Easy DIY Crochet Christmas Ornaments: Wreath and Candy Cane

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Crocheting your own Christmas decorations adds a handmade touch to your holiday decor, and these simple wreath and candy cane ornaments are perfect for beginners. Here's a detailed written pattern based on the video tutorial.


Materials Needed:

- Yarn of your choice (festive colors like red, green, or white)

- Crochet hook (use a size that suits your yarn)

- Scissors

- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)


Crochet Pattern for the Wreath & Candy Cane:

1. Begin with a Slip Knot: Start by making a slip knot and place it on your crochet hook.

2. Chain 40: For a wreath of approximately 5 cm diameter or a candy cane of 7 cm length, chain 40. Adjust the number of chains for larger or smaller ornaments.

3. Single Crochet (SC) in the Second Chain from Hook:

   - Skip the first chain.

   - Insert your hook into the second chain, yarn over, and pull through (you now have two loops on the hook). Yarn over again and pull through both loops. 

4. Three Single Crochets in Each Chain:

   - Into the same chain, insert your hook again, yarn over, and complete two more single crochets. 

   - Move to the next chain and repeat this process: 3 single crochets into each chain along the entire row. This creates a natural curl.

5. Finish the Row: Once you've completed the row, you'll see the piece naturally starts to curl, forming either a wreath or a candy cane shape.

6. Candy Cane Shape: If you are making a candy cane, simply bend the piece into the cane's shape. You can add wire for extra stiffness or let it curve naturally.

7. Wreath Shape: For a wreath, you can join the two ends of the crocheted strip together by weaving in the yarn tail or using a needle to sew them together. You can also glue the ends together if you prefer.

8. Final Touches:

   - For both ornaments, weave in any loose yarn ends using a tapestry needle. 

   - Decorate the wreath with a ribbon or small bows for extra festive flair.


Creative Ideas:

- Gift Tags: These ornaments can be used as handmade gift tags by attaching them to presents.

- Tree Decorations: Simply attach a yarn loop to hang them on your Christmas tree.

- Customizing: Add glitter, beads, or buttons to give them a personalized touch.


With this easy-to-follow pattern, you can make your own crocheted Christmas ornaments in just minutes! These handmade creations will not only make your holiday decor more unique but also bring warmth and charm to your celebrations.


Enjoy crafting, and happy holidays!


HERE THE FULL VIDEO TUTORIAL:


Comments

  1. KhatOctober 13, 2024 at 7:59 AM

    I believe you forgot to mention the part, from the video, where you are supposed to make two curlicues and twine them together.

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