5 Free Christmas Crochet Patterns: Crochet Christmas Wreaths

5 Free Christmas Crochet Patterns: Crochet Christmas Wreaths eBookCopyright 2010 by Prime Publishing LLCAll rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in anyform or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without writtenpermission from the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied incritical articles and reviews.Trademarks are property of their respective holders. When used, trademarks arefor the benefit of the trademark owner only.Published by Prime Publishing LLC, 3400 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062 –www.primecp.comFree Crochet ProjectsFree Craft ProjectsFree Knitting ProjectsFree Sewing ProjectsFind tons of free crochet patterns, tips and tutorials at AllFreeCrochet.com.2

5 Free Christmas Crochet Patterns: Crochet Christmas Wreaths eBookLetter from the EditorsDear Crocheter,Christmas is just around the corner and it’s that joyous time of year. Look allaround you at the beautiful lights and decorated trees. Next time you go tosomeone’s house be sure to notice all the sparkly decorations that will warm yourheart. Crochet Christmas wreaths make for a great project to work on just in timefor the holiday. Hang it on your door to greet your friends and family. Wreathsalso make really nice gifts, but then again, who doesn’t like a free crochetpattern? A free crochet wreath pattern doesn’t just have to be hung on the door,it can also be made into an ornament for you tree.The team at AllFreeCrochet.com has kindly put together a fabulous eBook onChristmas crochet patterns, namely crochet Christmas wreaths. Although thereare only a few patterns in the book, you will love what you see, so get started.You can find more illustrated crochet stitches, patterns, tips, tutorials and videosfor free at http://www.allfreecrochet.com.Our eBooks, like all our crochet patterns, are absolutely FREE to members of ourcrochet community. Please feel free to share with family and friends and askthem to sign up at our website for ourfree e-mail newsletter.Merry Christmas,The Editors of All Free Crochethttp://www.allfreecrochet.comFind tons of free crochet patterns, tips and tutorials at AllFreeCrochet.com.3

5 Free Christmas Crochet Patterns: Crochet Christmas Wreaths eBookFree Christmas Crochet Patterns eBook Table of ContentsCandy Cane Crochet Wreath . 5Christmas Bells Crochet Wreath . 7Crochet Christmas WreathOrnament .14Christmas Wreath Pin . 9Crochet Christmas Wreath . 11Find tons of free crochet patterns, tips and tutorials at AllFreeCrochet.com.4

5 Free Christmas Crochet Patterns: Crochet Christmas Wreaths eBookCandy Cane Crochet WreathBy: Donna's Crochet DesignsThis red and white crochet wreath isadorned in candy canes and looksperfectly sweet for the holidayseason.Materials: 4 ply yarn in White and Red1 pkg Chenille stems12” Styrofoam wreathflorist U shape pins (found inthe floral area most craft storeusually with the Styrofoamwreaths)Size H crochet hook or hookneeded to obtain gauge.Gauge:4 hdc sts 1”, 3 rows hdc 1”Steps:CANDY CANE:Carry dropped yarn behind sts as youwork.With White and H hook ch-4, sl st toform a ring.RND 1: Ch-1, work 2 hdc in ring, joinRed, drop White, 1 hdc in ring, dropRed pick up White, 2 hdc in ring, dropWhite, pick up Red, 1 hdc in ring,drop Red, pick up White, 2 hdc inring, do not turnREMAINING RNDS: (Drop White, pickup Red, hdc next st, drop Red, pick upWhite, hdc next 2 sts) around untilpiece measures 5-1\2”Insert a chenille stem that has beenfolded in half and twisted slightly tohold tog. Fasten off Red, pick upWhite, hdc dec next 2 sts untilopening is closed, fasten off.Bend into the shape of a candy cane.-make 13 candy canes.Reverse color and make 5 candycanes.Find tons of free crochet patterns, tips and tutorials at AllFreeCrochet.com.5

5 Free Christmas Crochet Patterns: Crochet Christmas Wreaths eBookCROCHET RIBBON TO WRAPWREATH IN:ROW 1: With White and H hook ch-8,hdc 3rd ch from hook, hdc next 2 ch,join Red, drop White, hdc last 3 ch,ch 1, turn. (6 sts)ROW 2: Hdc next 3 sts, drop Red, pickup White, hdc last 3 sts, ch-1, turn.ROW 3: Hdc next 3 sts, drop White,pick up Red, hdc last 3 sts, ch-1, turn.Rep row 2-3 until piece measures137” long, fasten off.Using the U shaped florist pins, pinone end of ribbon to wreath,carefully wrap the wreath with theribbon being careful not to overlapthe edges, fasten with another U pin.Carefully arrange the candy canesonto the wreath holding them inplace with the U pins.Find tons of free crochet patterns, tips and tutorials at AllFreeCrochet.com.6

