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The holiday crafting season is officially here, and I am so excited to share my latest festive design with you! Today, we are stitching up these beautiful rustic Christmas Baubles. If you are looking for a project that is quick, fun, and super easy to make, this is it! They make wonderful additions to your Christmas tree, unique gift toppers, or thoughtful handmade presents for friends and family. For this collection, I chose to work with worsted weight yarn in soft beige and barley tones. These cozy neutral shades give the baubles a timeless, farmhouse-inspired look that pairs so naturally with greenery, wooden elements, and pinecones. However, don't let neutrals limit your imagination! These baubles are incredibly versatile: Go Bright & Festive: try vibrant reds, forest greens, or metallic shades for a traditional holiday look. Play with Stripes: work with two or more colors on a single bauble to create fun, custom color combinations. Today on the blog, I am sharing the complete instructions to crochet one of the three bauble designs in this set for FREE! Loved this pattern and want to stitch the rest of the collection? The complete 3-Bauble Pattern Set is now available in my design shop! The premium, print-friendly PDF includes: Detailed, step-by-step written instructions for all 3 distinct bauble textures. 40+ high-resolution, step-by-step photos guiding you through every single step Happy stitching, and I can't wait to see your festive baubles hanging on the tree! You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern in my store HERE! 11 pages with 40+ step-by step pictures, schematics and stitch tips designed to guide you through every stage of the project with ease! Here is what you need! YARN worsted yarn (4) MATERIALS 5 mm Crochet Hook 25 mm Round Vintage Christmas Ornament Caps Yarn Needle Polyester Fiber Fill DIMENSIONS Approximately 4 in (10 cm) tall ABBREVIATIONS chain (ch) stitch (st) slip stitch (sl st) single crochet (sc) repeat (rep) SKILL LEVEL Easy Bauble With A/B, work in rows (turn and ch 1 at the end of each row). Row 1: Ch 23, 2 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in next 19 chs, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in next ch – 22 sc; turn. Row 2: Working in back loop only, 1 sc2tog, 1 sc in next 19 sts, 2 sc in next st – 22 sc; turn. Row 3: Working in back loop only, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 19 sts, 1 sc2tog – 22 sc; turn. Row 4: Working in back loop only, 1 sc2tog, 1 sc in next 19 sts, 2 sc in next st – 22 sc; turn. Rows 5 - 22: Rep Rnds 3 and 4. Fold the panel in half and join the two short sides together using a row of slip stitches to form a tube. Once joined, turn the tube inside out so the seam is hidden on the inside. To close each ends, thread a long yarn tail onto a yarn needle. Weave the needle in and out along the outer rims. Pull the yarn gently to cinch the opening closed. Begin stuffing and continue until the piece is complete. Leave a small -inch opening at the center of one of the two openings to insert the cap. I can't wait to see your version of my CHRISTMAS BAUBLE. Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Hello my friends! Meet Ruby the Tiger: The Newest Member of the Scarf Gang! There is something so special about watching a crochet collection grow, and today I am beyond excited to introduce you to the latest sweet friend to join the crew: Ruby the Tiger! If you’ve been following along with my designs, you already know how much I love this cozy little group. Ruby is joining her best pals in the Scarf Gang - Coco the Bunny, Theo the Reindeer, Rudy the Fox, Kyle the Crocodile, Zelda the Zebra, and Otto the Panda. Each character in this collection brings their own unique charm, and Ruby is here to add a warm, playful touch with her bright orange coat, sweet embroidered details, and bold black stripes. I’m happy to share the free crochet pattern for Ruby the Tiger right here on the blog so you can stitch up your very own tiger buddy today! Want to keep Ruby warm with her matching collection scarf and learn hot to surface crochet the tiger's stripes? The full instructions and detailed step-by-step illustrations are available in my Design Shop! Happy crocheting! You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern in my store HERE! 15 pages with 50+ step-by step pictures, schematics and stitch tips designed to guide you through every stage of the project with ease! Here is what you need! YARN light yarn (3) MATERIALS 2.75 mm Crochet Hook Yarn Needle Polyester Fiber Fill Black Embroidery Thread 6 mm Plastic Safety Eyes DIMENSIONS Approximately 5 in (12.5 cm) long ABBREVIATIONS chain (ch) stitch (st) slip stitch (sl st) single crochet (sc) repeat (rep) SKILL LEVEL Beginner Head & Body With A, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 8 sc in the ring – 8 sc. Rnd 2: 2 sc in next 3 sts; with B, 2 sc in next st ; with A , 2 sc in next 4 sts – 16 sc. Rnd 3: (1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep 3 times; with B, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; with