A crocheted wreath is the warmest possible welcome on a winter front door — soft, textured, and unmistakably handmade, with none of the shedding or drooping of a real evergreen. Better still, most are built on an inexpensive foam or wire form you simply wrap and decorate, so the yarn does the heavy lifting. This roundup gathers 24 free crochet wreath patterns, every one free on the designer's own page, sorted into full-size door wreaths, gnome and Santa designs, candy-cane and plaid styles, and quick mini wreath ornaments. Whether you want a statement piece for the door or a basketful of little wreaths to gift, there's one here you can start tonight.
Each pattern below notes the yarn weight, rough finished size, and skill level so you can match a project to your stash. Most use small amounts of red, green, white, and gold — making wreaths one of the best ways to bust holiday-yarn leftovers.
Evergreen, floral & farmhouse door wreaths
The full-size showpieces — worked over a foam or wire form for a wreath that hangs proudly on the front door.
Crochet Christmas Wreath — kNot mY deSigns. Thirty individual back-loop leaves in two shades of green are wired onto a 12-inch wire frame and finished with pinecones, intermediate level. The raised, textured leaves give it a naturalistic evergreen look.
Crochet Christmas Wreath — Morine's Shop. A compact ~6-inch wreath worked in joined rounds directly around a wooden ring, with treble-cluster and picot detailing, beginner-to-intermediate. Finished with red ribbon and white beads — a free-standing crocheted ring, no foam needed.
Christmas Wreath with Flowers and Hearts — Annie Design Crochet. An 11-inch polystyrene ring wrapped in white yarn and decorated with six stuffed hearts, four layered flowers, and 26 leaves (some in metallic gold), intermediate. Romantic and floral for a softer holiday look.
Crochet Flower Wreath — Fosbas Designs. A yarn-wrapped foam ring covered in rolled worsted-weight roses — six smaller and one large — hot-glued into a lush floral door wreath, advanced-beginner. Recolor the roses for any season.
Modern Flower Crochet Wreath — Winding Road Crochet. Single crochet worked around a 12-inch metal hoop, then decorated with ten cherry-blossom flowers and nine leaves, beginner-friendly. Work it in reds and greens for Christmas or leave it neutral for all winter.
Country Winter Wreath — The Loopy Lamb. A textured "Thicket Stitch" strip worked flat and wrapped around a 15-inch foam form in white and red, beginner. Tuck battery LED lights underneath before covering for a soft glow, and finish with a red bow.
Gnome & Santa wreaths
The 2026 trend crossover — amigurumi characters that turn a wreath into a conversation piece.
Amigurumi Christmas Gnome Wreath — Punqa. A red crocheted tube slips over a foam form, then a full amigurumi gnome with a tall hat and dangling striped legs is sewn on, along with holly clusters and candy canes, intermediate. A whimsical ~12-inch door piece.
Santa Wreath — Highland Hickory Designs. A crocheted Santa hat and fluffy super-bulky beard wrap a 12-inch wire frame, topped with a pom-pom and finished with holly and jingle bells, beginner-to-intermediate. About 13 inches of jolly charm.
Santa Christmas Wreath — Punqa. A green yarn-wrapped foam ring topped with a puff-stitch Santa face and beard, plus poinsettias, snowflakes, a candy cane, and a gold bow, intermediate-to-advanced. The most embellished Santa option here.
Crochet Christmas Wreath — Repeat Crafter Me. A single-crochet strip wrapped around a 12-inch foam form and decorated with colorful crocheted light bulbs and a Santa-face centerpiece, beginner-to-intermediate. Bright, playful, and kid-approved.
Snowflake Santa Gnome Wall Hanging Wreath — StringyDingDing. An oversized gnome-face door hanging with a pom-pom red hat and a "beard" built from 16 layered snowflake motifs, intermediate. At 26 inches tall, it's a dramatic statement piece.
Candy-cane, plaid & winter wreaths
Peppermint brights, cozy plaid, and snowy designs that work all winter long.
Candy Cane Wreath — Highland Hickory Designs. Basic-stitch strips wrap a candy-cane-shaped wire frame, finished with a buckle bow and crocheted mistletoe, beginner-to-intermediate. A fresh alternative to the classic round wreath at about 21 inches tall.
Peppermint Candies Wreath — DivineDebris. Tapestry-crochet peppermint candy motifs in three sizes that you string together into a wreath in any arrangement, intermediate. Endlessly modular — make as many candies as you like.
Crochet Plaid Wreath — Whistle and Ivy. A bulky rectangular strip worked in a plaid color-carrying technique (red, wine, and black), wrapped around a 16-inch foam ring and finished with bells and a burlap bow, intermediate. That cozy buffalo-plaid look everyone wants.
