Crochet Ornament Covers

Recycle Those Old Ornaments

Ornament covers, or jackets as they are sometimes called, can be made in any color that looks good with the ornaments. You will find that the stitches are very familiar, most often using many of the same stitches that you use when crocheting a doily.

Any ornament can be used for embellishing. This is an especially good way to cover up old glass ornaments that may have areas where the color is worn off. You can also cover satin ornaments. When the satin ornaments get old sometimes the threads become frayed and begin to unwind. By making the crocheted ornament covers you can continue to use them for many years to come.

This also means that you can acquire the ornaments for your projects cheaply. Thrift shops, garage sales, and neighbors' hand-me-downs become inexpensive beginnings to your projects.

Pattern for Crochet Ornament Covers

There are hundreds of patterns for crochet ornament covers on the Internet. If you are just beginning to crochet, then look for patterns that are simple and contain mostly chains and single crochets. When you finish the cover, you can use ribbon and lace to give your ornament more detail.

Patterns for Beginners

• Gold thread makes this simple pattern stand out.
• Chenille ornament is made with a large N sized hook and chenille yarn. This is a perfect pattern to cover a glass ornament that is really banged up because the fiber covers it completely.
• This beaded ornament cover is a good one for beginners.
• If you want an egg shaped ornament, check out this pattern. Although it is made with plastic Easter eggs, it could easily be made into an unusually shaped Christmas ornament.

Advanced Patterns

• This pattern creates a curly cover that looks a bit like a lacy bell. It is sure to be a hit at church bazaars and craft fairs because of its unique beauty.
• Put these covers over different colors of satin balls for a beautiful tree. There are two patterns on this page that create areas of scallops and diamonds for an intricately beautiful ornament.
• Beaded fringe is added to these covers to create a sumptuous look for your tree. These would be fantastic as part of a Victorian-themed Christmas.
• Crocheted cover with beaded fringe is a little challenging but absolutely gorgeous.

Embellishing Your Ornament

You can embellish your completed ornament many different ways to give it a finished look. Adding silk flowers, organza ribbon, or small bells will make your ornament uniquely yours. This is also a great way to use up scraps left over from other projects. Use a low temperature glue gun to attach the items to the ornament for best results.

You can also weave silk ribbon through the crocheted design, create a ribbon tassel to hang from the bottom, or add a bow to the top of your ornament. Let your creativity guide your project. It doesn't take many materials to make unique and beautiful crochet ornament covers, so get out your craft scraps and see what you can come up with.

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