Need a quick Christmas ornament that makes good use of simple color changes? Red, green, and yellow yarn come together with nine textured leaves and one pearl.
Nine raised green leaves give this crochet wreath its full, textured appearance, while pointed picot tips add definition around its circular shape. Red base, woven yellow ribbon, and pearl accent create festive contrast without making the finished crochet ornament feel overly busy.
This crochet wreath begins by covering the plastic ring with tightly worked red stitches, then adds green puff leaves around its circumference. Once the hanging loop is formed, yellow chain is woven through red double-crochet posts before the bow and pearl are added, so each finishing detail has its own clear place.
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Materials & Tools Needed
- Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Base: 1 plastic craft ring, approximately 2 inches / 50 mm in diameter
- Yarn: Medium-weight yarn in Red, Green, and Yellow
- Pearl: 1 pearl bead with a large hole
- Yarn Needle: Tapestry needle for weaving ends and assembly
- Scissors
Finished Size & Customization
Overall size depends on the exact plastic ring diameter, but the finished ornament generally measures 3.5–4 inches wide.
For winter-inspired colors, replace classic red and green with snowy white and icy blue. Metallic gold or silver yarn can replace yellow for the woven bow.
For extra decoration, sew small seed beads onto the centers of green leaves to create tiny ornament-like accents.
Pattern Abbreviations & Terminology
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single Crochet
- dc: Double Crochet
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- yo: Yarn Over
Special Stitch – Tunisian Puff Leaf
Base: [yo, insert hook into st, pull up loop] 8 times. This creates 17 loops on the hook.
Return Pass: [yo, pull through 2 loops] repeatedly until 1 loop remains on hook.
Edging: Work 4 sc up side spaces of puff center, ch 3 for pointed picot, then work 4 sc down opposite side spaces.
How to make Wreath Base
Yarn Color: Red
Base completely covers plastic ring, giving finished wreath sturdy circular foundation.
Round 1: Make a slip knot and attach red yarn around the plastic ring. Work 54 sc tightly around entire ring, making sure plastic is completely covered. Join with sl st to first sc. (54 sc)
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Work 1 dc in every st around ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off red yarn and weave in ends. (54 dc)
Keep stitches snug during Round 1. Gaps can expose the plastic ring and make later green leaf placement less even.
Christmas Leaves
Yarn Color: Green
Green leaves are worked around the red double-crochet base. Each repeat occupies 6 stitches, allowing exactly 9 leaves around 54-stitch circumference.
Round 3: Attach green yarn with sl st to any dc from Round 2.
Step 1: Ch 1, work 1 sc in same st.
Step 2: Skip next 2 sts. In the 3rd st, begin Tunisian Puff Leaf: [yo, insert hook, pull up loop] 8 times into the same st. (17 loops on hook)
Step 3: Complete leaf center by working return pass: [yo, pull through 2 loops] repeatedly until only 1 loop remains on hook.
Step 4: Work leaf edging by placing 4 sc evenly up left side of puff center, ch 3 for sharp picot at tip, then place 4 sc evenly down right side.
Step 5: Skip next 2 sts on red base. Work 1 sc in the following st.
Step 6: Repeat Steps 2–5 around entire wreath base. Repeat takes exactly 6 stitches: 1 sc, 2 skipped stitches, 1 leaf, and 2 skipped stitches – producing exactly 9 leaves. Join with sl st to first sc. Do not fasten off.
Watch spacing between leaves as you work. Since repeat divides evenly across 54 base stitches, consistent skipped stitches help keep all 9 leaves distributed around the wreath.
Hanging Loop
Work the hanging loop directly from the joining point at the top of the wreath.
Step 1: From the joining point, ch 30 with green yarn.
Step 2: Sl st back into the base of the chain to form a hanging loop. Fasten off green yarn and weave in ends securely.
Check loop size before trimming yarn. It should provide enough room for hanging the ornament comfortably from tree branch or hook.
Woven Ribbon Bow
Yarn Color: Yellow
Ribbon is made from long chain and woven through red double-crochet posts, creating decorative band around wreath.
Step 1: Make slip knot and chain continuously until string is long enough to wrap entirely around wreath, approximately 60–70 chains. Fasten off and trim ends close to knots.
Assembly & Finishing
Weave Ribbon Around Wreath
Thread one end of yellow chain onto yarn needle. Carefully weave it in and out through posts of red double crochets from Round 2.
Work around the entire wreath while keeping ribbon tension even. Avoid pulling chain too tightly, since this can distort the circular shape.
Tie Bow
Once yellow chain has been woven all around wreath, bring both ends to top center, just below green hanging loop.
Tie both ends into a neat bow. Adjust loops and tails until bow sits centered.
Add Pearl Accent
Pinch top tip of green hanging loop and thread pearl bead onto it.
Slide pearl down toward base of loop so it rests neatly above wreath and bow.
Final Finishing
Check entire ornament for loose ends, uneven leaves, or displaced ribbon. Weave in remaining ends and snip excess yarn cleanly.
Give each green leaf a gentle adjustment so picot tips point outward and puff centers remain visible.
Display & Color Ideas
Classic red, green, and yellow gives finished wreath traditional Christmas character. White and icy blue can create cooler winter styling, while metallic gold or silver ribbon gives more decorative shine.
For added texture, small seed beads can be sewn into centers of green leaves after all crochet work is complete.
Finished wreath works as Christmas tree decoration, seasonal hanging accent, or decorative topper for wrapped holiday gifts.
