Project 10 - Chain Flower Motif 

In project 10 you will get the opportunity to practice reading patterns, holding the hook and yarn, creating a slipknot, doing a yarn over, chain stitch, double crochet, half treble crochet, treble crochet, and a slip stitch, work in rounds, work in a chain space, change colour, increase, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Why not try out this project once you have completed beginners learn to crochet workshops 1 to 17. 

PROJECT 10: CHAIN FLOWER MOTIF

UK Terms

Techniques used: Reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, slipknot, yarn over, chain stitch, double crochet, half treble crochet, treble crochet, slip stitch, work in rounds, work in chain space, increase, change colour, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Skill level:  Terms:  Materials: Size: Gauge: Abbreviations:

Easy UK Terms Skip to US Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Approx. 15 cm x 15 cm Not important Chain (ch) Slip stitch(slst) Double crochet (dc) Half Treble crochet(htr) Treble crochet (tr) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Skip(sk) Space(sp) Stitch(st) Repeat(rep)

Instructions: 

Ch5, join to the first ch with slst to form ring. 

Note: ch3 at the beginning of each round counts as a tr.

Round 1: Into the ring ch3 then tr1, ch1, *tr2, ch1* rep from * to * 6 more times, join with slst into the top of the ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (16 tr sts)

Round 2: Change colour slst into the next ch1 sp from round 1, ch3 then 2tr, ch1, *into the next ch-sp 3tr, ch1* rep from * to * 6 more times, join with slst into the top of the ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (24 tr sts)

Round 3: Rejoin same colour slst into the next ch1 sp from round 2, then ch1, *dc, 5tr, dc* rep from * to * 7 more times, join with slst into the top of the ch3 from the beginning of the round. FO.  (56 sts or 8 petals)

Round 4: Change colour slst into any beginning dc from a petal in round 3, ch6 (counts as 1htr and ch4), *working into the first dc of the next petal (tr, ch5, tr) into the same st to create corner, ch4, into the first dc of the next petal htr, ch4* rep from * to * 2 more times, into the first dc of the next petal (tr, ch5, tr) into the same st to create corner, ch4, join with slst into the top of ch2 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (12 sts & 12 ch sps)

Round 5: Change colour slst into any ch5 corner sp from round 4, ch3 then 2tr, ch3, 3tr into the same sp, *into the next two ch4 sp, 5tr, into the next ch5 corner sp (3tr, ch3, 3tr)* rep from * to * 2 more times, into the next two ch4 sp, 5tr, join with slst into the top of the ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (16 sts per side)

Round 6: Change colour slst into 1st dc of round 5, then ch1, working into each stitch around *dc3, (dc, ch2, dc) into the corner space, dc13* rep from * to * 3 more times, join with slst into the top of the 1st dc of the round.  (18 sts per side)

Round 7: Working into 1st stitch of the previous round ch3, then into each stitch around tr, sk the last stitch of the row, *(3tr, ch2, 3tr) into corner sp, sk the first stitch of the row, continue with a tr into each stitch, sk the last stitch of the row*, rep from * to * 2 more times, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) into corner sp, sk the first stitch of the row, continue with a tr into each stitch, join with slst into the top of the ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (22 sts per side)

Round 8: Repeat round 7.   (26 sts per side) 

Round 9+: Repeat round 7 to make a bigger square. 

US Terms

Techniques used: Reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, slipknot, yarn over, chain stitch, Single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, slip stitch, work in rounds, work in chain space, increase, change colour, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Skill level:  Terms:  Materials: Size: Gauge: Abbreviations:

Easy US Terms Skip to US Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Approx. 15 cm x 15 cm Not important Chain (ch) Slip stitch(slst) Single crochet (sc) Half double crochet(hdc) Double crochet(dc) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Skip(sk) Space(sp) Stitch(st) Repeat(rep)

Instructions: 

Ch5, join to the first ch with slst to form ring. 

Note: ch3 at the beginning of each round counts as a dc.

