Here comes a Christmas Striped Knit Bauble. And yes, Christmas crafting doesn’t have to wait until December! If you’re like me, you know that getting a head start on handmade gifts and decorations makes the holiday season so much more enjoyable. That’s why I’m so happy to share my newest Free Knit Bauble Pattern, featured in the Christmas in July Blog Hop.
This simple ornament is a fun and relaxing project that comes together quickly, making it perfect for knitters of all skill levels. Whether you’re decorating your Christmas tree, creating handmade gift toppers, or filling a festive bowl with colorful ornaments, these knit baubles are a beautiful way to add a handmade touch to your holiday décor.
About the Pattern
The Striped Knit Bauble is worked in worsted-weight yarn using two contrasting colors, which are alternated to create a clean, cheerful stripe pattern around the ornament. It’s a great stash-buster, and it’s also a wonderful way to test out a new color combination before committing to a bigger project.
This Christmas ornament pattern is beginner-friendly but still fun for advanced knitters who just want a mindless, meditative project to knit while marathoning holiday movies (yes, even in July — no judgment here). A few simple increases and decreases shape the sphere, and the two-color stripe sequence keeps things visually interesting without adding real complexity to the knitting itself.
Here are other knit patterns you might like:
Easy Knit Hat Pattern – Free Pattern
About the Christmas in July Blog Hop
This Striped Knit Bauble pattern release is just one stop on an amazing Christmas in July Blog Hop featuring 31 talented designers! Every single day, one new pattern — either crochet or knit — is released, with that day’s designer offering it completely free for 24 hours. That means for over a month, there’s a fresh free pattern to collect every day, and since the hop includes both crochet and knit designs, there’s something for makers of every stitch persuasion.
If you’ve been following along, you already know that this is the 8th Annual Christmas in July Make Along, featuring thirty-one free crochet and knitting patterns for gift ideas. And if you’re just discovering it through this post — welcome! I’d love for you to hop along and see what the other designers, both crochet and knit, have created.
You’ll have plenty of options to make the perfect gift. Each week has its own theme:
Week 1 (July 1-7): Babies, Kids, and Teens
Week 2 (July 8-14): Women
Week 3 (July 15-21): Gifts for Anyone
Week 4 (July 22-28): Home
Week 5 (July 29-31): Pets
Christmas in July Make Along Blog Hop
Make sure to check back daily (or bookmark the schedule) so you don’t miss a single free pattern. With 31 designers participating and a mix of crochet and knit patterns dropping one day at a time, this is one of the best chances all year to build up your holiday pattern library — no matter which craft (or both!) you love — without spending a dime.
How To Join the 8th Annual Christmas in July Make Along
- Sign up for Christmas in July Make Along Along updates and the Underground Crafter newsletter to get regular updates, including an update as each make along pattern is released. When you sign up, you’ll also get access to my subscriber vault which includes exclusive free PDF patterns, a coupon code for your choice of any crochet or knitting pattern or ebook from my Ravelry shop, and coupon codes from other indie designers and crafts businesses.
- You can join in by crocheting or knitting the projects as you have time.
- Share your progress and post pictures of your finished projects. Tag your projects and posts #CIJMakeAlong2026 on all social media.
- If you’d like to chat with other crafters, join the Underground Crafters Facebook group or visit this thread in the Underground Crafter Ravelry group.
- If you need more handmade holiday inspiration, check out the weekly roundups with even more free patterns for gift ideas.
- By the end of the Make Along, you’ll have up to 31 awesome projects. Get ready for the handmade holiday season while having fun with us!
- Use this button below on your Ravelry project pages or elsewhere on social media. Right click (on desktop) or tap and hold (on mobile) to save.
Striped Knit Bauble – Perfect for Holiday Decorating
Handmade ornaments become treasured keepsakes year after year. These knit baubles can be used in so many creative ways:
- Hang them on your Christmas tree
- Add them to a knit garland
- Tuck one into a gift as a sweet little topper
- Add them to holiday wreaths or garlands.
- Tie them onto wrapped gifts instead of traditional bows.
- Decorate a mantel or centerpiece.
- Fill decorative bowls for festive home décor.
