How to Crochet an Autumn Wreath - Free Pattern
Get your home ready for autumn with this crochet wreath that's bursting with character. The colourful wreath will make every guest smile as they arrive at your home, with cute hedgehogs roasting marshmallows over a fire surrounded by autumnal nature – pumpkins, mushrooms and more.
Love this wreath? To make the matching garland as well, find the pattern here.
Pattern by @Sewing_the_seeds_of_love.
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You Will Need
* 3.5mm Crochet Hook
* Yarn Needle
* Scissors
* Glue Gun
* Toy Safety Eyes
* 40cm Rattan Grapevine Wreath
* Knitcraft Cotton Blend Plain DK Yarn 100g - Red, Coral, Mustard, Yellow, Teal, Light Grey, Purple, Denim, Hot Pink, Bright Blue, White, Black & Lilac
* Knitcraft Tiny Friends DK Yarn 25g - Tangerine, Lime, Dark Brown, Rust, Beige
Pattern Notes
This pattern uses UK terminology throughout.
Tension: Work an even fairly tight tension throughout.
Finished size: Finished size of the wreath measures approximately 41 x 41cm.
Please note that some of the yarns used in the images have been discontinued. Where this occurs, we have provided our recommended alternatives instead.
Abbreviations
Mc - Magic circle
Slst - Slip stitch
Ch - Chain stitch
Sp - Space
Dc - Double crochet
St - Stitch
Tr - Treble
Dtr - Double treble
Fl - Front loop
Bl - Back Loop
Special Stitches
Lp st - Loop st: insert hook into stitch, wrap yarn around index finger, holding yarn at the desired loop length, wrap hook over the yarn closest to it and then under the yarn on the other side of your finger to pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through both loops.
How to make
(Make 2)
Face
Using 'Beige' and 3.5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: 6dc into MC. (6dc)
Rnd 2: Dc in each st around. (6dc)
Rnd 3: *dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (9dc)
Rnd 4: Dc in each st around. (9dc)
Rnd 5: *2dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (12dc)
Rnd 6: Dc in each st around. (12dc)
Rnd 7: *dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 8: *2dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (24dc)
Insert the safety eyes between rnd 6 and rnd 7, 4sts apart. Place nose in the centre of the MC.
Note: If you do not have a toy nose to use, you can instead use some dark yarn and thread a nose using a yarn needle.
Rnd 9: *3dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (30dc)
Rnd 10-19: Dc in each st around. (30dc)
Rnd 20: *3dc, dc2tog* rep around. (24dc)
Begin stuffing with toy stuffing.
Rnd 21: *2dc, dc2tog* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 22: *dc, dc2tog* rep around. (12dc)
Rnd 23: *dc2tog* rep around. (6dc)
Fasten off and sew in the ends.
Arms and Legs (make 4 for each hedgehog)
Using 'Beige' and 3.5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: 6dc into MC. (6dc)
Rnd 2-8: Dc in each st around. (6dc)
Spikes (make 1 for each hedgehog)
Using 'Rust' and 3.5mm hook, Ch16.
Rnd 1: Dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc each st to the end, ch1, turn. (15dc)
Rnd 2: Lp st in each st to the end, ch1, turn. (15lp st)
Repeat R1 and R2 a total of 5 times.
Rnd 13: *3dc, dc2tog* rep around. (12dc)
Rnd 14: Repeat rnd 2. (12lp st)
Rnd 15: *2dc, dc2tog* rep around. (9dc)
Rnd 16: Repeat rnd 2. (9lp st)
Rnd 17: *dc, dc2tog* rep around. (6dc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the spikes to the back of the hedgehog.
Marshmallow (make 2 in hot pink and 2 in white)
Using 3.5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: 6dc into MC. (6dc)
Rnd 2: Dc in each st around. (6dc)
Fasten off and sew shut.
Assembly
Position and sew the spikes to the centre back of the hedgehog. Position and sew the legs to the hedgehog, using the images as a guide.
Put 1 white and 1 pink marshmallow on each of the 2 cocktail sticks and glue to the hand of each hedgehog.
Flames Part 1 (Make 1)
Using 'Coral' and 3.5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: 6dc into MC. (6dc)
Rnd 2-5: Dc in each st around. (6dc)
Fasten off 'Coral', attach 'Mustard'.
Rnd 6: Dc in each st around. (6dc)
Fasten off.
Flames Part 2 (Make 2)
Using 'Coral' and 3.5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: 6dc into MC. (6dc)
Rnd 2-4: Dc in each st around. (6dc)
Fasten off 'Coral', attach 'Mustard'.
Rnd 5: Dc in each st around. (6dc)
Fasten off 1st flame, do not fasten off the second.
Joining the flames. Lay the flames next to each other with the tallest in the middle. Crochet around each st.
