For each lobe, use white yarn and ch 5. Starting in the second chain, work sc, hdc, dc, then 3 hdc in the last chain. Working along the underside, work dc, hdc, and 2 sc in the first chain used. (10 stitches)
Join with a sl st and fasten off with a sewing tail. Make two. Turn them into mirror positions under the nose, with the narrower ends pointing outward. Sew the inner ends firmly and tack the outer ends slightly upward for the curled moustache look.
These are flat pieces, not stuffed tubes. Keep the joining stitches light so they sit on top of the beard without pulling it inward.
6. Make the White Hat Brim
With white yarn, ch 25.
- Row 1: hdc in the second chain from the hook and every remaining chain. (24)
- Row 2: ch 1, turn, hdc in all 24 sts. (24)
Fasten off with a long tail. Wrap the strip around the shell near R6, with the lower edge just above the eyes. The ends should meet at the back without gathering the red shell. Join the short ends, then sew the lower edge around the shell.
Because hdc and sc have different widths, check the fit before finishing Row 2. If your strip is too loose or too tight, remake it with a different starting-chain length and keep the same stitch count in both rows. Record your adjusted count. The standard starting count is 24 hdc per row.
7. Add the Side Pompom
With white yarn, work 6 sc in MR, then one round of 6 sc. Add a tiny amount of filling and work 3 dec. (3)
Fasten off, draw the remaining stitches closed, and sew the small ball to one side of the brim. The reference places it at the left side when looking at the ornament. Keep it small so the hat remains compact.
8. Make and Secure the Red Hanging Loop
With red yarn, ch 30. Fasten off, leaving a long tail at each end. Fold the chain into a loop and stitch both ends through the top of the red shell near the magic ring.
Bring the tails inside the hollow bell and secure them through several neighboring stitches. Make multiple small sewing passes so the ornament’s weight is spread across the fabric. Hide all ends inside. The loop should stand above the hat without pulling the shell into a point.
Final Assembly and Shaping
Check the face, beard, and brim together before making the final knots. The eyes should remain visible below the brim; the nose should cover the inner ends of the moustache; and the beard should taper toward the center of the red skirt.
Press the open lower edge gently into a circle with your fingers. If needed, dampen the red shell lightly and let it dry over a suitably sized smooth form, with the face kept free. Remove the form when dry. Avoid heat on plastic eyes.
Keep the shell hollow. The only stuffing in this version belongs in the nose and small white pompom. A large amount of stuffing would turn the piece into a cone-shaped doll and change the bell silhouette.
Tabletop Chart Notes
The two chart photographs below show one complete Santa bell silhouette above the finished ornament lying on a table. The red stitch field represents the continuous shell. Dashed face, beard, and brim outlines mark separately sewn pieces rather than extra stitches worked into the shell rounds.
Read the written round list for the exact increase sequence: 6, 12, 18, 18, 24, 24, 30, 30, 36, 36, 36, 36. Follow the separate instructions for the flat face, beard, moustache, and brim. The illustrations support the shape and placement, while the written pattern controls construction.
More Christmas Crochet Ideas
Combine these little Santas with the Red Snowflake Bauble, the Santa Star Ornament, or the White Lace Angel for a varied handmade tree.
Photo Tutorial, Tabletop Charts and Pinterest Images
All six project images are collected below the complete instructions: one photo tutorial, two tabletop chart photographs, and three images to save for Christmas inspiration.
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