- Gift a matching set to friends, family, neighbors, or teachers.
- Make a whole batch in coordinating colors for a handmade ornament exchange
Why You’ll Love This Striped Knit Bauble Pattern
This striped knit bauble is designed to be enjoyable from start to finish. It is:
- Quick to knit
- Beginner friendly
- Made with worsted weight yarn
- Uses only two colors
- Great for stash busting
- Perfect for handmade gifts
- Easy to customize with your favorite color combinations
Make one in an evening or create an entire collection while watching your favorite holiday movies.
Free for 24 Hours Only
Here’s the fun part: as part of the Christmas in July Blog Hop hosted by Marie of Underground Crafters, this pattern is available as a free PDF download for 24 hours only, starting today. After that, it will move to my regular pattern shop, so if you want it for free, now is the time to grab it!
[Download the free Striped Knit Bauble PDF pattern here]
What You’ll Need
- Worsted weight yarn in two colors of your choice (small amounts — this is a great scrap-yarn project!)
- Knitting needles sized for worsted-weight yarn (per your gauge)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Smooth foam ornament 2.9 in (73 mm), Polyfill or other stuffing
- Stitch markers
- A small ornament hook or ribbon for hanging, if desired
Because this pattern uses worsted-weight yarn, it works up quickly — you could easily knit a handful of these in an evening, which makes it ideal for last-minute gifting or for building up a collection of handmade ornaments over time.
Let’s See Your Baubles!
I always love seeing your finished projects, so once you’ve knit up your own Striped Knit Bauble, please share a photo! Tag me on social media or drop a picture in my Ravelry group — nothing makes my day more than seeing my patterns come to life in your hands and your colors.
Thank you so much for stopping by today as part of the Christmas in July Blog Hop. Grab your free pattern while it’s available, gather up some worsted-weight scraps, and let’s get those needles clicking. Christmas in July has never looked so cozy!
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
Lion Brand Anti-pilling 100% Acrylic 315 yds (288 m), 6 oz (170.1 g), White, Green, and Red Heather
Size 4 mm Straight needles
Scissors
Tape measure
Tapestry needle
PolySmooth foam ornament 2.9 in (73 mm)
Gauge
Not important
Finished Measurements
3” x 3”
Abbreviations
CO -cast on
st(s) – stitch(es)
P -purl
K – knit
Yo -yarn over
P2tog – purl 2 together
K2tog – knit 2 together
Kfb – knit front and back
Notes
Stitches should only be counted after row 2 or 4 of the pattern
Pattern Instructions
Using Color A, CO 6
Final sts, multiples of 4
Row 1: p to end (6)
Row 2: kfb in each st to end (12)
Row 3: p to end (12)
Row 4: * kfb, k1, rep from * to end, turn (18)
Row 5: p to end (18)
Row 6: * kfb, k2, rep from * to end (24)
Row 7: p to end (24)
Row 8: kfb, k3, rep from * to end (30)
Row 9: p to end (30)
Row 10: kfb, k4, rep from * to end (36)
Row 11: p to end (36)
Change to Color B
Row 12: (RS) k2, *yo, k4, rep from * to last 2 sts, yo, k2, turn
Row 13: p2tog, * (k1, p1) into yo of the previous row (p2tog) twice, rep from *to last 3 sts, (k1, p1) into yo, p2tog, turn (36)
Row 14: k4, * yo, k4, rep from * to end, turn
Row 15: p2, p2tog, * (k1, p1) into yo of the previous row (p2tog) twice, rep from *to last 5 sts, (k1, p1) into yo, p2tog, p2
Rep last 4 rows as follows
Rows 16-19: Color A
Rows 20-23: Color B
Row 24: Using Color A, * k2tog, k4, rep form * to end, turn (30)
Row 25: p to end
Row 26: * k2tog, k3, rep form * to end, turn (24)
Row 27: p to end
Row 28: * k2tog, k2, rep form * to end, turn (18)
Row 29: p to end
Row 30: * k2tog, k1, rep form * to end, turn (12)
Row 31: * k2tog, rep form * to end, turn (6)
Row 32: p to end