5 Free Christmas Crochet Patterns: Crochet Christmas Wreaths eBookChristmas Bells Crochet WreathColor A - (Dk Pine) 1 ballColor B - (White Tinsel) 1 ballBy: Lily Sugar'n Cream Crochet lovely white Christmas bellswith festive holly leaves to decorate awreath this holiday. Crochet is a funand inexpensive way to decoratesimple vine wreaths. Crochet Hook: Size 4 mm (U.S.G or 6) crochet hook or sizeneeded to obtain gaugeGold beads ¼ in [10 mm]diameter and Brass coatedwire ½ yd [.5 m] long for Bells1½ yds [1.4 m] white ribbonwith gold trim 1 inch [2.5 cm]wide for big bow1 yd [.9 m] of red ribbon K in[12 mm] wide for small bows8 small dried pine conesGlue gun and glue sticksGrape Vine wreath 13 ins [33cm] in diameterGauge: 16 sc and 16 rows 4 ins [10cm].Instructions:Materials: Yarn: Lily Sugar’n CreamCotton 4 ply Solids 2.5 oz [70.9g]; Sparkles 2 oz. [56.7 g] 1 ballmakes 35 holly leaves. 1 ball ofSparkle makes 15 bells.BELL (Make 15)With B, ch 2.1st rnd: (RS). 6 sc in 2nd ch fromhook. Join with ss in first sc.2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around.Join with ss to first sc.3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc.2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2sc. 2 sc in next sc. Join with ss in firstsc. 8 sc.4th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same st as lastss. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc) 3times. 2 sc in next sc. Join with ss infirst sc. 12 sc.Find tons of free crochet patterns, tips and tutorials at AllFreeCrochet.com.7

5 Free Christmas Crochet Patterns: Crochet Christmas Wreaths eBook5th to 7th rnds: Ch 1. 1 sc in same stas last ss. 1 sc in each sc around. Joinwith ss in first sc. Fasten off at end of7th rnd.FINISHING: Cut desired length of wireand glue bead at one end. Insertother end of wire into Bell and glue itin position as illustrated.HOLLY LEAF (Make 15)With A, ch 11.1st rnd: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch fromhook. 1 sc in next ch. (1 hdc. Ch 2. 1hdc) all in next ch. 1 hdc in each ofnext 2 ch. (1 dc. Ch 2. 1 dc) all in nextch. 1 dc in next ch. 1 hdc in each ofnext 2 ch. (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) all in lastch.Working in other side of ch, proceedas follows: 1 hdc in each of next 2 ch.1 dc in next ch. (1 dc. Ch 2. 1 dc) all innext ch. 1 hdc in each of next 2 ch. (1hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc) all in next ch. 1 sc innext ch. 1 sc in last ch. Ch 2. Join withss to first sc. Fasten off.ASSEMBLYUsing photo as a guide, glue Leaves,Bells and small bows in clusters asillustrated. Glue clusters on Wreath.Glue big bow at top of Wreath asillustrated. Glue pine cones ontoWreath as illustrated.Find tons of free crochet patterns, tips and tutorials at AllFreeCrochet.com.8

