Handmade ornaments make a tree feel truly yours. In this tutorial you’ll follow a free crochet Christmas ornament pattern for a ruffled mini wreath in about 20 minutes, and learn the tricks that keep any crochet ornament neat, stiff and ready to hang.
💡 Once you’ve finished this free project, you’ll find our 6-ornament bundle pattern at the end of the tutorial.
In this tutorial
What You Need
- Worsted weight (#4) yarn in green, plus red scraps for the bow
- 4.0 mm (G-6) hook
- Optional: tiny red beads or French knots for “berries”
Abbreviations (US terms): MR = magic ring, ch = chain, sl st = slip stitch, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, inc = 2 sc in the same stitch, dec = single crochet two together (invisible decrease recommended), BLO = back loop only. The number in brackets is the stitch count at the end of the round.
Free Pattern: Ruffled Mini Wreath (about 3 in / 7.5 cm)
Foundation: ch 20 and sl st to the first ch to form a ring (don’t twist it). (20)
Round 1: ch 1, sc in each ch around. Sl st to the first sc. (20)
Round 2: ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in the same st, 3 dc in each st around. Sl st to the top of the ch 3. Fasten off. (60)
The extra stitches make Round 2 ruffle beautifully — that’s the “leafy” wreath look.
Little Bow (red)
Bow: ch 12, fasten off. Tie the chain into a bow and sew it at the bottom of the wreath.
Add a hanging loop at the top: ch 15 and sl st back into the same stitch. Sew on a few red beads or make French knots as berries.
Free printable version
Prefer paper? Download this free tutorial as a printable PDF to keep next to your yarn.
Loved making this?
Your wreath is ready to hang. Now picture a whole tree of handmade ornaments, each with its own little story. Our Mini Christmas Ornaments Bundle gives you six quick patterns — bauble, star, tree, candy cane, gingerbread heart and mitten.
Yes, I want to make it – $2Instant PDF download · stitch counts on every row · US terms
How to Make Ornaments Hold Their Shape
- Fabric stiffener: dip flat ornaments (stars, snowflakes, candy canes) in stiffener or a mix of white glue and water, shape, pin and let dry.
- Firm stuffing for 3D ornaments like baubles and trees.
- Blocking: pin flat pieces on a foam mat and spray with water.
Best Yarn for Ornaments
- Cotton: crisp stitches for stars and snowflakes.
- Acrylic: soft and puffy for baubles and hearts.
- Metallic blends: a touch of sparkle.
Ideas Beyond the Tree
- Tie an ornament on a present instead of a bow.
- Make one ornament a day as an advent calendar.
- String several on twine for a garland.
- Slip a flat ornament into a Christmas card.
Plan a Color Palette
Pick 3–4 colors for a coordinated tree: classic red, white and gold; Scandinavian white, gray and natural wood; or pastel pink, mint and silver.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this good for beginners?
Yes — it’s just chains, single and double crochet. See our beginner guide.
How do I make a bigger wreath?
Start with ch 40 for a door-sized mini wreath and use bulky yarn.
More ideas: crochet advent calendar ideas and our free dumpling pattern.
Happy hooking! 🧶 Ready for the next step? The Mini Christmas Ornaments Bundle (6 Patterns) pattern is just $2 — and every purchase helps us keep writing free tutorials like this one.
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