Crocheted Christmas Spiral Garland
Finished size
Approximately 70–90 cm long, depending on yarn, hook size, and how tightly the spiral is stretched.
Skill level
Intermediate
Abbreviations
MR — magic ring
ch — chain
sc — single crochet
hdc — half double crochet
dc — double crochet
sl st — slip stitch
inc — 2 sc in same stitch
dec — sc 2 together
BLO — back loop only
FO — fasten off
Materials
Red DK/8-ply yarn
White DK/8-ply yarn
Green DK/8-ply yarn
Brown/tan yarn
Peach/beige yarn
Black yarn
Small amounts of orange and pink
2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Polyester stuffing
Small black beads or embroidery thread for eyes
Small red/white/green beads or pom-poms
Optional: thin craft wire for shaping the hanging spiral
Scissors
- Main Red-and-White Spiral
Make a long crocheted tube/cord and work alternating red and white sections.
Red section
With red yarn:
Ch 7.
Join with a sl st to form a ring, making sure the chain is not twisted.
Work sc around for approximately 12–15 rounds.
FO.
White section
Attach white yarn.
Work 8–12 rounds of sc.
FO.
Continue
Repeat red and white sections until the cord reaches approximately 65–80 cm.
For the appearance in the photograph, make the red sections considerably longer than the white sections.
Suggested sequence:
Red — 14 rounds
White — 10 rounds
Red — 18 rounds
White — 10 rounds
Red — 18 rounds
White — 10 rounds
Red — 15 rounds
White — 8 rounds
Red — 15 rounds
Do not stuff the tube heavily. A small amount of stuffing can be added if a fuller cord is desired.
Shape the finished cord into a loose spiral.
Sew the ends securely.
- White Snowball Decorations
Make several small balls.
With white yarn:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: sc around. (12)
Rnd 4: dec around. (6)
Stuff lightly.
Rnd 5: dec around. (3)
FO and pull closed.
Make 3–5 snowballs in different sizes.
- Red Christmas Baubles
With red yarn:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3–4: sc around. (12)
Rnd 5: dec around. (6)
Stuff.
Rnd 6: dec around. (3)
FO.
Make several balls.
For a small white cap, attach white yarn to the top and work 1–2 rounds of sc.
Add a short white hanging cord.
Make some green and white versions as well.
- Mini Christmas Tree
Use green yarn.
Tree
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: sc around. (12)
Rnd 4: (sc, inc) repeat around. (18)
Rnd 5: sc around. (18)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24)
Rnd 7: sc around. (24)
Rnd 8: (3 sc, inc) repeat around. (30)
Rnd 9: sc around. (30)
Rnd 10: (4 sc, inc) repeat around. (36)
Rnd 11: sc around. (36)
Do not make the tree completely flat. Allow the edges to curl slightly to create the tiered appearance seen in the photograph.
Tree trunk
With brown:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2–4: sc around. (6)
Stuff lightly and sew to the bottom of the tree.
Decorations
Use tiny stitches or beads to add:
Red ornaments
White ornaments
Yellow/gold dots
Small green raised stitches
Attach a short loop of yarn at the top.
5. Mini Santa Claus
Head
Use peach/beige yarn.
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
Rnd 4–6: sc around. (18)
Rnd 7: (sc, dec) around. (12)
Stuff.
Rnd 8: dec around. (6)
FO.
Embroider two small black eyes.
Add a tiny pink/red stitch for the nose.
Santa hat
With red yarn:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: sc around. (6)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. (9)
Rnd 4: sc around. (9)
Rnd 5: (2 sc, inc) around. (12)
Rnd 6: sc around. (12)
Continue increasing gradually until the hat is large enough to fit the head.
Finish with white yarn.
Work 2 rounds of sc around the lower edge.
Make a small white pom-pom and sew it to the tip.
Place the hat slightly sideways for the look in the photograph.
Santa body
With red yarn:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
Rnd 4–7: sc around. (18)
Rnd 8: (sc, dec) around. (12)
Stuff.
FO.
Add a white belt and white trim.
