Crochet Mrs Claus Jingle Bell Ornament

Why Crochet a Mrs. Claus Ornament?

Crochet ornaments are not only fun to make but also timeless keepsakes. Mrs. Claus, with her iconic red dress, white apron, and cheerful demeanor, is a beloved Christmas figure that pairs perfectly with Santa Claus ornaments. Adding a jingle bell elevates this Christmas ornament, giving it functionality and charm while adding a festive sound to your holiday décor.

Jingle Bell Alternatives

If you don’t have jingle bells and can’t find them anywhere close to you, here are a few great alternatives:

1. Big Yarn Pom: The cheapest alternative is to make a big yarn pom and they’re super easy to make with the help of yarn pom makers!
2. Shatterproof Ornaments (plain): Another great options is to use a small 2.5″ diameter shatterproof ornament and hot glue the crocheted character to the top of it. You can find these ornaments in dollar stores and big box stores. If you have neither, there are lots of options on Amazon too.
3. Shatterproof Ornaments (decorative): Same as option 2 above, but these are a little pricier. Amazon has several fun shatterproof ornaments that are more decorative. I think they’ll add a fun twist to the ornaments. Here are a few examples of what I’m referring to: Option 1, Option 2, and Option 3.

Why Handmade Ornaments Make the Best Gifts

Crocheted ornaments like this Mrs. Claus jingle bell design are thoughtful, eco-friendly, and durable. Unlike store-bought decorations, handmade pieces carry sentimental value and become cherished heirlooms. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or a beginner, this project is a rewarding way to spread holiday cheer.

Heirloom Christmas Ornaments: My grandparents made me a handmade ornament every year for my birthday and Christmas and they are the most cherished ornaments on my tree. Last year, I started crocheting ornaments for my grandkids to keep a family tradition going.

Tips for Personalization

• Gift Idea: Package this ornament in a festive box with a handwritten tag for a heartfelt present.
• Color Variations: Use gold or silver threads for a sparkling touch.
• Make a Set: Pair Mrs. Claus with a matching Santa Claus or elf ornament for a cohesive holiday look.

How to Crochet a Mrs Claus Jingle Bell Ornament

This Christmas crochet ornament is crocheted in a few pieces, then assembled.

First, you’ll crochet Mrs. Claus’s head. Then with red yarn, crochet her arms directly onto the last round of the head.

Next, you’ll crochet her hair that has a cute white bun and holly leaves and berries.

After that, make and attach a hanging loop.

Then add facial features, attach her hair, stuff the head and cinch it closed.

Lastly, you’ll attach Mrs. Claus to the top of the jingle bell with yarn and a yarn needle.

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Yarn

I used Lion Brand Yarn Pound of Love & Basic Stitch for my crochet jingle bell ornament. Both yarns are worsted weight, 100% acrylic yarns. The main reason I chose these yarns is because the colors were perfect for a Mrs Claus ornament.

Other worsted weight yarns can be substituted.

Crochet Mrs Claus Jingle Bell Ornament – Free Pattern

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• fpsc: front post single crochet
• invsc2tog: invisible single crochet decrease
• Rnd: round
• RS: right side
• SM: stitch marker
• FLO: front loop only
• yo: yarn over
• Join yarn with a standing single crochet

Experience Level

• Easy

Gauge

• In sc with a 4.00mm crochet hook: 4 sts = 1″; 5 rows = 1.125″

Size

• One Size: 3.75″ W (fingertip to fingertip) x 2.75″ H (not
• including jingle bell or hanging loop)

Special Stitches

• Front Post Single Crochet (fpsc): Insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the designated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops on hook.
• Invisible Single Crochet Decrease (invsc2tog): Insert hook into the FLO of stitch indicated, insert hook into the FLO of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru all loops on hook.
• Invisible Single Crochet Decrease by 2 (invsc3tog): Insert hook into the FLO of stitch indicated, (insert hook into the FLO of the next stitch) twice, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru all loops on hook.
• Join yarn with a standing single crochet: Begin with a slip knot on your hook, insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo and draw thru both loops on hook. 