A, (1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep 4 times – 24 sc. Rnd 4: (1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 3 times; with B, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 1 sc with B and 1 sc with A in next st; keep working with A, (1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 4 times – 32 sc. Rnd 5: (1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 3 times; with B, 1 sc in next 3 sts; with A, 2 sc in next st, (1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 4 times – 40 sc. Rnd 6: (1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 3 times; with B, 1 sc in next 3 sts; with A, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, (1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 4 times – 48 sc. Rnds 7 - 9: 1 sc in next 18 st; with B, 1 sc in next 3 sts; with A, 1 sc in next 27 sts – 48 sc. Rnds 10 - 11: 1 sc in next 18 st; with C, 1 sc in next 3 sts ; with A, 1 sc in next 27 sts – 48 sc.– 42 sc. Rnd 12: (1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep twice; with B, 1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st; with A, (1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep three times, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st – 56 sc. Insert plastic safety eyes between Rnds 8 and 9, about 9 sts apart. Rnd 13: 1 sc in next 15 sts; with B, 1 sc in next 15 sts; with A, 1 sc in next 26 sts – 56 sc. Rnd 14: 1 sc in next 16 sts; with B, 1 sc in next 13 sts; with A, 1 sc in next 27 sts – 56 sc. Rnd 15: 1 sc in next 17 sts; with B, 1 sc in next 11 sts; with A, 1 sc in next 28 sts – 56 sc. Rnds 16 - 18: With A only, 1 sc in each st around – 56 sc. Embroider the Mouth line with black embroidery thread. Embroider the Eyebrows between Rnds 5 and 7 with black embroidery thread. Rnd 19: (1 sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep twice, 1 sc in next 6 sts; with B, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts; with A, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, (1 sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep four times – 64 sc. Rnd 20: 1 sc in next 21 sts; with B, 1 sc in next 9 sts; with A, 1 sc in next 34 sts – 64 sc. Rnds 21 - 29: 1 sc in next 20 sts; with B, 1 sc in next 11 sts; with A, 1 sc in next 33 sts – 64 sc. Rnd 30: 1 sc in next 21 sts; with B, 1 sc in next 9 sts; with A, 1 sc in next 34 sts – 64 sc. Rnd 31: 1 sc in next 22 sts; with B, 1 sc in next 7 sts; with A, 1 sc in next 35 sts – 64 sc. Rnd 32: (1 sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 56 sc. Begin stuffing and continue until piece is complete. Rnd 33: (1 sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 48 sc. Rnd 34: (1 sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 40 sc. Rnd 35: (1 sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 32 sc. Rnd 37: (1 sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 24 sc. Rnd 38: (1 sc in next st, sc2tog) rep around – 16 sc. Rnd 39: Sc2tog around – 8 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely and weave in ends. The black stripes are created using the surface crochet technique. The head features two vertical stripes on top, along with horizontal stripes on each side of the face, while the body stripes run horizontally around the torso, leaving the front belly area open. Ears (make two) With A, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 8 sc in the ring – 8 sc. Rnd 2: (q sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep twice – 10 sc. Rnd 3: 1 sc in each st around – 10 sc. Rnd 4: sc2tog around – 5 sc. Flatten the Ears and sew them onto the Head between Rnds 4 and 5. Front Legs (make two) With A, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 10 sc in the ring – 10 sc. Rnds 2 - 3: 1 sc in each st around – 10 sc. Rnd 4: (1 sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) rep twice – 8 sc. Rnd 5: 1 sc in each st around – 8 sc. Rnd 6: (1 sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) rep twice – 6 sc. Rnds 7 - 9: 1 sc in each st around – 6 sc. Do not stuff the Arms. Sew them to the side of the Body, between Rnds 18 and 19. Back Legs (make two) With C, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 8 sc in the ring – 8 sc. Rnd 2: (1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep twice – 10 sc. Rnds 3 - 6: 1 sc in st around – 10 sc. Rnd 7: With A, 1 sc in each st around – 10 sc. Rnd 8: 1 sc in each st around – 10 sc. Stuff the Legs. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the Legs to the bottom side of the Body, between Rnds 34 and 38. Tail With C, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 8 sc in the ring – 8 sc. Rnds 2 - 3: 1 sc in each st around – 8 sc. Rnd 4: With A, (1 sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) rep twice – 6 sc. Rnds 5 - 16: 1 sc in each st around – 6 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the Tail to the bottom side of the Body, between Rnds 31 and 34. The black stripes on the tail are created using the surface crochet technique, worked horizontally along its length. I can't wait to see your version of my RUBY THE TIGER. Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!

