Thank you for the lovely cover for ornament balls. My first was a little wonky and the last round did not have enough chains. So, when I wove the thread and pulled it tight, one of the 15 chains broke. The one I just finished had 18 chains instead of the 15 as in my first cover. They are super easy and your instructions are perfect, not too fast, just enough to easily follow. These will make special Christmas gifts this year. Thank you again, I do love your instruction videos.
Ive made 9 so far with white thread, a mix of red shiny, dark blue glitter and dark green glitter balls-all gifted. Have 4 larger dark purple balls to cover for myself. Easy to make and they look stunning!
I just finished my fourth ornament and I made a slight change. I put the starting circle over the ball stem and drew the closing thread at the bottom of the ball. I found it was easier to tie when it's held in place by the stem and most of the crochet decoration is at the top of the ball.
Oh my that is gorgeous! I was supposed to spend the morning doing some research for my daughter's school project, but once again found myself spellbound by your tutorials! Now I'm gonna have to drag myself away, but when I'm finished I am definitely making some of these for my mom for Christmas :) You and Bob Wilson are my favorite tutors
I learned a trick to make it easier to knot things like this without an extra set of hands. Instead of just looping it once and then again for the knot, loop it twice first. It seems to make it hold better so you can get the knot tied just where you want it.
Mikey, you are so wonderful! This project is so beautiful! Thank you for loving us crocheters so much, that you give us wonderful, as well as beautiful, projects!
I begin to look for Christmas ideas way in advance, and I have to say that hands down your videos are the best. I look forward to more of your videos, and I'll be sure to use this one when the holidays come around!
I find when you tie your first knot that you tie the knot loosely, then wrap one of the ends around again, then pull tight, it holds so it doesn't slip. I will be totally giving this a go, they're so pretty!!
Hi Mikey, I'm just working on this great pattern! I bought some much larger Christmas armaments to use and made some adjustments on mine. Using the Red Heart Holiday yarn and E/3.5 hook I made it work beautifully. Love how they're turning out! I shared a video of the ones I made! Thanks for another helpful video! ~GG
Thank you very much for these instructions and it's really fun to make as i've already completed two. I decided to do plain white yarn on traditional x-mas red ornaments. Really great project and I like how you explain every step clearly without being too repetative for us above beginner level ^^
I used 'Spangle' by Premier Yarns along with a size F (3.75mm) hook. every chain I pulled pretty tight in order to keep the size as close to original as possible. Thank you for the tutorial, it makes it so much easier to be able to watch with some patterns!
I like this pattern. I might try it and finish off by using a needle with the thread and pull it up that way. I think it might make it easier to to hold the end string and do a typical sewing tie off.
Mikey... this is great... i always want to make these, but reading and working are a PITA,, cause the print is so small... welllllllllll... now you have made it easy... i can watch you and know how to make it without reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks buddy... GrammaBabs...:)
Hey Lynn....it's ch 3 and then do 19 dc in the center ring for a total of 20 dc...the written pattern is on Mikey's website if you think that would be helpful to you :) cathy@ the crochet crowd help desk :)
Great project! I do have a suggestion: when tying the top, use a surgeon's knot. Instead of passing the end through the loop once for a standard knot, pass around and through again. Once tightened down, it will hold itself for the second part of the knot much easier. Thanks for the ideas!!!
I used size 10 crochet thread and size 7 (1.65mm) steel crochet hook and the resulting cover fit perfectly on a smaller Christmas ball ornament. Worked great! However, when he finished off the first time and began with a new thread end, I just slipped stitched over to the center of the ch 9 space.
I'll definitely be trying this :) gotta get some thread and spare ornaments first. Thank you very much :) my partner's Nanna suggested I try tatting because I enjoy crochet. She wants me to make her a doiley for Christmas with the hooks she gave me :) I think this will be a good start and a nice extra :)
Ok do I did a lot of tying together, because I like to take everyday items and make them beautiful, in this case it was feedbag thread, very strong, we have three horses that go through about 8 bags of feed a month.
Hi! I'm brand new to crochet and am loving your channel, thank you! This is a very old video so not sure if you're still seeing these comments, however, fingers crossed that you do! What size crochet thread did you use? I think I may have purchased the wrong thread....#10 Will this pattern work with this thread? Thank you!!!