5 Free Christmas Crochet Patterns: Crochet Christmas Wreaths eBookChristmas Wreath Pin By: Maggie Petsch for Kreinik Crochet a miniature Christmaswreath for a pin or hangingornament. Light-reflecting blendingfilaments add wonderful sparkle tothe crochet Christmas wreath. 12-in length 1/4-in wideChristmas ribbon1-in long pin backTapestry needleEmbroidery needleSewing needle and greensewing threadSpray starchGauge: Rnds 1 & 2 of wreath 1-3/8inch in diameter with larger hook.Check gauge to save time.Instructions:Pattern Note: Join rnds with a sl stunless otherwise stated.Pattern Stitch: Lp st: Insert hook innext st, yo, draw up a lp, [yo, drawthrough 1 lp on hook] 4 times, yo,draw through rem 2 lps on hook,pushing lp to RS of work.Materials: Crochet cotton size 10: smallamount green (A)Crochet cotton size 20: smallamounts each red (B) andyellow (C)Kreinik Blending Filaments (50m per spool): 1 spool eachgreen #008 (BFA) and red003HL (BFB)Size 7 steel crochet hook orsize needed to obtain gaugeSize 9 steel crochet hookWREATHRnd 1 (RS): With larger hook and 1strand A and 1 strand BFA heldtogether, ch 24, join to form a ring, ch1, lp st in same st as joining, sc in nextst, [lp st in next st, sc in next st] reparound, join in beg lp st. (24 sts)Rnd 2: Ch 1; sc in same st as joining,*lp st in next st, [sc, lp st] in nextst**, sc in next st, rep from * around,ending last rep at **, join in beg sc.(32 sts)Rnd 3: Ch 1, lp st in same st asjoining, *sc in next st, lp st in next st,[sc, lp st] in next st, sc in next st, lp stFind tons of free crochet patterns, tips and tutorials at AllFreeCrochet.com.9

5 Free Christmas Crochet Patterns: Crochet Christmas Wreaths eBookin next st, sc in next st, [lp st, sc] innext st**, lp st in next st, rep from *around, ending last rep at **, join inbeg lp st. (40 sts)Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining,*lp st in next st, sc in next st, lp st innext st, [sc, lp st] in next st**, sc innext st, rep from * around, endinglast rep at **, join in beg sc. (48 sts)Rnd 5: Ch 1, lp st in same st asjoining, *sc in next st, lp st in next st,sc in next st, lp st in next st, [sc, lp st]in next st, sc in next st, lp st in next st,sc in next st, lp st in next st, sc in nextst, [lp st, sc] in next st**, lp st in nextst, rep from * around, ending last repat **, join in beg lp st, fasten off.and green sewing thread. Spray frontof wreath with spray starch.POINSETTIA (make 4)With smaller hook and 1 strand B and1 strand BFB held together, ch 1(center ch), [ch 5, sl st in center ch] 6times, fasten off, leaving length forfinishing.FINISHINGMake bow with Christmas ribbon andtack at bottom of wreath on WS withsewing needle and green thread.With lengths left for finishing andtapestry needle, tack 4 poinsettiasevenly spaced around rem of wreath.With embroidery needle and C,embroider french knot at center ofeach poinsettia. Sew pin back to topback of wreath with sewing needleFind tons of free crochet patterns, tips and tutorials at AllFreeCrochet.com.10

5 Free Christmas Crochet Patterns: Crochet Christmas Wreaths eBookCrochet Christmas WreathColor B - (Baby Pink) 1 ballColor C - (White) 1 ballColor D - (Mistletoe Sparkle) 1ballSmall amount of blue yarn.By: Lily Sugar'n CreamCrochet festive little stockings,wrapped presents and Santas for thisfree crochet patterned Christmaswreath. Crocheting each motif isquick, making this a fun project forChristmas. Crochet hook: Size 4 mm (U.S.G or 6) crochet hook or sizeneeded to obtain gaugeStuffingGlue gun and glue sticks2 yds [1.8 m] of 5/8 inch [15mm] wide green ribbon3 yds [2.75 m] of 1/4 inch [10mm] wide white ribbon20 small dried pine conesStyrofoam Wreath 12 ins [30.5cm] in diameterNote: 1 ball each of A, B and C makes15 Santas. 1 ball each of A and Cmakes 7 Stockings. 1 ball of Sparklemakes 5 Gift Boxes.Gauge: 16 sc and 16 rows 4 ins [10cm].Instructions:Materials: Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Cotton4 ply Solids 2.5 oz [70.9g]/Sparkles 2 oz [56.7 g]1 ball Sugar’n Cream(Emerald) to wrap Wreath(optional)Color A - (Red) 1 ballSANTA (make 3)Face: With B, ch 6. Join with sl st toform ring.1st rnd: Ch 3. 7 dc in ring. Break Band join C in last dc. With C, 8 dc insame ring. Sl st in first dc.2nd rnd: Ch 3. Sl st in top of first B st.*Ch 3. Sl st in top of next st.* Repfrom * to * for all B sts. **Ch 5. Sl stFind tons of free crochet patterns, tips and tutorials at AllFreeCrochet.com.11