Using the flowers for the gift wrap was a slight detour project as I was actually working on this flower garland from the lovely Anne Marie's HaakBlog and now finally I have found my way back to that and actually finished it.
These flowers are so quick and easy to make and best of all Annemarie has done photos for each step so you can see what you are aiming for, I love that!
Anne Marie's site is in Dutch with an English translation, reading it again it appears she uses US terminology in her English translation so on reflection I made all my flowers with the wrong stitch * I used UK trebles instead of US trebles (in the UK we call them double trebles) The flowers are pretty so I'm not too bothered about that, I guess they would just be a little bit bigger if I had read all the instructions properly before I got stuck in!
- My yarn is DMC's Natura Just cotton, medium
The orange was a gift from DMC when I went to the CHSI stitches show back in February. I used it for the flower on the Crochet Heart Sachet I made too & I've still got quite a bit left.
- I used a 4mm crochet hook
- My flowers have come out 5.5cm in diameter, that's just over 2" (but bear in mind I did use a smaller stitch by mistake see above*)
I made 4 flowers in each of 5 colours, so I had 20 altogether.
To join them AnneMarie used a very simple method and just threaded them onto yarn as you can see in her photo below.
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Mine are on a chain, I just thought the whole thing would be more substantial this way, this is going to be a gift and I think this way will be easier for the recipient.
I chained about 30cm (12") then started joining the flowers.
I just slip stitched through a stitch on the back of a petal, chain 2 then slip stitched the back of the next petal. I wasn't very scientific about this, hopefully this photo show what I mean.
I did 8 chain between each flower then repeated. Once all the flowers were joined I finished with another 30cm (12") chain for hanging.
My finished garland measures just under 2m or about 76"
You know what I learnt doing this? Long garlands are REALLY difficult to photograph!
I guess I also learnt that you should check which version of crochet terminology your pattern is using before you start but as this turned out fine I'm not loosing any sleep over it!
These lovely little flowers could become brooches or hair clips, be added to a wreath, mug cozy or scented sachet, top a birthday card .... have I tempted you into have a go? Remember the pattern is from Anne Marie's HaakBlog - Enjoy!
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Hi Julie, I love this garland. I am following you to see how many more wonderful creations you come up with. Thanks for sharing this project. Great idea!
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DeleteThese are really cute! Saw your link on Happiness is Homemade link party - pinning!
ReplyDeleteThanks Roseann, glad you like them and hope you have a go sometime.
DeleteWhat a sweet garland. Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThese are perfect little projects and I really do mean perfect. Pinned
ReplyDeleteAwh, that's such a lovely thing to say, thank you.
DeleteAdorable projects like these make me wish I could crochet. I should really try to learn. Great project and thanks for sharing. Pinning for later (when I learn).
ReplyDeleteThis is a great beginner project Donna, anything in a circle is easier than trying to do straight edges and flowers are just the best as they work up really quickly.
DeleteThese are SO SWEET. I love them. I want to make some of these little flowers, too. You are such an awesome, creative girl! Best wishes for a fun week ahead, your friend Linda @Crafts a la mode
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda, that's such a lovely comment. :-)
DeleteSo cute! I love them! And I think they could be a great present. It must be a difficult job though (unfortunately, I have always been so poor at such things). :) xx #SharingtheBlogLove
ReplyDeleteHonestly Marina, crochet is not difficult and You Tube is full of tutorials, even better is if you can get someone to sit next to you and teach you!
DeleteThese are so cute! It's been ages since I picked up my crochet hook. I wish I could make things like this.
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They are super easy - honest! It's only 2 rows of pattern and you are done I do love a quick project so flowers are perfect for me!
DeleteThese little flowers are adorable and making them into a garland is genius. Thank you for sharing at Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make Link Party. I am featuring your post on Snickerdoodle today.
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DeleteI am featuring you at Snickerdoodle today. http://www.bluewillowhouse.com/2016/10/01/snickerdoodle-createbakemake-link-party-151/
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! I love a garland, I have a few of the pom pom ones, but crochet flowers are so cute! Thanks so much for joining us again at #SharingtheBlogLove
ReplyDeleteThanks Katy, I love pom poms too and do think I'm going to have t make a pom pom garland too one day!
DeleteLove the finished garland so pretty
ReplyDeleteThey are really pretty and will make a fabulous room decoration.
ReplyDeletesuch pretty little flowers with so many uses
ReplyDeleteThese are really pretty. You are very talented, there is no way I could anything like this. Thank you for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove
ReplyDeleteI'm so in love with your garland. Those little flowers are adorable. I think I prefer your version! X
ReplyDeleteThat's just so pretty! Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned!
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