@charmazingable hello this is cathy from Mikey's helpdesk, I help Mikey answer his emails ect.....unfortunately the original smiley flower tutorials had to be removed from youtube so the bernat pettern and paton pattern are the only similar ones available......cathy :)
Love this Christmas craft pattern! Mikey, I'm wondering where I could find your original "smiley flowers" pattern, not the Paton or Bernat flower patterns. I know you're very busy--do you have someone to answer questions for you? Thanks.
Think this would be better tied off at the bottom of the ball instead of the top and yes of course you would have to have someone to hold the ornament as you made the knot. Tied at the bottom would allow the pattern you worked so hard on to show more. The only tweek you would have to make would be to make sure the starting chain would fit down over the neck of the ornament.
I like the pattern! but had issues with where each loop row joined. I rewrote them with better way to end each loop row. (I have crocheted off and on for 50+ yrs) Instructions Rnd 1: Ch 8, join wth sl st to form ring. Rnd 2: Ch 3, 19 dc in ring. Join with sl st to the top of beg ch-3. Rnd 3: *Ch 4, skip next dc, sc in the next dc. Repeat again from * all the way around Last loop- ch 2 and hdc (half double crochet) into base of beginning loop. Rnd 4: *Ch 5, sc in the ch-4 space, repeat from * around to the end. Finish last loop.. ch 3 and dc (equals ch 5) into base of beginning loop. Rnd 5: Ch 1, then * 3 sc in the same spot as the ch-5 space, then ch 9. Repeat from * all the way around. Last loop.. ch 4 and tc (equals ch 9) into base of beginning loop Rnd 6: 6 sc over the tr stitch. Then *12 sc in each loop.* repeat around In last loop 6 sc and slipstitch in first sc Rnd 7: *Ch 15, sc to the next 6th sc of the next loop*. Repeat from * around. (If you have a smaller ball, you will chain between 5 to 15. Less chains will make the lace thread tighter to the ball. Too tight and it will not stretch around the ball. I would suggest trying half and then try stretching it to see it it’s going to work. Just use an educated guess to best determined the perfect fit.)Fasten off and wave in ends
This is so cute, but now I find out it's the 4th day of Christmas I can't find the other days (in all the patterns) Can anyone help me please? Thank you
I know this is a old video but I have a question.. I have a large plasic ball that I would love to make this for but what are the differences in making a larger one? I do I need to do differently? Thanks in advance
the crochet crowd . com I cant leave an address or link here but just smoosh the words together like an address....cathy@ the crochet crowd helpdesk :)
Hi Janet, the written pattern is located under the video in the more info section but here is a direct link too ;) www.thecrochetcrowd.com/en/holiday-crochet-patterns2/704-crochet-christmas-balls-pattern.html ....Cathy@The Crochet Crowd :)
Me again,, i just realized your working with hands in a fairly awkward position... to be doing this fine crochet... i can see the camera between you and the hook.. right? Boy you really go all the way for us... this would be pretty painfull i'm guessing for some of us... thanks again for all you do...............GB
Free pattern is available at thecrochetcrowd.com/7-christmas-crochet-ball-ornaments-with-tutorials/
I used a gold metallic thread and put it on a green and red balls. So beautiful. Thank you for your video
Thank you for the lovely cover for ornament balls. My first was a little wonky and the last round did not have enough chains. So, when I wove the thread and pulled it tight, one of the 15 chains broke.
The one I just finished had 18 chains instead of the 15 as in my first cover. They are super easy and your instructions are perfect, not too fast, just enough to easily follow. These will make special Christmas gifts this year. Thank you again, I do love your instruction videos.
What a nice gift to give someone. Thank you so much for this video.
Done, THis is BEAUTIFUL i hope my mom will like this. We are putting up the tree Today!
Ive made 9 so far with white thread, a mix of red shiny, dark blue glitter and dark green glitter balls-all gifted. Have 4 larger dark purple balls to cover for myself. Easy to make and they look stunning!
I just finished my fourth ornament and I made a slight change. I put the starting circle over the ball stem and drew the closing thread at the bottom of the ball. I found it was easier to tie when it's held in place by the stem and most of the crochet decoration is at the top of the ball.
I like it that we can actually see you behind the camera!! this is a very nice one. Might do this for Christmas. Thanks Mikey!
Mikey thanks a million, great pattern great Tutorial.
