23 Nov Chriseye Christmas Bauble
Sculptor Anish Kapoor (Bombay, 1970) is the author of the artwork “Tall Tree & The Eye,” located at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Composed of nearly 80 stainless steel spheres, the piece reflects and multiplies its surroundings, creating a fascinating play of reflections.
Our “Chriseye” (Christmas Eye) has also been designed to be placed on a tree, and just like Kapoor’s work, it reflects its environment and brings a wonderfully festive atmosphere to life.
BEDORE STARTING…
Chriseye is made up of three pieces, each with a specific function in the final design. First, we crochet the inner part, which will serve as the base for embroidering the spiral. This piece is important because it defines the visual center of the ball, which we will embroider with silver yarn to add a touch of light. In the center, we will place a stud, which reinforces the central point and completes the finish.
Next, we crochet the outer part, which surrounds and protects the inner piece, adding the characteristic depth to the design. Then we create the hanger base, where we will insert the cord to hang the ball on the tree or anywhere else.
The result is a firm decorative ball. Perfect for gifting, decorating, or simply enjoying the process of creating Christmas amigurumis.
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STITCHES AND TECHNIQUES USED
CHAIN
YO and pull through the loop on hook.
SLIP STITCH
Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull through stitch and loop on hook.
SINGLE CROCHET
Insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over again and pull through both loops on hook.
INCREASE
To work an extra stitch, you simply need to work into the same stitch more than once. Work one stitch as normal. Insert hook into same stitch you’ve just worked and complete another st.
BACK LOOP
The back loop is furthest away from you. loop only.
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
INVISIBLE DECREASE
Insert the hook into the front loop of the first stitch and into the front loop of the second stitch you want to decrease (3 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through both front loops. Yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook at the same time.
INVISIBLE FASTEN OFF
This technique is used to finish off the edge neatly. Follow these steps:
Cut the yarn, pull the loop through the last completed stitch, and thread the needle. Skip the first stitch and insert the needle under both loops of the second stitch of the last row. Then, go back and insert the needle into the last stitch through the back loop. This creates a false stitch that results in a completely invisible join. To finish, weave the ends.
ABBREVIATIONS
- tbl — through back loops
- ch — chain
- inc — increase (2 single crochet in same stitch)
- R (s) — round (s)
- sc — single crochet
- sc2tog — decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
- slst — slip stich
- st (s) — stitch (es)
- (…) = At the end of each line you’ll find the number of stitches you should have once finished.
- […] x … = When part of the instructions are repeated, they will be enclosed in brackets.
- (…) = stitches between parentheses are worked into the same stitch.
SKILL LEVEL
LEVEL 2 – EASY
If you are looking for a relaxing project, this is what you want. These patterns are very repetitive. They use basic stitches and easy procedures.
WHAT YOU NEED
- Crochet hook 4.00 mm (G US) y 3.00 mm.
- Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors, prong stud: 5 mm round silver, string or fishing line, fiberfill for stuffing
- 50 g (1 skein) of color nº 12 (black) and nº 18 (white) | Drops Muskat (100% mercerized cotton), 50g/1.8oz, 100m (109yds)
- 50 g (1 skein) of color nº 2231 (zilver) | ByClaire Sparkle (75% cotton, 25% polyester), 50g/1.8oz, 130m (142yds)
SIZE
- Approximately 6 cm in diameter.
- Choose a different yarn weight with the corresponding crochet hook size to make a bigger or smaller version.
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NOTES
- It is worked in a spiral
- You should mark the first stitch of the round to keep track of where the round begins.
START CROCHETING |
INNER PART
With 4.00 mm (G US) crochet hook, in white yarn.
To begin | Make a magic ring.
R1 | 6 sc into ring, tighten the lp. (6)
R2 | [1 inc] x 6. (12)
R3 | 1 sc in each st around. (12)
R4 | [1 sc, 1 inc] x 6. (18)
R5 | 1 sc in each st around. (18)
R6 | 1 sc, 1 inc, [2 sc, 1 inc] x 5, 1 sc. (24)
R7 | 1 sc in each st around. (24)
R8 | [3 sc, 1 inc] x 6. (30)
Cut the yarn and make an invisible fasten off.
Weave in the ends.
OUTSIDE PART
With 4.00 mm (G US) crochet hook, in black yarn.
To begin | Make a magic ring.
R1 | 6 sc into ring, tighten the lp. (6)
R2 | [1 inc] x 6. (12)
R3 | [1 sc, 1 inc] x 6. (18)
R4 | 1 sc, 1 inc, [2 sc, 1 inc] x 5, 1 sc. (24)
R5 | [3 sc, 1 inc] x 6. (30)
R6 | 2 sc, 1 inc, [4 sc, 1 inc] x 5, 2 sc. (36)
R7 – R14 | 1 sc in each st around. (36)
R15 | 2 sc, 1 sc2tog, [4 sc, 1 sc2tog] x 5, 2 sc. (30)
Cut the yarn, leaving a very long tail for sewing and fasten off invisibly.
HANGER BASE
With 4.00 mm (G US) crochet hook, in black yarn.
To begin | Make a magic ring.
R1 | 6 sc into ring, tighten the lp. (6)
R2 | [1 inc] x 6. (12)
R3 | 1 sc-tbl in each st around. (12)
Cut the yarn, leaving a very long tail for sewing and fasten off invisibly.
EMBROIDERY
To embroider the spiral on the inner piece of the ball, use a contrasting color yarn and the slip stitch embroidery technique. This technique is worked with slip stitches following the previously crocheted spiral.
SURFACE SLIP STITCH
With 3.00 mm crochet hook, in silver yarn.
Insert the hook from front to back (PIC 01). Make a slip knot on hook (PIC 02) and pull it through the piece (PIC 03). Reinsert the hook from front to back into the next stitch of the round. Yarn over and pull it through the piece (2 loops on the hook) (PICS 04 & 05). Then, pull the second loop through the first one (PIC 06). Repeat this process until the spiral is complete (PIC 07).
Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
ASSEMBLY
Use pins to help position and sew the pieces together.
STEP 01. STUDS
Place the stud and turn the piece inside out (PIC 06).
STEP 02. INNER & outside PART
Using the extra black yarn tail, sew the inner part to the outer part through the third loop, located behind each stitch (PIC 07).
STEP 03. HANGER
Take a piece of cord or fishing line, fold it in half, and tie a knot.
Insert the hanger through the magic ring at the base of the hanger (PIC 08).
Sew it to the bauble (PIC 09 & 10).
Lightly stuff.
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