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Crochet wreath ornament pattern

ByMelissa Hassler

Add a cheerful handmade touch to your Christmas decorating with this crochet wreath ornament pattern. The green wreath, red crochet bow, and colorful pom-pom decorations create a festive little project that’s quick to make and easy to personalize.

Quick answer

This beginner crochet wreath ornament is worked in joined rounds using worsted weight (#4) yarn and an H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook. A separately crocheted bow and mini pom poms are added for decoration. The finished wreath measures approximately 4 × 4 inches (10 × 10 cm).

Creative ways to use your crochet wreath ornament

This crochet Christmas wreath ornament is small, festive, and easy to use in lots of creative ways. Here are a few ideas:

  • Christmas tree ornaments — Hang them with ribbon or twine for a classic handmade touch
  • Gift toppers — Use a mini crochet wreath instead of a bow
  • Garlands — String several wreaths together for festive mantel or doorway décor
  • Appliques — Sew them onto stockings, sweaters, or holiday pillows
  • Table décor — Use them around napkins, place settings, or flameless LED candles for a festive table accent

Crochet wreath ornament pattern details

Skill level

Beginner — This pattern uses single crochet worked in joined rounds, simple increases, slip stitches, and a small treble crochet bow.

Materials you’ll need

  • H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
  • Worsted weight yarn (#4) — green for the wreath and red for the bow
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Small pom poms for decorating the wreath
  • Hot glue, optional — for attaching the bow and pom poms
  • Yarn, ribbon, twine, or an ornament hanger — for hanging

Finished size

Approximately 4 × 4 inches (10 × 10 cm)

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this pattern. Finished size may vary slightly depending on your yarn, hook, and tension.

Crochet abbreviations

  • sc = single crochet
  • tr = treble crochet
  • ch/chs = chain/chains
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch

Pattern notes

  • The wreath is worked in joined rounds.
  • The ch 1 at the beginning of each wreath round does not count as a stitch.
  • Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made.
  • The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
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Watch the crochet wreath ornament video tutorial

Prefer to follow along with a video? Watch my step-by-step tutorial to see how to crochet this beginner-friendly wreath ornament, including the joined rounds, scalloped edge, crochet bow, assembly, and finishing.

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Free crochet wreath ornament pattern instructions

Wreath instructions

Use the H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook and green yarn.

Ch 30. Join with a sl st to the first ch, being careful not to twist the chain.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (40 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (50 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, *skip next st, work 4 sc in next st, skip next st, sl st in each of next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (10 scallops)

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

How to make a bow for the wreath

Use the H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook and red yarn.

Ch 5.

Work 3 tr in the 5th ch from the hook.

Ch 4, then sl st into the same ch to complete the first loop of the bow.

Without fastening off, continue working into the same ch: ch 4, 3 tr, ch 4, sl st into the same ch.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Attaching the bow to your wreath

You can attach the bow in two easy ways:

  • Hot glue: Add a small dot of glue to the back of the bow and press it onto the bottom of the wreath. Hold for a few seconds until set.
  • Sewing: Use a yarn needle and matching yarn to stitch the bow securely onto the wreath through the center of the bow.

Both methods work. Hot glue is the faster option, while sewing creates a more secure attachment without glue.

Adding mini pom poms (ornament decorations)

Mini pom poms make your crochet wreath ornament look like it’s decorated with tiny ornaments.

  1. Arrange pom poms around the wreath.
  2. Add a small dot of hot glue where each pom pom will go.
  3. Press the pom pom into place and hold for a few seconds.
  4. Repeat until your wreath is decorated, then let the glue cool completely.

Tip: If you prefer not to use hot glue, sew the pom poms securely in place instead.

Adding a hanging loop

Thread a piece of yarn, ribbon, or twine through a stitch at the top of the wreath and tie the ends together to form a hanging loop. You can also attach an ornament hanger instead.

Finishing

Weave in any remaining yarn ends. Make sure the bow, pom poms, and hanging loop are securely attached before hanging the ornament.

In-progress crochet wreath ornaments with red yarn, pom poms, and a crochet hook, showing how to make a mini crochet wreath ornament.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make the wreath bigger?

Yes. Start with a longer foundation chain that is a multiple of 3, then follow the same increase rounds and scalloped-edge repeat. A larger starting ring will create a larger finished wreath.

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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa

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