Celebrate the holiday season with the charming 2024 Advent Calendar Crochet Bell Pattern! This delightful bell features vibrant colors and adorable details that will add a festive touch to your decorations. The bell is constructed using continuous rounds, ensuring seamless crafting sessions as you work through each round. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or looking to enhance your skills, this project is perfect for those who enjoy decorative crocheting and want to create something special for the holidays. Follow the instructions closely alongside the provided illustrations for a handcrafted bell that’s sure to brighten your holiday celebrations!
Project Details
- Crochet terminology: US terminology
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Finished size: Approximately 5″ tall (including the hanging loop)
- Construction method: Continuous rounds and flat pieces
Materials and Tools
| Yarn option | Yarn and specifications | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Worsted Gauge Yarn | As supplied in kit | – |
| Contrast A (Gold) | 16 yds / 14.5 m | 16 yds |
| Contrast B (Green) | 6 yds / 5.5 m | 6 yds |
- Crochet hook: Size U.S. G / 6 (4 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle (Susan Bates®)
- Stitch marker (Susan Bates®)
- Polyester stuffing
- Black yarn: small amount
- Alternate: Key chain clasp
Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| sc2tog | single crochet two together |
| PM | place marker |
| RS | right side |
| sl st | slip stitch |
Preparation and Techniques
Working in a Spiral
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This pattern is worked in a spiral with continuous rounds starting from a magic loop. Remember to place a marker at the end of each round to help track your progress.
Complete Pattern Instructions
BELL (continuous rnds)
With A, make a magic loop.
| Round | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st rnd | (RS). Ch 1. 8 sc in loop. PM in last st. Pull magic loop tight. | 8 |
| 2nd rnd | 2 sc in each sc around. | 16 |
| 3rd rnd | (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc) 8 times. | 24 |
| 4th rnd | (1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc) 6 times. | 30 |
| 5th and 6th rnds | Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc around. | 30 |
| 7th rnd | (1 sc in each of next 4 sc. sc2tog) 5 times. | 25 |
| 8th rnd | (1 sc in each of next 3 sc. sc2tog) 5 times. | 20 |
| 9th to 11th rnds | 1 sc in each sc around. | 20 |
| 12th rnd | (1 sc in each of next 3 sc. sc2tog) 4 times. | 16 |
| 13th rnd | 1 sc in each sc around. Stuff Bell firmly. | 16 |
| 14th rnd | (sc2tog) 8 times. | 8 |
| 15th rnd | (sc2tog) 4 times. Fasten off, leaving long tail. | 0 |
Using long tail, weave through tops of sts in last rnd and pull tight to close. Fasten off.
Hanging Loop
Cut a strand of A 5″ long. Fold strand in half and tie ends to form Hanging Loop. Pull Hanging Loop halfway through the top of Bell, pull Hanging Loop through itself and tighten to secure.
Alternate: Using a yarn needle, pass yarn through the top of Bell and base of provided Keychain Clasp. Whipstitch and tie securely as close to top Bell as possible, and weave in ends.
BOW (worked as flat piece, turning rows)
With B, ch 5.
| Row | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st row | 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. | 4 |
| 2nd and 3rd rows | Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. | 4 |
| 4th row | Ch 1. (sc2tog) twice. Turn. | 2 |
| 5th row | Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. | 2 |
| 6th row | Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. | 4 |
| 7th to 11th rows | Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. | 4 |
Repeating 4th to 8th rows, do not fasten off. Fold Bow in half so starting chain meets last row. Working through both thicknesses, work 4 sl st evenly across. Fasten off.
BOW BAND
With B, ch 6.
| Row | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st row | 1 sl st in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sl st in each ch to end of chain. | 5 |
