Easy Crochet Christmas Baubles and Lights Garland

These crochet Christmas baubles by Hopeful Turns are flat little ornaments that look like old-fashioned Christmas lights. They are super quick, use only tiny scraps of yarn, and you can hang them on the tree one by one or string them together into a cheerful garland. The video is beginner friendly, so even if you are new to crochet you can make a whole set before the holidays.

Christmas Baubles at a Glance

• Designer: Hopeful Turns
• Skill level: beginner
• Yarn: scraps of yarn in bright colors, plus gray for the caps and the garland cord
• Technique: a flat circle worked in the round, with a small cap on top
• Video length: about 14 minutes

How the Baubles Are Made

1. Circle: each bauble starts as a small flat circle in the round.
2. Cap: a few rows in gray form the metal-looking cap of the "bulb".
3. Garland: a long chain cord connects the baubles, or you can add a loop to hang each one on the tree.

Ideas for Your Baubles

String red, orange, yellow, blue and pink baubles for a retro Christmas lights garland, use them as gift toppers, or glue a magnet on the back for festive fridge decorations. They are a lovely way to use up leftover yarn.

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Enjoy the Video Tutorial

Source: Hopeful Turns

Tips for Neat Baubles

• Keep the circles flat by checking each round; add or skip an increase if needed.
• Weave in the ends on the back so both sides look neat.
• Make a batch at once and assemble the garland at the end.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does each bauble take?
Once you know the steps, each one takes only a few minutes, so you can make a full garland in an evening.

What yarn should I use?
Any smooth yarn works. Cotton gives crisp, flat circles, and bright colors look the most festive.

More from Hopeful Turns

Try the beginner crochet snowflake, the easy crochet angel or the classic Christmas stockings.