Make you holiday memory by crocheting these picture ornaments as gifts for friends and family or to hang on your own tree. Tuck pictures of your kids into the ornaments to make a holiday heirloom.
Below you will find the complete pattern and instructional photos for these picture ornaments. You will also find all the materials, stitches, gauge, and sizing information.
Picture Ornaments from my Childhood
In elementary school, we would be asked to bring a photo of ourselves to class and around the holidays our teacher would help us make them into little ornaments. My mom kept a box of all the ornaments we made in class. There was one box for every child full of picture ornaments.
This year my son is in online school and to keep the tradition alive we are making our own crochet picture ornaments to adorn our tree. We are also making extra ornaments to send to grandparents and great grandparents as a little ‘I love you’ gift.
Quick and Easy Ornaments
These crochet ornaments work up quick and easy. Just crochet a simple round back and the framed front. The wreath had a little bow you can crochet or your can make a bow from ribbon. The choice is yours.
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Materials Needed
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0.5 oz or 26 yds of Red Heart Super Saver (Size 4 Yarn) in Various Greens, Golds, and Reds.
Crochet Hook, Size G, 4.0mm
Yarn Needle
Scissors
A Photo
Twine (optional)
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Stitches and Abbreviations
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
SLST – Slip Stitch
ST(s) – Stitch(es)
Gauge and Size
Gauge: 4 DC X 2 Rows = 1 inch
Wreath – 3.5 inches in diameter
Star – 5 inches in diameter
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Crochet Picture Ornaments
Notes:
-Written in US terms.
– I do not count my CH2, turning chain, as a stitch.
Wreath Ornament
Wreath Ornament Front
CH 24, SLST to first CH.
Row 1: CH2, *DC in next CH, 2DC in next CH* repeat from *to* a total of 12 times. SLST to first DC. (36)
Row 2: CH1, *SC in next 3 STs, 2SC in next ST* repeat from *to* a total of 9 times. SLST to first SC. (45)
Wreath Backing
Row 1: Work 12DC into a Magic Circle. SLST to first DC. (12)
Alternative Row 1: CH3, Work 12DC into 3rd CH from hook. SLST to first DC. (12)
Row 2: CH2, *2DC into next ST* repeat from *to* a total of 12 times. SLST to first DC. (24)
Row 3: CH2, *DC in next ST, 2DC in next ST* repeat from *to* a total of 12 times. SLST to first DC. (36)
Row 4: CH2, *SC in next 3 STs, 2SC in next ST* repeat from *to* a total of 9 times. SLST to first SC. (45)
Fasten off leaving a very long yarn tail. This will be used to sew the front and the back of the wreath ornament together.
Wreath Bow
With Red (Or Bow Color)
CH9
Row 1: Starting with 2nd CH from hook, SC in next 8 CH. (8)
Row 2-4: CH1, turn, SC in next 8 STs.
Fasten off leaving a 7 inches of yarn. Use a needle to weave the yarn to the center of the last row. Wrap the yarn tightly around the center of the rectangle to create a bow shape. Knot the yarn to secure.
Wreath Bow Tails
With Red (or bow color).
CH 10
Row 1: Starting with the 2nd CH from the hook, SC in next 4 CH, 3SC in next CH, SC in last 4 CH.
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Assembling your Ornament
Using a new strand of yarn, sew the bow and bow tails on top of the wreath front.
Take your photo and cut it into a circle that is just a bit smaller than the wreath backing. Use the long yarn tail from the wreath backing to sew the front and back of the wreath together with the picture sandwiched in-between the two pieces. Weave in your ends.
Add a loop of twine or yarn as a hanger to the top of your ornament.
Star Ornament
Star Ornament Front
CH24, SLST to first CH.
Row 1: CH2, *DC in next CH, 2DC in next CH* repeat from *to* a total of 12 times. SLST to first DC. (36)
Row 2: Working in the same direction, *Skip 2 STs, (3DC, CH2, 3DC) in next ST, Skip 2 STs, SLST to next ST* repeat from *to* a total of 6 times. Your last SLST should be into the last ST of the row.
Fasten off and weave in your ends. Block your star to make the points stand out. Add a layer of 1:1 water and glue mixture to the back of the star to stiffen it.
Star Ornament Back
Row 1: Work 12DC into a Magic Circle. SLST to first DC. (12)
Alternative Row 1: CH3, Work 12DC into 3rd CH from hook. SLST to first DC. (12)
Row 2: CH2, *2DC into next ST* repeat from *to* a total of 12 times. SLST to first DC. (24)
Row 3: CH2, *DC in next ST, 2DC into next ST* repeat from *to* a total of 12 times. SLST to first DC. (36)
Fasten off leaving a very long piece of yarn to sew the backing onto the front piece.
Once the front piece has completely dried from begin stiffened, place your photo between the front and back of the star ornament. You may need to trim your photo to fit between the two ornaments with about a 1/4 of an inch gap around all sides of the photo. This will allow you room to sew the two pieces of the ornament together using a simple straight stitch or running stitch.
Once the two pieces are sewn together just add a piece of yarn or twine as a hanger and add the ornament to your tree or give it as a gift to a parent or a grandparent.
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