How to Crochet a Wreath
Crocheting with either yarn or crochet thread makes a pretty wreath for your door or wall. Because of its thicker texture, a yarn wreath works up much more quickly than a thread wreath. Both fibers can withstand the elements, if you plan to place your wreath outdoors, but some color fading may occur in strong sunlight. A large metal ring, common in dream catchers and available at general craft stores, gives the wreath a solid frame that not only helps the wreath keep its shape, but also provides a handy way to hang the wreath when completed.
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Things You'll Need
- 6 ounces worsted weight yarn
- Size G crochet hook
- 8-inch metal craft ring
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Instructions
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Place a slipknot on your crochet hook.
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Hold the metal ring in your left hand along with the working yarn and hold the crochet hook in your right hand.
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Make a single crochet stitch around the metal ring by placing the hook under the ring while the working yarn remains on top of the ring. When you grab the yarn with the hook and pull it under the ring to start the stitch, the yarn wraps around the ring automatically.
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Make single crochet stitches around the metal ring until the ring is completely covered with yarn.
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Insert the hook into the first stitch and pull the working yarn through the stitch and through the loop on your hook to create a slip stitch that joins the round.
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Make three chain stitches, which serve as your first double crochet stitch, then make two double crochet stitches in each stitch around the ring. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch when you reach the end of the round.
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Repeat Step 7 until the wreath is the width you want. At the end of your last round, pull up the loop on the hook about 4 inches and cut the yarn to fasten off.
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Weave in the loose yarn end with the yarn needle. The wreath is ready to hand on a hook or nail.
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Tips & Warnings
Sew red beads randomly around the wreath to simulate berries for a holiday-themed wreath.
For a smaller wreath, start with a 3-inch or 5-inch metal ring.
If you find your wreath is a little droopy and doesn't hang flat, soak the wreath in a bowl of crochet stiffening solution until completely saturated. Then lay flat on a plastic trash bag to dry.
If you plan to glue anything to the wreath, such as pine cones or holiday bows, and place the wreath outside, use a waterproof or washable glue.
Crochet wreaths that require stiffener to keep their shape should not be exposed to rain and snow as this will reduce the stiffening product's effectiveness.
