Learn how to crochet a styrofoam wreath form cover using simply half double crochet stitches to transform it into a crocheted wreath that looks beautiful with or without embellishments and can be used all year long with this free crochet pattern and video tutorial.
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On my front door, you’ll always find a wreath. I just love coming home to a cheerful wreath – it really brightens up my day.
I also like to decorate for each holiday and season, and the 4th of July is coming up quick! A couple years ago, I made Granny’s Patriotic Wreath, and it’s still a favorite, but I wanted to make a wreath that matched my Seeing Stars collection, which starts with an easy wreath base worked in half double crochet stitches, and then stars being sewn on.
After completing this half double crochet wreath, I worked up all the stars I thought I would need using the same Lion Brand Pound of Love in red, white and blue, but when I went to test placement, I noticed they were too large (measuring 4″ wide each) so I will need to go back to work up some other samples to test sizing before I can continue on for my 4th of July wreath.
For now, you can use this easy half double crochet wreath free pattern and video tutorial to create your own easy wreath base that you can use all year long by simply embellishing it to fit the time of year.
One way to make your wreath base something that you can continue to use throughout the year is by securing the embellishments with sewing pins so they are not permanent. The sewing pins stick down into the styrofoam to keep everything in place for as long as you need, and then when you are ready to change the embellishments out, simply pull them out and redecorate.
Otherwise, you can whipstitch or glue embellishments onto the half double crochet wreath. Hot glue works well for several years, but it can look a little messy, especially if it’s hot where you are, and the embellishments start to loosen over time. I prefer sewing on the embellishments, or using Titebond Quick and Thick Multi-Surface to glue them in place.
Easy Half Double Crochet Patterns:
Haylee is an easy crochet line that features simple half double crochet stitches. I love the texture of half double crochet when the fabric is turned at the end of each row! This is a beginner friendly series, and this wreath cover is great project to pair with watching your favorite TV show or movie because it’s just one stitch for the entire project, and you don’t have to even count rows if you don’t want you – you can use a soft tape measure to measure as you go, and stop at the length desired.
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Haylee Throw Pillow
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Find moreHaylee accessory and home decor crochet patternshere on EyeLoveKnots, andHaylee accessory and wearables crochet patternson Cre8tion Crochet.
If you like making wreaths as much as I do, you’ll love these:
Easy Apple Wreath
Ana’s Garden Wreath
Cabot Wreath
How do you make an easy crocheted wreath?
I love making easy crocheted wreath covers to cover styrofoam wreath bases! All you need is to crochet a rectangle that is approximately 6″ smaller than the circumference of your wreath base cover, then whipstitch it around the wreath base, and voila! Instant wreath that looks beautiful with or without embellishments.
What is the best yarn to crochet a wreath with?
My favorite yarns for crocheting a wreath are going to be 100% acrylic yarns, but specifically, I like Lion Brand Pound of Love, Red Heart Super Saver and Bernat Super Value Yarn. These yarns hold up well to wear and tear, and while they will fade over time, I feel that these yarns hold their color the best over other yarns I’ve tried, as well as the shaping of embellishments. Caron One Pound is similar and usually comes in colors you can’t find in the others I mentioned, but does tend to wear just a little bit faster. If the wreath will be inside only, you could go with cotton blends and embellishments, but for outdoor wreaths, cottons fade quickly and begin to fall apart.
Does it matter what color my styrofoam wreath base is when crocheting a wreath?
Styrofoam wreath form bases come in green and white. It does not particularly matter which color you use for a crocheted wreath that is made of a solid fabric, like all half double crochet. Even as it stretches, the fabric is typically still solid enough that you don’t see your stitches through, but this is not always true so you will definitely want to test it before whipstitching closed. Personally, I always try to match light colored yarns with a white base, and darker colored yarns with a green base just so I don’t have to worry about it.
What can I use to crochet a wreath if I don’t have a styrofoam wreath base?
Styrofoam wreath bases can be found in craft stores, on Amazon and even at Dollar Tree, but if you don’t have one, you could use a straw wreath or a pool noodle with the two ends attached together with a strong tape. These tend to be thicker so you may need to add stitches to the beginning chain to get a wider fabric. While I have not tested wire wreath forms, I think they would work about the same, but may be thinner around and require less stitches.
How high do you hang a wreath?
I feel like there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to placing your wreath because it’s whatever you like best, but the standard and a safe bet is going to be to hang your wreath at eye level.
Where do you hang a wreath that isn’t the front door?
