Did you know September is National Piano Month? 🎹✨ It’s the perfect time to celebrate the beauty of music and honor the instrument that has inspired countless songs, from classical masterpieces to pop chart-toppers. And what better way for yarn lovers to join in the celebration than with a crochet hook in hand?

This month, I’m excited to share the Piano Ornament Crochet Pattern – a quick, fun project that’s both creative and musical.

🧶 About the Pattern

The Piano Ornament Crochet Pattern is a miniature design that captures the charm of this timeless instrument. Whether you hang it on your Christmas tree, gift it to a piano teacher, or add it to your music room décor, this ornament is sure to strike a chord with music lovers.

✨ Pattern Features:

• Step-by-step instructions (US crochet terms)

• Beginner-friendly and quick to make

• Perfect stash-busting project

• Finished size makes it ideal for ornaments, gift toppers, or keepsakes (approximately 4” tall by 3.5” wide)

   

🎁 Perfect Gift Idea

This pattern makes a wonderful handmade gift for:

• Piano teachers 🎼 (imagine gifting one at a recital!)

• Music students who just reached a new milestone

• Friends and family who love music

• Your own tree, if you want it to sing with handmade charm this holiday season

📥 Get the Pattern

The Piano Ornament Crochet Pattern is available now as a PDF instant download in my shop. That means you can start crocheting your own little piece of musical décor today!

👉 Shop the Pattern Here

This September, celebrate National Piano Month by making something that combines your love of music and crochet. 🎹🧶 Handmade ornaments like this add meaning and melody to the holidays – and every stitch will be music to your heart. 💖

Materials:

Sport yarn:

65 yards brown

3 yards white

Size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

Black fabric paint or marker

12” length of ribbon or cord

Peel & stick felt

Gauge: 5 sc = 1”, 5 rows = 1”

Directions:

Row 1: (Section 1) With brown yarn, ch 17, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and all remaining chs (16 sc).

Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 8: (Section 2) Ch 1, turn, working in BLO, sc in each st.

Rows 9-14: Ch 1, turn, working in both lps, sc in each st.

Row 15: (Section 3) Ch 1, turn, working in FLO, sc in each st.

Rows 16-33: Ch 1, turn, working in both lps, sc in each st.

Row 34: (Section 4) Ch 1, turn, working in BLO, sc in each st.

Rows 35-44: Ch 1, turn, working in both lps, sc in each st.

Row 45: (Section 5) Ch 1, turn, working in FLO, sc in each st.

Rows 46-55: Ch 1, turn, working in both lps, sc in each st.

Row 56: With white yarn, sc in each st.

Row 57: (Section 6) Ch 1, turn, working in FLO, sc in each st. Fasten off white yarn.

Rows 58-65: With brown yarn, ch 1, turn, working in both lps, sc in each st.

Sides: (Make 2)

Row 1: With brown yarn, ch 11, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and each remaining ch (10 sc).

Rows 2-12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Row 13: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 7 sts, leave remaining 3 sts unworked (7 sc).

Rows 14-19: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off at end of Row 19.

Cut a piece of felt for each piano section and 2 pieces for the sides. Peel and stick as you fold sections and sew in place.

Sew Row 1 to Row 59 to start the box. Sew on one side at a time. As you begin to join outline of first side to body of piano, it will begin to take the proper shape.

OPTIONAL:

Use black fabric marker or fabric paint to create black keys on keyboard.

If you would like to use piano as a hanging ornament, cut 12” piece of ribbon and lp through top center of piano. Decorate as desired.

Fall Hat Month

In addition, any hat pattern in my Ravelry shop will be 50% off for the entire month of September.

Ravelry: Designs by Lisa Ferrel