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Bring a touch of holiday elegance to your table with the Mrs. Claus Wine Bottle Holder, a festive crochet project that’s as charming as it is practical! 🎄🍷 With her classic red dress, dainty white apron, and sweet embroidered features, Mrs. Claus adds a warm, handmade hug to any bottle she wraps. Whether she’s part of your holiday décor or dressing up a gift for someone special, this cozy cover is sure to spread seasonal cheer.

This pattern is perfect for crocheters who love adding personality to their creations. You can customize her look with sparkly yarn, tiny glasses, or even a holly brooch for extra flair. Whether paired with a Santa bottle holder or standing proudly on her own, the Mrs. Claus Wine Bottle Holder is a delightful way to celebrate the magic of the season—one joyful stitch at a time! 🧶❤️

A wine bottle dressed in a red and white crocheted Santa outfit, featuring a skirt with a holly decoration, set against a festive kitchen background with Christmas lights.

🎀 Crochet Mrs. Claus Wine Bottle Holder Pattern

Add a handmade holiday touch to your Christmas table with this adorable Mrs. Claus Wine Bottle Holder! With a flowing red skirt, scalloped trim, fluffy neckline, holly accents, and matching bonnet hat, this festive crochet project is perfect for hostess gifts, party decor, or just spreading Christmas cheer.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – requires shaping, surface crochet, and appliqué work

📏 Finished Size

Fits standard 750ml wine bottle
Dress length: ~25-28 cm from neck to hem

🧶 Materials

Yarn (Worsted/Aran weight):

Red: 150-200g (main dress)
White chenille/velvet or bulky: 50g (collar and trims)
White worsted: 30g (scallops)
Green: small amount (holly leaves)
Red: small amount (holly berries)

Other supplies:

Crochet hooks: 4.0mm (dress), 5.0mm (fluffy parts)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
Wine bottle for sizing

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
ch = Chain
sc = Single crochet
hdc = Half double crochet
dc = Double crochet
inc = Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
sl st = Slip stitch
BLO = Back Loop Only
FLO = Front Loop Only
st(s) = Stitch(es)
FO = Fasten off

🧵 PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

🍷 DRESS BODY (Red)

Foundation:

Ch 36, join with sl st to form ring (adjust to fit your bottle neck snugly)
Place marker at beginning of round

Rounds 1-3: sc in each st around (36) This creates the fitted neckline

Round 4: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)

Round 5: sc around (42)

Round 6: (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)

Round 7: sc around (48)

Round 8: (7 sc, inc) ×6 (54)

Rounds 9-10: sc around (54)

Round 11: (8 sc, inc) ×6 (60)

Rounds 12-13: sc around (60)

Round 14: (9 sc, inc) ×6 (66)

Rounds 15-16: sc around (66)

Round 17: (10 sc, inc) ×6 (72)

Rounds 18-19: sc around (72)

Round 20: (11 sc, inc) ×6 (78)

Rounds 21-22: sc around (78)

Round 23: (12 sc, inc) ×6 (84)

Rounds 24-26: sc around (84)

Round 27: (13 sc, inc) ×6 (90)

Rounds 28-29: sc around (90)

FO red yarn, weave in ends.

❄️ WHITE SCALLOPED HEM

Attach white worsted yarn to bottom edge of red dress.

Round 1: sc in each st around (90)

Round 2 (Scallop edge):

Skip 2 sts, work (hdc, 2 dc, hdc) in next st, skip 2 sts, sl st in next st
Repeat * around
Join with sl st, FO

This creates the wavy scalloped edge visible at the hem.

🌊 DECORATIVE SIDE SCALLOPS (Make 4-6 panels)

These are the white scalloped strips that cascade down the sides of the red dress.

For each panel:

Ch 25-30 (length depends on where you want to place them)

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, turn

Row 2 (Scallop edge):

Skip 1 st, (hdc, dc, hdc) in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st
Repeat * across
FO, leaving long tail

Placement:

Evenly space 4-6 panels around the dress
Sew the straight edge along the red dress vertically from neckline area down toward hem
Let the scalloped edge face outward for dimension
In the photo, panels appear to be placed approximately every 60-90 degrees around the bottle

🎀 FLUFFY WHITE COLLAR

This wraps around the actual bottle neck, between the glass and the red dress.

Using white chenille/bulky yarn and 5.0mm hook:

Foundation: Ch 30-32 (adjust to wrap snugly around bottle neck)

Round 1: Join with sl st to form ring, ch 1, sc in each ch around (30-32)

Rounds 2-4:

Work loosely: sc in next st, ch 1 around
This creates an airy, fluffy texture
Alternative: work puff stitches for extra fluffiness

Puff stitch option:

(Yo, insert hook, pull up loop) ×3 in same st, yo and pull through all loops
Creates the cloud-like texture seen in photo

FO, weave in ends. The collar should be fluffy and full.

