Have a person that’s hard to make for? Why not try an ornament for their tree! These whip up in no time and cover inexpensive ornaments that can be found at the Dollar Tree or JoAnn.
Design Story and Inspiration for this Simple Ornament Pattern
I love the granny square ornaments that I’ve seen online, and I wanted to make something easy that could be a total last-minute holiday gift, so I designed this Easy Square Motif Ornament that takes just two easy squares!
I used this square motif to make the Modern Granny Square Tote, and just by using a thicker yarn I got the perfect size squares for my ornaments! I love this easy square pattern, and you’ll be seeing it in more designs soon.
I designed this pattern as part of the 2024 Holiday Maker’s Challenge, where we encourage each other to work to our holiday deadline. There are a few criteria for our patterns in the challenge, which are:
1. Uses stash yarn
2. Is easy to intermediate
3. Is small so it doesn’t take a long time to make (we have a lot of gifts to make, okay?)
4. Is well received by gift recipients
This fits the bill for these criteria, and I love how cozy they are (my son thinks so, too, and these are his size 10 feet in the photos!).
Download this pattern for FREE as part of the Holiday Maker’s Challenge here!
Yarn Options for this Free Crochet Ornament Pattern
I used one skein of We Crochet Heatherly Worsted for this pattern. It took considerably less than a skein, though, especially considering I already made a pair of knit slipper socks, and had more than enough left over for this pattern. I could make 2 or 3 more easily with what I have left after these 2 projects.
You can use any worsted weight yarn you like (category #4), just make sure it gets the same gauge so you end up with the same size as the pattern.
Of course, if your ornament is smaller or larger you can adjust your yarn and hook size to fit. The square is pretty stretchy, so if you think it might be a little small for your ornament, go ahead and make 2 squares and connect them and you might be pleasantly surprised.
Square Motif Ornament Pattern Details
This pattern begins with the magic ring and is worked in the round using a combination of chains, double crochet, double crochet clusters and single crochet. It’s only four rounds, too, making it super quick!!
Square Tutorial Video
Follow along with this easy tutorial video to make your squares!
More Free Crochet Ornament Patterns
Here are some popular patterns from past Holiday Maker’s Challenges!
Square Motif Holiday Ornament
What You’ll Need
Yarn: We Crochet Heatherly Worsted, 1 skein Sweet Bing
Hook: US Size I (5.50mm)
Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, 3.15 x 3.15″ (8cm x 8cm) DIY ornament (found at Dollar Tree, JoAnn, or online). I purchased this one at JoAnn but have gotten several clear ones that are similar at the Dollar Tree.
Finished Size: Approximately 3.5″ square (stretches to fit ornament)
Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
2 Double Crochet Cluster (2dc-cl): Yarn over, insert hook into st or space indicated, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over, insert into same st or space, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through remaining 3 loops on hook.
3 Double Crochet Cluster (3dc-cl): Yarn over, insert hook into st or space indicated, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook, (yarn over, insert into same st or space, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops) twice, yarn over, pull through remaining 3 loops on hook.
Invisible Single Crochet Decrease: Insert hook into the front loop of the first stitch, insert hook into the first loop of the next stitch, yarn over, draw through front two loops on hook, yarn over, draw through remaining two loops on hook.
Small Crochet Square Motif Pattern (Make 2)
Make magic ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), (dc, ch 1) 11 times in ring, join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-4. 12 dc.
Rnd 2: Sl st in first ch-1 sp, ch 2, 2dc-cl in same ch-1 sp, ch 2, (3dc-cl, ch 2) in each ch-1 sp, join with sl st to top of 2ch-cl.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, [sc in ch-2 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp (corner made)] four times, join with sl st to first sc.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [2 sc in ch-3 sp, sc in sc, sc in next 3 dc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in ch-3 of corner, sc in next 3 dc, sc in sc] four times, omitting last sc on last repeat, join with sl st.
Fasten off with invisible join.
Finishing
Holding right sides of 2 squares side by side, slip stitch together on opposite sides using just the loop that is closest to the other square (see this video for help).
Weave in ends.
Using a yarn needle, run yarn through the stitches on bottom and pull tightly to close. Insert ornament and join yarn at top. Take top off ornament.
Top Round: Ch 1, invisible sc dec around until the top fits snug against the opening of the ornament.
Finishing
Fasten off. Replace top.
So, I really hope you enjoy this free pattern for these men’s slipper socks! I had a blast designing them and love that they are keeping some toes toasty warm. 😀
Happy Crocheting!
Amanda