Adding to my collection of ornaments making this year for my tree, extras for gift and other home decoration such as wreath etc. thanks m.
I love it! I did it with red string on a silver ball that I decorated! Super cute. My grandma will love this as a gift! 😘
Oh my that is gorgeous! I was supposed to spend the morning doing some research for my daughter's school project, but once again found myself spellbound by your tutorials! Now I'm gonna have to drag myself away, but when I'm finished I am definitely making some of these for my mom for Christmas :) You and Bob Wilson are my favorite tutors
I learned a trick to make it easier to knot things like this without an extra set of hands. Instead of just looping it once and then again for the knot, loop it twice first. It seems to make it hold better so you can get the knot tied just where you want it.
Mikey, you are so wonderful! This project is so beautiful! Thank you for loving us crocheters so much, that you give us wonderful, as well as beautiful, projects!
I begin to look for Christmas ideas way in advance, and I have to say that hands down your videos are the best. I look forward to more of your videos, and I'll be sure to use this one when the holidays come around!
I find when you tie your first knot that you tie the knot loosely, then wrap one of the ends around again, then pull tight, it holds so it doesn't slip. I will be totally giving this a go, they're so pretty!!
Hi Mikey, I'm just working on this great pattern! I bought some much larger Christmas armaments to use and made some adjustments on mine. Using the Red Heart Holiday yarn and E/3.5 hook I made it work beautifully. Love how they're turning out! I shared a video of the ones I made!
Thanks for another helpful video!
~GG
Love your stuff can't wait for the book
love this! I used a clear bulb and it reminds me a an old fashion bobber, i love it! thank you for posting!
Thank you very much for these instructions and it's really fun to make as i've already completed two. I decided to do plain white yarn on traditional x-mas red ornaments. Really great project and I like how you explain every step clearly without being too repetative for us above beginner level ^^
I used 'Spangle' by Premier Yarns along with a size F (3.75mm) hook. every chain I pulled pretty tight in order to keep the size as close to original as possible. Thank you for the tutorial, it makes it so much easier to be able to watch with some patterns!
I like this pattern. I might try it and finish off by using a needle with the thread and pull it up that way. I think it might make it easier to to hold the end string and do a typical sewing tie off.
Mikey... this is great... i always want to make these, but reading and working are a PITA,, cause the print is so small... welllllllllll... now you have made it easy... i can watch you and know how to make it without reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks buddy...
GrammaBabs...:)
I love your creations sir.. Thanks you
Hey Lynn....it's ch 3 and then do 19 dc in the center ring for a total of 20 dc...the written pattern is on Mikey's website if you think that would be helpful to you :) cathy@ the crochet crowd help desk :)
Great project! I do have a suggestion: when tying the top, use a surgeon's knot. Instead of passing the end through the loop once for a standard knot, pass around and through again. Once tightened down, it will hold itself for the second part of the knot much easier. Thanks for the ideas!!!
I used size 10 crochet thread and size 7 (1.65mm) steel crochet hook and the resulting cover fit perfectly on a smaller Christmas ball ornament. Worked great! However, when he finished off the first time and began with a new thread end, I just slipped stitched over to the center of the ch 9 space.
You make the best of everything! So talented and make it look so easy!!
Thanks so much 😊 Always trying new things.
I'll definitely be trying this :) gotta get some thread and spare ornaments first. Thank you very much :) my partner's Nanna suggested I try tatting because I enjoy crochet. She wants me to make her a doiley for Christmas with the hooks she gave me :) I think this will be a good start and a nice extra :)
Gracias por darnos lindas ideas para poner bella nuestra casa para navidad.
Thanx for another awesome tutorial. Followed along with you, so quick easy and with beautifull result. Thank you. :)
Love this so much trying to find more...
Awesome. Enjoy.
You did such a good job with this video. Thanks!
You could spray them with snow to give them a snowy glaze look.
THAT is gorgeous! I love it!
Wow ,just discovered your channel 🙏🏽🇬🇧
@feesher29 yeah it's on my website as well as posted on AllFreeCrochet.
Ok do I did a lot of tying together, because I like to take everyday items and make them beautiful, in this case it was feedbag thread, very strong, we have three horses that go through about 8 bags of feed a month.
dreamed of these... thanks for the video, Mikey!!!