🍃 HOLLY LEAF APPLIQUÉ

Make 2 leaves (Green):

Ch 8

Row 1:

Sc in 2nd ch from hook
Hdc in next ch
Dc in next 3 ch
Hdc in next ch
3 sc in last ch (leaf tip)
Rotate to work down opposite side
Hdc, dc 3, hdc, sc
Join with sl st, FO

Shape the leaves:

Pinch at center to create the pointed holly shape
Block slightly if needed

🔴 HOLLY BERRIES

Make 3-4 berries (Red):

MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
Pull tight, sl st to join, FO leaving long tail
Stuff very lightly or leave flat

👒 BERET-STYLE HAT

This sits on top of the bottle cap like a flat beret, not a dome.

Using red yarn:

Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)

Round 2: inc in each st around (12)

Round 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)

Round 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)

Round 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)

Round 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)

Round 7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)

Round 8: (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)

Round 9: (7 sc, inc) ×6 (54)

Rounds 10-11: sc around (54) This creates the flat top of the beret

Round 12: Switch to white chenille/bulky yarn

BLO: sc around (54)

Round 13:

Work loosely: (sc, ch 1) around for fluffy texture
OR work puff stitches around

Round 14 (Optional – for extra brim fluff):

(Sc, hdc) in each st around
FO

Shaping:

The white brim should naturally roll outward
Gently shape and fluff the white edge
The hat should sit flat on top of the bottle cap, not fit over it

🪡 ASSEMBLY

Step 1: Prepare the Bottle

Remove any labels
Ensure bottle is clean and dry
Keep cork/cap on

Step 2: Attach Collar

Slide the white fluffy collar onto the bottle neck (the glass part above the main body)
Position it just below where the red dress will start
It should sit snugly around the neck

Step 3: Add the Dress

Carefully slide the red dress over the bottle from the top
The neckline should sit at or just above the collar
Adjust so it sits evenly

Step 4: Attach Side Scallops

Pin or mark where you want each white scallop panel
Using tapestry needle and matching thread, sew the straight edge of each panel vertically onto the red dress
Space evenly around (4-6 panels total)
Ensure scalloped edges face outward

Step 5: Add Holly

Arrange 2 green leaves and 3-4 red berries at center front
Position just below the neckline where collar meets dress
Sew securely with matching thread
Layer leaves slightly for dimension

Step 6: Place Hat

Set the beret on top of the bottle cap
Adjust so it sits flat and centered
The white brim should face outward evenly
Optional: secure with a dot of fabric glue if needed for display

🎨 STYLING TIPS

Extra Sparkle: Weave thin metallic thread through white scallops
Sturdier Structure: Add light starch to white trims for crisp scallops
Custom Fit: Adjust foundation chain to match your specific bottle diameter
Fluffier Collar: Use 2 strands of chenille yarn held together
Holly Variation: Add tiny white French knots as snow on holly leaves

💡 TROUBLESHOOTING

Dress too tight?

Increase foundation chain by 6 sts (multiples of 6)
Add extra increase rounds in body

Dress too loose?

Decrease foundation chain
Work with smaller hook

Collar not fluffy enough?

Use thicker chenille yarn
Add more rounds
Work puff stitches instead of sc

Hat doesn’t sit flat?

Block it flat while damp
Add more increase rounds for wider diameter
Ensure you’re not pulling stitches too tight

Scallops curling?

Block pieces before attaching
Use slightly larger hook for scallop round
Add light starch

🎁 VARIATIONS

Mrs. Claus in Blue: Use royal blue instead of red Sparkle Version: Add sequin yarn to white trims Mini Version: Scale down for champagne splits or small bottles Matching Set: Make a Santa version with beard!

🎉 FINAL TOUCHES

Your Mrs. Claus Wine Bottle Dress is complete!

This elegant holiday decoration features:

✨ Flowing red gown with graduated fullness
❄️ Delicate white scalloped hem
🌊 Cascading side scallop panels
☁️ Fluffy cloud-like collar
🍃 Festive holly accent
👒 Charming flat beret with rolled white brim

Perfect for holiday parties, hostess gifts, or festive table décor. Pair with candles, greenery, and other Christmas decorations for maximum impact!

Makes a wonderful gift filled with a bottle of wine, or use year after year as reusable holiday décor.

Enjoy your handmade Mrs. Claus creation! 🎄🍷