Bring handmade charm to your craft basket with this Winter Holly Leaf & Berry Ornament crochet pattern! Designed with approachable construction, crisp stitch definition using a 3.25 mm (US D/3) hook, and step-by-step assembly photos.
Whether you are decorating your home for the autumn season or crafting gifts for friends, this pattern was designed from the ground up for relaxation and clean, crisp stitch definition.
One of the most common frustrations in crochet is vague sizing or running out of yarn right at the final row. That is why every stitch in this tutorial has been physically crocheted, swatch-tested, and audited with our designated 3.25 mm (US D/3) hook.
Standard Swatch: 18 sc x 20 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) using Single Crochet (sc) worked in rows and joined rounds with your designated 3.25 mm (US D/3) hook.
Using your 3.25 mm (US D/3) crochet hook and main color yarn, form a slip knot or magic ring as specified for the Winter Holly Leaf & Berry Ornament foundation.
I have another couple of ornament patterns coming your way, including this one for a classic holly ornament. I made a couple of these to go with a small commission project I recently worked on and, even though it is a fairly simple pattern,
I love this one because it works perfectly as an addition to a wrapped gift as the gift tag or with a Holiday card as a little bonus gift. You could also add this to a Holiday wreath or decorate some garland with it. These are super easy an
Sc – Single crochet
Hdc – Half double crochet
Fasten off completed motif pieces and leave an 8-inch yarn tail for neat assembly.
Dc – Double crochet
This pattern is a little different than my usual patterns in that the assembly will be completed as we go, rather than done at the end. So make sure you read each section carefully before moving on to the next.
Holly Leaf Panels (make 2 for one leaf) with 3.25 mm hook:
We are going to be crocheting around the base chain to make an oval. Then we will place the two ovals together and crochet around them to join them.
Rnd 1: Ch 12, sc 10 along chains, 6sc all in the last ch, continue on opposite side of chain, sc 10. Tie off.
Repeat round 1 for the second leaf but do not tie off second oval.
Place both ovals together, matching up all sides. Starting in the first st of round 1, chain 1 and crochet the following:
Rnd 2: *Sc, hdc, [dc, ch 2, dc] all in the same st, hdc, sc*, repeat * four more times around, sc in last st, stuff lightly if you wish (I didn’t stuff mine), sc 2 across the end to close.
Rnd 1: Sc 6 into MR.
Layer the leaves on top of each other and, with a length of green yarn, sew them together at the bottom. Using your tapestry needle, poke yarn tails inside the leaves.
With your 3.25 mm hook, join matching yarn at the side edge and single crochet (sc) evenly through both layers around the perimeter.
Before closing the final 2-inch gap, stuff firmly with high-loft polyester fiberfill into all corners, then sl st to join and weave in tails.
Get high-resolution printable stitch charts, offline instructions, and zero-ad crafting. Use code CROCHET20 for 20% OFF.
Clear answers to common gauge, yarn weight, and technique inquiries
This pattern is calibrated for a single 3.25 mm (US D/3) crochet hook throughout every step. Using the same 3.25 mm hook ensures all panels match in scale and prevents gaps between stitches.
Yes! Rated Beginner, it uses foundational stitches (chain, single crochet, simple increases and decreases) paired with clear step-by-step construction photos.
Clip the front and back panels together at the corners and midpoints with locking stitch markers before crocheting around the perimeter, and stuff progressively in small tufts.
Absolutely! A smooth worsted or DK cotton yarn worked with your 3.25 mm hook gives crisp stitch definition and durable structure that holds up beautifully over time.
Spot clean gently with cool water and mild wool wash, or hand wash lightly and reshape flat on a dry towel away from direct heat.
This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology with a locked 3.25 mm (US D/3) hook: Magic Ring (DE: Fadenring, FR: Cercle magique, IT: Anello magico, ES: Anillo mágico) • Single Crochet [sc] (DE: feste Masche, FR: maille serrée, IT: maglia bassa, ES: punto bajo) • Half Double Crochet [hdc] (DE: halbes Stäbchen, FR: demi-bride, IT: mezza maglia alta, ES: medio punto alto) • Double Crochet [dc] (DE: Stäbchen, FR: bride, IT: maglia alta, ES: punto alto) • Slip Stitch [sl st] (DE: Kettmasche, FR: maille coulée, IT: maglia bassissima, ES: punto deslizado).
Handpicked free crochet tutorials and verified printable PDF blueprints based on your interests.
Bring handmade charm to your craft basket with this Festive Saguaro Cactus Ornament crochet pattern! Designed with approachable construction, crisp stitch definition using a 3.25 mm (US D/3) hook, and step-by-step assembly photos.
Bring handmade charm to your craft basket with this Kawaii Autumn Maple Leaf Plush crochet pattern! Designed with approachable construction, crisp stitch definition using a 2.25 mm (US B/1) hook, and step-by-step assembly photos.
Bring a touch of Irish luck to your crafts! Learn how to crochet a quick 10-minute shamrock or lucky 4-leaf clover applique. Worked in a single round from a magic ring with a dainty curled stem.
