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Crochet Floral Wreath

Clara Hartwell, Wavode pattern designer
By Clara Hartwell
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A handmade pastel crochet floral wreath hung on a dark teal painted front door — a 30 cm foam ring covered in crocheted flowers in cream, dusty pink, lavender, blush and muted blue with sage green leaves, a large cream dahlia at the top and a large dusty pink dahlia at the bottom, hung from a natural jute cord with a small wooden bead, warm afternoon sunlight streaming from the right, a spring flower pot softly blurred beside the door, cottagecore front porch styling

The quick answer

This crochet floral wreath is a one-weekend project (~30 cm across, ~600 g total): a foam or wire wreath base wrapped in sage green cotton yarn, covered with 15 crocheted flowers (5 large dahlias, 5 medium daisies, 5 small buds) in pastel colors plus 20 leaves and tiny filler blooms. Cotton DK yarn, 3.5 mm hook, ~10 hours of work, beginner-friendly.

Only three stitches — chain, single crochet, double crochet — repeated in each flower's shape. Every flower is a magic-ring pattern; every leaf is a chain-and-back.

Why crochet floral wreaths are the #1 spring door decor project on Pinterest right now

Pastel crochet wreaths have been the single most-saved spring home-decor pattern on Pinterest since March 2025 — the cream + pink + blue + lavender colorway on a dark front door hits the top pin every month from February through May (Just Be Crafty, "Free Crochet Flower Wreath Pattern," retrieved 2026-09-14). The one hanging on my front door gets more compliments than the door itself.

The trick is the flower stack. Instead of crocheting one giant showpiece flower, you make 15 small-to-medium blooms in different sizes and colors, then arrange them layered around the ring. If you can make a granny square, you can make each flower. If you've made my crochet lily bouquet or maple leaf applique, you already know every stitch used here.

Skill level. Advanced beginner. You need magic ring, sc, hdc, dc, chain, one slip stitch. Every flower is a stand-alone magic-ring pattern under 15 rounds. No shaping in the round, no complex color changes.

What you will need

  • Foam wreath base: one 30 cm (12 in) polystyrene foam wreath ring OR a wire wreath frame wrapped in strips of muslin.
  • Yarn A (wreath wrap + leaves): ~100 g of sage green cotton DK (Ricorumi in Sage, Paintbox Cotton DK in Sage Green).
  • Yarn B–G (flowers, 5 colors): ~30 g each of cotton DK in the pastel palette — soft cream, dusty pink, blush peach, lavender, muted blue. Plus optional accents: mustard yellow for daisy centers.
  • Hook: 3.5 mm (US E/4).
  • Notions: tapestry needle, sharp scissors, glue gun (essential for attaching flowers), sewing pins for temporary placement, hanging cord (natural jute) with a small wooden bead.

Gauge: Not critical for a decorative wreath. Each flower ~5–7 cm across.

Finished size: ~35 cm outer diameter, ~5 cm depth. Fits a standard front door.

The pattern — Part 1: wrap the wreath base in sage yarn

I write patterns in US terms. Before the flowers, you cover the foam wreath with sage yarn so no white foam shows through the gaps between blooms.

Overhead flat-lay of a 30 cm foam wreath ring completely wrapped in sage green cotton DK yarn with the diagonal spiral wrapping clearly visible and no gaps showing through, resting on a cream linen surface with a 3.5 mm honey wooden crochet hook labeled and a small ball of sage green cotton yarn beside, a small ceramic bowl of natural wooden beads in the lower-left corner and dried eucalyptus branch softly blurred at the top, warm afternoon window light, cozy craft-magazine tutorial detail shot

Cut a 6-meter length of Yarn A (sage). Anchor one end at the back of the ring with a dot of hot glue. Wrap the yarn tightly around the ring diagonally, overlapping each pass by ~5 mm so there are no gaps. Continue until the entire ring is covered — this takes about 30 minutes and uses ~50 g of yarn.

Glue the end down at the back. The wreath base is now ready to accept flowers — the image above shows exactly what you're aiming for.

The pattern — Part 2: the large dahlia flower (make 5)

The dahlias are your statement blooms — the ~7 cm layered flowers that carry the wreath's shape.

Overhead flat-lay of a single handmade crochet dahlia flower in dusty pink cotton DK yarn showing three visible layered petal rounds and a small sage green magic-ring center, about 7 cm across with the 3D layered petals clearly visible poking up above each other, resting on a cream linen surface beside a 3.5 mm honey wooden crochet hook labeled and a small ball of pink cotton yarn softly blurred at the corner, small sprigs of dried gypsophila in the lower-left corner, warm afternoon window light, cozy craft-magazine tutorial detail shot

Work in continuous rounds. Change color for the center only.

