The Glittering Grove Ornament: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Sparkle Scrubby Christmas Decoration
Introducing the Glittering Grove Ornament
Elevate your holiday decor with this unique, textured ornament that combines the cozy scrubby texture of cotton yarn with a touch of glittery sparkle. Perfect for adding a handmade, modern touch to your tree or gift wrapping, this pattern is designed for beginners and yields a stunning, plump decoration. The two-tone candy cane body and silver accents create a festive, eye-catching piece that’s both durable and charming.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Lion Brand Scrubby Sparkle (or similar cotton-nylon blend with glitter) in 'Candy Cane' (red/white) and 'Silver Sparkle' (silver/white); small amount of worsted weight cotton in white for contrast
- Hook: Size G/6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
- Other: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, polyester fiberfill
- Gauge: 4 sc = 1 inch; not critical for this project
Step-by-Step Instructions
Notes
Worked in continuous rounds (spiral). Do not join unless specified. Use a stitch marker to track rounds.
Ornament Body (make 2 identical halves)
Round 1: With Candy Cane Sparkle, make a magic ring, ch 1, work 6 sc into ring. Pull tight. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (24 sts)
Round 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (30 sts)
Round 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (36 sts)
Round 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (42 sts)
Round 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (48 sts)
Round 9: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. (54 sts)
Round 10-15: Sc in each st around. (54 sts) – this creates the dome shape.
Round 16: *Sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog* repeat around. (48 sts)
Round 17: *Sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog* repeat around. (42 sts)
Round 18: *Sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog* repeat around. (36 sts)
Round 19: *Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog* repeat around. (30 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Repeat for second half.
Assembly
- Place the two halves together with wrong sides facing. Using the long tail and a tapestry needle, whip stitch the edges together, leaving a small opening.
- Stuff the ornament firmly with polyester fiberfill.
- Continue sewing the opening closed. Weave in ends.
Hanging Loop
With Silver Sparkle yarn, ch 15, sl st to first ch to form a loop. Attach to the top of the ornament by sewing through the center of the top. Weave in ends.
Optional Embellishment
Using white cotton yarn, embroider small snowflake motifs (using straight stitches) on one side of the ornament for contrast.
