Welcome to the festive and magical world of amigurumi! 🔔✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Sleigh Bell—a charming and nostalgic creation perfect for holiday décor, gift embellishments, or anyone who enjoys crafting whimsical seasonal designs! 🎄 Whether you love stitching up classic Christmas ornaments, experimenting with metallic yarns, or simply want to add a touch of handmade cheer to your winter celebrations, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with a rounded shape, delicate detailing, and a hint of holiday jingle! ❄️
This design embraces warm tones, intricate shaping, and festive details to bring a joyful and cozy presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Sleigh Bell turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out shimmering golds, classic silvers, or deep reds, and let’s stitch up a delightful sleigh bell! 🔔
🔔 Amigurumi Sleigh Bell – Free Christmas Crochet Pattern
This festive sleigh bell makes a cozy handmade addition to your holiday decor. With its classic bell shape, holly leaves, and a cheerful embroidered message, it’s perfect for mantelpieces, door hangings, or as a gift topper.
🧶 Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Requires color changes and basic embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) tall using worsted yarn and 3.5 mm hook.
🪡 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in:
- Cream (main body)
- Red (base, berries, lettering)
- Green (leaves)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Polyester stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Optional: embroidery chart for lettering
🔁 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc two together)
sl st – Slip stitch
FO – Fasten off
🎄 Bell Body (Start from top in cream)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
9–24. sc around (48) - (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
- (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Switch to red - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- sc around (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- dec x9 (9)
Stuff firmly, FO and close.
🎀 Top Loop (Cream)
- ch 15, sl st to form a ring
- sc around the ring (15)
FO leaving long tail, sew to top of bell.
🌿 Holly Leaves (Make 2 in green)
- ch 10
- sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc x4
- Rotate and mirror stitch into other side of chain
- Sl st to join, FO.
🍒 Holly Berries (Make 3 in red)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- sc around (6)
FO and sew tightly to center of leaves.
🧵 Embroidered Letters
Use red yarn and back stitch to write “Joyful tidings” on the front.
Tip: You can lightly trace or mark the letters with pencil or erasable marker before stitching.
🎁 Assembly
- Attach the loop to the top.
- Sew holly leaves and berries just under the loop.
- Embroider the words carefully.
- Optionally: Add a jingle bell inside before fully stuffing to make it ring!
This sweet sleigh bell brings warmth and cheer to any space. It’s a wonderful handmade touch for Christmas displays or to give as a thoughtful holiday gift. ✨🧶
