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 a free crochet pattern and video tutorial.

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.

Seeing Stars Collection:

• Coasters
• Throw Pillow
• Hand Towel

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 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.

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.

You’ll love these matching half double crochet pieces:

• Throw Pillow
• Hand Towel
• Lightweight Bauble Ornaments
• Washcloth

Materials:

• 160 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used Lion Brand Pound of Love in the Oxford Grey colorway
• H8/5mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle
• Tape Measure (gauge is essential)
• 12” Styrofoam Wreath
• Optional: Stitch Markers

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.

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. I like to use Locking Stitch Markers or Lever Back Stitch Markers, but scrap yarn, paper clips and safety pins work too!

Time Spent:
Just over two and a half hours

Size:
This cover will fit a 12″ foam wreath form.

Gauge:
In Pattern, 21 HDC 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. Height gauge is not essential as you can easily add or subtract rows as you go.

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• HDC - Half Double Crochet
• SC - Single Crochet

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This is a 5 page PDF containing written instructions and 3 photos. You can print the pattern instructions from the first two pages with only the title photo on the first page. Remaining photos are after the pattern to aide in wreath assembly. There is also 1 page with wreath FAQs and 1 page with QR codes for the clickable links that are within the pattern (in case you print the pattern, and still want to check out the links).

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