About This Christmas Bells Crochet Pattern
This delightful Christmas bells pattern creates a classic holiday decoration that features two golden bells tied together with decorative blue clappers inside, surrounded by four rich green leaves and three cheerful red berries. The pattern uses a special V and X stitch technique to create beautiful texture, and includes a crab stitch edging on the bells for an elegant finished look. Each component is worked separately and then assembled together with a sturdy hanging loop, making it perfect for displaying on your Christmas tree, doorway, or as part of your festive home decor.
The finished decoration measures approximately 4.7 x 5.1 inches and uses DK weight yarn in festive yellow, dark green, and red colors. The pattern includes helpful tips like steaming the leaves for a professional finish and securely hiding all thread ends for a polished appearance.
Why You'll Love This Christmas Bells Crochet Pattern
I absolutely adore this Christmas bells pattern because it captures the essence of traditional holiday decorating while being surprisingly achievable for intermediate crocheters. There's something magical about watching those golden bells take shape and then adding the little clappers inside that actually create a subtle jingling sound! The crab stitch edging adds such a professional touch that makes the bells look store-bought, and I love how the leaves can be steamed to lay perfectly flat. What really makes this pattern special is the thoughtful assembly process that hides all your thread ends beautifully, so your finished piece looks flawless from every angle. The combination of those rich holiday colors—golden yellow, forest green, and berry red—creates an ornament that feels both nostalgic and timeless. Every time I make these bells, I feel like I'm creating a little piece of Christmas magic that will bring joy for years to come, whether hanging on my own tree or gifted to someone special.
Switch Things Up
I love experimenting with this Christmas bells pattern to create unique variations that match different holiday decorating styles! Instead of traditional yellow bells, try using metallic gold or silver yarn for an elegant, sophisticated look that catches the light beautifully. You could also make the bells in white or ivory for a winter wonderland theme, or even go bold with red bells and green leaves for a color-reversed version.
For a rustic farmhouse aesthetic, I sometimes use natural beige or cream yarn for the bells paired with sage green leaves and burgundy berries. Another fun variation is adding small ribbon bows where the bells tie together, or embroidering tiny snowflakes onto the bells using white thread for extra detail. You could even make a whole garland by creating multiple bell sets and connecting them with a long chain or braided cord.
If you want to personalize them as gifts, try adding tiny embroidered initials or the year on one of the leaves. For a magical touch, I've experimented with adding a light dusting of clear glitter or fabric stiffener mixed with fine glitter to make the bells sparkle. The possibilities are endless, and each variation creates a unique ornament that reflects your personal style while maintaining that classic Christmas charm!
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Not crocheting tight enough allows stuffing to show through the bells, creating an unprofessional appearance with visible gaps between stitches
✗ Skipping the crab stitch edging on round twenty of the bells eliminates the decorative border that gives a polished finish
✗ Forgetting to insert tambourines inside the bells before completing them means missing the authentic jingling sound feature of the ornament
✗ Failing to steam the leaves with a damp cloth results in uneven, curled pieces that don't lay flat against the bells
✗ Not leaving long enough tails when finishing pieces makes assembly difficult and can result in parts coming loose over time