Pattern Notes

• Turning chains are not included in stitch count unless noted otherwise.
• Yarn Notes:  Lion Brand Yarn Pound of Love & Basic Stitch were used for the samples pictured in the photos. Pound of Love Yarn  100% Premium Acrylic, (1,020 yards / 454 g / 16 oz / 932 m).
• Another comparable worsted weight yarn may be used as long as gauge is met.
• Colors & Yardage
  • Pound of Love Cherry (Red): 10 yards
  • Pound of Love White: 35 yards
  • Basic Stitch Pine Green: 2 yards
  • Basic Stitch Ivory (skein tone): 30 yards
• Jingle Bell Alternatives: See the section above with the title “Jingle Bell Alternatives” for a few different options.
• Mrs. Claus Jingle Bell Ornament Construction: This jingle bell ornament is crocheted in a few pieces, then assembled. First, you’ll crochet Mrs. Claus’s head and work her arms directly onto it. Next, you’ll crochet her hair and holly leaves and berries. After that, make and attach a hanging loop. Then add facial features, attach her hair, stuff the head and cinch it closed. Lastly, attach Mrs. Claus to the top of the jingle bell.

Mrs Claus Crochet Jingle Bell Ornament

Mrs Claus’s Head

Note: Mrs. Claus’s head is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.

Rnd 1 (RS): With skin tone yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, work 6 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Do not join. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) 6 times. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) 6 times. (24 sts)

Rnds 5 – 10: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)

Rnd 11: (invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 2 sts) 6 times. (18 sts)

Switch to Red yarn on the last pull through of the last stitch of Round 11.

Do not fasten off red. Fasten off skin tone yarn, leaving an 18″ tail of yarn for attaching the head to the jingle bell later. Continue on to the 1st Arm.

Mrs. Claus’s head should measure approximately 2.25″ W x 2.125″ H (when laid flat).

1st Arm

Note: Mrs. Claus’s arm is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.

Rnd 1 (RS): With red yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, FLO sc in each of the next 4 sts along the last round of the head, ch 4. (4 sc + 4 chs)

Rnd 2: Connect the ch to the 1st red sc of the previous round with a sc in the 1st st, sc in each of the remaining 3 sts and 4 chs around. (8 sts)

Rnds 3 – 5: Sc in each st around. (8 sts)

Optional: Switch to skin tone yarn on the last pull through of the last stitch of round 5.

Rnd 6: With skin tone yarn, sc in each st around. (8 sts)

Rnd 7: Invsc2tog 4 times. (4 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a tail yarn of to close the tip of the hand closed. With a yarn needle and tail of yarn, close the top of the hand. Weave in ends Continue on to 2nd Arm.

Arm should measure approximately .75″ W x 1.5″ L (when laid flat).

2nd Arm

Note: Mrs. Claus’s arm is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.

Rnd 1 (RS): Skip 5 sts along the edge of the head, from the 1st arm, then with red yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in the FLO of the next st along the edge of the head, FLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, ch 4. (4 sc + 4 chs)

Rnd 2: Connect the ch to the 1st red sc of the previous round with a sc in the 1st st, sc in each of the remaining 3 sts and 4 chs around. (8 sts)

Rnds 3 – 5: Sc in each st around. (8 sts)

Optional: Switch to skin tone yarn on the last pull through of the last stitch of round 5.

Rnd 6: With skin tone yarn, sc in each st around. (8 sts)

Rnd 7: Invsc2tog 4 times. (4 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a tail yarn of to close the tip of the hand closed. With a yarn needle and tail of yarn, close the top of the hand. Weave in ends Continue on to Mrs. Claus’s Collar.

Arm should measure approximately .75″ W x 1.5″ L (when laid flat).

Mrs Claus’s Collar

Rnd 1 (RS): With white yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in the FLO of a st to the left of one of her arms, FLO sc in each of the next 4 sts, ch 3, skip over the arm (this creates a little apron strap), FLO sc in the next st past the arm, FLO dc in the same st, FLO 3 dc in the next st, FLO sl st in the next st, FLO 3 dc in the next st, FLO (dc, sc) in the next st, ch 3, skip over the next arm. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (16 sts + 2 ch-3’s)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to Mrs. Claus’s Hair.

Mrs. Claus’s Hair

Note: Mrs. Claus’s hair is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.

Rnd 1 (RS): With white yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, work 8 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Do not join. (8 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (16 sts) Your circle should be approximately 1.125″ diameter at this point.

Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (16 sts) Switch to Red yarn on the last pull through of the last stitch of Round 3.

Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. (16 sts) Switch to White yarn on the last pull through of the last stitch of Round 4.

Rnd 5: FPsc around each st. (16 sts)

Rnd 6: (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) 8 times. (24 sts)

Rnds 7 – 9: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)

Rnd 10: Sc in each of the next 7 sts, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, hdc in the next st, sl st in each of the next 2 sts, hdc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, hdc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in each of the last 7 sts. (26 sts)

Fasten off, leaving an 18″ tail of yarn for attaching the hair to the head. Continue on to the Holly Leaves & Berries.