Hi! I'm brand new to crochet and am loving your channel, thank you! This is a very old video so not sure if you're still seeing these comments, however, fingers crossed that you do! What size crochet thread did you use? I think I may have purchased the wrong thread....#10 Will this pattern work with this thread? Thank you!!!
just lov it!!!!! Thanks!!!!!
@charmazingable hello this is cathy from Mikey's helpdesk, I help Mikey answer his emails ect.....unfortunately the original smiley flower tutorials had to be removed from youtube so the bernat pettern and paton pattern are the only similar ones available......cathy :)
Oh pretty!!
Fatta, questa è l'altra verde, bellissime, grazie
thanks sooo much. just 1 more question... i have 2.5 in. balls how do i make these smaller ?
To make finishing easier set the ball in an ordinary glass (just choose the right size). That will hold the ball while you tie off the string.
Love this Christmas craft pattern! Mikey, I'm wondering where I could find your original "smiley flowers" pattern, not the Paton or Bernat flower patterns. I know you're very busy--do you have someone to answer questions for you? Thanks.
Think this would be better tied off at the bottom of the ball instead of the top and yes of course you would have to have someone to hold the ornament as you made the knot. Tied at the bottom would allow the pattern you worked so hard on to show more. The only tweek you would have to make would be to make sure the starting chain would fit down over the neck of the ornament.
do you have any other patterns for these? I LOVE making them but quickly run out of ideas and patterns
amazing i love it....
I like the pattern! but had issues with where each loop row joined. I rewrote them with better way to end each loop row. (I have crocheted off and on for 50+ yrs)
Instructions
Rnd 1: Ch 8, join wth sl st to form ring.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 19 dc in ring. Join with sl st to the top of beg ch-3.
Rnd 3: *Ch 4, skip next dc, sc in the next dc. Repeat again from * all the way around Last loop- ch 2 and hdc (half double crochet) into base of beginning loop.
Rnd 4: *Ch 5, sc in the ch-4 space, repeat from * around to the end. Finish last loop.. ch 3 and dc (equals ch 5) into base of beginning loop.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, then * 3 sc in the same spot as the ch-5 space, then ch 9. Repeat from * all the way around. Last loop.. ch 4 and tc (equals ch 9) into base of beginning loop
Rnd 6: 6 sc over the tr stitch. Then *12 sc in each loop.* repeat around In last loop 6 sc and slipstitch in first sc
Rnd 7: *Ch 15, sc to the next 6th sc of the next loop*. Repeat from * around.
(If you have a smaller ball, you will chain between 5 to 15. Less chains will make the lace thread tighter to the ball. Too tight and it will not stretch around the ball. I would suggest trying half and then try stretching it to see it it’s going to work. Just use an educated guess to best determined the perfect fit.)Fasten off and wave in ends
This is so cute, but now I find out it's the 4th day of Christmas I can't find the other days (in all the patterns) Can anyone help me please? Thank you
I know this is a old video but I have a question.. I have a large plasic ball that I would love to make this for but what are the differences in making a larger one? I do I need to do differently? Thanks in advance
this is a very late reply but just add an extra few to your chains
the crochet crowd . com I cant leave an address or link here but just smoosh the words together like an address....cathy@ the crochet crowd helpdesk :)
wondering what size of thread did you use????? I have a 3 or 10....
I was wondering the same thing he never says what size and he never responds to the questions
What size is the ornament in this video?
I believe from memory is about 4".
Hi i can't find written pattern any where, can you send me a link? Thank you
Hi Janet, the written pattern is located under the video in the more info section but here is a direct link too ;) www.thecrochetcrowd.com/en/holiday-crochet-patterns2/704-crochet-christmas-balls-pattern.html ....Cathy@The Crochet Crowd :)
THANK YOU
that looks like fun to do but sure hope you have a angels pattern
@@TheCrochetCrowd the link is not for this crochet thread cover, it's a granny tree skirt.
what is your website ?
Me again,, i just realized your working with hands in a fairly awkward position... to be doing this fine crochet... i can see the camera between you and the hook.. right? Boy you really go all the way for us... this would be pretty painfull i'm guessing for some of us... thanks again for all you do...............GB
do you do angels
Hardest part was hanging onto the ball while trying to tie a knot 😂
hi again. when you first start out and get the 19 DC around the ring does the 1st ch 3 count as the 1st one ?
No it doesnt count
I keep getting. 9 not 10
Spiffen up your balls! :D