Free Crochet Pattern - Christmas Pickle Ornament

Have you ever found yourself in need of a quick and fun Christmas gift for someone who may or may not be tricky to shop for? Well, I sure have!

Luckily, I came across pictures of crocheted Christmas Pickles.  What a perfect little unique and fun gift for someone.  And the story behind the Christmas Pickle makes it even better.

The story behind the Christmas Pickle is that a pickle ornament is hidden on the Christmas tree and the first person to find the ornament on Christmas morning receives and extra present.  What a fun tradition to start, especially with little kids.

So got to work and made a couple of these cute little ornaments for gifts. I package them in small organza bags along with a printable tag from The Knotty Boss that is not only adorable but includes a little poem about the meaning behind the pickle.

If you would like an easy-to-read printable version of this pattern you can purchase one here.

Christmas Pickle Ornament

Finished size is 3.5" tall.

Materials

• Worsted Weight Yarn
• E Hook / 3.5 mm
• Stitch Marker or piece of scrap yarn.
• Tiny bit of stuffing or scrap yarn for stuffing.
• String or ornament hook for hanging.

Pattern is worked in the round.

Rnd 1:  make a magic loop, SC 6 in magic loop, place marker (6sts)
Rnd 2: 2SC in each stitch to marker (12sts), place marker.
Rnd 3: SC in each stitch to marker (12sts), place marker.
Rnd 4: (SC in the first 3, Triple Crochet) to marker (12sts), place marker.
**at this point I like to weave in the tail to secure the bottom before flipping the pickle right side out.
Rnd 5: SC in each stitch to marker (12sts), place marker.
Rnd 6: SC in first stitch,(TC, SC in next 3) to marker, ending with SC in last 2 stitches (12sts), place marker.
**I usually give the "bumps" a little push to the outside as I go.
Rnd 7: SC to marker (12sts), place marker.
Rnd 8: (SC in the first 3, TC) to marker (12sts), place marker.
Rnd 9: SC to marker (12sts), place marker.
Rnd 10: SC in first stitch, (TC,SC in next 3) to marker ending with SC in last 2 stitches. (12sts), place marker.
Rnd 11: SC to marker (12sts), place marker.
Rnd 12: SC to marker (12sts), place marker.
**At this point stop and fill your pickle with either stuffing or scrap yarn.
Rnd 13: SC2tog to marker (6sts) Fasten off yarn.

To close the top of your pickle, weave the tail of the yarn through the front loops of the top stitches using a yarn needle then pull tight to close.  Finish by weaving the tail around the circle a couple times and tucking the tail inside the pickle.

To hang your pickle, you can attach a string or ornament hanger on it.  I like to use a piece of twine for mine.

I hope you enjoyed this pattern!!

~Maggie