Christmas Crochet Wreath

Create a beautiful handmade Christmas wreath featuring green crochet fan stitches, red berries, gold beads, and a festive red bow.

Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate
Finished Size: Approximately 20–25 cm (8–10 inches)
Terminology: US Crochet Terms

Materials

• Dark green cotton yarn
• Red cotton yarn for the bow
• 4 mm crochet hook
• Red decorative beads for berries
• Small gold beads
• Yarn needle and scissors
• Stitch markers
• Optional: floral wire for shaping

Abbreviations

• ch = Chain
• sl st = Slip stitch
• sc = Single crochet
• dc = Double crochet
• st = Stitch
• sp = Space
• rep = Repeat

Part 1: Crochet the Green Wreath

Round 1 – Foundation Ring

1. Using green yarn, ch 48.
2. Join with a sl st into the first chain to form a circle, making sure the chain is not twisted.

Round 2 – Base

1. Ch 1.
2. Work 1 sc into each chain around.
3. Join with a sl st. (48 sc)

Round 3 – Decorative Foundation

1. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc).
2. Work 1 dc into each stitch around.
3. Join with a sl st. (48 dc)

Round 4 – Fan Stitch Pattern

1. Ch 1.
2. Skip 2 stitches.
3. Work 5 dc into the next stitch.
4. Skip 2 stitches.
5. Sl st into the next stitch.
6. Repeat around the wreath.

You should have 8 decorative fan motifs.

Round 5 – Scalloped Edge

1. Sl st to the first fan.
2. Work 1 sc into each of the 5 dc stitches.
3. Work 3 sc into the top center stitch of each fan to create a rounded leafy effect.
4. Repeat around.
5. Fasten off and weave in ends.

For a fuller appearance similar to the photograph, make a second layer of green fan motifs and position it slightly behind the first layer.

Part 2: Crochet the Red Christmas Bow

Bow Body

1. Using red yarn, ch 22.
2. Row 1: Sc in the second chain from the hook and across. (21 sc)
3. Rows 2–10: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
4. Fasten off.

Fold the rectangle toward the middle to form two bow loops.

Wrap red yarn tightly around the center several times to create the bow’s knot.

Bow Tails

Make 2:

1. Ch 16.
2. Sc across from the second chain.
3. Work 3–4 additional rows.
4. Fasten off.

Shape the ends into decorative points and sew the tails behind the bow.

Part 3: Add Christmas Berries

1. Arrange small groups of 3 red beads around the wreath.
2. Sew each group securely between the green fan motifs.
3. Add gold beads between berry clusters for a festive accent.
4. Distribute the decorations evenly.

For a fully crocheted alternative, create tiny red berries using a magic ring with 6 sc, followed by one round of sc and a decrease round.

Part 4: Hanging Loop

1. Attach green yarn to the top of the wreath.
2. Ch 18–22.
3. Join back to the same point with a sl st.
4. Fasten off and secure.

Part 5: Final Assembly

1. Shape the wreath into a smooth circle.
2. Attach the red bow at the top center.
3. Sew the bow tails so they hang naturally.
4. Adjust the berries and gold beads.
5. Weave in all remaining yarn ends.
6. Optionally insert floral wire discreetly behind the wreath to maintain its shape.

Final Result: A festive green crochet wreath with textured fan stitches, bright red berries, elegant gold accents, and a large red Christmas bow — perfect for decorating a Christmas tree, doorway, or holiday gift.

Note: This is an adapted pattern inspired by the photograph. The chart shows the general fan-stitch construction, but some stitch counts and assembly details are estimated rather than verified against an original written pattern.