Knitted Christmas Ball Ornaments Pattern

Kick off the holiday season with adorable knitted Christmas Ball Ornaments! Give your home a touch of a little something special magic to capture the season by knitting your own decor.

These quick-knits make a great holiday decoration for yourself, as well as gifts for friends! Check out all of my Christmas Holiday knitting project gift ideas, including my new Chunky Christmas Stocking.

Knitted Christmas Ball Ornaments in red and white yarn colors hanging from outdoor greenery branches.
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🧶 Knitting Supplies

You may use any size yarn and corresponding needle size. I’m using bulky weight yarn with size 11 US knitting needles. You’ll also want to have a tapestry needle, scissors, and stuffing on hand.

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Knitted Christmas Ball Ornament Pattern with Studio Knit and Video Tutorial

💡 Knitting Techniques

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Slip Knot 
• CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
I-Cord
• K = Knit Stitch 
• P = Purl Stitch
• KFB = Knit Front + Back to Increase
• K2TOG = Knit 2 Sts Together to Decrease
Bind Off
Weave in Yarn Tails


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Printable Knitting Instructions

Knitted Christmas Ball Ornaments in red and white yarn colors hanging from outdoor greenery branches.

Printable Knitting Pattern

Make adorable knitted Christmas Ball Ornaments! Get free knitting pattern and video tutorial to make your own ornaments this holiday with Studio Knit.

Makes: Christmas Ball Ornaments
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 2 hours
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Difficulty: Experienced Beginner

Materials

  • 2 Colors of Bulky Size #5 Weight Yarn
  • Polyfill, or any stuffing of your choice

Tools

  • 2 Straight Knitting Needles 11 US / 4.5 mm
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Scissors

Instructions

BEGIN WITH COLOR A

CAST ON 6 Stitches onto your Straight Knitting Needles.

  1. Row 1 (WS): Purl All
  2. Row 2 (RS): * KFB * (repeat btwn * *, 12 sts remain)
  3. Row 3: Purl All
  4. Row 4: * KFB, K1 * (18 sts)
  5. Row 5: Purl All
  6. Row 6: * KFB, K2 * (24 sts)
  7. Row 7: Purl All

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CHANGE TO COLOR B

Row 8:  Purl All

Row 9:  Purl All

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CHANGE TO COLOR A

Row 10: Knit All

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CHANGE TO COLOR B

Row 11:  Purl All

_____

CHANGE TO COLOR A

Row 12: Knit All

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CHANGE TO COLOR B

Row 13:  Purl All

Row 14: Knit All

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CHANGE TO COLOR A

Row 15: Knit All

Row 16: * K2Tog, K2 * (18 sts)

Row 17: Purl All

Row 18: * K2Tog, K1 * (12 sts)

Row 19: Purl All

Row 20: * K2Tog * (6 sts)

Row 21: Purl All

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FINISHING

Bind Off, Break Yarn.

With Right Sides Touching, Seam Edge ¾ up, Turn Right-Side Out, Insert Stuffing, Finish Seaming.

Weave Thru Remaining Stitches.

Tie a knot at the end with the remaining thread in order to hang the balls on your tree.

Notes

Knitting Techniques

  • Slip Knot
  • CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
    I-Cord
  • K = Knit Stitch 
  • P = Purl Stitch
  • KFB = Knit Front + Back to Increase
  • K2TOG = Knit 2 Sts Together to Decrease
  • Bind Off
  • Weave in Yarn Tails

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