Make a small circle with the same cotton: R1, 6 sc in MR ; R2, inc × 6 . Sl st into the next stitch and fasten off. Leave a sewing tail. This little clapper stays flat rather than becoming a stuffed ball.
Ch 6 with a separate strand, leaving long tails. Sew one end to several stitches on the back of the middle fan, directly behind its fifth dc. Sew the other end to the upper edge of the clapper circle. Leave a short visible chain between the fan and the circle. Take several sewing passes at both ends so the clapper hangs straight.
7. Hanging Loop
Ch 35, or adjust the loop length for your display. Fasten off with long tails, fold the chain, and sew both ends to the back of the rounded top, catching several Row 1 stitches and the closed MR area. Make at least four passes in different directions.
Do not attach the loop only to an open mesh space. Lift the bell gently and check the balance before weaving in the tails. The clapper should hang below the center and the three scallops should spread evenly.
Blocking and Care
Dampen the bell body and pin the rounded crown, straight mesh sides, and three lower lobes. Open each chain space gently while keeping the dc columns upright. Block the clapper separately. Allow both pieces to dry completely before attaching the chains.
For a firmer ornament, test a little fabric stiffener on a yarn sample and follow its label. Keep the lace open rather than filling the holes. Spot-clean gently and dry flat. Store between tissue to protect the fan edges. This is a display decoration with hanging cords; keep it away from young children and pets.
Questions and Tips
Why is my bell curling? Check the counts in the mesh rows and loosen the slip-stitch fan anchors. A matched hook and gentle blocking help the piece remain flat.
Can I use thicker cotton? Yes, with a matching hook. Make a small mesh sample first; thicker yarn makes a larger, heavier ornament and may need a stronger hanging attachment.
Does it ring? This version has a crochet clapper and is decorative. It does not contain a metal jingle bell.
Complete Bell Chart
The chart image shows the entire connected bell body, its three lower fans, side edging, top loop, and the clapper attachment in one bell silhouette. The finished bell photograph is beneath the chart. The clapper is made separately in two sc rounds and sewn to its chain; dashed lines indicate sewing rather than crochet stitches.
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Photo Tutorials, Crochet Chart, and Pinterest Gallery
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