There is something so satisfying about turning a thrift-store castoff into a front-porch piece that looks warm, textured, and a little bit unexpected. This crochet porch wreath starts with a round metal trivet, and instead of hiding that grid, I use it as the built-in base by crocheting chunky copper yarn straight through the openings. It is simple, sturdy, and gives you that full wreath look without fussing with a separate form.
I especially love this project for anyone who wants a handmade wreath that feels cozy and polished but does not require advanced crochet skills. If you can pull loops through a space and keep working around in rows, you can make this. The chunky yarn builds up quickly, and a few easy finishing touches make it look generous and porch-ready instead of plain.
Materials
Instructions
1. Wipe the metal trivet clean and check that there are no rough edges or loose welds, because the yarn will slide across every section of the grid.
2. Cut a 24-inch piece of jute twine and tie it securely around the top section of the trivet to create a hanging loop, then knot it twice so it stays centered.
3. Make a slip knot with the copper yarn and join it to an outer section of the trivet grid, then work single crochet stitches directly through each open space around the outer ring to start covering the metal.
4. Continue working around the grid in tight, even stitches, adding an extra stitch anywhere the spacing looks too open so the first round covers the metal well and starts to look plush.
5. On the next pass, crochet into the stitches from the first round and through the next inner grid spaces so the yarn begins filling toward the center, creating a thick padded ring instead of a flat sparse layer.
6. Keep building stitches through the grid and into the previous round until the trivet has a full wreath shape with only a little of the metal pattern peeking through for texture.
7. When the wreath looks evenly full, cut the yarn leaving an 8-inch tail, pull it through the last loop, and weave the tail firmly through several stitches and around the grid on the back.
8. Trim the eucalyptus and berry stems into shorter pieces, about 5 to 7 inches long, and bundle them into a full accent cluster that will cover roughly one-third of the wreath.
9. Hot glue the greenery bundle to the lower side or lower corner of the wreath, tucking stems between the crocheted sections and the wire grid so the cluster sits snug and layered.
10. Make a bow with two 10-inch ribbon loops and two slightly shorter loops behind them, tie the center tightly, then fluff the loops and trim the tails into neat angles.
11. Glue the bow over the greenery stems and add the small filler picks around it until the arrangement looks balanced, full, and porch-worthy from a few feet away.
12. Hang the wreath and rotate it slightly if needed so the floral accent sits naturally, then give the yarn a gentle fluff with your fingers to soften any flattened spots.
Variations & Tips
For a fuller look: If your trivet has a very open grid, use nearly the full 200 yards of yarn and add extra stitches in wider spaces. I would rather overfill a wreath than have the metal show too starkly from the curb.
Color swap: Copper yarn gives such a cozy porch look, but chunky oatmeal, olive, mustard, or deep rust also work beautifully. Just keep the ribbon and stems in the same warm family so everything feels intentional.
For beginners: Do not worry about perfect stitch counts on this project. The trivet grid acts like a forgiving base, so your main goal is simply even coverage and a soft rounded shape.
Picky-porch version: In my house I always think about what will feel too fussy, and this wreath can absolutely be simplified. If you prefer a cleaner look, use just eucalyptus and a bow and skip the berries.
Outdoor tip: If your porch is fully exposed to weather, choose faux greenery rated for outdoor use and hang the wreath under some cover. Yarn stays nicest when it is protected from constant rain.
Thrift-store tip: Heavier metal trivets work best because they do not flex while you crochet. I look for round ones with an open center grid and a sturdy welded edge, since that gives you the prettiest finished wreath shape.