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 Christmas Crochet Pattern
Bring festive charm into your home this season with this delightful crochet sleigh bell. Adorned with holly leaves, berries, and a cheerful holiday message, it makes the perfect handmade decoration for your mantel, door, or gift table.
Whether you hang it up or display it among your Christmas decor, this cozy project will spread warmth and joy all season long.
🧶 Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – simple shaping, embroidery, and a few decorative details.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) tall when made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
✂️ Materials Needed
- 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: small jingle bell for the inside
🔁 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- FO – Fasten Off
🎄 Bell Body (Cream & Red)
- With cream yarn:
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 yarn:
28. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
29. sc around (24)
30. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
31. dec x9 (9)
Stuff firmly, FO and close.
Optional: place a jingle bell inside before finishing for a soft chime.
🎀 Top Loop (Cream)
- ch 15, join to form a ring.
- sc around the ring (15).
- FO leaving a long tail, sew to the top of the bell.
🌿 Holly Leaves (Make 2 in Green)
- ch 10.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc in next 3 sts.
- Rotate and work along other side of chain.
- Row 2: (sc, ch 2, sl st in next st) repeat across edge for pointed tips.
- FO, weave in ends.
🍒 Holly Berries (Make 3 in Red)
- MR, 6 sc (6).
- sc around (6).
- FO, leaving long tail for sewing.
✍️ Lettering (“Joyful tidings”)
Using red yarn:
- Work surface crochet chains or chain embroidery directly on the bell.
- Shape letters smoothly as you stitch across the front.
- Take your time to form each curve for a bold finish.
🧵 Assembly
- Sew the loop securely on top of the bell.
- Attach the two holly leaves and three red berries just under the loop.
- Embroider or surface crochet the words “Joyful tidings” across the front.
- Weave in all ends neatly.
🎁 Final Touch
Your sleigh bell is now complete! With its cheerful lettering, classic holly, and warm handmade details, this piece is perfect for adding a festive accent to your Christmas home.
✨ This project makes a wonderful gift or keepsake that will brighten your holiday celebrations year after year.