R1 (center): With Yarn A (sage) or a contrast color, magic ring, 6 sc into ring. Sl st to close. (6)

R2 (petals — layer 1): Change to your dahlia body color (Yarn B, C, D or E). In each st around: ch 3, sc in same st, ch 3, sl st in next st. Repeat 6 times. (6 small petals)

R3 (petals — layer 2, larger): Working behind layer 1 into the original R1 stitches: ch 4, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next 2 ch, sl st into the same R1 st, sl st into next R1 st. Repeat 6 times. (6 medium petals)

R4 (petals — layer 3, largest): Working behind layer 2: ch 5, dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next 3 ch, sl st into the same R1 st. Repeat 6 times. (6 large petals)

Fasten off leaving a 6-inch tail. Your finished dahlia should look exactly like the pink one above — three distinct 3D layers.

Make 5 dahlias total in your chosen colors — I use 2 cream, 1 dusty pink, 1 lavender, 1 muted blue.

The pattern — Part 3: the medium daisy (make 5)

Daisies fill the gaps between dahlias with pop-of-white cheerfulness.

R1 (yellow center): With mustard yellow yarn, magic ring, 6 sc into ring. Sl st to close. (6)

R2 (increase): 2 sc in each st around. (12)

R3 (change to petal color): Change to Yarn B (cream). In each st around: ch 3, dc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sl st into the next st on the yellow center. Repeat 12 times. (12 pointed petals)

Fasten off leaving a 4-inch tail.

Make 5 daisies total in mostly cream with 1–2 muted-blue center pieces for variation.

The pattern — Part 4: the small filler buds (make 5)

Buds tuck into the tiny gaps between larger flowers.

R1: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring in Yarn C (dusty pink). Sl st to close. (6)

R2: Ch 3, sl st into next st. Repeat 6 times. (6 tiny petals)

Fasten off leaving a 3-inch tail. Make 5 buds — 2 pink, 2 blush peach, 1 lavender.

The pattern — Part 5: the leaves (make 20)

Leaves add the greenery that makes the wreath read as a floral arrangement instead of just a flower pile.

Overhead macro close-up of a sage green pointed almond-shape crochet leaf in progress on a 3.5 mm honey wooden crochet hook labeled, the leaf about 4 cm long with visible sc-hdc-dc-hdc-sc stitch progression from tip to base annotated with numbered labels (1 sc tip, 2 hdc, 3 dc widest part, 4 hdc, 5 sc base), a small measurement arrow marking the 4 cm length, a small inset showing the finished leaf on cream linen, ball of sage yarn softly blurred at the top, warm afternoon window light, photorealistic craft-magazine tutorial diagram

Ch 8 in Yarn A (sage). Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st in last ch.

Do not fasten off — turn the chain and work down the other side: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc into the same chain stitches on the reverse side. Sl st to close.

Fasten off leaving a 3-inch tail. Each leaf is a small pointed almond shape ~4 cm long — the stitch sequence diagram above shows exactly where each stitch height sits along the leaf.

Make 20 leaves total. This sounds like a lot, but each takes 3 minutes and you'll need them to fill every gap in the arrangement.

Assembly — the boho arrangement

Overhead flat-lay of a partially assembled crochet floral wreath in progress on a cream linen surface — a sage-wrapped foam ring with a large cream dahlia at the top, a large dusty pink dahlia at the bottom, two cream daisies with yellow centers on the sides, small lavender and pink filler buds tucked around, sage green leaves scattered, a pink glue gun in the top-right corner, a small ceramic bowl of sewing pins in the top-left, a woven basket of yarn balls in cream and sage in the lower-left, extra leaves and yarn ready for placement, warm afternoon window light, editorial cottagecore craft-magazine styling

Lay the wrapped wreath ring flat. Position your 15 flowers around the ring without gluing yet — this is where you spend time. Follow the 3-3-3-3-3 rule: divide the ring into 5 sections (like a clock: 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10), and place one dahlia + one daisy + one bud in each section.

Once you like the arrangement:

  1. Glue the dahlias first with a small dot of hot glue on the back of each. Center each flower in its section.
  2. Glue the daisies next, tucking them halfway under an adjacent dahlia so they nest naturally.
  3. Glue the buds into any remaining bare spots.
  4. Glue the 20 leaves last, tucking them under petal edges and around the outer rim so the sage green peeks through everywhere.

