Christmas Wreath Granny Square Crochet Pattern
This festive granny square features a lush green wreath with clusters of bright red berries and a big red bow at the bottom. A soft cream sunburst sits in the center of the wreath, and the square is framed with cream shells, a touch of green, and a bold red border for a classic holiday look. It is perfect for Christmas blankets, pillows, ornaments, coasters, and gift toppers.
The square is made in two parts. First you crochet the square from the center out, working the cream center, green wreath, berries, and border in rounds. Then you make the red bow and sew it to the bottom of the wreath for a raised, dimensional look.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn in cream, about 20 g
Worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn in green, about 15 g
Worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn in red, about 20 g
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Tapestry needle, scissors, and stitch markers
Finished Size
About 16 by 16 cm (6.5 by 6.5 inches)
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain
sl st slip stitch
sc single crochet
hdc half double crochet
dc double crochet
tr treble crochet
MR magic ring
FLO front loop only
puff pull up 3 loops in the same stitch and close them together
bobble 5 double crochet worked into the same stitch and closed together
shell 5 double crochet worked into the same stitch or space
Part 1: The Cream Sunburst Center
Round 1: With cream, make a magic ring. Chain 1 and work 8 single crochet in the ring. Join. You have 8 stitches.
Round 2: Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet) and double crochet in the same stitch. Work 2 double crochet in each stitch around. Join. You have 16 stitches.
Round 3: Chain 3 and work 2 double crochet in the next stitch. Work 1 double crochet in the next stitch and 2 double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around. Join. You have 24 stitches.
Round 4: Working in the front loop only, chain 1 and single crochet in each stitch around. Join and fasten off. This raised ridge outlines the sunburst.
Part 2: The Green Wreath
Round 5: Join green in a back loop from Round 3. Chain 2 and work a puff in the same stitch. Chain 1, then work a puff and chain 1 in each stitch around. Join. You have 24 puffs.
Round 6: Slip stitch into the first chain 1 space. Chain 2 and work a puff in the same space. Chain 1, then work a puff and chain 1 in each space around, adding an extra puff and chain 1 in every 3rd space. Join. You have 32 puffs.
Round 7: Repeat Round 5, working a puff and chain 1 in each space around. Join and fasten off.
The rows of puffs give the wreath its fluffy, leafy texture.
Part 3: The Red Berries
With red, make 3 berry clusters around the upper half of the wreath, as shown in the photo.
For each cluster, join red in a space on Round 6. Work a bobble, chain 1, and slip stitch in the same space. Move to the next space and work another bobble. Work a third bobble in the space just above, between the first two, to make a little triangle of berries. Fasten off and weave in the ends on the back.
Place one cluster at the top center and one on each side, about a third of the way down.
Part 4: Squaring the Motif (cream)
Round 8: Join cream in any space on Round 7. Chain 1 and single crochet in the same space. Chain 3 and single crochet in the next space. Repeat around. Join.
Round 9: Slip stitch into the first chain 3 space. Mark 4 evenly spaced chain 3 spaces as corners. In each corner space, work 3 treble crochet, chain 2, and 3 treble crochet. In the space before and after each corner, work 3 double crochet. In each remaining side space, work 3 half double crochet. Join. You now have a square.
Round 10: Chain 1 and single crochet in each stitch around, with 3 single crochet in each corner space. Join and fasten off.
Part 5: The Shell Border
Round 11: Join green in any corner. Chain 1 and single crochet in each stitch around, with 3 single crochet in the center stitch of each corner. Join and fasten off.
Round 12: Join cream. Chain 1 and single crochet in the first stitch. Skip 1 stitch and work a shell in the next stitch. Skip 1 stitch and single crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around, working 7 double crochet in the center stitch of each corner. Join and fasten off. These shells make the scalloped cream band around the square.
Round 13: Join red at the center of any corner shell. Chain 3 and double crochet in each stitch around, with 3 double crochet in the center stitch of each corner. Join.
Round 14: Chain 1 and single crochet in each stitch around, with 3 single crochet in each corner. Join and fasten off.
Your square should measure about 16 cm across.
Part 6: The Red Bow
Loops: With red, chain 21 and join into a ring without twisting. Work 3 rounds of single crochet. Fasten off and flatten the tube.
Center band: With red, chain 5. Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and across. Work 3 rows. Fasten off.
Tails (make 2): With red, chain 11. Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and across. Turn and work 1 more row. Fasten off.
Wrap the center band around the middle of the flat loops to pinch them into a bow. Sew the ends together on the back. Sew the 2 tails under the bow so they angle outward.
Assembly
Sew the bow to the bottom center of the wreath, so it covers the bottom of the green ring and the tails hang over the cream round below.
Weave in all ends on the back.
Blocking
Lightly dampen the square and pin it flat with straight sides and sharp corners. Pin out each shell on the border. Do not press the wreath, berries, or bow so they stay raised and dimensional.
Ways to Use Your Wreath Square
Join several squares with plain red and cream squares for a Christmas blanket.
Sew two squares together over a cushion insert for a festive pillow.
Add a ribbon loop and hang it as a tree ornament or door decoration.
Use one square as a holiday coaster or a gift topper.
Join a row of squares for a holiday table runner or mantel banner.
Color Ideas
Dark green wreath with gold berries and bow on cream for an elegant look
Sage wreath with pink berries and bow on white for a soft pastel Christmas
White wreath with silver berries and blue bow on navy for a frosty winter square
Green wreath with red berries and a plaid bow for a cozy cabin feel
Tips for Success
Count your puffs after each wreath round so the circle stays flat.
If the wreath ripples, go down one hook size or skip the extra puffs in Round 6.
Mark the 4 corner spaces in Round 9 with stitch markers before working.
Pin the bow in place before sewing to check its position.
Final Thoughts
This Christmas wreath granny square is a quick, cheerful project that brings holiday spirit to anything you make. It pairs beautifully with other Christmas squares, such as trees, angels, and snowmen, for a festive sampler blanket. Share your finished squares in the comments below. We would love to see your holiday makes!