Evenly covering a small plastic ring gives this Christmas crochet wreath its neat base, while simple chain loops and picots create the decorative edge around it.
Crochet Christmas Wreath Pattern
Small ring-based wreaths are a useful way to turn a simple crochet round into something decorative without needing complicated shaping.
Here, the first round is worked directly around a 5.5 cm plastic ring, and the goal is to keep the 33 single crochets close and evenly spaced so the ring stays covered.
The decorative rounds build from that first layer rather than changing the shape of the crochet wreath. The ch-2 spaces in the second round give you the places to make the picots in the next round, so keeping those spaces consistent makes the final edge look much more even.
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Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Three colors, or one solid color. The tutorial uses nylon yarn, size 2 mm.
- Crochet hook: G/4.25 mm
- Plastic ring: Approximately 5.5 cm in diameter
- Needle: For sewing and weaving in ends
- Glue
- Scissors
- Decorative additions: Small beads, bells, mini flowers, a pre-made bow, or a small star
Finished Size & Customization
The finished wreath is approximately the size of the 5.5 cm plastic ring plus the surrounding crochet stitches.
You can customize it by:
- Using one color for a simple, minimal look.
- Combining three shades for a more colorful Christmas design.
- Adding beads, bells, flowers, a bow, or a star.
- Placing a decorative addition at the top center of the ornament.
Crochet Around the Plastic Ring
The first round creates the base that all the decorative details depend on. The stitch count is 33 sc, but the way those stitches sit around the ring matters just as much as the number.
Round 1: Make a slip knot, leaving a long tail for hanging later. Insert the hook into the plastic ring and work 33 sc around the ring, keeping the stitches evenly spaced. Join the last sc to the first sc with a sl st to close the round.
If you are working with one solid color, continue directly to Round 2. For a multicolor ornament, attach the new color while finishing the last stitch, then cut and set aside the first yarn.
Ring Coverage Check
Before starting the decorative round, look around the plastic ring.
The crochet should cover the ring evenly without large bare sections. If the stitches have gathered heavily in one area, gently spread them around the ring before continuing. This small adjustment helps the finished ornament keep a clean circular outline.
Create the Decorative Chain Loops
The second round adds the spaces that will hold the picot details. Each loop is made by chaining 2, skipping one stitch, and working into the next stitch.
Round 2: Attach the new yarn, or continue with the same color if using one color. Ch 1, then work 1 sc in the first stitch. Ch 2, sk 1 st, sc in the next st; repeat around. Join with a sl st into the first sc.
You should now see a series of small ch-2 spaces around the ring.
These spaces are important because the next round is worked into them rather than directly into the sc stitches.
Add the Picot Edge
The final crochet round turns each chain space into a small pointed decoration.
Round 3: Attach a new yarn color, or continue with the same one. Begin with a sl st into the next ch-2 space. Ch 3, then sl st into the same ch-2 space to create a picot; repeat once more in the same space, then sl st into the next ch-2 space. Continue around the ring, making 2 picots in each ch-2 space.
After the last space, cut the yarn, leaving a long tail, and secure the end by weaving it in with a needle.
Picot Spacing Check
As you work around the ornament, check that each ch-2 space receives the same number of picots.
If one area starts looking crowded or loose, check whether you accidentally skipped or repeated a chain space. Fixing the spacing before finishing the round keeps the decorative edge consistent.
Create the Hanging Loop
Use the long tail left from Round 1 to create the hanging point.
Tie the tail securely at the top of the ornament to form a loop suitable for hanging it on a Christmas tree or other display.
Position the loop at the top center so the ornament can hang naturally rather than leaning to one side.
Add the Wrapped Sewing Detail
A separate piece of leftover yarn can be used to add a wrapped decorative finish around the stitches covering the ring.
Thread the yarn onto a needle and pass it between the stitches from front to back and back to front, continuing around the ring until the visible gaps are covered neatly.
Secure the yarn at the back with a knot.
This extra wrapping is optional as a decorative finish, but it can help fill areas where the plastic ring is still visually noticeable.
Add Christmas Embellishments
Once the crochet is finished, add any decorations you want.
You can:
- Thread beads onto the hanging yarn.
- Attach a small bell or charm below the hanging loop.
- Glue a mini bow to the top center.
- Add a small star or flower.
- Combine several embellishments for a fuller Christmas look.
Keep the decorations balanced around the center so they do not pull the ornament to one side when it hangs.
Final Ornament Check
Before displaying the finished piece, check the front and back.
- The plastic ring should be covered evenly.
- The first round should have 33 sc.
- The ch-2 spaces should be distributed consistently.
- Each ch-2 space should have 2 picots.
- The hanging loop should sit at the top center.
- Embellishments should be firmly attached.
- Yarn ends should be secured and trimmed neatly.
Make Each Ornament Different
This simple design is easy to repeat in different color combinations. A single color creates a clean look, while three contrasting shades make the decorative rounds stand out more clearly.
You can also change the embellishments from one ornament to another. A small bell, bow, star, flower, or a few beads can give the same basic ring a completely different holiday style.
A Quick Handmade Christmas Decoration
Once the final embellishments are secure, the ornament is ready for the Christmas tree, a gift package, or another festive display.
The main detail to remember is the relationship between the rounds: the 33 sc cover the ring, the ch-2 spaces create the openings, and those spaces become the base for the picots. Keeping that progression even makes the final ornament much easier to shape and finish neatly.
