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Mini Crochet Balls for Christmas Baubles and Sensory Play

When an adorable little brooch made of yarn balls in a basket popped up in my Instagram feed from @handdrawnyarn, I knew immediately that I needed to know more! I headed to the HandDrawnYarn…

A selection of the mini yarn balls patterns in this roundup

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These are crochet patterns from independent designers on Etsy. There are 11 to choose from. Under each one are product details based on the designer’s listing, so you can check the skill level, finished size and yarn weight before you buy.

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1. Christmas Baubles Crochet Pattern

Christmas Baubles Crochet Pattern

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Included – 1 PDF pattern, total pages – Beginner instructions – Step by step photo tutorials – Final pieces measuring about 3cm tall (1 inch) using sport yarn (weight 2) and crochet hook size 3.0 mm. They can be made bigger with bulkier yarn and bigger hook.

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2. Crochet Bauble Ornament Pattern

Crochet Bauble Ornament Pattern

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A beginner-friendly PDF crochet pattern for a Christmas bauble with a puff-stitch band. US terminology and step-by-step photos are included.

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3. Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern Bundle

Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern Bundle

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Make a full set of handmade Christmas ornaments. Beginner to confident beginner friendly; each pattern includes clear step photos and stitch counts. You should know: magic ring, single crochet, increase/decrease, simple color-changes (some use FLO/BLO or tapestry carry), basic assembly.

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4. Crochet Mini Sensory Play Ball Pattern

Crochet Mini Sensory Play Ball Pattern

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This crochet pattern makes a miniature sensory play ball and is suitable for beginner and intermediate crocheters. It uses chain, single crochet, increases, invisible decreases, and a magic ring.

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5. Christmas Bauble Crochet Pattern

Christmas Bauble Crochet Pattern

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A 6 cm/2,4 in plastic Christmas ball or DIY fillable transparent baubles (do not use glass baubles). It uses a variety of stitches in many different ways – for example, special stitch placements or working in multiple layers to create depth. The pattern includes detailed explanations of all stitches used.

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6. Sensory Rainbow Ball Toy Pattern

Sensory Rainbow Ball Toy Pattern

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This detailed digital pattern includes step-by-step instructions and photos for making a Gobbi mobile. Materials include wooden doweling, polyester fiberfill, stitch markers, a needle, scissors, and an optional rattle.

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Kelsey

Kelsey has been a crafter since childhood and enjoys crochet, sewing, and any craft she can make with her children. She loves learning new techniques and sharing what she learns along the way. Kelsey someday hopes to be someone's crafty grandmother, crocheting afghans and drinking entire pots of coffee.

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