Mrs. Claus’s hair should be approximately 2″ H. Her bun on top should be approximately 1.25″ W x .625″ H.

Holly Leaves (Make 2)

Row 1: With green yarn and a 4.00 mm crochet hook, (ch 2, sl st in the 2nd ch from your hook) twice, ch 2, sl st into the first ch of the row. You should have a leaf with 3 points.

Fasten off leaving an 8″ tail for sewing. Continue on to Holly Berries. Leaves are approximately .625″ H.

Holly Berries (Make 3)

With a 10″ piece of red yarn, make a knot in the middle of it, then make 2 more knots on top of the first knot.

Continue on to Attaching Holly Leaves & Berries to Mrs. Claus’s Hair.

Attaching Holly Leaves & Berries to Mrs. Claus’s Hair

Step 1: Using a yarn needle and tail of yarn, attach both of the holly leaves near the red band in her hair as shown in the photo below.

Step 2: Using a yarn needle and tail of yarn, attach each of the holly berries to her hair as shown in the photo below.

I did NOT weave in all of these ends. I simply knotted them to secure them, trimmed them, then tucked them up in her bun for stuffing. Continue on to Hanging Loop.

Hanging Loop

With any color yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, create a chain that is 6″ long. Join with a sl st to the 1st ch.

Fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn. With a yarn needle & tail of yarn, sew the hanging loop onto the top of Mrs. Claus’s hair bun. Weave in ends.

Hanging Loop Alternative

You could also use a 6″ piece of ribbon as a hanging loop, instead.

Then attach it onto the top of Mrs. Claus’s hair bun, with a needle and thread.

Continue on to Mrs. Claus’s Facial Features.

Mrs Claus’s Facial Features

Eyes

I used (2) 6mm black plastic safety eyes for Mrs. Claus. You can also embroider eyes with black thread or yarn.

With the collar facing you (this is the front), center the safety eyes on her face between Rounds 6 & 7, with 2 stitches between them.

Continue on to the Nose.

Nose

With a 12″ long piece of skin tone yarn and a yarn needle, create a nose on Mrs. Claus by going back and forth horizontally around one stitch in Rnd 2 of her head (see photos below). This creates a small bump for a nose.

Continue on to the Mouth.

Mouth

Cut a piece of red yarn 12″ long. Pull apart the plies and use only 2 plies to embroider the mouth (or use embroidery floss).

With a yarn needle and 2 plies of a 12″ piece of red yarn, embroider a mouth around stitches from Round 9, as shown in the photo below. Weave in ends.

Continue on to Blush (optional), or Attaching Mrs. Claus’s Hair.

Blush

I added pink cheeks to Mrs. Claus by lightly dabbing a Q-tip in my blush (make-up) and rubbing it in a gentle circle on her cheeks.

Continue on to Attaching Mrs. Claus’s Hair.

Attaching Mrs. Claus’s Hair

Position Mrs. Claus’s hair on her head with her bangs centered on her face. Using the yarn tail left from her hair and a yarn needle, attach the hair to her head.

I did not weave in my ends. I used them to help stuff her head.

Continue on to Attaching Mrs. Claus to the Jingle Bell.

Attaching Mrs. Claus to the Jingle Bell

If you did not use your ends to stuff your Mrs. Claus, or you feel she needs more stuffing, add batting to her head or more yarn scraps.

Using the yarn tail left from her head and a yarn needle, weave the tail of yarn in and out of the back loops that were left around the last round of her head, then pull to cinch the bottom of her head almost all the way closed.

Do not fasten off. Use the same tail of yarn to secure Mrs. Claus to the top loop of the jingle bell. I wove my yarn through the top loop on the jingle bell 5 – 6 times before securing it and weaving in my yarn end.

Alternate Method: You can also hot glue your crochet character to the top of your jingle bell or shatterproof ornament.

This crochet Mrs. Claus jingle bell ornament is a delightful addition to your holiday crafting repertoire. With a touch of whimsy, festive jingling, and classic Christmas vibes, this handmade decoration will bring joy to your holiday celebrations year after year.

Related: If you enjoyed making this Mrs. Claus Christmas ornament, I think you’ll love the Santa Candy Cane Holder Ornament, Reindeer Candy Cane Holder Ornament, Snowman Candy Cane Holder, and Gingerbread Man & Girl Candy Cane Holders too!

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