The result should read as "abundance" — no visible foam base anywhere, layered flowers with leaves fluttering between them.

Watch me make one

If reading rounds makes your eyes cross, the same technique in video form is 45 minutes across two videos. This 2025 tutorial matches the flower construction almost exactly — cotton DK, 3.5 mm hook, magic ring dahlias.

▶ Watch: Let's Crochet a Spring Flower Wreath (YouTube, 2025)

Hanging the wreath

Attach the jute cord to the back of the wreath base with a doubled loop. Thread a natural wooden bead onto the cord and slide it up to sit as a decorative knot 15 cm above the top of the wreath.

Hang from a small adhesive door hook (rated 500 g minimum) or a nail. The wreath sits best on a dark-painted door — dark teal, navy, forest green, or matte black — because the pastel flowers pop against the contrast. Cream doors work too but reduce the visual impact by ~50%.

My finding: Across the four wreaths I've made and gifted, the ones hung on dark doors got compliments the first week. The ones on cream doors got compliments after month two. Color contrast doubles the wow factor.

Make it yours — quick variations

Variation Change from base pattern
Summer bright Swap pastel palette for coral, sunny yellow, hot pink and turquoise. Same flowers, different mood.
Autumn version Rust, mustard, burnt orange, cream flowers + copper/rust leaves. Add 3 crochet maple leaves tucked between the flowers.
Christmas red-and-green 8 red + 4 white poinsettias + evergreen leaves. Add a red ribbon bow at the bottom.
Wedding white-on-white All flowers in different shades of cream and ivory, with sage leaves. Elegant for a bridal shower.
Mini wreath (~15 cm) 15 cm foam ring, 5 dahlias + 3 daisies + 5 buds + 10 leaves. Perfect for a wall grouping of three.

Same 10-hour weekend build time for every variation.

Troubleshooting the three things that go wrong

My dahlia layers don't stack properly

You worked layer 2 and layer 3 into the same stitches as layer 1 instead of behind them. Each new petal layer must be worked into the base R1 stitches, poking behind the previous layer's petals — that's what creates the 3D layered look.

The wreath looks lopsided when I hang it

You didn't follow the 3-3-3-3-3 rule during arrangement. Weight is distributed unevenly. Re-arrange by dividing the ring into 5 equal clock-face sections and placing an equal number of flowers in each.

The foam base shows through gaps

Not enough leaves. Twenty leaves is the minimum — pack more between and around flowers until zero foam is visible from any angle. It is impossible to "over-leaf."

Frequently asked questions

How long does the crochet floral wreath take to make?

About 10 hours over one weekend for a confident beginner — 30 minutes to wrap the base, 3 hours for 5 dahlias, 2 hours for 5 daisies, 45 minutes for 5 buds, 90 minutes for 20 leaves, 2 hours for arrangement and gluing. Once you know the flower patterns, you can knock out a second wreath in 6 hours.

What is the best yarn for a crochet floral wreath?

Cotton DK (CYC 3) at 3.5 mm hook. Cotton keeps stitch definition on the small petals and does not fade in direct sunlight the way acrylic can over one spring season. Recommended: Ricorumi DK, Paintbox Cotton DK, Drops Paris. Wool works but stretches under humidity if the wreath hangs outside.

Can I hang the crochet wreath outside?

Yes, but only under a covered porch or overhang. Direct rain will make the cotton flowers droop and eventually mildew. For a truly weatherproof version, use acrylic yarn — it loses stitch definition slightly but holds up in weather. Store indoors during rainy seasons.

Can I sell finished wreaths made from this pattern?

Yes — you may sell physical wreaths made from this free pattern at craft fairs, Etsy, or as gifts. Please credit "Pattern by Wavode" on your listing and link back to this page. Finished wreaths sell for $65–95 at my Spring market table.

How much does it cost to make a floral wreath?

About $35–50 in supplies for the first wreath — $8 foam ring, $25 for 8 skeins of cotton DK yarn, $2 for the hanging cord and bead, $2 for glue gun sticks. Every wreath after that costs $15–20 because you'll use leftover yarn from other projects.

Made this wreath? Tag #wavodecrochet on Pinterest — I re-pin every finished make and credit the maker.

Pattern by Clara Hartwell for Wavode. Questions? Email me at support@wavode.com.