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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.

🎅✨ Crochet Christmas Wreath with Santa & Poinsettias Pattern

Welcome to this festive crochet project! This stunning Christmas wreath features an adorable Santa face with a fluffy cloud-like beard, vibrant red poinsettias, candy canes, gift boxes, ornaments, delicate snowflakes, and a beautiful golden bow. Perfect for decorating your front door or adding handmade holiday charm to any room!

🧶 Skill Level

Intermediate – This pattern requires knowledge of amigurumi techniques, surface embroidery, and assembling multiple small motifs. Perfect for crocheters ready to tackle a showpiece project!

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 12-14 inches (30-35 cm) in diameter when using a standard foam wreath form.

🧵 Materials Needed

Yarn (Worsted Weight/Medium #4)

Green – 200-250g (wreath base)
Red – 100g (Santa hat, poinsettias, candy cane stripes, gift ribbons)
White – 150g (Santa beard, hat trim, candy cane, snowflakes, gift box)
Beige/Skin tone – 50g (Santa face)
Yellow/Gold – 75g (flower centers, ornaments, bow)
Black – Small amount for embroidery or 9mm safety eyes

Other Supplies

Foam wreath ring (12 inches/30 cm diameter)
Crochet hook: 3.5mm (E) – 4.0mm (G)
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle (tapestry needle)
Scissors
Stitch markers
Pins for assembly
Optional: Hot glue gun for extra security

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

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

🌲 Part 1: Wreath Base

Note: This creates the smooth green foundation you see in the photo.

Instructions:

Measure your wreath form. You’ll need to create a long rectangular strip that wraps around the entire circumference.
Ch 45 (or enough to wrap lengthwise around your foam ring when held vertically).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (44 sc)
Rows 2-80: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (44 sc)
- Continue until your strip is long enough to wrap completely around the foam wreath form (approximately 36-40 inches long).
Assembly: Stretch the strip around the foam ring, overlapping slightly. Using matching green yarn and a yarn needle, whip stitch the seam closed on the back of the wreath. Make sure the coverage is tight and even with no foam showing through.

🎅 Part 2: Santa Head & Face

Santa’s Head (Beige)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) around. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around. (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around. (36)
Rnds 7-14: Sc around. (36) – 8 rounds total
Rnd 15: (4 sc, dec) around. (30)
Rnd 16: (3 sc, dec) around. (24)
Rnd 17: (2 sc, dec) around. (18)
Rnd 18: (Sc, dec) around. (12)

Stuff head firmly with fiberfill. Continue stuffing as you close.

Rnd 19: Dec around. (6)
FO, weave in end.

Santa’s Nose (Beige)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnds 3-4: Sc around. (12)
Rnd 5: Dec around. (6)

FO, leaving long tail. Stuff lightly and sew to center of face, positioned slightly above center.

Eyes (Black)

Option 1: Use 9mm black safety eyes, positioned above nose, spaced about 4-5 stitches apart.

Option 2: Embroider with black yarn:

Make small circles using satin stitch
Or create French knots for simpler eyes

Mustache (White) – Make 2

Ch 8

Work back along chain: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, 2 tr (in next 2 sts), dc, hdc, sc

FO, leaving long tail.

Sew both pieces under nose, curving them outward and slightly upward for a cheerful expression.

Eyebrows (White) – Make 2

Ch 6

Work back: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (5 sc)

FO, leaving long tail.

Sew above eyes, angling them slightly upward toward the outer edges.

🧔 Part 3: Santa’s Cloud Beard (Most Important!)

This is what makes the beard look fluffy and photo-accurate!

Beard Tufts (White) – Make 15-18 pieces

Each tuft creates one rounded petal/cloud puff.

MR, work into ring: (Sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) all into the magic ring – this creates one petal

Pull ring tight. FO, leaving 8-inch tail for sewing.

Assembling the Beard:

Bottom layer (6-7 tufts): Sew in a curved row along the bottom of Santa’s face, starting from one side and going to the other. Each tuft should overlap slightly with the next for a full, fluffy appearance.
Middle layer (5-6 tufts): Sew a second row above the first, positioning tufts in the gaps between the bottom tufts. This creates volume and dimension.
Top layer (4-5 tufts): Add a final row near the mustache area, filling in any sparse spots.

Tip: The beard should look cloud-like and full, extending well below the chin as shown in the photo. Don’t skimp on tufts!

🎅 Part 4: Santa’s Hat

Red Hat Body

Test fit on Santa’s head. Continue increasing if needed until opening fits comfortably.

Rnds 8-16: Sc around. (42) – Continue for 9 rounds or until hat is desired height (about 3-4 inches)

FO, leaving long tail.

White Trim (Scalloped Edge)

Join white yarn to bottom edge of hat with sl st.

Pattern: (Sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) all in same st, skip next st, sl st in next st, skip next st – Repeat around, adjusting skips as needed to fit evenly around the edge.

FO and weave in ends.

White Pom-Pom

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnds 3-4: Sc around. (12)
Rnd 5: Dec around. (6)

Stuff lightly. FO, leaving tail to sew to tip of hat.

🌺 Part 5: Red Poinsettias (Make 3)

Petals (Make 5 per flower)

Ch 8

Work back along chain: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc (working in remaining loops)

FO, leaving long tail for sewing. Each petal should be leaf-shaped with the treble crochet forming the point.