When it comes to wreaths, I know your first thought is to hang it on the front door, and I absolutely agree! Hang the first wreath on the front door, and then make another one because they can be hung on a gallery wall, over an entryway table, mantel or fireplace, from windows, cabinets and the back of dining chairs and so much more! You can place a wreath anywhere you want for a little more cheer.
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What Materials Will I Need to Crochet a Wreath?
- 160 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Lion Brand Pound of Love in the Oxford Gray colorway
- H8/5mm Crochet Hook
- Tapestry Needle for Sewing and Weaving
- Soft Tape Measure (gauge is essential)
- 12″ Styrofoam Wreath – I used a green Floracraft brand one
- Optional, Stitch Markers to help with assembly
Material Notes:
Yarn Alternatives: Red Heart Super Saver, Bernat’s Super Value Yarn,and Caron’s One Pound would be great alternatives. I like all of these yarns for wreaths because they’re more durable for home projects, and hold up well to wear and the elements.
I love my ergonomic clay hooks from SiennasBowtique and BronzeShepherdStudio! They both have so many fun designs. I have several from each shop.
Styrofoam wreath bases come in white and green. I picked green to blend best with my gray color. For a lighter shade, a white base would be best.
Stitch Markers are really helpful to use when seaming the cover. In the video, I show you plastic ones – these are called Locking Stitch Markers. I also show cute clay ones there and in this post – these are called Lever Back Stitch Markers. Scrap yarn, paper clips and safety pins work too!
How Long Does it Take to Crochet a Wreath?
I had my wreath form cover ready in just over 2 and a half hours.
Measurements:
This cover will fit a 12″ foam wreath form.
Before seaming, your fabric will measure 5 5/8″ wide by 30 7/8″ in length.
Gauge:
In Pattern, 21 stitches by 12 Rows = 5 5/8″ Wide by 4 1/8″ Tall
The most important thing is to measure the width of your fabric after at least 8 rows – this will be the finished width, and you’ll want that to be 5 1/2″ to 5 3/4″ wide. Anything less or more, I recommend going up or down a hook size or adding or taking away stitches in any multiple.
Height gauge is not essential as you can easily add or subtract rows as you go.
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- HDC – Half Double Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
- SC – Single Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
Haylee Wreath Video Tutorial | Easy Half Double Crochet Wreath Video Tutorial:
Haylee Wreath Crochet Pattern | Easy Half Double Crochet Wreath Crochet Pattern:
Chain 23. HDC into the 3rd chain from the hook, and each chain across. (22 HDC)
R2 – 90:Chain 1, turn. HDC into the first HDC, and each HDC across. (22 HDC)
Fasten off with a long tail (approximately 60″) for sewing. Pull up on last stitch to break.
Weave in the initial tail end. Thread tapestry needle with long tail end, wrap the wreath form cover around the wreath with the right side facing out, and whipstitch closed lining up the stitches stretching to fit as needed. Once you’re towards the end, it will look like it isn’t long enough to connect, but it will with a little stretching. Finish sewing the sides together, then sew the beginning foundation chain stitches to the stitches from the final row. Weave in your tail, and your wreath is complete!
Assembly Photos:
Wrap the piece around the form, line up the stitches, and sew the two layers together.
Once towards the end, it will look like it isn’t long enough to connect, but…
… it will with a little stretching. Finish sewing the sides together, then sew the beginning foundation chain stitches to the stitches from the final row.
Weave in your tail, and your wreath form cover is complete!
Optional Wreath Hanger:
Chain 43. SC into the 2nd chain, and each chain across. (42 SC)
R2:Chain 1, turn. SC into the 1st 4 SCs, chain 4, skip the next 4 SC, SC into the next 26 SC, chain 4, skip the next 4 SC, SC into the last 4 SC. (34 SC)
R3:Chain 1, turn. SC into the 1st 4 SCs, work 4 SC into the chain space, SC into the next 26 SC, work 4 SC into the next chain space, SC into the last 4 SC. (42 SC)
R4:Chain 1, turn. SC into the 1st SC, and each across. (42 SC)
Border:Chain 1, but don’t turn. SC into the side of Row 3 (this is the same stitch as the last), and into the side of Row 2, and then Row 1, work 3 SC into the next stitch – corner, working into the opposite side of the foundation chain, SC into the next 40 stitches, work 3 SC into the next stitch – corner, SC 3 into the next side, work 3 SC into the next stitch – corner, SC across into the next 40 stitches, work 3 SC into the next stitch – corner. Join to the first SC. (92 SC)
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