Granny Bauble

Granny Bauble Crochet Decoration Pattern by Natalie Beard

What Is Being Made

The Granny Bauble is a decorative crochet ornament designed to embellish holiday displays or gift packages. Each finished bauble measures approximately 8.5cm across and features a charming character face. This pattern enables crafters to create three different bauble variations using a single design, including a double granny face bauble and a granny face/decorative option, offering versatility within one downloadable pattern.

Construction Technique

The Granny Bauble is constructed in two separate halves that are subsequently sewn together to form a complete sphere. This two-part assembly method allows for easier stuffing and shaping of the finished ornament. The pattern accommodates three different interior options: a 3.5mm crochet hook can be used with 8cm polystyrene balls for a lightweight structure, existing old baubles can be repurposed as the core, or the bauble can be filled with fibre filling for a softer, fully handmade decoration.

Crochet Stitches and Techniques

While specific stitch-by-stitch instructions are referenced in the pattern document, the Granny Bauble employs traditional crochet techniques suitable for an intermediate skill level. The pattern is written in UK crochet terminology. Crafters will need to work with a 3.5mm crochet hook and maintain a tension of 16 stitches to 10 centimeters to achieve the correct finished dimensions.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Granny Bauble pattern calls for Paintbox Cotton Aran weight yarn in a vibrant palette of colors to create the character faces and decorative elements:

• Lipstick Pink (652)
• Blood Orange (620)
• Buttercup Yellow (623)
• Kingfisher Blue (635)
• Rose Red (614)
• Pansy Purple (648)
• Washed Teal (633)
• Lime Green (629)
• Marine Blue (634)
• Hair in Blush Pink (654)
• Glasses in Blood Orange (620)
• Skin tones in Vanilla Cream (608), Soft Fudge (610), Coffee Bean (611), or Light Caramel (609)
• Pure Black (602) for details

Additional Supplies

Beyond yarn and a 3.5mm crochet hook, the Granny Bauble pattern requires the following materials: scissors, a yarn needle for finishing and assembly, safety eyes or embroidery thread if hand-embroidering facial features, and ribbon or yarn for creating a hanging loop to suspend the finished bauble from a Christmas tree or decoration display.

Difficulty Level

Designed as an intermediate crochet project, the Granny Bauble is suitable for crafters with foundational crochet experience who are ready to progress beyond basic techniques. The pattern's two-part construction method and requirement to sew pieces together make it more advanced than beginner projects, while remaining accessible to those with moderate crochet skills.