Celebrate the holidays with this easy mini crochet wreath ornament!
Quick to make and beginner-friendly, this two-color wreath is a charming crochet pattern that adds festive cheer to your tree, gifts, or home décor.
Whether you're making a single ornament or creating a set as a thoughtful crochet gift idea, this project is a fun and satisfying crochet idea for the holiday season. Personalize with your favorite colors for extra flair.
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- Why You'll Love This Pattern
- Project Snapshot
- Materials Needed
- Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms
- Gauge
- Emily's Notes
- Finished Size
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- Instructions
- Crochet Tips, Yarn Choices, and Color Inspiration
- What mini wreath ornaments are best for
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Handmade ornaments always add a special touch to holiday décor, and this easy mini crochet wreath ornament is no exception.
A mini crochet wreath ornament is a small circular festive decoration designed to mimic traditional holiday wreaths.
These lightweight ornaments are typically made using simple stitches in the round and are intended for hanging on Christmas trees, gift packaging, or seasonal displays.
Its compact size makes it quick to work up, making it an ideal beginner-friendly crochet pattern that still looks polished and festive.
Because it works up quickly, you can make several in one sitting, creating a set that can be hung on multiple trees, gifted to neighbors, or used as small decorations around the house.
It's also a perfect crochet gift idea. Handmade ornaments carry a personal touch that store-bought decorations can't match, making them ideal for thoughtful gifts.
Whether you're decorating your own home or making gifts for loved ones, this easy mini crochet wreath ornament is a fun, fast, and satisfying crochet pattern.
It's a small project with a big impact, perfect for anyone looking for a quick holiday crochet idea that brings handmade charm to the season.
Other easy to make motifs and ornaments you might like to try include this bauble crochet motif, 3D crochet angel ornament, Christmas tree crochet ornament, or Santa crochet ornament.
Why You'll Love This Pattern
- Quick and beginner-friendly crochet pattern
- Uses only two colors for a festive look
- Perfect for tree ornaments, gift tags, or garlands
- Makes a thoughtful crochet gift idea
- Compact size allows for multiple ornaments in one session
- Easy to customize with your favorite color combinations
Project Snapshot
Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate
Time Needed: It took me under 45 minutes to make one ornament.
Best For: Christmas decor, gift wrapping accents
Customizable: Bow, color themes
Notes: Great for batch-making sets
Materials Needed
Yarn
#2 light (DK, light worsted, 8ply) 100% cotton or cotton blend yarn with about 15 wraps per inch (WPI)*
- You will need 3 colors - one for the main wreath, secondary wreath color, and one for the bow.
Hook
- 4 mm (G) hook
- 3 mm hook
Other
- Yarn needle for weaving ends
- Scissors
*Wraps per inch (WPI) - this is a measure of yarn thickness. To measure WPI, count how many times the yarn wraps around a ruler in one inch. There are more wraps for thinner yarn and fewer wraps for thicker yarn.
Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms
- Col - Color
- Hk - Hook
- Ch - Chain
- Sc - Single Crochet
- Sl st - Slip stitch
- St/s - Stitch/es
- [ ] at the end of each round indicates how many the round needs.
Gauge
Not critical for this small ornament.
Emily's Notes
Wreath ornaments are especially good for experimenting with color combinations and texture in a very controlled way.
Because the shape is simple, you can focus on stitch consistency and decorative details like bows or accents.
Finished Size
The finished mini crochet wreath is about 2.5 inches (6 cm) wide.
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Instructions
Col A = Main wreath color
Col B = Secondary wreath color
Col C = Bow color
Foundation: Wrap col A around your fingers 10 times to make a ring.
Round 1: 4mm hk, ch2 into ring, 23 sc into the ring, sl st into 1st sc. [23]
Round 2: Ch1, sc into same st and into each st after, sl st into 1st sc [23]
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Round 3: Ch5, remove hk from col A, sl st col B into next st, ch 5 with col B. Remove hk from col B and *insert into top of col A, sc into next st, ch 5. Remove hk from col A and insert into top of col B, sc into next st, ch5.* repeat from * until you reach the end (ending on col B).
You will have 5 ch for both col A and col B. Increase each of those chains by 11 ch (total = ch16 for col A and ch 16 for col B). Sl st top of col A chain into top of col B chain to join using both strands. Fasten off, knot the yarn together and weave in ends.
For the bow: 3mm hkCol C, ch 40. Fasten off and cut off ends. Shape chain into a bow shape. Wrap yarn around middle of bow a few times to hold it together, then tie off. Sew onto top of wreath.
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Crochet Tips, Yarn Choices, and Color Inspiration
- Choose contrasting colors for a festive, holiday look
- Cotton or acrylic yarn works well for structure and durability
- Add a small ribbon or bead for extra decoration
- Quick project ideal as a crochet gift idea
- Make multiple ornaments in one session to create a themed set
What mini wreath ornaments are best for
- Decorating Christmas trees with traditional festive shapes
- Adding handmade touches to wrapped gifts or packaging
- Making quick batch-friendly seasonal projects
- Using up small amounts of green, red, or neutral yarn
- Creating lightweight decorations for gifting or selling
FAQ
Yes! Use thicker yarn, a larger hook, or add extra rounds.
Absolutely! Experiment with stripes, variegated yarn, or multiple color changes.
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