Nothing makes a Christmas tree feel personal like a handmade ornament. This little crochet wreath — just 8 cm across — brings red, white and green together in tightly curling spirals that give the finished wreath a playful candy-cane look, finished with a contrasting bow and a hanging loop. It works up fast with basic stitches, so you can make a whole set in an afternoon.
What you’ll need
- Cotton yarn in holiday colors: red, white and green
- A 3.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors and a yarn needle for assembly and weaving in ends
- Optional: mini craft bells or small beads for extra decoration
Crochet Christmas Tree Ornaments for Decor
Save1. Spiral Wreath Ornament
This is the star of the collection: a small wreath built from two curly spiral pieces. You start with a chain of 61 and work three single crochets into each of the 60 remaining chains — that’s the trick that makes the strip twist into a tight curl all by itself. Make two of these spirals in different colors, like one green and one white, then twist them together so they interlock completely into a candy-cane length. Curl the twisted piece into a circle, sew the two ends together, and hide the joining point under a small contrasting bow — a red bow over green and white looks wonderfully festive. A chain-35 hanging loop at the top-back finishes the ornament so it hangs straight on the tree.
Try it in different color stories: red and white spirals with a green bow, or green and white with a red bow. Each combination reads as a completely different ornament, so one pattern fills a whole tree branch. For extra sparkle, sew mini craft bells or small beads onto the wreath as tiny ornaments.
Video tutorial: Bua Crochet’s step-by-step wreath ornament tutorial
Tip: keep your three-single-crochet placements even along the foundation chain so the spiral curls consistently from one end to the other, and check that both pieces have developed their curled shape before you twist them together.
Caring for your Christmas crochet pieces
- Dust before storing: A lint roller keeps cotton ornaments fresh year after year.
- Spot clean only: Dab with a damp cloth and mild soap; let them air dry fully before packing away.
- Keep them dry in storage: Tuck finished ornaments in tissue inside a rigid box so the spirals keep their curl.
- Check the loops yearly: Re-stitch any loose hanging loops before the tree goes up.
- Weave ends securely: A quick re-check of woven tails each season keeps everything intact.
One little wreath, endless color possibilities — hang a few together for a full handmade garland effect on your tree. Happy Christmas crocheting!
