A Christmas Crochet Dishcloth Wreath is a cheerful way to turn a practical kitchen item into seasonal décor. This pattern combines a round red-and-white dishcloth with a lacy green wreath and a bright red bow, creating a festive accent for your kitchen, holiday table, or gift basket. The project is approachable for crocheters who are comfortable working in joined rounds and making double and treble crochet stitches. For more handmade floral and decorative inspiration, explore these all-in-one crochet bouquet patterns.
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Project
- Useful seasonal décor: The finished piece remains a dishcloth while adding a festive wreath motif to your kitchen.
- Several techniques in one project: You will practice working from the center outward, making controlled increases, crocheting chain spaces, and forming an adjustable ring.
- Clear three-part construction: The dishcloth, wreath, and bow are crocheted separately, then joined during finishing.
- Gift-friendly design: It makes a thoughtful handmade addition to a holiday hostess gift, kitchen collection, or Christmas basket.
- Bold holiday colors: Coconut, Lime, and Cherry create a traditional seasonal palette with strong visual contrast.
My Crochet Flower Tip: Keep the color sections separate while working. Place each completed component beside the pattern so the wreath and bow do not get confused with the dishcloth during assembly.
Pattern Overview
This Christmas wreath dishcloth has three crocheted components:
- A six-round circular dishcloth worked from the center outward in color A.
- A two-round openwork wreath worked in color B.
- A small bow worked in color C.
The dishcloth is shaped by placing five double crochets in selected stitches on each round. These increases create four gently defined sections around the circle. The wreath uses double crochet stitches and chain spaces to create an airy ring, while the bow is formed from treble crochet stitches worked into an adjustable ring.
After all three components are complete, weave in the bow ends, sew the bow to the top center of the wreath, and whipstitch the wreath to the center of the dishcloth.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- slip st: slip stitch
- st/sts: stitch/stitches
- ch-space: chain space
Materials You’ll Need
- Yarn (RED HEART® Scrubby™): 1 skein each of 10 Coconut A, 620 Lime B, and 905 Cherry C
- Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]
- Yarn needle
Color A is used for the dishcloth, color B for the wreath, and color C for the bow. The yarn needle is used to weave in ends and sew the components together.
Complete Crochet Instructions
The pattern uses US crochet terminology. Work the dishcloth in joined rounds from the center outward, then make the wreath and bow separately.
Dishcloth
Worked in the round from the center out
With A, ch 4; slip st to first ch to join ring.
Round 1
- ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout)
- 15 dc in ring
- slip st to first dc to join
- 16 dc
Round 2
- ch 3
- 4 dc in same st
- dc in next 3 dc
- *5 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * twice
- slip st to first dc to join
- 32 dc
Round 3
- ch 3
- dc in next dc
- 5 dc in next dc
- *dc in next 7 dc, 5 dc in next dc; repeat from * twice
- dc in last 5 dc
- slip st to first dc to join
- 48 dc
Round 4
- ch 3
- dc in next 3 dc
- 5 dc in next dc
- *dc in next 11 dc, 5 dc in next dc; repeat from * twice
- dc in last 7 sts
- slip st to first dc to join
- 64 dc
Round 5
- ch 3
- dc in next 5 dc
- 5 dc in next st
- *dc in next 15 dc, 5 dc in next dc; repeat from * twice
- dc in last 9 dc
- slip st to first dc to join
- 80 dc
Round 6
- ch 3
- dc in next 7 dc
- 5 dc in next st
- *dc in next 19 dc, 5 dc in next dc; repeat from * twice
- dc in last 11 dc
- slip st to first dc to join
- 96 dc
Fasten off. Break A, leaving a 6″ (15.2 cm) tail.
Wreath
With B, make an adjustable ring as follows:
- Wrap yarn around your finger with the yarn tail to the left and under the working yarn.
- Insert hook through the circle from front to back.
- Using the working yarn, yarn over and pull up a loop.
Round 1
- ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1)
- [dc, ch 1] in ring 19 times
- slip st to first dc to join round
- tighten beginning yarn tail to close ring
- 20 dc, 20 ch-spaces
Round 2
- ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1)
- dc in next ch-space
- (dc, ch 1, dc) in each ch-space around
- slip st to first dc to join round
- 40 dc, 20 ch-spaces
Fasten off. Break B, leaving a 6″ (15.2 cm) tail.
Bow
With C, make an adjustable ring.
Row 1
- ch 4 (counts as tr)
- 2 tr in ring
- ch 4 (counts as tr)
- slip st in ring
- ch 4 (counts as tr)
- 2 tr in ring
- ch 4 (counts as tr)
- slip st in ring
- 8 tr
Tighten beginning yarn tail to close adjustable ring, forming Bow.
Fasten off. Break C, leaving a 6″ (15.2 cm) tail.
Finishing
- With yarn needle, weave in Bow yarn ends.
- Sew Bow to Wreath using the wreath’s yarn tails (or an extra length of B), securing Bow on top center of Wreath (see photo for placement).
- With an extra length of A, whipstitch Wreath to center of Dishcloth.
- Weave in all loose ends.
Finished Project Ideas
- Holiday kitchen display: Hang or place the finished dishcloth near a kitchen sink, coffee station, or baking area where the wreath design can be seen.