Assembling One Flower:

Arrange 5 petals in a circle, with pointed ends facing outward. Sew together at the center, overlapping bases slightly.

Yellow Center

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)

Pull tight, FO, leaving tail. Sew to center of flower, flattening slightly.

Make 3 complete flowers.

🍬 Part 6: Candy Cane

White Base

Ch 28

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (27 sc)

Rows 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (27 sc)

FO, leaving long tail.

Red Stripes (Surface Crochet or Embroidery)

Using red yarn and a yarn needle, embroider diagonal stripes across the white strip:

Space stripes about 1 inch apart
Angle them at 45 degrees
Work from bottom left to top right

Curve the finished piece into a candy cane shape and tack with a few stitches to hold the curve.

🎁 Part 7: Gift Box

White Box Base (Make 6 squares)

Ch 7

Rows 1-6: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (6 sc per row)

Ch 1, turn at end of each row.

FO after 6 rows. You should have a 6×6 square. Make 6 identical squares.

Assembly:

Arrange squares into a cube shape and whip stitch together, stuffing lightly before closing the last seam.

Red Ribbon (Surface Crochet)

With red yarn, surface crochet or embroider lines across the box:

One line around the middle horizontally
One line around the middle vertically
Lines should cross at the center top

Red Bow

Ch 22, join to first ch with sl st to form a loop.

Rnd 1: Sc in each ch around. (22)

FO, leaving long tail.

Pinch the loop in the middle and wrap red yarn around the center several times to create bow shape. Secure with knots.

Ch 12 for bow tails (make 2). FO and attach to back of bow.

Sew bow to top center of gift box.

🎄 Part 8: Christmas Ornaments (Make 3)

Yellow Ball

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) around. (18)
Rnds 4-6: Sc around. (18)
Rnd 7: (Sc, dec) around. (12)
Rnd 8: Dec around. (6)

Stuff firmly. FO, leaving tail.

Green Ornament Hanger Loop (Make 1 per ornament)

With green yarn, ch 12. Join to first ch with sl st to form loop.

FO, leaving long tail. Sew to top of ornament.

Green Leaves (Make 2 per ornament)

Ch 8

Work back: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc (7 stitches total along the chain)

FO, leaving tail. Sew one leaf on each side of the ornament base.

Make 3 complete ornaments with hangers and leaves.

❄️ Part 9: Snowflakes (Make 8-10)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into ring. (6)

Rnd 2 (Creating 6 points): (Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch, sl st back into same sc of ring where you started that point) – Repeat from * 5 more times for 6 total points, working into each of the 6 sc from Rnd 1.

Pull center ring tight. FO and weave in ends.

Tip: These should be small and delicate, about 1.5 inches across. Each point radiates from the center.

🎀 Part 10: Golden Bow

I-Cord Method (Recommended)

With gold/yellow yarn and 4mm hook:

Ch 4, join to form ring.

Work sc around continuously (spiral) for about 40-50 inches until you have a long rope.

FO.

Assembling the Bow:

Create two loops (each about 6 inches long) and cross them in the center.
Wrap the remaining length around the center several times.
Secure with stitches.
Create two tails hanging down (about 8-10 inches each).
Trim ends at an angle or in a V-shape.

Alternative: Ch a very long chain (150+ chains), then tie into a large decorative bow.

🪡 Final Assembly

Now comes the fun part – bringing your wreath to life!

Step-by-Step Assembly:

Position Santa at the bottom center of the wreath. His head should rest on the lower curve. Pin in place, then sew securely with matching yarn, stitching through the beard into the wreath base.
Attach the hat to Santa’s head, angling it slightly to one side for character.
Place the 3 poinsettias:
- One large flower on the upper right
- One large flower on the middle right
- One large flower on the lower left
- Space them evenly for balance
Add the candy cane on the upper left side, angling it diagonally.
Position the gift box on the lower left, near Santa.
Attach the 3 ornaments:
- One on the left side near the candy cane
- One on the upper right
- One on the lower right
- Make sure the green loops face upward like real hanging ornaments
Scatter the 8-10 snowflakes randomly across the wreath, filling any empty spaces. Place them at varying angles for a natural look.
Attach the golden bow at the top center of the wreath. Make sure it’s secure and centered, as this will also serve as your hanging point.
Final adjustments: Step back and look at your wreath. Adjust any elements that seem unbalanced. Add extra snowflakes if needed.

🎨 Tips for Success

Take your time with the beard – This is the star feature! The fuller and fluffier, the better.
Use pins first – Before permanently sewing elements, pin them in place and view your wreath from a distance.
Stuff firmly – Well-stuffed elements (especially Santa’s head and ornaments) look more professional.
Secure everything well – This wreath may hang on a door, so make sure all pieces are sewn on securely with multiple stitches.
Blocking – Lightly steam or block your poinsettia petals to make them lay flat and look crisp.

🌟 Finishing Touches

Your handmade Christmas Crochet Wreath is now complete! 🎅🌺✨

This stunning piece features:

An adorable Santa with fluffy cloud beard
Vibrant dimensional poinsettias
Charming miniature ornaments with realistic hangers
Festive candy cane and gift box
Delicate scattered snowflakes
Beautiful golden bow topper

Hang it proudly on your front door, above your mantel, or gift it to someone special. This heirloom-quality decoration will bring joy for many Christmases to come!

Estimated Time: 12-18 hours (depending on experience level)

Happy Holidays and Happy Crocheting! 🎄

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