Fall is almost here, and I couldn't help but designing a super cute season inspired project! Let me introduce you to my latest cozy creation: the Fall Gnomes! These little guys are the ultimate seasonal decor project. They feature, adorable hats and full, textured yarn beards that bring so much personality to your fall setup. To celebrate the coming season, the pattern is available for free right here on the blog! You’ll find the step-by-step instructions to crochet the gnome body, and the pumpkin shaped hat. If you want to whole full set, the complete 2-in-1 Fall Gnomes Pattern is available as a printable, ad-free PDF in my design shop. The paid shop version includes both hat options - so you can make both the pumpkin and acorn variations - along with expanded step-by-step photos to guide you through every detail! You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern in my store HERE! 16 pages with 60+ step-by step pictures, schematics and stitch tips designed to guide you through every stage of the project with ease! Here is what you need! YARN light yarn (3) MATERIALS 2.75 mm Crochet Hook Yarn Needle Polyester Fiber Fill DIMENSIONS Approximately 6 in (15 cm) tall ABBREVIATIONS chain (ch) stitch (st) slip stitch (sl st) single crochet (sc) half double crochet (hdc) double crochet (dc) loop stitch (LS) repeat (rep) SKILL LEVEL Intermediate Body With A, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 8 sc in the ring – 8 sc. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 16 sc. Rnd 3: (1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 24 sc. Rnd 4: (1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 32 sc. Rnd 5: (1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 40 sc. Rnd 6: (1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 48 sc. Rnd 7: (1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 56 sc. Rnd 8: (1 sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 64 sc. Rnd 9: Working in back loop only, 1 sc in each st around – 64 sc. Rnd 10: Working in both loops now, 1 sc in each st around – 64 sc. Rnds 11 - 23: 1 sc in each st around – 64 sc. Rnd 24: (1 sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 56 sc. Rnds 25 - 27: 1 sc in each st around – 56 sc. Rnd 28: (1 sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 48 sc. Rnds 29 - 30: 1 sc in each st around – 48 sc. Rnd 31: With B, (1 sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 40 sc. Rnds 32 - 34: 1 sc in each st around – 40 sc. Begin stuffing and continue until piece is complete. Rnd 35: (1 sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 32 sc. Rnd 36: (1 sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 24 sc. Rnd 37: (1 sc in next st, sc2tog) rep around – 16 sc. Rnd 38: Sc2tog around – 8 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely and weave in ends. Nose With B, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 8 sc in the ring – 8 sc. Rnd 2: 1 sc in next 2 sts, 4 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts, 4 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st – 14 sc. Rnd 3: 1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, 1 sc in next 2 sts – 18 sc. Rnd 4: (1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 24 sc. Rnd 5: 1 sc in each st around – 24 sc. Rnd 6: 1 sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog four times, 1 sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog four times, 1 sc in next 2 sts – 16 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail of yarn. Stuff the Nose while sewing it to the Body. Beard With C/D, work in rows (ch 1 and turn at the end of each row). Row 1: Ch 2, 2 sc in 2nd ch from the hook – 2 sc. Row 2: 2 sc in next 2 sts – 4 sc. Row 3: 2 hdc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st – 6 sts. Row 4: 1 front side LS in next 6 sts – 6 LS. Row 5: 2 hdc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st – 8 sts. Row 6: 1 front side LS in next 8 sts – 8 LS. Row 7: 2 hdc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st – 10 sts. Row 8: 1 front side LS in next 10 sts – 10 LS. Row 9: 2 hdc in next st, 1 sc in next 8 sts, 2 hdc in next st – 12 sts. Row 10: 1 front side LS in next 12 sts – 12 LS. Row 11: 2 hdc in next st, 1 sc in next 10 sts, 2 hdc in next st – 14 sts. Row 12: 1 front side LS in next 8 sts – 14 LS. Fasten off, leaving a long tail of yarn to sew the Beard below the Nose. Arms (make two) With B, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 6 sc in the ring – 6 sc. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 12 sc. Rnd 3: 1 sc in each st around – 12 sc. Rnd 4: With A, 1 sc in each st around – 12 sc. Rnds 5 - 10: 1 sc in each st around – 12 sc. Rnd 11: (1 sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog) rep twice – 10 sc. Rnds 12 - 14: 1 sc in each st around – 10 sc. Stuff the Arm lightly. Flatten the last round and crochet through both layers. Row 15: 1 sc in next 4 sts, 1 sl st in next st – 5 sts. Fasten off and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the Arms to the side of the Body. Pumpkin Hat With E, make a magic ring. Rnd 1: 10 sc in the ring – 10 sc. Rnd 2: Working in back loop only, (1 sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog) rep twice – 8 sc. Rnds 3 – 5: Working in both loops now, 1 sc in each st around – 8 sc. Rnd 6: (1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 12 sc. Rnds 7: (1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 16 sc. Rnd 8: (1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 20 sc. Rnd 9: With D, (1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 30 sc. Rnd 10: (1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 40 sc. Rnd 11: (1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 50 sc. Rnd 12: 1 sc in each st around – 50 sc. Rnd 13: (1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep around – 60 sc. Rnds 14 - 21: 1 sc in each st around – 60 sc. Rnd 22: (1 sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog) rep around – 50 sc. Rnd 23: (1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep 11 times, 2 sc in next 7 sts, (1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep 10 times, 1 sc in next st – 78 sc. Rnd 24: 1 sc in each st around – 78 sc. Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in ends. After completing the hat, use surface crochet to create the vertical ribs. Work 6 evenly spaced vertical lines of surface slip stitches from the top of the hat to the base. Pumpkin Tendrils LONG TENDRIL With E. Row 1: Ch 26, 2 sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, 2 sl st in next 24 chs – 50 sl st. SHORT TENDRIL With E. Row 1: Ch 20, 2 sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, 2 sl st in next 18 chs – 38 sl st. Fasten off, leaving a long tail of yarn to sew the Tendrils to the base of the Stem. I can't wait to see your version of my FALL GNOMES. Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook! Elisa This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it. You may sell products made from this pattern but please clearly credit the design to me, Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you!