Snowflake Wreath — HanJan Crochet. Eight large and sixteen small picot-edged snowflakes are stiffened and hot-glued onto a yarn-wrapped foam ring, beginner-to-intermediate. A crisp, non-Christmas-specific design that stays up all winter.
Advent Wreath for Christmas — Nicki's Homemade Crafts. A true liturgical advent wreath — four crocheted candles spaced around an 18-inch loop-stitch base, one "lit" each Sunday, plus a star, holly, and pinecones, intermediate. A meaningful tabletop centerpiece.
Mini wreath ornaments
Quick, giftable little wreaths for the tree, gift toppers, or a garland of many.
Classic Christmas Wreath — Sweet Bee Crochet. Two "curly-cue" strands in contrasting greens twisted together into a ~3-inch ring with a chained bow, beginner. Chain and half-double crochet only — a perfect first wreath.
Christmas Wreath Ornament — ChristaCoDesign. A 2.5-inch ring worked in mini bean stitches from a magic ring, finished with a hanging loop and a woven red bow, intermediate. Ideal as a gift topper or tree ornament.
Mini Wreath Ornament — PlanetJune. Two chain-spiral leaf strands in different greens twisted into a ruffled ~3-inch ring, with a chained red bow over the seam, beginner. Almost no sewing required.
Crochet Wreath Ornament — Desert Blossom Crafts. A puff-and-single-crochet rectangle wrapped around a small elastic hair tie and bunched into a rustic-textured ~3-inch ring, beginner-friendly. A clever, unconventional construction.
Mini Christmas Wreath — MJ's Off The Hook Designs. A long chain worked with three half-doubles per stitch curls into a ringlet, threaded onto twine and finished with wooden beads, beginner. A ~7-inch rustic farmhouse mini.
Wreath Crochet Pattern — Petals to Picots. A quick chain-ring base topped with half-double shell motifs and finished with tinsel pom-poms or beads, beginner and kid-friendly. Whip up a whole batch in an evening.
Christmas Wreath Amigurumi — RaffamusaDesigns. A stuffed "doughnut" ring worked in the round, then decorated with holly leaves, ten berries, and a bow, intermediate. A plump little ornament-scale amigurumi wreath.
Tips for crocheting a wreath that lasts
- Match the strip to the form. For wrapped wreaths, crochet your strip a little longer than the form's circumference so it overlaps and seams cleanly with no gaps showing.
- Stiffen delicate motifs. Snowflakes and flat flowers hold their shape best with a coat of fabric stiffener or watered-down PVA glue — let them dry flat before attaching.
- Hot glue plus stitching for security. For pieces that hang outdoors or get bumped, both glue and a few anchoring stitches keep decorations from working loose.
- Keep an outdoor wreath sheltered. Yarn fades and mats in direct sun and rain — hang wreaths under a covered porch, or treat them as indoor and covered-entry decor.
- Wrap the form first. Covering the foam or wire base in matching yarn before you decorate hides any peeks of white between motifs for a finished, professional look.
More festive crochet to make next
A wreath is just the start of a handmade holiday. Fill the mantel below it with crochet pumpkin patterns for a fall-to-winter transition, hang a row of free crochet Christmas stockings, and count down the days with a crochet advent calendar. Setting the table? Our crochet turkey patterns dress up Thanksgiving, and a cozy crochet cardigan keeps you warm while you hang it all up.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to make a crochet Christmas wreath?
Most patterns start with an inexpensive base — a foam wreath form, a metal or wire ring, or a wooden ring — plus small amounts of yarn in holiday colors. A hot-glue gun, floral wire or pins, and a tapestry needle handle the assembly. Many mini wreaths need only yarn and a small ring or hair tie.
How much yarn does a crochet wreath use?
A full-size door wreath uses roughly one to three skeins depending on whether you cover the whole form or just add motifs, while mini wreath ornaments use only scraps — often under 15 yards each. That makes wreaths one of the best projects for using up leftover red, green, and white yarn.
Can I hang a crochet wreath outside?
Yes, with care. Yarn will fade in strong sun and mat in rain, so hang outdoor wreaths under a covered porch or storm door rather than in full weather. Acrylic yarn holds up better outdoors than natural fibers, and a covered entryway keeps any wreath looking fresh for years.
Are crochet wreaths good for beginners?
Very. Many here use only single or half-double crochet, and the mini wreath ornaments are among the easiest holiday projects there are. Start with a wrapped-ring or curly-cue mini wreath, then work up to the multi-piece floral, gnome, and Santa designs once you're comfortable.
Grab a wreath form and your holiday yarn and start with a quick mini wreath tonight — you'll have a gift or ornament finished by morning. When your door is decorated, our free crochet Christmas stocking patterns and crochet advent calendar patterns are ready to carry you through the whole season.
