Crochet Christmas Character Christmas Wreath
Materials
- White yarn
- Light-blue yarn
- Green yarn
- Red yarn
- Brown yarn
- Beige or tan yarn
- Black yarn
- Yellow or gold yarn
- Crochet hook suitable for the yarn
- Polyester stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Small decorative beads or buttons
- Optional small bells
- Optional thin craft wire for shaping
Abbreviations
- MR = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- inc = increase
- dec = decrease
- FO = fasten off
Crochet Wreath Base
With white yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Continue increasing evenly until the piece reaches the desired wreath size.
Work several rounds of sc around to create a thick circular base.
Stuff lightly if making a soft stuffed wreath, then join the ends securely to form a circle.
Large Snowflake
With light-blue yarn, begin with a small center ring.
Work chains and groups of stitches around the center to create six snowflake points.
Add a white edging if desired.
Sew the finished snowflake securely to the top of the wreath.
Gingerbread Man
With brown yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3–5: sc around (12)
Shape the body and head with additional rounds as needed.
Stuff lightly and close.
Crochet small arms and legs separately and sew them onto the body.
Add a small smile, eyes and white icing details with embroidery.
Christmas Tree
With green yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: sc around (12)
Rnd 4: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
Continue increasing to create a triangular Christmas tree.
Add layered branch details using textured or scalloped stitches.
Decorate with tiny red, white and yellow crochet ornaments.
Make a small brown trunk and attach it underneath.
Teddy Bear
With white yarn, crochet a small stuffed bear body.
Create the head with increases and decreases, then add small ears.
Crochet the arms and legs separately and sew them to the body.
Add black embroidered eyes and a small nose.
Make a tiny red scarf and wrap it around the bear.
Christmas Stocking
With red yarn, crochet a small stocking shape.
Add white rows around the top for the cuff.
Attach a small hanging loop.
Sew the stocking onto the wreath.
Small Presents
Use red, green, white and yellow yarn to crochet several tiny rectangular or square gift shapes.
Add contrasting yarn across each present to resemble ribbons.
Attach small bows on top.
Sew the presents onto the lower section of the wreath.
Crochet Ornaments
Make small balls in different colors.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: sc around (12)
Rnd 4: dec around (6)
Stuff lightly.
FO and close.
Make several in red, blue, white and gold.
Holly Leaves and Berries
With green yarn, crochet small pointed leaves.
Make tiny red berries using small stuffed crochet balls.
Arrange the leaves and berries around the lower part of the wreath.
Assembly
Attach the large snowflake at the top.
Place the gingerbread man on the upper-left section.
Attach the Christmas tree on the upper-right section.
Sew the teddy bear near the lower-right area.
Add the stocking, presents, holly leaves, berries and small crochet balls around the remaining spaces.
Distribute the decorations evenly so the wreath remains balanced.
Hanging Loop
Attach strong white or green yarn to the top of the wreath.
Ch 20–25.
Sl st back into the starting point.
Work several sc around the chain to reinforce the hanging loop.
Sew it securely to the wreath.
Finishing
Weave in all loose ends and gently shape the wreath.
Check that every character and decoration is firmly attached.
The finished piece makes a colorful handmade Christmas wreath featuring adorable crochet characters, festive ornaments and a beautiful snowflake centerpiece.