This crochet Christmas wreath ornament is a quick and easy holiday project that’s perfect for using up leftover yarn. Hang the finished wreath on your Christmas tree, tie it onto a wrapped gift, or make several to give as small handmade gifts.
The wreath base takes only two rounds to crochet with worsted-weight yarn. Once the crochet is finished, decorate it with miniature pom poms, buttons, beads, embroidery, or any other lightweight embellishments you have on hand.
Adults can crochet the wreath bases, then let children help decorate them using school glue and age-appropriate trimmings. They make sweet handmade gifts for teachers, relatives, and friends!
Crochet Christmas Wreath Pattern
Pattern Details
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn
- Hook: 4 mm (US G-6) or 5 mm (US H-8)
- Finished size: Approximately 3 in. (7.5 cm) in diameter
- Construction: Worked in two rounds beginning with a foundation chain ring
- Uses: Christmas ornament, gift topper, or holiday decoration
Materials
- Small amount of worsted-weight yarn
- 4 mm (US G-6) or 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
- 7 mm tinsel pom poms or other lightweight decorations
- School glue or glue gun
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Helpful Crochet Resources
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this crochet pattern: Crochet Abbreviations, U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- hdc: half double crochet
- rep: repeat
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
- The beginning chain forms the center opening of the wreath.
- In Round 1, work into the individual chains rather than around the center of the chain ring.
- The beginning ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
- Stitch counts are provided at the end of each round.
- A 4 mm hook will produce a slightly smaller, firmer wreath than a 5 mm hook.
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Crochet Wreath Instructions
Setup: Ch 18. Sl st in first ch to form a ring, taking care not to twist the chain.
Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st). Work 2 sc in same ch as join, sc in each of the next 2 chs, *work 2 sc in next ch, sc in each of the next 2 chs; rep from * around, join — 24 sts.
Round 2: *Skip next st, work 4 hdc in next st, skip next st, sl st in next st; rep from * around — 6 shells.
Fasten off, leaving a long enough tail to form a hanging loop. Thread the tail through a tapestry needle, form a loop of the desired length, and secure it to the back of the wreath. Weave in the remaining end.
Decorating the Crochet Wreath
Now comes the fun part! Decorate your little wreath with miniature tinsel pom poms, buttons, beads, embroidery, small bows, or other festive trimmings.
Attach the decorations with school glue or hot glue. An adult should handle the hot-glue gun and supervise children using small embellishments.
That’s it—your crochet Christmas wreath is ready to hang on the tree or add to a holiday package!
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Absolutely love this, so cute and super easy. Thank you for sharing your talent. God bless.
I like the pattern for the wreath but I am still struggling with learning how to crochet.but I will try this pattern,it looks very pretty.thank you.
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I’m still a bit of a novice reading patterns. The first round has me confused.
Chain 1 then work 2 singles into that then chain 1 and work 2 singles etc?
Can’t quite get my head around it. 🤔😁
I think I see it now. I misread a part of it. 😁
Glad you got it 🙂
I dry felted the fruits on, they look great thanks for the pattern
Plan to make the wreaths and donate with trimmings so my grandsons ( 6 years old) class can finish them. All the children have special abilities on the autism spectrum.
That sounds like a wonderful idea!
These wreaths are so cute! Perfect for using as ornaments or gift embellishments!
Thanks, Marilyn!
I love this Quick and Easy pattern Thanks for sharing it. I am making these using mini pom poms, acrylic dots and glitter glue and with be decorating Goodie plates we are giving friends and neighbors.
I am linking to this pattern in my blog hope its ok. Thanks again.
So glad you like it! I will come by and visit 🙂
How do I make the loop from the end tail of yarn?
Hi Benn 🙂 I just leave enough yarn to form a loop and use a tapestry needle to secure it back on the wreath. Hope that helps.
How do you attach the pompom? I’ve had trouble finding the right glue for yarn and thats safe for kids
Hi Elaine 🙂 I just used Elmers glue.