Use black yarn for the belt and small white stitches for the buttons.
Attach the head.
- Mini Snowman
Body
With white yarn:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around. (18)
Rnd 4–6: sc around. (18)
Rnd 7: (sc, dec) around. (12)
Rnd 8: dec around. (6)
Stuff and close.
Head
Repeat the same basic ball but make it slightly smaller:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3–5: sc around. (12)
Rnd 6: dec around. (6)
Stuff and close.
Sew head to body.
Snowman details
Black embroidered eyes
Small orange carrot nose
Black buttons
Red scarf
Black hat
Hat
With black yarn:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3–4: sc around. (12)
FO.
For the brim, attach black yarn around the bottom and work 1 round of sc, increasing where necessary.
- Gingerbread Man
Use brown/tan yarn.
For a small hanging gingerbread figure, work two identical body pieces.
Body
Head:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3–4: sc around. (12)
FO.
Body:
Ch 8.
Work sc across the chain.
Continue working around the chain to create a small oval body.
Make two small arms and two small legs from short chains covered with sc.
Sew the pieces together.
Add a small amount of stuffing between the front and back pieces.
Decoration
With white yarn embroider:
Wavy icing around the head
Icing on the arms
Three small buttons
Icing around the legs
Add red or green details.
Attach a hanging loop to the head.
- Candy Cane
With red and white yarn, make a narrow crocheted cord.
Ch approximately 25–30.
Work sc back along the chain.
Repeat until the cord is thick enough, or make a small stuffed tube.
Shape into a cane by bending the top into a hook.
Wrap or embroider white stripes diagonally around the red base.
Sew the shape in place.
Attach a loop at the top.
- Small Green Pom-Poms / Balls
Make several tiny green balls.
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. (6)
Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
Rnd 3: sc around. (12)
Rnd 4: dec around. (6)
Stuff lightly.
Close and FO.
These can be attached randomly between the larger characters.
- Hanging Cords
Cut lengths of white yarn approximately 12–20 cm long.
Attach them to:
Santa
Snowman
Christmas tree
Gingerbread man
Baubles
Snowballs
Candy cane
Vary the lengths so the ornaments hang at different levels.
For the photograph’s appearance, use several strands together for a slightly thicker hanging line.
- Assembly
Lay the finished red-and-white spiral vertically.
Arrange the figures before sewing them permanently.
A similar arrangement to the photograph is:
Small gingerbread/ornament at the top
Santa near the upper section
Christmas tree in the upper-middle
Small red and white baubles
Gingerbread man
Snowman in the middle/lower section
Green baubles
Additional gingerbread and white snow decorations near the bottom
Sew each hanging cord securely to the spiral.
Distribute the weight evenly so the spiral hangs naturally.
- Shaping the Spiral
This is the most important finishing step.
Hold the garland vertically from the top.
Starting near the top, gently curve the main red-and-white cord around an imaginary central line.
Make each turn slightly smaller or larger rather than making perfect circles.
For a more pronounced spiral, insert a thin flexible craft wire inside the main cord before closing the final opening. Bend the cord into the desired shape.
Do not leave sharp wire ends exposed.
- Top Hanging Loop
With red or white yarn:
Ch 20–25.
Join with a sl st.
Work 1 round of sc around the chain.
Sew both ends firmly to the top of the spiral.
The loop should be strong enough to support the entire garland.
Color Layout
For the closest visual effect:
Main cord:
Red + White
Christmas tree:
Green + Brown + Red + White + Gold
Santa:
Red + White + peach + black
Snowman:
White + Black + Orange + Red
Gingerbread:
Brown + White + Red + Green
Baubles:
Red + Green + White
Important construction note
The photograph appears to use small amigurumi-style pieces attached to a flexible spiral cord, rather than one continuously crocheted piece. The exact original stitch counts cannot be determined from the photograph alone, so the counts above are designed to give the same overall proportions and appearance rather than claim to be the original designer’s pattern.
For a closer match, use DK yarn with a 2.5–3 mm hook and keep the small figures fairly firm and compact.