Round 1: Into the ring ch3 then dc1, ch1, *dc2, ch1* rep from * to * 6 more times, join with slst into the top of the ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (16 dc sts)

Round 2: Change colour slst into the next ch1 sp from round 1, ch3 then 2dc, ch1, *into the next ch-sp 3dc, ch1* rep from * to * 6 more times, join with slst into the top of the ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (24 dc sts)

Round 3: Rejoin same colour slst into the next ch1 sp from round 2, then ch1, *sc, 5dc, sc* rep from * to * 7 more times, join with slst into the top of the ch3 from the beginning of the round. FO.  (56 sts or 8 petals)

Round 4: Change colour slst into any beginning sc from a petal in round 3, ch6 (counts as 1hdr and ch4), *working into the first sc of the next petal (dc, ch5, dc) into the same st to create corner, ch4, into the first sc of the next petal hdc, ch4* rep from * to * 2 more times, into the first sc of the next petal (dc, ch5, dc) into the same st to create corner, ch4, join with slst into the top of ch2 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (12 sts & 12 ch sps)

Round 5: Change colour slst into any ch5 corner sp from round 4, ch3 then 2dc, ch3, 3dc into the same sp, *into the next two ch4 sp, 5dc, into the next ch5 corner sp (3dc, ch3, 3dc)* rep from * to * 2 more times, into the next two ch4 sp, 5dc, join with slst into the top of the ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (16 sts per side)

Round 6: Change colour slst into 1st sc of round 5, then ch1, working into each stitch around *sc3, (sc, ch2, sc) into the corner space, sc13* rep from * to * 3 more times, join with slst into the top of the 1st sc of the round.  (18 sts per side)

Round 7: Working into 1st stitch of the previous round ch3, then into each stitch around dc, sk the last stitch of the row, *(3dc, ch2, 3dc) into corner sp, sk the first stitch of the row, continue with a dc into each stitch, sk the last stitch of the row*, rep from * to * 2 more times, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) into corner sp, sk the first stitch of the row, continue with a dc into each stitch, join with slst into the top of the ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (22 sts per side)

Round 8: Repeat round 7.   (26 sts per side) 

Round 9+: Repeat round 7 to make a bigger square.

What Next? Why not try check out my other patterns here

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Project 9 - Ripple Motif 

In project 9 you will get the opportunity to practice reading patterns, holding the hook and yarn, creating a slipknot, doing a yarn over, chain stitch, double crochet, half treble crochet and a treble crochet, work in rows, change colour, increase, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Why not try out this project once you have completed beginners learn to crochet workshops 1 to 17. 

PROJECT 9: RIPPLE MOTIF

UK Terms

Techniques used: Reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, slipknot, yarn over, chain stitch, double crochet, half treble crochet, treble crochet, work in rows, increase, decrease, change colour, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Skill level:  Terms:  Materials: Size: Gauge: Abbreviations:

Easy UK Terms Skip to US Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Approx. 15 cm x 15 cm Not important Chain (ch) Double crochet (dc) Half Treble crochet(htr) Treble crochet (tr) Treble 2 together(tr2tog) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Stitch(st) Repeat(rep)

Instructions: 

Using your chosen yarn make ch30 (includes ch3 turning chain)

Row 1: Work tr in 4^th ch from the hook, *in each of the next sts, 2htr, 6dc, 2htr, 2tr* then 2tr, then rep from * to * to the end of row. Turn.  (28 sts)

Note the first tr of each row is a turning chain = ch3 and counts as a stitch throughout.

Row 2: *2tr into the same st, 4tr in each of the next stitches, tr2tog, tr2tog, 4tr in each of the next stitches, 2tr into the same st* then rep from * to * to the end of row. Turn.  (28 sts)

Row 3-13: Rep row 2 for 11 rows.  (28 sts)

Row 14: ch1, *in each of the next sts 3dc, 2htr, 4tr, 2htr, 3dc* then rep from * to * to the end of row.  FO (28 sts)

The chart below is a simplified version of the pattern showing the first and final rows and how the middle rows repeat.

US Terms

Techniques used: Reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, slipknot, yarn over, chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, work in rows, increase, decrease, change colour, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Skill level:  Terms:  Materials: Size: Gauge: Abbreviations:

Easy US Terms Skip to US Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Approx. 15 cm x 15 cm Not important Chain (ch) Slip stitch(slst) Single crochet (sc) Half double crochet(hdc) Double crochet(dc) Double 2 together (dc2tog) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Stitch(st) Repeat(rep)

Instructions: 

Using your chosen yarn make ch30 (includes ch3 turning chain)

Row 1: Work dc in 4^th ch from the hook, *in each of the next sts, 2hdc, 6sc, 2hdc, 2dc* then 2dc, then rep from * to * to the end of row. Turn.  (28 sts)

Note the first dc of each row is a turning chain = ch3 and counts as a stitch throughout.

