Deck the halls with handmade charm using the Festive Christmas Wreath, a joyful crochet project that’s bursting with holiday spirit! 🎄🧶 This delightful design features a plump green wreath base adorned with all the seasonal favorites—a tiny Christmas tree crowned with a star, fluffy snow puffs, holly leaves with bright red berries, and even dangling stockings that add a playful touch. Tied together with a big red bow, it’s the perfect way to welcome guests with warmth and whimsy.
Ideal for crocheters who love detailed decorations and festive flair, this pattern invites you to mix textures, play with vibrant colors, and customize each element to match your holiday style. Whether you hang it on your door, gift it to a fellow yarn-lover, or use it as a centerpiece, the Festive Christmas Wreath is a merry way to stitch up magic—one cheerful loop at a time! 🎅✨
🎀 Festive Christmas Wreath Crochet Pattern
Bring festive cheer to your home with this adorable crochet Christmas wreath! Featuring a plump green wreath base, a tiny Christmas tree topped with a star, fluffy snow puffs, holly with berries, dangling stockings, and a big red bow – this handmade decoration is sure to become a holiday favorite.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – involves multiple parts, sewing, and puff stitches.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 9–10 inches (23–25 cm) across with DK yarn and 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- DK or light worsted yarn in:
- Dark Green (wreath, tree, holly)
- Red (stockings, bow, berries)
- White (snow, stocking trim, tree decorations)
- Yellow (star)
- Brown (tree trunk)
- Crochet hook: 3.0 mm
- Polyester stuffing
- Red seed beads (for tree decorations)
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Twine or yarn cord for hanging
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in one st)
- dec – decrease (sc2tog)
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- puff – puff stitch (yarn over, insert hook, pull through loop x4, then yarn over and pull through all loops)
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- FO – fasten off
🌟 Pattern Instructions
🎄 Wreath Base (Dark Green)
- MR, 6 sc.
- inc x6 (12).
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18).
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24).
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30).
- Continue working sc around until you have a long tube, approx. 45–50 cm.
- Stuff firmly as you go.
- Sew both ends together to form a ring.
🎀 Bow (Red)
- Ch 45, sc across (44).
2–6. sc rows (44).
FO. Wrap yarn tightly around center to pinch into bow shape.
Make 2 smaller strips (ch 15, sc 2 rows) for tails and attach.
🎄 Tree (Dark Green)
Bottom Tier:
- MR, 6 sc.
- inc x6 (12).
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18).
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24).
- 2 rows sc (24).
Middle Tier:
Repeat as above until 18 sts.
Top Tier:
Repeat as above until 12 sts.
Sew tiers stacked smallest to largest. Add a short brown trunk (MR, 6 sc for 3 rows).
Star (Yellow):
(Make 5 points) – [ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, sl st into next st on ring]. FO and sew on top.
Decorations:
- White: sew tiny French knots or puff stitches.
- Red: sew seed beads in random spots.
❄️ Snow Puff Base (White – mandatory)
Make 6–7 puff flowers:
- MR, puff, ch 1 repeat x6.
- Join to close. FO.
Sew flowers side by side in a semicircle under tree base.
🍃 Holly Leaves (Green, Make 6)
- Ch 6.
- sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc in chains.
- Turn and repeat on other side.
FO. Sew in groups of 3.
Berries (Red): Make 3 French knots or sew 3 red beads.
🧦 Stockings (Red, Make 4)
- MR, 6 sc.
- inc x6 (12).
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18).
4–7. sc around (18).
8–9. sc rows (makes them longer than usual).
Change to white:
10–11. sc around for fluffy trim.
FO and sew hanging below snow base.
🧲 Assembly
- Sew bow to top center of wreath.
- Attach tree inside lower half of wreath.
- Sew snow puff base beneath tree.
- Add holly clusters with berries on each side.
- Sew stockings hanging evenly spaced.
- Attach hanging cord with twine or yarn.
✨ Finishing Touches
- Add sparkle with gold thread accents.
- Embroider little details like stocking stripes.
- Make multiples in different colors for a festive set!
🎉 Final Thoughts
This crochet Christmas wreath brings together everything we love about the holidays – a tree, stockings, snow, holly, and a festive bow. Whether you hang it on your door, tree, or wall, it’s a heartwarming handmade touch that will brighten your home every holiday season.
