The 2024 Advent Calendar Crochet Wreath is a delightful addition to your holiday decor, combining the fun of crochet with joyful festive spirit. This wreath is crafted from medium weight yarn, using a playful palette of green and red, perfect for the holiday season. The incorporation of leaves, a bow, and an adorable embroidered face gives this wreath its charming finish.
Designed for crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and working in rounds, this pattern allows for a creative hands-on experience. As you crochet, you’ll follow a series of rounds to create the wreath base, and then add distinctive elements such as leaves and a cheerful bow. Use this tutorial along with any provided images to guide your progress.
Project Details
- Crochet terminology: U.S. patterns, single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), slip stitch (sl st), picot, and embroidery techniques.
- Skill level: Intermediate.
- Finished size: Approximately 10 inches in diameter.
- Construction method: Worked in continuous rounds with assembly of distinct components.
- Gauge: Not specified.
Materials and Tools
| Yarn option | Yarn and specifications | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Contrast A (Green) | Medium Weight (#4) yarn | 1 ball or 30 yds / 27 m |
| Contrast B (Red) | Medium Weight (#4) yarn | 1 ball or 4 yds / 3.5 m |
- Hook: Size U.S. G/6 (4 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Yarn needle.
- Polyester stuffing.
- Small amount of black worsted weight yarn.
- Alternate: Key chain clasp.
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Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | Chain |
| sc | Single crochet |
| hdc | Half double crochet |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| picot | Picot stitch |
| sc2tog | Single crochet two together |
Preparation and Techniques
Working in a Spiral
In this pattern, the wreath is created by working in a spiral from the foundation chain. This technique will eliminate the need for joining after each round, allowing you to create a seamless look.
Changing Yarn Colors
You will need to change colors for the bow and leaves. To do this, simply finish the last stitch of the old color, add the new color, and continue on. This will require a secure knot.
Complete Pattern Instructions
Wreath
With A, ch 12. Join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring.
| Round | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st rnd | (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each ch around. Join. | 12 sc |
| 2nd rnd | Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join. | 12 sc |
| 3rd rnd | Ch 1. *1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. | 18 sc |
| 4th rnd | Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. | 24 sc |
| 5th rnd | Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. | 30 sc |
| 6th rnd | Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 4 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. | 36 sc |
| 7th rnd | Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 5 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. | 42 sc |
| 8th to 11th rnds | Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join. | 42 sc (per rnd) |
| 12th rnd | Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join. | 36 sc |
| 13th rnd | Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join. | 30 sc |
| 14th rnd | Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join. | 24 sc |
| 15th rnd | Ch 1. *1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join. | 18 sc |
| 16th rnd | Ch 1. *1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog. Rep from * around. Join. | 12 sc |
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Ensure the RS of the Wreath is facing out and sew the foundation chain and 16thrnd together with the long tail, stuffing the wreath firmly at the same time.
Hanging Loop
Cut a strand of B 5 inches (12.5 cm) long. Fold the strand in half and tie the ends to form a Hanging Loop. Pull the Hanging Loop halfway through the top of the Wreath, then pull the Hanging Loop through itself and tighten to secure.
Alternate: With B and yarn needle, pass yarn through the top of the Wreath and base of the provided Keychain Clasp. Whipstitch and tie securely as close to the top of the Wreath as possible, weaving in ends.
Bow
With B, ch 50. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to the end of the chain. Fasten off. Loop into a bow and wrap yarn around the center to secure.
Sew the Bow to the top front of the Wreath, centered in front of the Hanging Loop.
