Christmas Crochet Spiral Hanging Decoration – Full Pattern

Skill Level

Intermediate

Finished Size

Approximately 70–90 cm (27–35 in) long, depending on yarn and hook size.

Materials

• DK or Sport weight cotton yarn
• Red (main spiral)
• Cream/White (contrast)
• Green, Brown, Black, Pink, Yellow (for decorations)
• 2.5–3 mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Floral wire or sturdy cord (optional for extra stability)
• Small beads or bells (optional)

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• mr – magic ring
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• inc – 2 sc in one stitch
• dec – single crochet decrease
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• FLO – front loop only
• BLO – back loop only
• rnd – round

Spiral Ribbon

With red yarn:

Row 1:
Ch 180–220.

Row 2:
Starting in the 2nd chain from hook:

Work:
2 sc in each chain across.

Change to cream yarn.

Row 3:
Working in BLO:
1 sc in every stitch.

Fasten off.

The extra increases naturally curl the strip into a spiral.

Thread a strong cord through the center of the spiral to help it hang straight.

Hanging Loop

With red yarn:

Ch 25.

Sl st into first chain to form a loop.

Attach securely to the top of the spiral.

Crochet Doll

Head

Rnd 1:
6 sc in mr (6)

Rnd 2:
Inc around (12)

Rnd 3:
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)

Rnd 4:
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)

Rnd 5–9:
24 sc

Insert safety eyes.

Stuff firmly.

Rnd 10:
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)

Rnd 11:
(1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)

Rnd 12:
Dec around (6)

Close opening.

Hair

Using brown yarn:

Attach strands around the head.

Braid or curl as desired.

Hat

With green yarn:

Rnd 1:
6 sc in mr

Rnd 2:
Inc around (12)

Rnd 3:
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)

Rnd 4:
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)

Rnd 5:
24 sc

Rnd 6:
BLO, 24 sc

Finish with a red edging.

Body

With green yarn:

Rnd 1:
6 sc in mr

Rnd 2:
Inc around (12)

Rnd 3:
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)

Rnd 4:
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)

Rnd 5:
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)

Rnd 6–12:
30 sc

Stuff lightly.

Rnd 13:
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)

Fasten off.

Arms (Make 2)

Rnd 1:
6 sc in mr

Rnd 2–6:
6 sc

Lightly stuff.

Sew to body.

Legs (Make 2)

Rnd 1:
6 sc in mr

Rnd 2:
Inc around (12)

Rnd 3–5:
12 sc

Stuff lightly.

Attach under dress.

Decorations

Holly Berries

With red yarn:

• Make tiny 6-sc balls.

With green yarn:

• Crochet small leaves:
  • Ch 5
  • Sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.

Sew onto dress.

Snowflake

With white yarn:

Rnd 1:
6 sc in mr.

Rnd 2:
(Ch 5, sl st in next st) around.

Little Spider

Body:

• 6 sc in mr.
• Inc to 12.
• Stuff lightly.

Legs:

• Chain 8.
• Attach four legs on each side.

Embroider eyes.

Assembly

1. Sew the doll securely to the top of the spiral.
2. Attach the snowflake halfway down.
3. Sew the spider near the bottom.
4. Thread a strong cord through the spiral’s center.
5. Add beads, bells, or bows if desired.
6. Steam lightly to shape the spiral without flattening it.

Tips

• Cotton yarn helps the spiral hold its shape.
• Increase the starting chain for a longer hanging decoration.
• Insert thin floral wire inside the spiral for extra stability.
• Add Christmas charms or mini ornaments for a festive finish.

Finished Project: A whimsical Christmas hanging decoration featuring a curled crochet spiral, an amigurumi doll, festive holly embellishments, a snowflake, and a cute spider accent—perfect for decorating a door, window, or Christmas tree.

I can also create a clean printable PDF version of this pattern or an illustrated stitch guide.