Christmas Wreath Ornament Crochet Pattern

inspired by the timeless lucky horseshoe.

Do you like crocheting Christmas ornaments?

If you're looking for something a little different this year, why not try this Christmas Horseshoe Ornament?

Inspired by the traditional lucky horseshoe, this festive ornament combines a classic symbol of good fortune with a Christmas wreath design.

You can hang it on your Christmas tree, use it as a gift topper, or make a batch to sell at Christmas markets. It's a quick project that uses small amounts of yarn from your stash and adds a cute handmade touch to your holiday decorating.

And if you're making this for a horse lover, here are some printable "Handmade Tags" you could add to your Christmas gifts this year.

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Materials Needed

• Aran / Worsted weight cotton yarn in Green and Red.
• 5.5 mm & 3.5 mm hooks
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• Optional Christmas Embellishments (bell, snowflakes, etc.)
• A short string of jute or ribbon if you're planning to hang your ornament.

Abbreviations Used in Pattern

• Ch = Chain
• hdc = half double crochet
• inc = half double crochet increase = 2 hdc into the same stitch
• dec = half double crochet decrease over the next 2 stitches
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• sl st = slip stitch
• fo = fasten off

Skill Level

Easy

Measurements/Size

The finished ornament measures approximately 9 cm (3.5 in) tall by 7 cm (2.8 in) wide.

Yardage

I used about 7 m for this project (7.6 yards)

Gauge

14 sts and 8 rows in hdc = 10 cm (4") with a 5.5 mm hook.

Notes

- You can make the pattern larger or smaller by either: changing the yarn weight and/or hook size.

- Numbers at the end of each row (in brackets) indicate the number of final stitches in that row. 

- We will be working in hdc (half double crochet) stitches throughout this pattern.

- We will be working on both sides of the initial chain.

- You can choose to work into the back bumps of your chain for a neater finish, otherwise, working into the tops loops of the chain is perfectly fine too

- Please note that I use US crochet terms.

Christmas Horseshoe Ornament Crochet Pattern Instructions

Horseshoe

With green, tie a slip knot on your 5.5 mm hook, ch 27

Hdc into 3rd chain from your hook

5 hdc, inc, 2 hdc, inc, hdc, inc, hdc,

inc, hdc, inc, 2 hdc, inc, 5 hdc (30)

4 hdc into last st (4)

Working into the other side of the chain, 2 dec, 5 hdc, dec, 2 hdc, dec, 5 hdc, 2 dec, sl st to last st (18)

Leave a short tail, cut your yarn and fasten off.

Horseshoe Chart

If you like reading charts, here's a visual representation of this horseshoe pattern using crochet symbols. If you're not familiar with these symbols, please refer to the free crochet symbols downloadable above.

Bow

With red yarn, tie a slip knot on your 3.5 mm hook. Ch 30. 

Leave a short tail, cut your yarn and fasten off.

Shape into a bow and stitch with your yarn needle to the bottom centre of the horseshoe (with another piece of red yarn).

Snip off excess tails and weave in ends in the back.

Holly Berries

Cut an arm's length of red yarn and thread it onto your yarn needle.

Embroider 3 French Knots on either side of your horseshoe (each with 3 wraps around your needle). You may choose to have the two holly berries symmetrical or asymmetrical as I did. Below is a tutorial on how to work the French Knot:

Weave in your ends.

You may choose to embellish the bow with a small bell, snowflake or other Christmas embellishment.

To hang your ornament, you can attach a piece of twine, jute string or ribbon. You could also use this horseshoe to embellish Christmas gifts or Christmas cards.

I hope you enjoyed this Christmas Horseshoe Wreath crochet pattern. Have a look at some more festive inspirations below.

Happy hooking!

May

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