Row 2: *2dc into the same st, 4dc in each of the next stitches, dc2tog, dc2tog, 4dc in each of the next stitches, 2dc into the same st* then rep from * to * to the end of row. Turn.  (28 sts)

Row 3-13: Rep row 2 for 11 rows.  (28 sts)

Row 14: ch1, *in each of the next sts 3sc, 2hdc, 4dc, 2hdc, 3sc* then rep from * to * to the end of row.  FO (28 sts)

The chart below is a simplified version of the pattern showing the first and final rows and how the middle rows repeat.

What Next? Why not try Project 10 chain flower motif here

Find the complete list of my tutorials here or if you prefer you can find the full left and right handed playlists on YouTube. 

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Project 8 - Granny Flower Motif 

In project 8 you will get the opportunity to practice reading patterns, holding the hook and yarn, creating a slipknot, doing a yarn over, chain stitch, treble crochet and a slip stitch, work in rounds, work in a chain space, change colour, increase, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Why not try out this project once you have completed beginners learn to crochet workshops 1 to 17. 

PROJECT 8: GRANNY FLOWER MOTIF

UK Terms

Techniques used: Reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, slipknot, yarn over, chain stitch, treble crochet, slip stitch, work in rounds, work in chain space, increase, change colour, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Skill level:  Terms:  Materials: Size: Gauge: Abbreviations:

Easy UK Terms Skip to US Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Approx. 15 cm x 15 cm Not important Chain (ch) Slip stitch(slst) Treble crochet(tr) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Space(sp) Stitch(st) Repeat(rep)

Instructions: 

Ch5, join to the first ch with slst to form ring. 

Note: ch3 at the beginning of each round counts as a tr.

Round 1: Into the ring ch4 then *tr1, ch1* rep from * to* 11 times, join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (12 sts)

Round 2: Change colour slst into the next ch1 sp from round 1, ch3 then tr, ch1, *into the next ch-sp 2tr, ch1* rep from * to * 11 times, join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (24 sts)

Round 3: Change colour slst into the next ch1 sp from round 2, ch3, 2tr, *into the next ch-sp 3tr, ch1* rep from * to * 11 times, join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (36 sts)

Round 4: Change colour slst into the next ch1 sp from round 3, ch3, 2tr, ch1, *into the next ch-sp (3tr, ch3, 3tr, ch1 to create corner) continue into the next 2 ch-sp with (3tr, ch1)* rep from * to * 3 times, into the next ch-sp (3tr, ch3, 3tr, ch1 to create last corner), continue into the next ch-sp with (3tr, ch1), join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.  (12 sts per side)

Round 5: Working into the next ch1 sp of the previous round, ch3, 2tr, ch1, *into the corner chain space (3tr, ch3, 3tr, ch1 into corner sp) continue with (3tr, ch1) into each ch-sp to next corner chain space * rep from * to * 3 times, (3tr, ch3, 3tr, ch1 into corner sp) continue into each ch-sp with (3tr, ch1), join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.  (15 sts per side)

Round 6-7: Repeat round 5.    Round 6 = 18 sts per side

                                                  Round 7 = 21 sts per side

Round 8+: Repeat round 5 to make a bigger square.  

US Terms

Techniques used: Reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, slipknot, yarn over, chain stitch, double crochet, slip stitch, work in rounds, work in chain space, increase, change colour, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Skill level:  Terms:  Materials: Size: Gauge: Abbreviations:

Easy US Terms Skip to US Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Approx. 15 cm x 15 cm Not important Chain (ch) Slip stitch(slst) Double crochet(dc) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Space(sp) Stitch(st) Repeat(rep)

Instructions: 

Ch5, join to the first ch with slst to form ring. 

Note: ch3 at the beginning of each round counts as a dc.

