As the holiday season approaches, I start to think about fun ways that I can use crochet in my holiday decor. This year, I decided to design a beautiful crochet wreath for my front door but this Christmas wreath crochet pattern has a surprise – it lights up! In addition to the pattern, I have included a video tutorial showing how I wrap my wreath with Christmas lights and how I assemble it.
You don’t need to be a super experienced crocheter to make this beautiful wreath as it is accessible for beginners. You’ll need a 4.0 mm hook, some white yarn and some red yarn to get started.
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I really like the minimalist look for wreaths and Christmas decor in general but I wasn’t satified with just a beautifully, classic crochet wreath. I wanted to kick it up a notch and make it extra festive. Because, let’s be honest, this feels like a year where we’ll need all the extra festiveness we can get
About the Yarn & Stitch Used In This Pattern
I used Whims Merino DK yarn in this design which is a Z-twist yarn. This z-twist really gives crochet stitches a boost in stitch texture. I wanted to choose a basic stitch that would really pop because of that z-twist.
I used one of my favourite stitches: The Thicket Stitch. (Check out my how to crochet the Thicket Stitch tutorial). The result is an absolutely gorgeous stitch texture with no extra effort or difficult stitching required.
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Customize Your Wreath:
My Country Winter Wreath Crochet Pattern was designed to be easy to customize as well. Don’t like the minimalist look like I went with? For a more personal touch, try adding some christmas baubles, extra lights, some greenery, small amigurumis or figurines to your crochet Christmas wreaths. The only limit is your imagination my friends.
While you’re here, check out some of my other easy Christmas crochet patterns available for free here on my blog:
- Crochet Christmas Gnome Free Pattern – Gnorman the Gnome
- Randy the Reindeer Cactus
- Saint Prickolaus Cactus Cuddler
- Crochet Snowman Ornament
- Crochet Penguin Coaster
- Cat Crochet Christmas Ornament
Disclaimer:
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Skill Level:
- Beginner
Terminology:
- U.S Terminology
Supplies:
- 4.0 mm(G) Furls Odyssey Crochet Hook
- 412 yards / 110g of (3) DK weight yarn in White (Color A) – I used Whims Merino DK (50% wool/ 50% nylon) in Natural
- 118 yards/60g of DK weight (3) yarn in Red (Color B) – I used Whims Merino DK (50% wool/ 50% nylon) in Red
- Tapestry Needle / Yarn Needle
- Scissors
- 15.8” (40.1cm) Foam Wreath Form
- Optional: 7.2 foot long battery operated LED string lights. I used these from Amazon.
- Optional: Tape, pins or something to hold the lights in place temporarily
Abbreviations:
- CH(s) = Chain(s)
- DC = Double Crochet
- FO = Finish Off
- HDC = Half Double Crochet
- RS = Right Side
- SC = Single Crochet
- SK = Skip
- SL ST = Slip Stitch
- ST(s) = Stitch(es)
You can purchase an inexpensive ad-free PDF version of this pattern for a small fee in my Ravelry and Etsy shops.
Gauge:
- Approx. 21 sts x 16 rows = 4” in pattern stitch
Finished Size:
- Wreath Body: 6” wide x 44.5” long laid flat
- Bow: 3” wide x 31” long laid flat
NOTES:
- Gauge is not vital to the project although not matching gauge will affect the amount of yarn needed.
- This pattern is easily adjustable to be used with other sizes of wreath forms. Chain an even number of stitches that fits snuggly around the wreath form you have and follow the pattern instructions until your piece is long enough to fit your wreath form.
- This wreath lights up! After all the pieces are crocheted, we will add the lights to the wreath. This is optional but is a fun surprise to add to your work. If you choose a different-sized wreath form, you may need a different length of lights to fit your wreath best. Always test your lights before putting them onto your wreath form to ensure they don’t get warm.
Country Winter Wreath – Free Christmas Wreath Crochet Pattern
Wreath Body
Using Color A, CH 32.
Row 1 (RS): (SC, DC) in the 2nd CH from the hook. *SK 1, (SC, DC) in the next CH, repeat from * until 2 CHs remain. SK 1, SC in the last CH. (31)
Rows 2 – 184: CH 1 and turn. (SC, DC) in the first ST. *SK 1, (SC, DC) in the next ST, repeat from *until 2 STs remain. SK 1, SC in the last ST. (31)
This piece is meant to fit snuggly against the wreath form. If you aren’t matching gauge or find that your piece isn’t long enough to fit your wreath, continue to add rows of pattern stitch until your piece fits. FO and weave in ends.
