Round 2
- Chain 2
- Work 2 double crochet stitches in each stitch around
- Slip stitch to join
Round 3
- Chain 2
- Work 1 double crochet in the first stitch, then 2 double crochet in the next stitch
- Repeat this increase pattern around
- Slip stitch to join
Continue Rounds
- Keep increasing evenly until the circle’s diameter equals half the ornament’s height
- Stop increasing once the base fits snugly against the ornament
Main Body (Textured Section)
- Chain 2 and begin working even rounds with no increases
- Use Half Double Crochet stitches in the back loop only or the third loop to create a brioche-like texture
- Continue until the piece forms a half-sphere that cups the ornament
Make Second Half
- Repeat the same steps to create another identical half
Join the Halves
- Insert the ornament between the two crochet halves
- Slip stitch or single crochet around the edge to join both halves together
- Adjust the stitches around the top opening near the ornament’s hanger
Finish and Secure
- Slightly decrease stitches near the top if needed
- Fasten off and weave in the yarn ends
- Optionally, chain 20–30 to make a hanging loop and attach it to the top
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