A crochet Christmas wreath is a simple way to add handmade texture and holiday color to your front door or indoor decorations. This design creates a long, dense green crocheted strip that wraps around a 16-inch foam wreath form, producing a soft, festive covering with a plush appearance. It is approachable for beginners who are comfortable with chains and single crochet, and it makes a useful seasonal decoration or thoughtful handmade gift. For more floral-inspired handmade projects, you can also browse these all-in-one crochet bouquet patterns for ideas that complement your holiday display.
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Project
- Beginner-friendly construction: The wreath covering uses a foundation chain and repeated single-crochet rows, making it a manageable project for practicing even tension.
- Festive texture: Bernat® Boa Holidays creates a plush, decorative surface that suits a Christmas wreath particularly well.
- Straightforward assembly: Instead of shaping multiple small motifs, you make one long crocheted piece and wrap it around the foam form.
- Easy seasonal decorating: The finished wreath can hang on a door, wall, mantel, or interior display.
- Customizable presentation: Although the approved pattern uses Holly Green, you can add optional decorations after completing the crocheted covering.
My Crochet Flower Tip: Because novelty yarn can make stitches difficult to see, count the foundation chain carefully and feel for each stitch as you work the rows.
Before You Start Crocheting
This crochet Christmas wreath pattern consists of one rectangular crocheted strip measuring 40 inches [101.5 cm] in length. The strip begins with a chain of 36 and is worked in single crochet. After the first row, you repeat the second-row instructions until the crocheted piece reaches the required length.
The finished strip is joined at its foundation-chain and final-row edges, wrapped around a 16-inch [40 cm] Styrofoam wreath, and sewn along the side edges. The pattern uses one main crochet technique single crochet so it is suitable for crocheters learning how to maintain consistent rows.
The supplied yarn options are:
- Bernat® Boa Holidays, 100 g / 3.5 oz; 118 m / 129 yds, color 46708 Holly Green: 3 balls
- Bernat® Boa Holidays, 300 g / 10.5 oz; 334 m / 365 yds, color 57708 Holly Green: 1 ball
Both options are paired with a 6 mm crochet hook and a 16-inch [40 cm] Styrofoam wreath.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- RS: right side
Materials You’ll Need
- Bernat® Boa Holidays, 100 g / 3.5 oz; 118 m / 129 yds, color 46708 Holly Green: 3 balls
- Or Bernat® Boa Holidays, 300 g / 10.5 oz; 334 m / 365 yds, color 57708 Holly Green: 1 ball
- Size 6 mm (U.S. J or 10) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Styrofoam wreath, 16 inches [40 cm] in diameter
The yarn creates the wreath’s soft green covering, while the Styrofoam form provides the round structure. The pattern gives two yarn quantity options, so use the format that matches the skein size available to you rather than combining both listed quantities automatically.
Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions
Crochet the Wreath Covering
Follow the instructions below in the stated order. The crocheted piece is worked flat before it is assembled around the wreath form.
Foundation chain
Ch 36.
1st row (RS)
1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end of chain.
Turn.
Stitch count for row: 35 sc.
2nd row
Ch 1.
1 sc in each sc to end of row.
Turn.
Continue pattern
Rep last row for 40 ins [101.5 cm].
Fasten off.
The repeated row is the second-row pattern: chain 1, work 1 single crochet in each single crochet to the end of the row, and turn. Continue until the strip measures 40 inches [101.5 cm].
Assembly and Finishing
Sew cast on (foundation chain) and cast off (last row) edges tog.
Wrap around foam wreath.
Sew side edges.
When wrapping the strip, keep the fabric aligned around the wreath form so the edges meet evenly. Sew the side edges securely, taking care not to pull the novelty yarn so tightly that the covering puckers.
Ways to Display Your Finished Crochet
- Front-door decoration: Hang the completed wreath on an interior or exterior-facing door in a sheltered location.
- Mantel display: Place it above or beneath a mantel as part of a coordinated holiday arrangement.
- Wall decoration: Use the wreath as a simple seasonal accent in an entryway, living room, or hallway.
- Table centerpiece: Set it flat around a hurricane lantern, candle holder, or bowl, keeping any heat source safely separated from the yarn.
- Gift idea: A handmade wreath makes a thoughtful seasonal gift for someone who enjoys cozy, traditional Christmas décor.
- Coordinated handmade décor: Pair the wreath with other crochet decorations, such as a small crocheted rose accent; these crochet rose instructions for wine glasses can inspire complementary holiday table styling.
