Crochet Christmas Spiral Garland Pattern

Materials

  • White or ivory DK/light worsted cotton yarn
  • Crochet hook suitable for your yarn, approximately 3–3.5 mm
  • Small silver chains
  • Clear acrylic/crystal teardrop beads
  • Stitch marker
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Optional: small clear beads for extra sparkle

Main Motif — Crochet Snowflake Flower

Center

  1. Make a magic ring.
  2. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc).
  3. Work 11 dc into the ring.
  4. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3.
    12 dc total.

Round 2

  1. Ch 3.
  2. In the same stitch, work 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc.
  3. In each remaining stitch, work 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc.
  4. Join with a sl st.

Round 3 — Petals

  1. Sl st into the first ch-2 space.
  2. Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in the same space.
  3. Sl st into the next ch-2 space.
  4. Repeat around to create 6 rounded flower/snowflake petals.
  5. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Joining the Motifs

Make approximately 25–35 motifs, depending on the desired length.

Instead of making them as separate flowers, join them edge-to-edge while working the final round:

  • Place two motifs together.
  • At corresponding points, replace a chain space with a sl st through the matching space of the previous motif.
  • Continue joining the motifs into a long flexible chain.
  • Keep the motifs slightly staggered rather than perfectly straight.

Creating the Spiral

Once the long motif chain is complete:

  1. Attach yarn to one end.
  2. Work a narrow crochet chain along the upper edge, approximately 3–5 chains between joining points.
  3. Gradually increase the spacing toward the center.
  4. The motif strip will naturally curve into a spiral.
  5. Secure the top with a strong crochet loop for hanging.
  6. Arrange the spiral by gently twisting it into several descending turns.

Crystal Decorations

Attach thin silver chains at several points along the spiral.

At the end of each chain:

  • Attach one clear teardrop crystal.
  • Secure it firmly with a small jump ring or strong thread.
  • Vary the chain lengths so the crystals hang at different heights.

For the bottom, attach one larger crystal for an elegant finishing point.

Finishing

  • Carefully shape the crochet motifs so each flower is clearly visible.
  • Lightly block the finished piece to make the spiral more defined.
  • Check all crystal attachments and the hanging loop before displaying.
  • Hang vertically from the top loop.

Finished result: a delicate white crochet Christmas spiral decoration with repeated flower/snowflake motifs and sparkling crystal drops, perfect for a Christmas tree, window, doorway, or festive home décor.

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