Bow
Using Color B, CH 14.
Row 1 (RS): HDC in the 2nd CH from the hook and each CH across. (13)
Rows 2 – 110: CH 1 and turn. HDC in the first ST and each ST across. (13)
FO and weave in ends.
Piece for Center of Bow
Using Color B, CH 7.
Row 1 (RS): HDC in the 2nd CH from the hook and each CH across. (6)
Rows 2 – 16: CH 1 and turn. HDC in the first ST and each ST across. (6)
FO leaving a long yarn tail for sewing.
Battery Pocket (Optional)
Using Color A, CH 10.
Row 1 (RS): (SC, DC) in the 2nd CH from the hook. *SK 1, (SC, DC) in the next CH, repeat from * until 2 CHs remain. SK 1, SC in the last CH. (9)
Rows 2 –11: CH 1 and turn. (SC, DC) in the first ST. *SK 1, (SC, DC) in the next ST, repeat from * until 2 STs remain. SK 1, SC in the last ST. (9)
Row 12: CH 1 and turn. SC in the first ST and each ST across. (9)
FO leaving a long yarn tail to seam the pocket onto the Wreath Body.
Assembly
Adding the Lights (Optional)
If adding lights to your wreath, hold one end of the lights with one hand to hold it in place and use the other hand to wrap the lights around the wreath form until you are back to where you started. Use a piece of tape or some pins to hold each end of the lights in place temporarily while you cover the wreath with your fabric.
Watch How I Wrap My Wreath with Lights Here:
Covering the Wreath
- With the right side of your Wreath Body piece facing you, wrap the Wreath Body piece around the wreath form so the long ends touch in the center of the wreath form and the stitches line up.
- Using a long length of yarn threaded onto a tapestry needle, seam the long ends together (I recommend using mattress stitch for the most invisible seam), working through the ends of the rows. If you’re using the lights, make sure that the short ends of your wreath body start and end where your lights start and end so that you can make sure the battery pack can be left on the outside of the wreath.
- When you reach the end, sew the two ends together and leave a small space for the cord for the battery pack. FO and weave in ends.
Here’s a quick video showing me wrap my wreath with crochet and assembling the bow:
Assembling and Adding the Bow
Step 1: Lay the bow piece horizontally on a flat surface in front of you. Take the short ends and cross them over each other to create an x-shape like in the image here. Pinch the center of the bow together and using a tapestry needle threaded with red yarn, sew a running stitch through all layers of the center of the bow, leaving a tail of a few inches remaining at the end.
Step 2: When you’re finished your running stitch, grab both ends of the yarn and cinch the middle together and tie a knot in the yarn, on the back of the bow. Leave the tails to secure the bow to the wreath later.
Step 3: Wrap the center piece for your bow around the center of the bow and match the short ends up on the back of the bow. Use your tail to seam the short ends together and secure it to the bow.
Step 4: Using your remaining tails, sew the bow onto the center, bottom point of your wreath. To help keep your bow from slipping/sagging, when you’re finishing sewing the bow onto the wreath, run your tails under the fabric, in opposite directions and out towards the back of your wreath.
Secure with a knot on the back of the wreath, making sure to poke the knot back inside the fabric. Now do this process again back towards the front of the wreath, making sure to hide the knot behind your bow. FO and weave in your ends.
Adding the Battery Pack Pocket to your Crochet Wreath (Optional)
Place the pocket piece on the wreath, opposite to the bow. Using your tail, threaded on a tapestry needle, sew around the outside of the battery pack pocket, attaching it to the back of the wreath, leaving one of the short sides of the pocket piece open. Weave in your ends and place battery pack inside the pocket.
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I really love this! Looking forward to trying it! Thank you for sharing the pattern!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you like it 😀
Hi Ashley!
I just love your wreath! So simple. So elegant. So sophisticated!
I do have one question, in the instructions for the bow, starting with row 2, it says to chain 1 and turn. I thought for HDC, one would chain 2 then turn? Can you help me out please?
Thank you,
SDS
hi there! For an HDC, the standard is a CH 2 but it can be bulky on the edge of a project or cause a gap inf the work so I use a CH 1 with HDC many times to prevent those issues.
Thank you for this pattern. I really love the simplicity of it, yet it looks elegant.
You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy it 😀