Nordic Frost Mosaic Crochet Christmas Ornament – Free Pattern

The Nordic Frost Mosaic Crochet Christmas Ornament is a classic style overlay crochet (not mosaic) style bauble. I designed this ornament to be an easy, relaxing make for cozy winter days. The simple stitch pattern works up quickly and looks beautiful in any color combination. It’s a great way to add a handmade touch to your tree or to make thoughtful gifts for friends and family

If you’re looking for a beautiful, intermediate ornament that brings that crisp Nordic winter magic to your tree… the Nordic Frost Ornament is it! ❄️✨

🧶 Why you’ll love this pattern:

• Easy mosaic-style crochet that looks impressively intricate 🪄
• Works up fast — perfect for makers on a time crunch
• Makes a stunning, last-minute handmade gift 🎁
• A timeless, heirloom-worthy keepsake for your holiday décor ❄️💙

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Nordic Frost Mosaic Crochet Christmas Ornament

PATTERN: nORDIC FROST MOSAIC CROCHET CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT PATTERN

All About the Yarn…

I used two simple and stretchy 3-weight yarns – you can use scraps too, it’s a simple pattern. Use a 4 weight for a larger ornament.

Materials & Notions

Suggested Yarn:  I used 3-weight yarn (Swish in white & Scheepjes Merino Soft in 612)

Estimated Yardage:

Color A: Approximately <1 skein 

Color B Approximately <1 skein

• Hook Size: 4 mm (USA G-6) or 4.5 mm (USA 7)
• Scissors
• Darning Needle
• Raffia (optional)
• Polyfill or yarn scraps

Sizes / Finished Measurements:

4” X 4” (10 cm x 10 cm)

Abbreviations

• ch(s) – chain(s)
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• yo – yarn over
• sc – single crochet 
• dc – double crochet 
• scdec – decrease
• stdc – stacked double crochet
• FPdc – front post double crochet
• FLOdc – front loop only double crochet
• dc2cl – double crochet 2-cluster
• dc3cl – double crochet 3-cluster
• sl st – slip stitch
• sp – space

Stitch guide ✨:

sc (single crochet):  Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook.
(Worked in the back loop only unless otherwise noted.)

dc (double crochet):  Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over again, and pull through the last two loops. (Worked in the front loop only for this pattern.)

spike Stitch: Insert hook into the stitch below indicated stitch, yarn over, pull up a long loop to the height of the current round, complete a sc.

zipper Stitch Join: With both panels held wrong sides together, alternate pulling a loop through matching stitches from front and back panels to create a flat decorative seam.

stdc (stacked double crochet):  Work one single crochet, then insert your hook into the left vertical bar of that same single crochet, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over again and pull through both loops. This replaces a turning chain and counts as one dc.

FPdc (front post double crochet):  Yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the stitch indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over again and pull through the last two loops.

FLOdc (front loop only double crochet):  Work a dc into the front loop only of the stitch indicated (the loop closest to you).

dc2cl (double crochet 2-cluster):  Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops (leaving 2 loops on hook). Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops (3 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.

dc3cl (double crochet 3-cluster):
Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops (leaving 2 loops on hook). Repeat this process twice more (4 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops.

sl st (slip stitch): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook. Used to join rounds or create a smooth edge.

sc dec (single crochet decrease): Insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop. Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all loops on hook. 

PATTERN: NORDIC FROST MOSAIC CROCHET ORNAMENT

Notes:

• Stacked dc counts as 1 dc. 
• Joins are made with slip stitch in 1st stitch of round, unless otherwise noted.
• Bring up colors as needed.

C1 = White; C2 = Blue

Hook Size: 4 mm (USA G)

Make 2.

Round 1 (C1): Magic circle or ch 2 and work into the first ch. Stdc 1. Dc 7 into the magic circle. Join in 1st st – 8 dc.

Round 2 (C1): Ch 1. Sc 2 in each stitch around. Join in 1st st with C2 – 16 sc.

Round 3 (C2): Ch 1. Stdc in 1st st. Dc in the same as stdc. *Dc 1 in next, dc 2 in next, repeat from * around. Dc in the last stitch. Join in 1st st with C1 – 24 dc.

Round 4 (C1): Ch 1. Sc in the same as join. FPdc around the same stitch below. *Sc in next st, FPdc around the same st as sc. Repeat from * around. Join in 1st stitch with C2 – 48 sts.

Round 5 (C2): Ch 1. Sc is the same as the join. Spike st below next sc. *Sc in next stitch. Spike st in next st. Repeat from * around. Sc in last st. Spike st in space before join. Join in BLO of 1st st with C1  – 48 sts.

Round 6 (C1): Ch 1. Sc (BLO) in each stitch around. Join in BLO of 1st st with C2 – 48 sts.

Round 7 (C2): Ch 1. Sc (BLO) is the same as join. FLOdc in next st (into Round 5), skip stitch behind FLOdc. *Sc (BLO) in next st, FLOdc in next st (into Round 5), skip stitch behind FLOdc. Repeat from * around. Join with C1 into BLO of 1st st – 48 sts.

Round 8 (C1): Ch 2, dc2cl in the same as ch. Sc (BLO) in next st. Dc3cl in next st. Sc (BLO) in next. Repeat around. Join with C2 in BLO of 1st stitch – 48 sts. 

Round 9 (C2): Ch 1. Sc (BLO) is the same as join. *FLOdc in front loop on next st from round 7, skip stitch behind FLOdc. Sc (BLO) in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in 1st stitch. Tie off, cut,  weave in tails – 48 sts.

Assembly 🪡 :

Once both panels are complete, it’s time to join them together using a zipper stitch.

1. Align the pieces: Place both panels with wrong sides together so the right sides face outward.
   
2. Secure your working loop: Remove your hook from the loop and place a stitch marker in it to keep it from unraveling. Set your yarn aside.
   
3. Mark your joins: Place a stitch marker in the FLOdc to the right and left of the join on the front panel.
   
4. Attach yarn: In the left stitch marker, join Color A (C1) through both panels and ch 1 to secure.
   
5. Start the zipper stitch:
   
   • Insert your hook into the next stitch on the front panel, yarn over, and pull up a loop.
   • Remove the hook from the loop and insert it through the matching stitch on the back panel (from outside to inside).
   • Place the loop back on your hook and pull it through the back stitch.
     
6. Continue joining: Repeat Step 5 around the ornament until you’ve closed nearly all the way.
   
7. Stuff: Before closing the final few stitches, add polyfill or yarn scraps to your desired fullness.
   
8. Finish: Reinsert your hook into the working loop and continue the zipper stitch until closed. Do not tie off yet — continue to the next section to finish the top of the bauble.

Top of Bauble

Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, do not join. Work continuously in the round for two more rounds, then sc dec until the hole closes. Pull up a loop to form a hanging chain if desired, then weave in the tail. 

Congrats!  You are finished!

Decorate the top with some raffia or shiny ribbon to add some flair! 

Congrats!  You are finished!

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