Jingle Bell Buddy Crochet Pattern
Hooked for the Holidays Day 2
Day 2 of Hooked for the Holidays is a collaboration with my friend Shawna (@thesquishywitch on IG). Create a charming jingle bell buddy plush with this detailed crochet pattern. Perfect for holiday décor or as a whimsical gift, this plush captures the classic round shape and distinctive cutouts of a traditional jingle bell. This pattern is ideal for intermediate crocheters looking to add a festive touch to their handmade collection. Bring the joyful sound of the season to life with this delightful jingle bell buddy plush pattern!
This pattern is intended for personal use only. Reselling, altering, rewriting, copying, or translating this pattern in any format is strictly prohibited. You may sell the finished product that you’ve made using this pattern, but please give credit back to me for the pattern (@crochetbyapryl). I appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
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Materials
Crochet hook (I used Clover 5mm)
Yarn in Gold, Brown, Green, and Red
I used Parfait Chunky from Premier
Stitch marker
Stuffing (I used Poly-Fil)
Scissors
Safety Eyes (I used 9mm)
Abbreviations
This pattern is written in US Terms and worked in continuous rounds.
MR - magic ring
sc - single crochet
inc - increase
dec - invisible decrease
cc - color change
sl st - slip stitch
BLO - back loops only
TRBOB - Treble Bobble (7 loops on hook)
FO - fasten off
Let’s Begin!
Arms (Make 2)
Make in Brown
R1: 6sc in MR (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3: 9 sc (9)
R4: (sc, dec) x 3 (6)
R5: 6 sc (6)
Stuff the bottom of the arm lightly. Fold in half and 3 sc across to close. FO and leave a short tail - arms will be crocheted into the body later.
Jingle Bell
Start in Gold
R1: 8sc in MR (8)
R2: 8 inc (16)
R3: (sc, inc) x 8 (24)
R4: (sc, inc, sc) x 8 (32)
R5: (3sc, inc) x 8 (40)
R6: (2sc, inc, 2sc) x 8 (48)
In the next round (R7), make the TRBOB in Dark Brown
R7: BLO 16sc, TRBOB, 14sc, TRBOB, 16sc (48)
R8: (2sc, dec, 2sc) x 8 (40)
R9: (3sc, dec) x 8 (32)
R10: 32 sc (32)
R11: (6sc, dec) x 4 (28)
R12: (5sc, dec) x 4 (24)
R13: 24 sc (24)
In the next round, we will crochet the arms in. Make an sc through both the body and the arm. Due to differences in tension, you may need to adjust placement by 1-2 sc so they are aligned with the legs.
R14: 7sc, 3sc with arm, 9sc, 3sc with arm, 2sc (24)
R15 - R16: 24 sc (24) (2 rounds)
R17: (4sc, dec) x 4 (20)
Insert safety eyes in between R14-R15, with approximately 5 stitches in between. Make sure they are aligned with the feet and the arms.
Begin stuffing, making sure to not stuff too firmly so the bottom of the bell is flat.
R18: (2sc, dec) x 5 (15)
R19: (1sc, dec) x 5 (10)
In the next Round (R20), make the TRBOB in Red.
R20: 5sc, TRBOB, 4sc (10)
Finish stuffing.
R21: 5 dec (5)
FO and sew the remaining hole closed.
Holly Leaves
Attach green yarn next to the red bobble with a sl st. Ch 6, then sl st into the same stitch. Ch 7, sl st into the next stitch. Ch 6, sl st into the same stitch. FO and weave in ends.
To finish, embroider a mouth between the eyes.
Your Jingle Bell Buddy is complete!
Thank you for your support of our pattern and for making your own Jingle Bell Buddy. We would love to see your creations if you share on Instagram - tag us @crochetbyapryl & @thesquishywitch! In addition, check out my tester’s work and give them a follow.
Come back tomorrow for Day 3 of Hooked for the Holidays!
But wait… there’s more!
This pattern was inspired by the Lil’ Bell by @thesquishywitch. You can make your Jingle Bell Buddy a mini friend using the free pattern on her IG and Ko-Fi!
