Follow a crochet Christmas wreath free pattern to learn how to make a fun yarn decor for the season! I’ll also teach you how to crochet a gnome couple that you can use as a Christmas tree ornament!
So, the crochet Christmas wreath pattern was inspired by the gnomes made by Mari- Liis at Pattern Duchess. You can see that I made changes to her gnome pattern. One of them is, that I made a lady gnome. And the other is, that I turned her pattern into a crochet gnome ornament. below, I’ll show you how to make both gnomes crochet projects.
Also, you need to learn how to crochet a styrofoam wreath cover. You can find a tutorial on how to do it by visiting my post on how to crochet a fall wreath.
I am happy to share with you a crochet Christmas wreath free pattern! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link, I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)!
What You Need To Crochet A Christmas Wreath
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16 in styrofoam wreath
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super saver yarn – white for the wreath base
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I love this cotton yarn from Hobby Lobby for gnomes and mistletoe – colors of your choice. I also like lion brand 24/7 cotton
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crochet hooks: E 3.5mm and I 5.5mm
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pearl or wooden beads for the nose and mistletoes
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hot glue gun (optional)
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fiberfill
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stitch markers
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scissors
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print-friendly crochet Christmas wreath free pattern that is available in my resource library– to get the password to it, fill out the form at the bottom of this post
ABBREVIATIONS
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
ss – slip stitch
sc2tog – decrease
st(s) – stitch(es)
dtr – double treble
tr – treble
hdc – half double crochet
First, let’s learn how to crochet a gnome for the Christmas wreath!
Head
1: ch2, 6sc in 2nd chain from the hook (6)
2: 2sc in each sc around (12)
3: (2sc in next sc, sc in next sc) x6 (18)
4: (2sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) x6 (24)
5- 8: sc in each sc around (24)
9: (sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc) x6 (18)
10: (sc2tog, sc in next sc) x6 (12) – stuff the head
11: sc2tog x6 (6)
Now, cut the yarn leaving a long tail and sew the opening close. If you are planning to make a Christmas tree ornament leave the yarn tail, otherwise finish of and snip it.
Beard
With the head top facing you slip stitch white yarn into an sc top st in 5th row from the top.
Ch1 to stabilize the yarn, then Ss into next sc top st holding the loop of yarn about 1” over your finger and sc. Repeat in every sc top st around in the next 3 rows.
Now, make the loops a little longer while crocheting lady gnome. And that is because you need to be able to tie them into two piggy tails on the sides.
Hat
1: ch2, 6sc in 2nd chain from the hook (6)
2: sc in each sc around (6)
3: 2sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc (7)
4: sc in each sc around (7)
5: 2sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc (8)
6: sc in each sc (8)
7: 2sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc (9)
8: sc in each sc around (9)
9: 2sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc (10)
10: sc in each sc around (10)
11: 2sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc (11)
12: 2sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc (12)
13: 2sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc (13)
14: 2sc in next sc, sc in next 12 sc (14)
15: sc in next 4 sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc (16)
16: sc in next 4 sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc (18)
17: sc in next 4 sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc (20)
18: sc in next 4 sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc (22)
19: sc in next 4 sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc (24)
20: sc in next 4 sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc (27)
21: sc in next 4 sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc (30)
Finally, stitch or hot glue all parts together.
If you are making a gnome ornament, before gluing the hat, weave the head yarn tail through the back of the hat. Then, make a knot to secure.
Mistletoe
Using the green yarn and hook I 3.5mm
1: (Ch14, skip 5ch, dtr in next 2 ch, tr in next 2ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next 2 ch) x2
2: Ss in the remaining strand of first ch
3: ch9, skip 1ch and ss in the next 8ch.
Fasten off invisibly.
Stitch or hot glue the beads to the leaves
Since you have all the crochet wreath pieces, now you can hot glue them together. Finally, using white yarn, make a loop to hang the wreath.
Looking at the finished wreath, I think it may also work as a crochet Valentine’s Day decor. Especially, by adding the gnome couple under the mistletoe.
You must check my post on crochet lovebirds project, because it is also a mix of Christmas and Valentine’s Day spirit decor.
If you are looking for another beautiful crochet wreath free pattern, you need to visit my post on crochet dragonfly stitch wreath. It is also a free crochet pattern and is perfect for a crochet summer decor idea.
Free Print-Friendly Crochet Christmas Wreath Free Pattern
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