Here’s a fun project for Christmas that only takes about an hour to make.
The finished wreath is approximately 11cm (4.5 inches in diameter)
You will need a thin ring with a diameter of approximately 5.5 cm (just over 2 inches).
I used thin metal bangles that were designed for a small child. A pack of 10 cost only £2.25 in Claire’s Accessories.
Using double knitting weight yarn in a nice Christmassy green , I worked 60 dc (US = sc) into the ring to cover it.
If your ring is larger or smaller you will obviously need to adjust. Join with a sl st into 1st dc.
Second round – work a dc in each dc (but increasing 6 dc evenly over the round). Join with a sl st. 66 sts
Third round – 3ch (counts as first tr [US = dc]), 1 tr (US = dc) into each dc to end. Sl st into 3rd of 3 ch at beginning of round.
Fourth round – (1 dc, 3 ch) into each tr to end. Sl st into 1st dc.
Hanging loop – work 12 ch, sl st into 1st ch to form a loop. Fasten off.
The wreath can be decorated as you wish.
Second round – work a dc in each dc (but increasing 6 dc evenly over the round). Join with a sl st. 66 sts
Third round – 3ch (counts as first tr [US = dc]), 1 tr (US = dc) into each dc to end. Sl st into 3rd of 3 ch at beginning of round.
Fourth round – (1 dc, 3 ch) into each tr to end. Sl st into 1st dc.
Hanging loop – work 12 ch, sl st into 1st ch to form a loop. Fasten off.
The wreath can be decorated as you wish.
I used wooden beads in red, cream and green, to look like berries, and I attached a small ribbon to the top.
Very simple and quick but they look very effective.
What a cute design!
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Great idea. They'd look nice as a gift decoration and then the recipient could hang on their own Christmas tree!
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I love this, so simple to make.
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Martina
What size hook are you using please?
ReplyDeleteHi Knikitta,
ReplyDeleteSorry I forgot to put in the hook size. I generally use a size 3mm but I crochet quite loosely. A 3.5mm hook would probably be the most suitable (US size E).
January
Hello and many thanks for sharing your patterns. I am a swedish nearly new crocheter and I just tryed this pattern. Happy christmas to you.
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I am new to your site.what do u mean when I see dbl (US=sc)?Arlie in California
ReplyDeleteHi Arlie,
ReplyDeleteI presume you mean 'dc (US=sc)'. The pattern is written using British crochet terms so the information in brackets is the American equivalent. Where I say dc this is the same as single crochet in America. I hope this explains things for you. Life would be easier if we all used the same system!
Best wishes,
Janet
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