Crochet Football Jersey Ornament: A Mini Jersey with a Number
A tiny T-shaped jersey with short sleeves, a V-neck and a player number on the back — for the Christmas tree, a car mirror or a gift tag. Make it in any team's colours, for American football or soccer.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn
- Worsted (#4) acrylic in a team colour (20 yd), white (5 yd)
- Hook
- 4 mm (G-6)
- Time
- About 1 hour
- Finished size
- About 3½ in (9 cm) tall
You'll need
- Worsted (#4) yarn in a team colour — about 20 yd
- White or a second team colour — about 5 yd
- 4 mm (G-6) hook
- Ribbon or cord for hanging
- Tapestry needle
In this post
A crochet jersey ornament is two small T-shaped pieces — front and back — sewn together. You work the body in rows, chain extra stitches at each side for the sleeves, then shape a V-neck on the front. Stripes on the sleeves and a number on the back make it a jersey. It's about 3½ inches tall: perfect for the tree, the car mirror or a gift tag for a fan.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
Back
- Row 1: Ch 13. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and across. Ch 1, turn. (12)
- Rows 2–9: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (12)
- Row 10 (sleeves): Ch 5 at the end of the row. Turn, sc in the 2nd ch and next 3 (4), sc across the body (12), then work 4 sc into the side using a foundation sc for each. (20)
- Rows 11–14: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (20)
- Fasten off.
Front
- Rows 1–12: Work as for the back to Row 12. (20)
- V-neck, left side: Sc in the first 9, ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc to the end (8). Next row sc across. Fasten off.
- Right side: Skip the centre 2 sts, join in the next st and work the last 9 sts the same way, mirroring the decrease.
Details and assembly
- Sleeve stripes: With white, surface slip stitch one line across each sleeve, 1 row from the edge.
- Number: On the back, chain-stitch the player number in white, about 1½ in tall. Add a name above it in small backstitch letters.
- Join: Place front and back together and sc through both layers down the sides and along the sleeves, leaving the bottom and neck open.
- Collar: Sc around the neck opening in white.
- Hang: Thread ribbon through the shoulders and tie a loop.
Ideas
| Idea | How |
|---|---|
| Soccer kit | Round neck instead of a V: skip the centre 4 sts and decrease once on each side |
| Family set | One jersey per family member, with their age as the number |
| Gift card holder | Leave the bottom open and tuck a card inside |
| Car charm | Hang it from the mirror like the car charm |
More fan gifts: crochet football, team scarf. More tree ideas: Christmas ornaments and the mini sweater.
Common questions
How do you make sleeves on a crochet jersey?
At the armpit row, chain extra stitches at one side and work foundation stitches at the other, so the row gets wider. The extra stitches on each side become the sleeves.
How do I add a number to a crochet jersey?
Chain-stitch or backstitch the number with a contrast yarn after crocheting the back, before joining the pieces.
Can I make a bigger jersey?
Yes. Use chunky yarn on a 6 mm hook for a 6-inch jersey, or double all the stitch counts for a teddy bear shirt.
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