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Welcome the holiday season with a hearty dose of handmade cheer thanks to the Santa Christmas Wreath, a jolly crochet project that’s bursting with festive flair! 🎅🎄 Featuring Santa’s iconic red suit, fluffy white beard, and playful belt detail, this wreath is a merry way to dress up your door, mantel, or craft space. Whether you’re decking the halls or gifting a little holiday magic, this whimsical design brings warmth and wonder to any corner of your home.

This pattern is perfect for crocheters who love bold colors, cozy textures, and seasonal charm. You can personalize your wreath with sparkly yarn, add tiny bells or pom-poms, or even stitch up a matching set for every room. Whether you’re crafting for fun, spreading handmade joy, or creating a centerpiece for your holiday décor, the Santa Christmas Wreath is a delightful way to celebrate the season—one festive loop at a time! 🧶✨

A crocheted Christmas wreath featuring a Santa Claus face, red flowers, and festive decorations like a candy cane and gift ornaments, adorned with a gold rope bow, hanging on a door.

🎅✨ Christmas Wreath with Santa & Poinsettias Crochet Pattern

Add handmade festive cheer to your home with this crochet Christmas wreath! Featuring a plush Santa face, bright poinsettias, candy cane, gifts, ornaments, and a golden bow, this piece is perfect for your door or wall.

🧶 Skill Level

Intermediate – requires amigurumi skills, surface embroidery, and sewing small motifs.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 12–14″ (30–35 cm) diameter using a standard foam wreath form.

🧵 Materials

Green worsted weight yarn (wreath base)
Red yarn (flowers, Santa hat, gift ribbons)
White yarn (Santa beard, hat trim, candy cane, snowflakes, gift base)
Yellow/gold yarn (flower centers, ornaments, bow)
Beige/skin-tone yarn (Santa face & nose)
Black yarn/thread (Santa eyes, embroidery)
Foam wreath ring (30–35 cm)
Hook: 3.5 mm – 4.0 mm
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
FO = fasten off

🌲 Wreath Base (Green)

Ch enough to wrap around wreath form lengthwise (approx. 40–45 sts).
Work rows of sc until strip is long enough to fully wrap around foam ring.
Stretch strip around wreath form, sew seam at the back with whip stitch.

👉 This creates the smooth, tight green cover shown in the photo.

🎅 Santa Head & Beard

Head (Beige)

MR 6 sc.
inc x6 (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
(sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly. FO.

Nose (Beige)

MR 6 sc.
inc in each (12)
sc around (12)
dec x6 (6), FO, sew to center of face.

Beard Tufts (White, make 6–8)

MR, (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) into ring, pull tight. FO.
👉 These form rounded petals/tufts. Sew in layers around chin for fluffy look.

Mustache (White, make 2)

Ch 6, work: sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc. FO.
Sew both under nose, pointing outward.

Eyebrows (White, make 2)

Ch 5, sc back across. FO. Sew above eyes.

Hat (Red)

MR 6 sc.
inc x6 (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Continue increasing until opening fits head (~36–40 sts).
Work straight until tall cone forms. FO.

Trim: With white yarn, work scallops: (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc in same st, sl st next) repeat.

Pom-pom: MR 6 sc, inc around (12), sc 2 rnds, dec (6), FO. Sew to tip.

🌺 Poinsettias (Red, make 3–4)

Petals (make 5 per flower):

Ch 6, work: sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc down chain. FO.
Sew 5 petals in circle.

Center (Yellow): MR 6 sc, pull tight, FO. Sew to flower middle.

🍬 Candy Cane

With white yarn:

Ch 25–30.
sc across, FO.
Curve into cane shape.
Embroider diagonal red stripes with surface stitches.

🎁 Gift Box (White with Red Ribbon)

Crochet small cube: 6 sc × 6 sc square panels, join together and stuff.
Surface crochet or embroider red ribbon lines across all faces.
Make bow: Ch 20, join ends, cinch middle into bow. Sew on top.

🎄 Ornaments with Leaves

Ball (Yellow):

MR 6 sc.
inc x6 (12).
sc around 2 rnds.
dec x6 (6), FO, stuff.

Leaves (Green, make 2 per ball):
Ch 7, work: sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc along chain. FO.
Attach 2 leaves to each ornament, then sew ornament to wreath.

❄ Snowflakes (White, make 6–8)

MR 6 sc.
(Ch 5, sl st back in same st) ×6. FO.
👉 Tiny and delicate like in the photo.

🎀 Golden Bow

Make an i-cord (approx. 40–50 cm) with gold yarn.
Tie into a big bow and stitch at top of wreath.

🪡 Assembly

Place Santa at the bottom center of wreath. Sew securely.
Arrange poinsettias evenly around right & left sides.
Sew candy cane on upper left.
Attach gift box on bottom left.
Add yellow ornaments with green leaves near Santa and sides.
Scatter small white snowflakes across wreath.
Attach golden bow at top center.

🌟 Final Look

Your Christmas Crochet Wreath is complete 🎅🌺✨! With a plush Santa face, 3D beard, poinsettias, ornaments, candy cane, and golden bow, this matches the photo perfectly. Hang it on your door for a warm handmade holiday welcome!