There’s something so special about handmade holiday decorations -each stitch holds a bit of joy, warmth, and nostalgia. ❤️✨
In this festive tutorial, I’ll show you how to knit your own Fair Isle Christmas Ball Ornament, a beautiful handmade keepsake that perfectly complements my Fair Isle Christmas Stocking Pattern. Together, they create a timeless, cozy holiday set you’ll treasure for years to come.
🧶 About the Project
In this free video tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a classic round Christmas ball ornament featuring a Fair Isle motif. It’s a small, fun project that’s great for practicing colorwork or trying out double-pointed needles (DPNs) for the first time.
These ornaments look stunning hung on your tree, added to gift wrap, or displayed in a decorative bowl by the fireplace. Each one is lightweight, soft, and full of handmade charm -the kind of holiday touch that makes your home feel extra cozy. 🌟
✨ What You’ll Learn
In this tutorial, you’ll follow along step-by-step as I show you how to:
- Knit a Fair Isle motif using two colors
- Work in the round on double-pointed needles
- Follow the pattern row by row from start to finish
- Stuff and finish your ornament for that perfect round shape
Even if you’ve never done colorwork before, don’t worry — I’ll walk you through every step! 🧣
🎁 Perfect For
- Handmade Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers
- Coordinating with your Fair Isle Christmas Stocking
- Using up leftover yarn from other projects
- Holiday knit-alongs and cozy crafting nights by the fire 🔥
📹 Watch the Tutorial
👉 Watch the full tutorial on YouTube:
🎄 Knit a Fair Isle Christmas Ball Ornament | Free Tutorial
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Heres the Pattern:
Fair Isle Christmas Ball Ornament
Yarn: medium worsted weight yarn #4 -2 colors: color A-red: 1 ball, color B-white: 1 ball; approximately 20 grams (stash yarn)
Needles and Notions: double pointed needles: US 6 (4mm), -stuffing, stitch marker (optional)
Hanging Loop: With color A, cast on 3 sts and follow instructions to form I-chord Loop. Continue with color A to shape top of ornament.
Shape Top
Increase Row: kf/b of all 3sts (6sts). Divide 6sts onto 3 needles and work in the round. Use stitch marker for the beginning of row (optional).
Round 1: (color A) knit
Round 2: (color A) kf/b of 6sts (12sts)
Round 3: (color A) knit
Round 4: (color A) kf/b of 12sts (24sts)
Round 5: (color B) knit
Round 6: (color A) (k1, kfb) x 12 (36sts)
Round 7 : (color B) knit
Round 8: (color A) k2, kf/b) x 12 (48sts)
Next round begin Fair Isle Ornament Chart. Do not cut colors but instead carry them up the rows (do not knit blue rows).
Shape Bottom
Decrease Rows: Use color A only
Round 1: (k2, k2tog) x 12 (36sts)
Round 2: knit
Round 3: (k1, k2tog) x 12 (24sts)
Round 4: knit
Round 5: k2tog x12 (12sts)
Round 6: knit
Round 7: k2tog x12 (6sts)
Add stuffing to ornament to create ball shape.
Round 8: knit
Add remaining stuffing to ornament ball if needed to create desired shape.
Cut yarn and slip yarn tail through remaining 6sts and pull tight to close.
Weave in yarn tails.
📖 Get the Pattern Collection
Want to knit all the designs in this set?
You can get the complete Fair Isle Ornament Ball Bundle and matching Christmas Stocking Pattern here:
🎁 Fair Isle Christmas Ball Ornament Bundle (All Motifs)
🧦 Matching Fair Isle Christmas Stocking Pattern
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- Purchasing patterns from The K4 Project store
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📸 Share Your Holiday Knits
I’d love to see your finished ornaments! 🎄
Tag @thek4project on Instagram, TikTok, or Pinterest and use #thek4project so I can share your creations and holiday inspiration.
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🎄 Final Thoughts
There’s no better feeling than decorating your tree with something you made by hand.
Each ornament tells a story of patience, creativity, and the joy of giving.
So grab your yarn, pour a cup of cocoa, and let’s make something magical this holiday season.
Happy Knitting & Happy Holidays! 🎁🧶
-Lisa @ The K4 Project
Copyright Notice
This pattern and tutorial are © 2025 The K4 Project.
For personal use only — please do not copy, distribute, or sell the pattern.
You may sell finished items made from this pattern if you credit The K4 Project as the designer and link to my website.
