Little crochet heart

This pattern was originally posted on my old blog.

(link to original post >> http://howtocrochetaheart.blogspot.com/2013/02/10-days-of-hearts-day-1-heart-ornament.html)

I use the US terms: ch = chain, dc = double crochet, tr = triple/treble crochet, sl st = slip stitch.

Magic Ring tutorial here

Starting with the magic ring, then chain 4 (using US terms)

then 3 tr, 3 dc, 1 ch, 1tr, 1ch, 3dc, 3tr. all into the centre of the ring,

chain 4, Sl st in the centre,

then add 10 chains, and slip stitch back into centre and fasten off

And if you would like the UK terms: starting with the magic ring, then chain 4,

3 dtr, 3tr, 1ch, 1dtr, 1 ch, 3tr, 3 dtr, all into centre of ring 

chain 4, Sl st in the centre, 

then add 10 chains, and slip stitch back into centre and fasten off


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Christmas Wreath Base

Last year I made a crochet Christmas wreath for my front door. This year I want to add to it, but before that,  I thought I would repost the original tutorial, for a base to work from.

Now that November is here, it might seem a bit early, but I think it's necessary to plan ahead, especially if you are planning on making some of your own decorations!

I've started with a wreath for my front door. I also recently moved house, so it will be the first time decorating this place. I naturally decided to make a crochet wreath! This pattern is a beginner level.

I picked up a Decofoam Wreath and some 8ply  acrylic yarn - the Kringle value ball.

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Using a 3.5mm hook I made a chain of 40, and then (in US terms)
Row 1 : skip the first three chains, 37 dc chain three and turn.
Row 2 - 100 : 37 dc across (chain three and turn, except last row)

Check your size against the decofoam wreath and bind off.

 It should fit very snug.

Using a whip stitch, or whatever you find easiest, sew the long ends together around the wreath.

Now you have a lovely base to add decorations to!

Don't forget, I will be adding more decorations!

Big Circle Grannies - revised.

I needed to donate some 8" squares, and came up with this pattern. Originally published in 2016 - and revised in Jan 2019. Written in US terms. Abbreviations at end of pattern.

You will need a 4 mm hook, stitch marker, and dk/ 8 ply oddments.

Each round joins a new colour. Rotate your starting point to create a less noticeable seam.

Make a magic ring, or ch 4, and sl st to create a ring.

Round 1: Ch 4 (1 dc and a chain) * 1 dc, 1 ch, repeat (from *) 11 times, sl st into 3rd chain from beginning, fasten off. {12 dc and 12 ch}

Round 2: Ch 3 and 1 dc into any chain space, (ch 1, 2 dc) into next chain space and each ch sp around, 1 ch, sl st into 3rd chain from beginning, fasten off. {24 dc 12 ch}

Round 3: Ch 3 and 2 dc into any chain space, (ch 1, 3 dc) into next ch sp and each chain space around, 1 ch, sl st into 3rd chain from beginning, fasten off. {36 dc, 12 ch}

Round 4: (3 ch, 3 dc), in any ch sp, (1 ch, 4 dc) in next chain space, and each ch sp around, 1 ch, sl st into 3rd chain from beginning. {48 dc, 12 ch}

Round 5: (3 ch, 1 dc, 1 ch, 2 dc) in any ch sp, (2 ch, 2 dc, 1 ch, 2 dc) into next ch sp, and each ch sp around, 2 dc, sl st into 3rd chain from beginning. {48 dc, 24 ch}

Round 6: (3ch, 3dc) in any ch-2 sp, (1 ch, 1 dc) into next ch-1 sp, * (1 ch, 4 dc) in ch-2 sp, (1 ch, 1 dc) in ch-1 sp, rep from * around, 1 ch,  sl st into 3rd chain from beginning. {60 dc, 24 ch}

Round 7: Mark any space to the right  of the single dc, (4 ch, 1 tr) in marked sp, (5 ch, 2 tr)in next ch-1 sp, *[(3 ch, 2 dc) into next space, (2 dc) into next space] twice; (3 ch, 2 tr) in next ch sp, (5 ch, 2 tr) in next sp; rep from * 3 times, 3 ch, sl st into 3rd ch from beginning. {32 dc, 12 tr, 56 ch}

Round 8: (3 ch and 2 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc) in any corner sp, *(1 ch, 4 dc) into next sp, [(3 ch, 4 dc) into next space] twice, (1 ch, 3 dc, 3 ch, 3 dc) in next space, repeat from * two times; (1 ch, 4 dc) into next sp, [(3 ch, 4 dc) into next space] twice, 1 ch, sl st to 3rd chain from beg.{72 dc, 33 ch}

Round 9: (3ch and 2dc, 3ch, 3dc) in any corner sp, *(1 ch, 2 dc) into next sp, [(2 ch, 5 dc) into next sp] twice, 2 ch, 2 dc into next sp; (1 ch, 3 dc 3 ch 3 dc) into next space, repeat from * two times, *(1 ch, 2 dc) into next sp, [(2 ch, 5 dc) into next sp] twice, 2 ch, 2 dc into next sp, 1 ch, sl st to 3rd ch from beg. { dc,  ch}

Abbreviations used

ch - chain

dc - double crochet

tr - treble crochet

sp - space

sl st - slip stitch

st/s - stitch/es

beg - beginning

rep - repeat

( ) indicate stitches to be worked in same st/sp

[ ] indicate section to be repeated. 

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