Round 1: Into the ring ch4 then *dc1, ch1* rep from * to* 11 times, join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (12 sts)

Round 2: Change colour slst into the next ch1 sp from round 1, ch3 then dc, ch1, *into the next ch-sp 2dc, ch1* rep from * to * 11 times, join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (24 sts)

Round 3: Change colour slst into the next ch1 sp from round 2, ch3, 2dc, *into the next ch-sp 3dc, ch1* rep from * to * 11 times, join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (36 sts)

Round 4: Change colour slst into the next ch1 sp from round 3, ch3, 2dc, ch1, *into the next ch-sp (3dc, ch3, 3dc, ch1 to create corner) continue into the next 2 ch-sp with (3dc, ch1)* rep from * to * 3 times, into the next ch-sp (3dc, ch3, 3dc, ch1 to create last corner), continue into the next ch-sp with (3dc, ch1), join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.  (12 sts per side)

Round 5: Working into the next ch1 sp of the previous round, ch3, 2dc, ch1, *into the corner chain space (3dc, ch3, 3dc, ch1 into corner sp) continue with (3dc, ch1) into each ch-sp to next corner chain space * rep from * to * 3 times, (3dc, ch3, 3dc, ch1 into corner sp) continue into each ch-sp with (3dc, ch1), join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.  (15 sts per side)

Round 6-7: Repeat round 5.    Round 6 = 18 sts per side

                                                  Round 7 = 21 sts per side

Round 8+: Repeat round 5 to make a bigger square.  

What Next? Why not try Project 9 ripple motif here

Find the complete list of my tutorials here or if you prefer you can find the full left and right handed playlists on YouTube. 

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Christmas is almost here

Bonus Christmas Patterns

Why not get into the Christmas spirit and put your crochet skills into practice with these Christmas makes.

Why not try out this project once you have completed beginners learn to crochet workshops 1 to 17. 

BONUS PROJECT 

These Christmas designs are based on the traditional granny motif pattern. 

The traditional granny square is a versatile piece of crochet; these are just a few ideas of how this pattern can be used.  

UK Terms

TRADITIONAL GRANNY MOTIF PATTERN

Techniques used: Reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, slipknot, yarn over, chain stitch, treble crochet, slip stitch, work in rounds, work in chain space, increase, change colour, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Skill level:  Terms:  Materials Size: Gauge: Abbreviations:

Easy UK Terms Skip to US Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Approx. 15 cm x 15 cm Not important Chain (ch) Slip stitch(slst) Treble crochet (tr) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Stitch(st) Repeat(rep)

Instructions: 

Ch5, join to the first ch with slst to form ring. 

Note: Begin each round with a ch3 which counts as the first tr of the round.

Round 1: Into the ring ch3, 2tr then ch2, *tr3 then ch2* 3 times, join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (4 groups of 3tr not counting ch2 sps)

Round 2: Change colour slst into any corner ch2 sp, ch3, then 2tr, ch2, 3tr, into the same space to create the corner, then *3tr in each of the next sps, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) to create the corner* rep from * to * 3 times, 3tr in each of the next sps, join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (6 sts per side)

Round 3-7: Repeat round 2.    Round 3 = 9 sts per side

                                                  Round 4 = 12 sts per side

                                                  Round 5 = 15 sts per side

                                                  Round 6 = 18 sts per side

                                                  Round 7 = 21 sts per side

Round 8+: Repeat round 2 to make a bigger square. 

CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATION

Description:  Terms:  Materials Instructions:

Following the traditional granny  motif pattern the Christmas tree  decoration is made up of 3 squares  each with a different number of  rounds. UK Terms Skip to US Terms Green DK yarn White DK Yarn Make 1 of each Large Square = 5 rounds Medium Square = 4 rounds Small Square = 3 rounds

Skill level:  Terms:  Materials Size: Gauge: Abbreviations:

Easy UK Terms Skip to US Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Various Not important Chain (ch) Slip stitch(slst) Double crochet(dc) Half Treble crochet(htr) Treble crochet (tr) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Stitch(st) Repeat(rep)

Star

Instructions: Using yellow yarn Ch5, join to the first ch with slst to form ring. 

Round 1: Into the ring ch3, then 14tr, join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.

Round 2: *dc and tr into the same st, then ch2, slst into the first ch, tr and dc into the next stitch, slst into the next stitch* rep from * to * to create 4 more points.  FO.

Bauble 1

Instructions: Using your chosen yarn Ch5, join to the first ch with slst to form ring. 

Round 1: Into the ring ch3, then 11tr, join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.

Bauble 2

Instructions: Using your chosen yarn Ch5, join to the first ch with slst to form ring. 

Round 1: Into the ring ch2, then 8htr, join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.

