How to Crochet a Holiday Wreath Gift Topper

Crocheting a holiday wreath gift topper is not only a lovely way to add a personal touch to your presents but also a fun and creative project to enjoy during the festive season. You can use a sparkly yarn for a touch of holiday glamour or opt for traditional red and green shades for a classic look. The process of creating the wreath is an enjoyable one, with simple crochet stitches forming the base, and then you can let your imagination run wild with embellishments like tiny bells, colorful beads, or even miniature ornaments.

What You Need

• 100% mercerized cotton -- white thread: 400 yds. (366m); colored thread: 350 yds. (320m); bedspread weight
• Size 2 (2.5mm) steel crochet hook OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Mini pony beads (for tree and wreath)
• Blunt-end yarn needle

How to Make It

With C, ch 24; join with sl st to form a ring.

RND 1: Ch 1, work 42 sc in ring; join with sl st to first sc.

RND 2: Ch 1, (sc in 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around -- 49 sts; join.

RND 3: Ch 1, (sc in 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around -- 56 sts; join.

RND 4: Ch 1, (sc in 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around -- 73 sts; join.

RND 5: Ch 2, (sc in 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around -- 70 sts; join.

RND 6: Ch 2, (sc in 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around -- 77 sts; join; fasten off.

Bow Strip

With B, ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; ch 1, turn.

Next row: Sc in 5 sc across; ch 1, turn. Rep last row until piece measures 9 inches long.

Edging

Sc evenly around all edges, working 3 sc in each corner; join to first sc; fasten off.

Knot Strip

With B, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across -- 3 sc; ch 1, turn. Work even in sc until piece measures 1 1/2 inches; work edging around piece same as for Bow Strip.

Finishing

Fold Bow Strip to form 2 sides for bow and tails. Wrap Knot Strip round bow loops and sew tog at back of bow. Sew pony beads at intervals around Wreath ring. Use piece to cut a shape from felt. Glue felt to back. Tack package ties, a hanging loop, or a pin back to the back, or adhere a magnet button.