Rnd 6: 3dc in the 1st flame, 3dc in the middle flame, 6dc in the 3rd flame. Now work around the other side of the flames. 3dc in the middle flame, 3dc in the 1st flame. (18dc)
Rnd 7-8: Dc in each st around. (18dc)
Fasten off 'Mustard', attach 'Yellow'.
Rnd 9: *dc, dc2tog* rep around. (12dc)
Rnd 10: Dc in each st around. (12dc)
Begin stuffing with toy stuffing.
Rnd 11: *dc2tog* rep around (6dc)
Fasten off and sew shut.
Logs (make 4)
Using 'Beige' and 3.5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: 6dc into MC. (6dc)
Fasten off 'Beige', attach 'Dark Brown'.
Rnd 2: Working in BLO, dc in each st around. (6dc)
Rnd 3-6: Dc in each st around. (6dc)
Lightly stuff with toy stuffing.
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew to the flames.
Assembly
Sew 2 logs to the front of the fire and 1 log either side of the fire (see image for a guide).
Small Pumpkin
Using 'Mustard' and 3.5mm hook, ch11.
Row 1: Dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1dc in each st across. (10dc)
R2-25: Ch1, turn, dc in each st across (10dc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew shut.
Small Stalk
Using 'Teal' and 3.5mm hook, make a MC.
Round 1: Dc in each st around (6dc)
Rnd 2: Working in BLO, dc in each st around (6dc)
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew to the top of the pumpkin.
Medium Pumpkin
Using 'Hot Pink' and 3.5mm hook, Ch17.
Row 1: Htr in 3rd ch from hook, htr in each st across. (15htr)
R2-20: Ch2, turn, htr in each st across. (15htr)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew shut.
Medium Stalk
Using 'Teal' and 3.5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: Dc in each st around. (6dc)
Rnd 2: Working in BLO, dc in each st around. (6dc)
Rnd 3: Dc in each st around. (6dc)
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew to the top of the pumpkin.
Large Pumpkin
Using 'Coral' and 3.5mm hook, Ch23.
Row 1: Tr in 4th ch from hook, tr in each st. (20tr)
R2-15: Ch3, turn, tr in each st across. (15tr)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew shut.
Large Stalk
Using 'Teal' and 3.5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: Dc in each st around. (6dc)
Rnd 2: Working in BLO, dc in each st around. (6dc)
Rnd 3-4: Dc in each st around. (6dc)
Rnd 5: Ch15, 2dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across. (28dc)
Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew to the top of the pumpkin.
Assembly
Sew the 1st row to the last row on each of the pumpkins to create a loop. Use a running stitch, sew around the top edge of the pumpkin and gently pull tight to close the hole. Stuff with toy stuffing and then repeat for the bottom edge.
Lastly, sew the stalk in place on the top of each pumpkin.
(Make 1 in each colour: Purple, Lilac and Denim)
Using 3.5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: Ch3 (counts as tr), 11tr in to MC, slst in the 3rd ch of beg ch. (12tr)
Rnd 2: Ch3 (counts as tr), 1tr in the same st, 2dc in each stitch around, sl st in the 3rd ch of beg ch. (24tr)
Rnd 3: *Skip 1st st, 7tr in the next st, skip next st, slst in the next st* 5 times, 2dc, ch11, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook and each of the next 9ch, dc in the next 2 sts, slst in the 3rd ch of beg ch.
Rnd 4: Working in the tops of the tr's from the previous row, *3dc, [2htr, picot, 2htr] in the next st, 2dc, sl st in the next st, dc in the slst from previous row* Repeat around. Slst in the next st.
Fasten off and sew in the ends.
With a contrasting colour, embroider with a simple back stitch.
(Make 1 in each colour: Mustard, Teal, Coral, Lime, Hot Pink)
Using 3.5mm hook, Ch20.
R1: Dc in 2nd ch from the hook, 3dc, 4htr, 5tr, 5dtr, 8dtr in the last ch. Continue working along the other side of your foundation ch. 5dtr, 5tr, 4htr, 4dc.
To make the stem sl st in the 1st ch, ch5, dc in the 2nd ch from the hook, slst in the next 3 ch.
R2: Htr, skip next st, [3tr, ch3, slst, slst, dc, htr, tr, [3dtr, ch4, slst], slst, dc, htr, 3tr, [3dtr, ch4, slst], slst, dc, htr, tr, [2dtr, ch4, slst] slst, [htr, tr, dtr] in the next st, [dtr, tr, htr], slst, [slst, ch4, 2dtr], tr, htr, dc, slst, [slst, ch4, 3dtr], 3tr, htr, dc, slst, [slst, ch4, 3dtr],
Tr, htr, dc, slst, [sl st, ch3, 3tr], htr, slst.
Fasten off and sew in the ends.
With a contrasting colour, embroider with a simple back stitch.
Acorn (Make 1 of each colour: Hot Pink, Purple, Tangerine.)