Bauble 3

Instructions: Using your chosen yarn Ch5, join to the first ch with slst to form ring. 

Round 1: Into the ring 6dc, join with slst into the top of dc from the beginning of the round.  FO.

Tree stump

Instructions: Using your chosen yarn make ch11

Row 1: Work dc in 2nd ch from the hook, dc in each ch to the end of row. Turn.  

Row 2: Ch1, dc into each st to the end of the row. Turn.

Row 3 to 8 approx: Rep row 2 until desired size.

Assembly: Make up each square.  Pin together in your desired layout. Stitch together.  Stitch on tree stump & embellish with circles for baubles and a star for the top.

GIFT CARD HOLDER

Description:  Terms:  Materials Instructions:

Following the traditional granny motif pattern the gift card holder is made using 1 square  UK Terms Skip to US Terms DK yarn Make 1 square = 7 rounds

Assembly: Make up square.  Pin together in your desired layout. Stitch together & embellish with a ribbon bow. 

TRADITIONAL GRANNY RIBBON PATTERN

Techniques used: Reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, slipknot, yarn over, chain stitch, treble crochet, slip stitch, work in rounds, work in chain space, increase, change colour, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Skill level:  Terms:  Materials Gauge: Abbreviations:

Easy UK Terms Skip to US Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Not important Chain (ch) Slip stitch(slst) Treble crochet (tr) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Stitch(st) Repeat(rep)

Instructions: Using your chosen yarn make ch34 (includes ch3 turning chain)

Start by working in a row

Row 1: Work tr in 4^th ch from the hook, tr in each ch to the end of row.  (31 sts)

Round 2: Continue by working in a round.  Change colour, join into the space between the last two trebles of row1.  Ch3, 2tr into the same space, ch2, into the same space 3tr, then *sk 3 trebles, then into the space between the trebles, 3tr*, (e.g. between the 4^th and 5^th Trebles), rep from * to * to the end of the row.  The last 3 trebles there is 1 treble left at the end of the row, *² ch2 then 3tr into the same space*² rep *² to *² again to form the corner, then rep * to * to the end of the row, the last 3 trebles form the last corner ch2 then slst to join to the ch3 at the beginning of the round.

Round 3: Change colour, join into the ch2 space from round2, Ch3, 2tr into the same space, into the next ch2 space 3tr, ch2, 3tr, then *sk 3 trebles, then into the space between the groups of 3trebles, 3tr*, rep from * to * to the end of the row.  *²Then into the ch2 space 3tr, ch2, 3tr *² rep *² to *² again to form the corner, then rep * to * to the end of the row, the last 3 trebles should be into the ch2 space from round 2, then ch2 and slst to join to the ch3 at the beginning of the round.  FO.

Assembly: Make up enough ribbons to make your desired length, first stitch the opposite ends of one ribbon together to form a hoop, then pass the next ribbon through the centre of the hoop and stitch together its opposite ends, and repeat for each ribbon. 

US Terms

TRADITIONAL GRANNY MOTIF PATTERN

Techniques used: Reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, slipknot, yarn over, chain stitch, double crochet, slip stitch, work in rounds, work in chain space, increase, change colour, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Skill level:  Terms:  Materials Size: Gauge: Abbreviations:

Easy US Terms Skip to UK Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Approx. 15 cm x 15 cm Not important Chain (ch) Slip stitch(slst) Double crochet(dc) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Stitch(st) Repeat(rep)

Instructions: 

Ch5, join to the first ch with slst to form ring.  

Note: Begin each round with a ch3 which counts as the first dc of the round.

Round 1: Into the ring ch3, 2dc then ch2, *dc3 then ch2* 3 times, join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (4 groups of 3dc not counting ch2 sps)

Round 2: Change colour slst into any corner ch2 sp, ch3, then 2dc, ch2, 3dc, into the same space to create the corner, then *3dc in each of the next sps, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) to create the corner* rep from * to * 3 times, 3dc in each of the next sps, join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.  (6 sts per side)

Round 3-7: Repeat round 2.  

                        Round 3 = 9 sts per side

Round 4 = 12 sts per side 

Round 5 = 15 sts per side 

Round 6 = 18 sts per side 

Round 7 = 21 sts per side

Round 8+: Repeat round 2 to make a bigger square. 

CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATION

Description:  Terms:  Materials Instructions:

Following the traditional granny  motif pattern the Christmas tree  decoration is made up of 3 squares  each with a different number of  rounds. US Terms Skip to UK Terms Green DK yarn White DK Yarn Make 1 of each Large Square = 5 rounds Medium Square = 4 rounds Small Square = 3 rounds

Skill level:  Terms:  Materials Size: Gauge: Abbreviations:

Easy US Terms Skip to UK Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Various Not important Chain (ch) Slip stitch(slst) Single crochet(sc) Half double crochet(hdc) Double crochet (dc) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Stitch(st) Repeat(rep)

Star

Instructions: Using yellow yarn Ch5, join to the first ch with slst to form ring. 

Round 1: Into the ring ch3, then 14dc, join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.

Round 2: *sc and dc into the same st, then ch2, slst into the first ch, dc and sc into the next stitch, slst into the next stitch* rep from * to * to create 4 more points.  FO.

Bauble 1

Instructions: Using your chosen yarn Ch5, join to the first ch with slst to form ring. 

Round 1: Into the ring ch3, then 11dc, join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.

Bauble 2

Instructions: Using your chosen yarn Ch5, join to the first ch with slst to form ring. 

Round 1: Into the ring ch2, then 8hdc, join with slst into the top of ch3 from the beginning of the round.  FO.

Bauble 3

Instructions: Using your chosen yarn Ch5, join to the first ch with slst to form ring. 

Round 1: Into the ring 6sc, join with slst into the top of sc from the beginning of the round.  FO.

Tree stump

Instructions: Using your chosen yarn make ch11

Row 1: Work sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch to the end of row. Turn.  

Row 2: Ch1, sc into each st to the end of the row. Turn.

Row 3 to 8 approx: Rep row 2 until desired size.

Assembly: Make up each square.  Pin together in your desired layout. Stitch together.  Stitch on tree stump & embellish with circles for baubles and a star for the top.

GIFT CARD HOLDER

Description:  Terms:  Materials Instructions:

Following the traditional granny motif pattern the gift card holder is made using 1 square US Terms Skip to UK Terms DK yarn Make 1 square = 7 rounds

Assembly: Make up square.  Pin together in your desired layout. Stitch together & embellish with a ribbon bow. 

TRADITIONAL GRANNY RIBBON PATTERN

Techniques used: Reading patterns, holding hook and yarn, slipknot, yarn over, chain stitch, double crochet, slip stitch, work in rounds & rows, work in space, increase, change colour, finish/fasten off and weave ends.

Skill level:  Terms:  Materials Gauge: Abbreviations:

Easy US Terms Skip to UK Terms DK yarn 4mm hook Scissors Darning needle Not important Chain (ch) Slip stitch(slst) Treble crochet (tr) Fasten/Finish off(FO) Stitch(st) Repeat(rep)

Instructions: 

Using your chosen yarn make ch34 (includes ch3 turning chain)

Start by working in a row

Row 1: Work dc in 4^th ch from the hook, dc in each ch to the end of row.  (31 sts)

Round 2: Continue by working in a round.  Change colour, join into the space between the last two doubles of row1.  Ch3, 2dc into the same space, ch2, into the same space 3dc, then *sk 3 dcebles, then into the space between the doubles, 3dc*, (e.g. between the 4^th and 5^th Trebles), rep from * to * to the end of the row.  The last 3 doubles there is 1 double left at the end of the row, *² ch2 then 3dc into the same space*² rep *² to *² again to form the corner, then rep * to * to the end of the row, the last 3 doubles form the last corner ch2 then slst to join to the ch3 at the beginning of the round.

Round 3: Change colour, join into the ch2 space from round2, Ch3, 2dc into the same space, into the next ch2 space 3dc, ch2, 3dc, then *sk 3 doubles, then into the space between the groups of 3doubles, 3dc*, rep from * to * to the end of the row.  *²Then into the ch2 space 3dc, ch2, 3dc *² rep *² to *² again to form the corner, then rep * to * to the end of the row, the last 3 doubles should be into the ch2 space from round 2, then ch2 and slst to join to the ch3 at the beginning of the round.  FO.

Assembly: Make up enough ribbons to make your desired length, first stitch the opposite ends of one ribbon together to form a hoop, then pass the next ribbon through the centre of the hoop and stitch together its opposite ends, and repeat for each ribbon. 

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