Caring for Your Crochet Project
Treat the finished wreath as a decorative textile rather than a washable garment. The foam form and sewn construction should be protected from moisture, crushing, and excessive heat.
- Dust the wreath gently with a soft brush, feather duster, or cool air from a handheld dryer.
- If spot cleaning is necessary, use a barely damp cloth on the affected area and avoid soaking the wreath.
- Allow any cleaned area to dry completely before storing or displaying it.
- Keep the wreath away from radiators, fireplaces, hot lights, and open flames.
- Store it in a roomy box or container so the foam form and crocheted covering are not compressed.
- Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it, since pressure may flatten the textured yarn.
Tips for Better Results
- Count the foundation chain carefully. The first row must contain 35 single crochet stitches, so counting the initial chain helps prevent an incorrect width.
- Use your fingers to locate stitches. With textured novelty yarn, the stitch openings may be difficult to see. Feel for the top loops before inserting the hook.
- Check the first-row count. After completing the first row, confirm that you have 35 sc before turning.
- Keep row edges straight. Work 1 sc in each sc across every repeated row, and make sure the turning chain does not accidentally become an extra stitch.
- Measure the length as you go. Continue repeating the last row until the strip reaches 40 inches [101.5 cm].
- Keep the fabric relaxed. Tight tension can make the strip less flexible and harder to wrap smoothly around the foam wreath.
- Align the joined edges before sewing. Bring the foundation-chain edge and final-row edge together evenly so the covering forms a continuous loop.
- Secure the side edges neatly. Sew along the sides with enough strength to hold the covering in place, but avoid pulling the fabric into gathers.
Creative Ways to Customize Your Project
The approved pattern uses Holly Green Bernat® Boa Holidays, creating a classic evergreen base. You can personalize the finished decoration after completing the pattern without changing its construction.
- Add a red, gold, silver, or white ribbon around the finished wreath.
- Attach lightweight seasonal ornaments or bows to the outer surface.
- Use a contrasting hanging ribbon to make the wreath easier to coordinate with your décor.
- Display the wreath with red berries, pinecones, or gold accents placed securely on top of the crocheted covering.
- Create a coordinated holiday arrangement by pairing the green wreath with smaller handmade crochet decorations.
- Choose a different yarn only as an optional variation. A substitute may change the texture, thickness, length required, and final fit around the 16-inch [40 cm] wreath form.
- If changing the hook or yarn, remember that the strip’s dimensions may change. Measure the crocheted piece and compare it with the required 40-inch [101.5 cm] length before assembly.
These ideas are optional decorations; the approved crochet instructions remain a single strip of repeated single crochet wrapped around the foam form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this crochet Christmas wreath pattern suitable for beginners?
Yes. The pattern uses a foundation chain and single crochet rows. Beginners should be comfortable identifying single crochet stitches, turning rows, and sewing the finished strip around a wreath form.
How many stitches are in the first row?
The first row contains 35 sc. You begin with Ch 36, then work 1 sc in the second chain from the hook and in each chain to the end.
What hook size does the pattern use?
The pattern uses a size 6 mm crochet hook, also identified as U.S. J or 10, or the size needed to obtain gauge.
How long should the crocheted strip be?
Repeat the second-row pattern for 40 inches [101.5 cm], then fasten off.
What size wreath form is required?
The pattern uses a Styrofoam wreath measuring 16 inches [40 cm] in diameter.
Can I use a different yarn color?
Yes, color is an optional styling change. The approved pattern specifies Bernat® Boa Holidays in 46708 Holly Green or 57708 Holly Green. A different color can change the look while preserving the same construction, provided the yarn produces a suitable strip for the wreath form.
How is the crocheted piece attached to the wreath?
First, sew the cast-on foundation-chain edge and cast-off last-row edge together. Then wrap the crocheted piece around the foam wreath and sew the side edges.
Can I machine-wash the finished wreath?
Machine washing is not recommended for this assembled decoration. The foam form and textured yarn should be protected from soaking, agitation, and heat. Dust gently and spot clean only when needed.
Can I add decorations to the wreath?
Yes. You can add lightweight ribbons, bows, or seasonal accents after assembly. Attach additions securely and keep the finished wreath away from open flames and high heat.
Conclusion
This crochet Christmas wreath pattern uses simple single crochet and a practical wraparound construction to create a plush seasonal decoration. With its Holly Green yarn and 16-inch foam form, it can bring handmade warmth to a door, mantel, or wall. Once you finish the basic covering, enjoy customizing it with ribbons and lightweight accents, or explore more Christmas wreath pattern inspiration for future holiday projects.
