Christmas Wreath #1
Skill-level: Intermediate-Advanced
Artist’s Note: This pattern is a variation of the first three rounds of the rose pattern; unlike a completed rose, the edge is not twisted or gathered, but laid out on top of itself in several layers to create an illusion of fullness and leaves on the outsides. Colored beads can also be added to create the appearance of holly berries or ornaments.
Materials:
Ornament Pattern Info:
Made from a medium (4) weight yarn; additional row of curved “edging” added to create leafy-affect; hook size - H-8
Small Broach Pattern Info:
Made from “Aunt Lydia” brand crochet lace; additional, chained row added to back to allow for additional uses (ornament, pendant, etc.); hook size - B-1
Green yarn (medium weight or lace)
Red ribbon (1/4 inch)
Colored beads (opt.)
Green thread and sewing needle (opt.)
Instructions:
Ch. 45, 55
Row 1 - ch 3, then 1 dc into 4th ch sp from hook; *ch 1, skip next ch sp; 1 dc into next ch sp, ch. 1 then 1 dc into same ch sp.*
Repeat (*) across the row.
Row 2 (tree ornament)- turn and *ch. 4; 1 sc into third ch from hook, then 1 dc into ch sp;*
Repeat (*) two times in same ch sp; then 1 sl st into the next st; Repeat (*) only once in the next ch sp. Alternate this pattern across the rest of the row to create a leafy effect on edges.
Row 2 (small pendant) - ch 2 and then turn; 1 hdc into ch sp and then ch 2, then 2 hdc into same ch sp; follow pattern 2 hdc, 2 ch, 2 hdc, across the rest of the row.
Row 3 - lay the wreath pattern flat forming a 2 layer ring; with ws facing sc formation rows together.
Row 4 - for the final row, *ch 5 then 1 dc into the same ch sp. These loops will be used to string ribbon or hooks for hanging.
* Repeat (*) across the row to form the back.
Cut and secure yarn, and tuck the excess into the wreath.
