Happy Chinese New Year! Crochet your own Chinese lantern ornament with this free pattern.

The ornament measures to be about about 3 inches tall (including the fringe but not the bit you hang it with).

Materials Needed:
Red & Yellow Yarn (sport weight)
Gold or Yellow Embroidery Thread
3mm Crochet Hook
Polyfill or Cotton for stuffing
Scissors
Darning Needle
Stitch Marker
Pins