Using 3.5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: 6dc in to the MC. (6dc)
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around. (12dc)
Rnd 3-8: Dc in each st around. (12dc)
Stuff with toy stuffing.
Rnd 9: Dc2tog around. (6dc)
Fasten off and sew shut.
Acorn Cup (Make 1 of each colour: Lime, Teal and Mustard.)
Using 3.5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: Ch5, dc in the 2nd ch from the hook, slst in the next 3 ch. Work 6dc in the MC.
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around. (12dc)
Rnd 3: *Dc, 2dc in next st* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 4: Dc in each st around. (18dc)
Rnd 5: *Dc, dc2tog* rep around. (12dc)
Fasten off and sew in the ends
Assembly
With a glue gun, glue the acorn in its cup to secure.
Large Leaf
Using 'Teal' and 3.5mm hook, Ch12.
Row 1: Dc in 2nd ch from hook, htr, tr, dtr, tr, htr, dc. *ch12, dc in 2nd ch from hook, htr, tr, 2dtr, tr, htr, dc* repeat 3 more times, ch3, *ch8, dc in 2nd ch from hook, htr, tr, dtr, tr, htr, dc* rep 2 more times.
Continue working along the other side of the foundation chain: *3 slst, ch9, 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, htr, tr, 2dtr, tr, htr, dc* Rep 3 more times, 3 slst, ch8, dc in 2nd ch from hook, htr, tr, dtr, tr, htr, dc, 4 s st.
Fasten off and sew in the ends.
Small Leaf
Using 'Teal' and 3.5mm hook, Ch12.
Row 1: Dc in 2nd ch from hook, htr, tr, dtr, tr, htr, dc, ch12, dc in 2nd ch from hook, htr, tr, 2dtr, tr, htr, dc, *ch8, dc in 2nd ch from hook, htr, tr, dtr, tr, htr, dc* rep 2 more times. Continue working along the other side of the foundation chain: 3 slst, ch9, 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, htr, tr, 2dtr, tr, htr, dc, 3 slst, ch8, dc in 2nd ch from hook, htr, tr, dtr, tr, htr, dc, 4 slst.
Fasten off and sew in the ends.
Berries (make 5)
Using 'Tangerine' and 3.5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: 6dc into MC. (6dc)
Rnd 2-3: Dc in each st around (6dc)
(Make 1 large and 2 small)
Large Stalk
Using 'White' and 3.5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: 6dc into MC. (6dc)
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around. (12dc)
Rnd 3: *dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 4: Working in BLO, dc in each st around. (18dc)
Rnd 5: *5dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (21dc)
Rnd 6: *5dc, dc2tog* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 7: *4dc, dc2tog* rep around. (15dc)
Rnd 8: *3dc, dc2tog* rep around (12dc)
Rnd 9-11: Dc in each st around (12dc)
Fasten off 'White' and attach 'Light Grey'.
Rnd 12: *dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 13: *2dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (24dc)
Rnd 14: *3dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (30dc)
Fasten off and sew in the ends.
Large Cap
Using 'Red' and 3.5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: 6dc into MC. (6dc)
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around. (12dc)
Rnd 3: *dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 4: *2dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (24dc)
Rnd 5: *3dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (30dc)
Rnd 6-9: Dc in each st around (30dc)
Now join the stalk to the cap. Stuff with toy stuffing as you go.
Rnd 10: Ch1, insert hook into next st of the cap and through the 1st st of rnd 14 of the stalk. Dc in each st around (30dc)
Small Stalk
Using 'White' and 3.5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: 6dc into MC. (6dc)
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around. (12dc)
Rnd 3: *dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 4: Working in BLO, dc in each st around. (18dc)
Rnd 5: *5dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (21dc)
Rnd 6: *5dc, dc2tog* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 7: *4dc, dc2tog* rep around. (15dc)
Rnd 8: *3dc, dc2tog* rep around. (12dc)
Rnd 9-10: Dc in each st around. (12dc)
Fasten off 'White' and attach 'Light Grey'.
Rnd 12: *dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 13: *2dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (24dc)
Fasten off and sew in the ends.
Small Cap
Using 'Hot Pink' and 3.5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: 6dc into MC. (6dc)
Rnd 2: 2dc in easch st around. (12dc)
Rnd 3: *dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (18dc)
Rnd 4: *2dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (24dc)
Rnd 5-7: Dc in each st around (30dc)
Now join the stalk to the cap. Stuff with toy stuffing as you go.
Rnd 8: Ch1, insert hook into next st of the cap and through the 1st st of rnd 14 of the stalk. Dc in each st around. (30dc)
Toadstool spots (make 11)
Using 'White' and 3.5mm hook, make a MC.
Rnd 1: 6dc into MC. (6dc)
Fasten off and sew in the ends.
Glue 5 spots on the small toadstool and 6 spots on the large toadstool.
Using the pictures as a guide, construct your wreath using a glue gun.
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