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! 🧶❤️
🎀 Crochet Mrs. Claus Wine Bottle Holder Pattern
Transform an ordinary wine bottle into a festive Christmas centerpiece with this elegant Mrs. Claus Wine Bottle Holder. Featuring a flowing red skirt with scalloped white trim, a fluffy neckline, holly accent, and a matching bonnet hat, it’s the perfect handmade touch for your holiday table or as a gift.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – simple rounds, increases, color changes, and appliqué.
📏 Finished Size
- Fits a standard 750 ml wine bottle
- Skirt length: ~25–27 cm
🧶 Materials
- Worsted or chunky weight yarn in:
- Red (skirt & hat)
- White fluffy yarn (neckline, hem trim, hat brim — chenille/velvet or eyelash recommended)
- Green (holly leaves)
- Red (holly berries)
- Crochet hook: 4.0–5.0 mm (adjust to yarn and tension)
- Yarn needle & scissors
- Stitch markers
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
sc = Single crochet
inc = Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st = Slip stitch
ch = Chain
hdc = Half double crochet
dc = Double crochet
FO = Fasten off
🧵 Pattern Instructions
🍷 Dress Body (Red)
Start with a chain foundation (not a magic ring) so it fits over the bottle neck.
- Ch 36 (adjust to fit around your bottle’s neck), join with sl st to form ring. (36)
- R1–3: sc around (36) → this forms the neckline opening.
- R4: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
- R5–6: sc around (42)
- R7: (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
- R8–9: sc around (48)
- R10: (7 sc, inc) ×6 (54)
- R11–13: sc around (54)
- R14: (8 sc, inc) ×6 (60)
- R15–17: sc around (60)
- R18: (9 sc, inc) ×6 (66)
- R19–20: sc around (66)
- R21: (10 sc, inc) ×6 (72)
- R22–23: sc around (72)
- R24: (11 sc, inc) ×6 (78)
- R25–26: sc around (78)
👉 For extra fullness, continue with one more increase round up to 84 sts.
FO red yarn.
❄️ White Hem Trim
- Attach white yarn to bottom edge of skirt.
- R1: sc around (78–84).
- R2: (sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc) in same st, sl st in next st → repeat around for scalloped edge.
FO and weave in ends.
🎀 Fluffy Neckline
- Attach white fluffy yarn (chenille/velvet) at the top edge of the dress.
- R1–3: sc around (36).
👉 Use puff stitches or textured fluffy yarn for a thick, cozy neckline.
FO and weave in ends.
🍃 Holly Appliqué
Leaves (make 2, green):
- Ch 7.
- Work: sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc.
- Ch 1, rotate, work down other side: sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc. FO.
Berries (make 3, red):
- MR, 6 sc, join with sl st. FO.
Assembly: Sew leaves and berries at front center, just below neckline.
👒 Bonnet Hat (Red with White Brim)
- R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
- R2: inc ×6 (12)
- R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
👉 Stop increases here to keep hat small and snug. - R6–8: sc around (30)
- Switch to fluffy white yarn:
- R9–10: sc around (30) → for puffy brim.
FO and weave in ends.
🪡 Assembly
- Slide red dress body over wine bottle.
- Adjust so skirt flares evenly around the base.
- Fluff neckline for a cozy Mrs. Claus effect.
- Sew holly appliqué to front center, under neckline.
- Place bonnet hat over bottle top and fold brim outward.
🌟 Finishing Touches
- Add sparkle with glitter yarn in scallops.
- Pair with a Santa wine bottle holder for a festive couple’s set.
- Perfect for holiday tablescapes, hostess gifts, or Christmas parties.
🎉 Final Words
Your Mrs. Claus Wine Bottle Holder is complete — with her flowing skirt, scalloped hem, fluffy neckline, holly accent, and bonnet hat, she brings handmade Christmas cheer to any gathering. Quick, festive, and elegant, this project is sure to impress guests and make your holiday table magical.