- Christmas table setting: Fold or roll the dishcloth and place it beside each setting for a coordinated handmade accent.
- Hostess gift: Pair it with holiday napkins, a wooden spoon, or packaged baking ingredients.
- Gift basket addition: Add the dishcloth to a seasonal kitchen basket with other practical handmade or purchased items.
- Festive guest bathroom accent: Use it as a decorative hand towel alternative in a powder room, provided it is kept clean and dry between uses.
- Small seasonal collection: Make several in the same palette for matching holiday décor throughout the home.
Caring for Your Crochet Project
Because the pattern uses RED HEART® Scrubby™ yarn and includes an attached openwork wreath and bow, handle the finished piece gently.
- Follow the yarn manufacturer’s care instructions when cleaning.
- Prefer careful spot cleaning for the attached decorative sections.
- Avoid pulling on the chain spaces of the wreath when the dishcloth is handled.
- Reshape the circular dishcloth gently while it is damp only if the yarn-care instructions permit it.
- Allow the project to dry fully before folding or storing.
- Store it flat or loosely folded in a dry place.
- Keep it away from excessive heat, which can affect the shape and texture of crocheted fabric.
- When storing it between seasons, place it in a breathable container rather than compressing the bow and wreath under heavy items.
Tips for Better Results
Count after every round. The stitch counts increase from 16 dc to 96 dc, so checking each round helps catch missed increases before the fabric becomes difficult to correct.
Mark the joining stitch if needed. A removable stitch marker can help you identify the first dc and make the slip-stitch join easier to locate.
Keep the five-dc increases grouped. These are the shaping points of the dishcloth. If one increase is placed in the wrong stitch, the circle may become uneven.
Do not over-tighten the wreath stitches. The chain spaces are what create the open ring. Work with even tension so the wreath remains flexible and easy to sew down.
Close the adjustable rings firmly. Tighten the beginning yarn tail after completing the wreath’s first round and the bow’s row so the centers do not remain open.
Leave the specified tails. The 6″ (15.2 cm) tails on the dishcloth, wreath, and bow are useful for sewing and finishing.
Position before sewing. Lay the wreath over the dishcloth and place the bow at the top center before securing anything. This makes it easier to center the decoration.
Whipstitch through stable areas. Attach the wreath through the center portion of the dishcloth rather than catching only the open chain spaces.
For another small seasonal crochet decoration, the crochet rose for wine glasses can provide inspiration for adding handmade accents to a holiday table.
Creative Ways to Customize Your Project
These ideas are optional and should be treated as variations rather than changes to the approved instructions.
- Change the bow color: Use a contrasting shade for a brighter bow, or choose a deeper red for a more traditional appearance.
- Try a different seasonal palette: Green, cream, and gold-toned yarn can create a softer holiday look, while blue and white can suggest a winter theme.
- Coordinate several dishcloths: Make a set using the same three colors, then vary which color is used for the bow if your yarn collection allows.
- Use the design as a color study: Keep the construction unchanged while testing different combinations of the supplied color roles.
- Experiment with yarn cautiously: A different yarn or hook size may change the fabric’s texture, drape, finished size, and yarn requirements. If you substitute, make sure the yarn produces a fabric suitable for a dishcloth and check the effect on the circular shape.
- Adjust the placement of the bow: The approved pattern calls for the bow on the top center of the wreath, but you may position it slightly to one side as an optional styling choice before sewing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Christmas crochet dishcloth wreath pattern beginner-friendly?
It is suitable for crocheters who understand basic chain, double crochet, treble crochet, and slip stitch techniques. The pattern also requires working in joined rounds, following increases, making adjustable rings, and sewing crocheted pieces together.
What yarn and hook are recommended?
The pattern calls for RED HEART® Scrubby™ yarn in 10 Coconut A, 620 Lime B, and 905 Cherry C, with one skein of each color. Use a Susan Bates® 5mm [US H-8] crochet hook.
How many components does the project include?
You make one six-round circular dishcloth, one two-round wreath, and one bow. These three pieces are assembled into the finished decoration.
Which color is used for each component?
Color A, 10 Coconut, is used for the dishcloth. Color B, 620 Lime, is used for the wreath. Color C, 905 Cherry, is used for the bow.
How is the wreath attached to the dishcloth?
After sewing the bow to the top center of the wreath, use an extra length of A to whipstitch the wreath to the center of the dishcloth.
Can the colors be changed?
Yes. You can optionally use a different color combination, but keep the component roles clear while crocheting. Changing yarn can also affect the texture, drape, shape, and yarn requirements.
Why does the dishcloth need five double crochets in selected stitches?
Those groups are the increases that shape the circular dishcloth. Each round places them farther apart according to the written pattern, producing the expanding shape.
How should the finished project be stored?
Store it flat or loosely folded in a dry place, protecting the bow and openwork wreath from snagging or compression. Follow the yarn manufacturer’s care instructions when cleaning.
Conclusion
This Christmas Crochet Dishcloth Wreath Pattern brings together a practical circular dishcloth, an airy green wreath, and a cheerful red bow. It is a useful seasonal project for decorating a kitchen, giving as a handmade present, or building a coordinated holiday collection. For a related seasonal dishcloth idea, see this Christmas wreath dishcloth crochet pattern.
