Oversized Christmas Ball Ornament Knitting Pattern
Oversized Christmas Ball Ornament Knitting Pattern- Knit this festive ornament using straight needles and worsted weight yarn. Easy, beginner-friendly pattern— perfect for festive holiday décor.
If you’re looking for a fun and festive holiday project that works up quickly, this Oversized Christmas Ball Ornament Knitting Pattern is the perfect addition to your handmade décor. This classic ornament shape is knit on straight needles using worsted weight yarn, making it a great option for both beginner and experienced knitters. The result is a bold, eye-catching ornament that measures approximately 5 inches tall—the ideal size for filling out your Christmas tree or adding a cozy touch to garlands, wreaths, and gift toppers.
A Classic Holiday Look, Made Easy
This oversized ornament features simple shaping and minimal sewing, so you can whip up a whole collection in your favorite holiday colors. Whether you love traditional red and green or prefer soft pastels and metallic tones, this pattern adapts beautifully. The smooth, round shape gives that vintage Christmas ball vibe—just in a more modern, chunky size.
Beginner-Friendly Construction
The ornament is knit flat on straight needles and then seamed, making it approachable if you’re new to knitting in the round. The increases and decreases are simple and easy to memorize, so you can relax with a movie, cup of cocoa, or a Hallmark Christmas rerun while you stitch.
Once the piece is seamed, it’s lightly stuffed to create that full, plump shape. A small knitted or braided loop finishes the ornament, so it’s ready to hang the moment it comes off your needles.
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Oversized Christmas Ball Ornament Knitting Pattern
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Yarn: #4 worsted weight yarn (I used Loops & Threads Soft Classics)
Needles: Size US 6 straight knitting needles
Gauge: Not necessary for this project
Also needed: fiber fill, yarn needle
Size: Finished ball ornaments measures approximately 5 inches tall
Pattern instructions:
With straight needles and A, cast on 6 sts.
Row 1: Purl.
Row 2: K in front and back of each st across – 12 sts.
Rows 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11: With A, purl.
Row 4: With A, *KFB of each st across – 24 sts.
Row 6: With A, *KFB, k1, rep from * across – 36 sts.
Row 8: With A, *KFB, k2, rep from * across – 48 sts.
Row 10: With A, *KFB, k5, rep from * across – 56 sts.
Row 12: With A, knit.
Row 13: With B, purl.
Row 14: With B, knit.
Rows 15 and 16: With A, rep Rows 13 and 14.
Rows 17 and 18: With C, rep Rows 13 and 14.
Row 19: With B, purl.
Row 20: With B, k, inc 4 sts evenly spaced across – 60 sts.
Row 21: With A, purl.
Row 22: With A, knit.
Row 23: With C, purl.
Row 24: With C, knit.
Row 25: With A, purl.
Row 26: With A, knit.
Row 27: With B, purl.
Row 28: With B, knit.
Row 29: With B, p, dec 4 sts evenly spaced across – 56 sts.
Row 30: With B, knit.
Row 31: With A, purl.
Row 32: With A, *k5, k2tog, rep from * across – 48 sts.
Rows 33, 35, 37, 39 and 41: With A, purl.
Row 34: With A, *k2, k2tog, rep from * across – 36 sts.
Row 36: With A, *k1, k2tog, rep from * across – 24 sts.
Row 38: With A, (k2tog) across – 12 sts.
Row 40: With A, (k2tog) across – 6 sts.
Row 42: Change to double pointed needles. With A, k2tog across – 3 sts.
Finishing:
Sew the seam 3/4 closed. Stuff and thence the rest of them seam. Weave the needle through the top stitches and pull to close. Weave in ends.
Perfect for Decorating & Gifting
Because each ornament comes together quickly, this project is ideal for:
- Decorating your Christmas tree
- Adding pops of color to garlands
- Creating a cohesive mantel display
- Tying onto wrapped gifts for a handmade touch
- Craft fairs and holiday markets
Nothing brings warmth to the holidays like handmade décor, and this oversized Christmas ball ornament is a timeless project you’ll reach for year after year. Whether you’re just getting into holiday crafting or you’re adding to your growing handmade ornament collection, this pattern is quick, fun, and totally customizable.
These oversized ornaments are festive, nostalgic, and look beautiful individually or as a coordinated set.
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