The Festive Emoji Garland: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Set of 3D Christmas Emoji Ornaments

Bring Some Playful Cheer to Your Tree: The Festive Emoji Garland

Looking for a fun, modern twist on holiday decorating? This crochet pattern lets you create a set of three adorable, 3D emoji ornaments: a jolly Santa, a cheerful Christmas tree, and a smiling snowman. Each one is a soft, squishy sphere with embroidered faces, perfect for hanging on your tree, adding to gifts, or using as handmade stocking stuffers. They work up quickly and are a great way to use up small scraps of yarn. Let's get started!

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. The amounts are small, making this a perfect scrap-buster project.

• Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) yarn in the following colors:
  • Red (for Santa)
  • Green (for the Tree)
  • White (for Santa's beard/trim and the Snowman)
  • Black (for hats and facial features)
  • Yellow (for the star)
  • Small amounts of other colors for tree ornaments (red, yellow, blue, etc.)
  • Orange (for the snowman's nose)
• Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
• Other: Stitch marker, yarn needle, polyester fiberfill stuffing, scissors.

Gauge: Gauge is not critical for this project, but aim for a tight tension to prevent the stuffing from showing through. A good target is 4 single crochets (sc) x 4 rows = 1 inch.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern creates three separate ornaments. Each ornament is worked in continuous rounds (spiral) unless otherwise stated. Always use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round. Stuff the spheres firmly as you go, but not so much that the stitches stretch.

General Instructions (for all three emojis)

• Work in continuous rounds (do not join unless specified).
• Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.
• Stuff firmly as you go, but not so much that the stitches stretch.
• Embroider facial features after completing the sphere.

SANTA CLAUS EMOJI

Main Sphere (Red)

1. Round 1: Make a magic ring, work 6 single crochet (sc) into the ring. (6 stitches)
2. Round 2: Work 2 sc into each stitch around. (12 stitches)
3. Round 3: *Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch* repeat from * to * around. (18 stitches)
4. Round 4: *Sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch* repeat around. (24 stitches)
5. Round 5: *Sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch* repeat around. (30 stitches)
6. Round 6: *Sc in the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch* repeat around. (36 stitches)
7. Rounds 7-12: Sc in each stitch around. (36 stitches for each round)
8. Round 13: *Sc in the next 4 stitches, single crochet 2 together (sc2tog)* repeat around. (30 stitches)
9. Round 14: *Sc in the next 3 stitches, sc2tog* repeat around. (24 stitches)
10. Round 15: *Sc in the next 2 stitches, sc2tog* repeat around. (18 stitches)
11. Stuff firmly.
12. Round 16: *Sc in the next stitch, sc2tog* repeat around. (12 stitches)
13. Round 17: Sc2tog around. (6 stitches)
14. Finish: Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through a yarn needle, weave through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches, and pull tight to close the hole. Weave in the end securely.

Beard (White)

1. Chain 10.
2. Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain across. (9 stitches)
3. Chain 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across. (9 stitches)
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the beard onto the lower half of the red sphere, covering the bottom third.

Hat Trim (White)

1. Attach white yarn to the top of the red sphere with a slip stitch.
2. Work a round of single crochet around the top edge of the sphere (you should be able to fit about 18 sc around).
3. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Pom-pom (White)

1. Make a small pom-pom (about 1 inch in diameter) using white yarn, or use a pre-made one.
2. Sew the pom-pom securely to the top of the hat trim.

Facial Features (Black yarn)

1. Using black yarn and a yarn needle, embroider two small eyes. You can use French knots or small straight stitches.
2. Embroider a smile using a backstitch, centered below the eyes and above the beard.

CHRISTMAS TREE EMOJI

Main Sphere (Green)

1. Follow the exact same sphere instructions as the Santa Claus emoji (Rounds 1-17), but use green yarn for all rounds.

Tree Trunk (Brown)

1. Chain 6.
2. Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain across. (5 stitches)
3. Chain 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across. (5 stitches)
4. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the trunk to the bottom center of the green sphere.

Star (Yellow)

1. Make a magic ring.
2. Chain 2, then work (double crochet, chain 2, slip stitch) into the ring. This creates one point of the star.
3. Repeat step 2 four more times (for a total of 5 points).
4. Pull the magic ring tight to close the center.
5. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew the star to the top of the green sphere.

Ornaments (Small balls in various colors)

1. Make 3-4 small balls using red, yellow, blue, or any other colors you like.
2. For each ball: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6 stitches) Next round: sc in each stitch around. (6 stitches) Next round: sc2tog around. (3 stitches) Fasten off, leaving a tail.
3. Sew these small balls onto the green sphere in a scattered pattern, like ornaments on a tree.

Facial Features (Black yarn)

1. Using black yarn, embroider two eyes and a smile on the green sphere, positioned below the star.

SNOWMAN EMOJI

Main Sphere (White)

1. Follow the exact same sphere instructions as the Santa Claus emoji (Rounds 1-17), but use white yarn for all rounds.

Hat (Black)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring. (6 stitches)
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
3. Round 3: *Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch* repeat around. (18 stitches)
4. Round 4: Working in the back loops only, sc in each stitch around. (18 stitches)
5. Rounds 5-6: Sc in each stitch around. (18 stitches for each round)
6. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the hat to the top of the white sphere.

Hat Brim (Black)

1. Attach black yarn to one of the front loops of Round 4 of the hat (the loops you skipped).
2. Work a round of single crochet in those front loops all the way around.
3. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Scarf (Red)

1. Chain 30.
2. Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each chain across. (29 stitches)
3. Fasten off, leaving a tail. Tie the scarf around the snowman's "neck" (the area between the hat and the bottom of the sphere). You can leave the ends dangling or tie a small knot.

Facial Features

1. Using black yarn, embroider two eyes and a smile on the white sphere.
2. Using orange yarn, embroider a small carrot nose. You can make a small triangle shape using straight stitches.

Finishing

1. For each emoji ornament, create a hanging loop: chain 10-15 stitches with matching yarn, fasten off, and sew the ends of the chain to the top of the ornament.
2. Weave in all remaining ends securely.

Now you have a set of three unique, handmade ornaments that are sure to bring smiles to your holiday season. Happy crocheting!