Granny Square Wreath

This is my second contribution for this year's Christmas season. It is a granny square prototype that can be used by itself as a coaster (with the plastic ring), or you can crochet many (without the plastic ring) and assemble to make a doily, a blanket, or any other Christmas themed home decoration. It is a little bit different than the wreath ornament I've made in the previous post, though they have the same concept. I hope you like it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Level: Intermediate

Materials

• Yarn: Schachenmayer, Catania, 100% cotton, yarn weight: sport. 50 g/ 1.75 oz. 125 m/ 137 yds. one skein of each: White 106, apple green 205, red 115, forest 244
• Crochet Hook: US: E-4, 3.5 mm.
• Plastic ring: 5.5 cm/ 2.25" diameter, 0.7 cm/ 1/4" thickness
• Tapestry needle

Measurements: 5" x 5" / 12.5 cm x 12.5 cm square

Gauge: 28 st x 12 row in dc

Yardage: 80 - 85 m/ 85- 95 yds


Crochet terms

• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• fpdc: front post double crochet
• picot: ch 3, ss in first ch.

 

Instructions:

With white yarn, make a magic ring, or ch 4 and ss to first ch:

Round 1: ch 3, dc 11, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (12 sts)

Round 2: ch 3 and dc in first st, dc 2 in each st around, ss to third ch of first ch 3, cut yarn, weave in loose ends. (24 sts)

Round 3: with apple green yarn, make a standing dc in any st with the plastic ring inside the dc, dc in the same st, dc 2 in next st and all around, ss to first dc. (48 sts)

Round 4: ch 1, sc in the same st and every st around, ss to first sc, cut yarn. (48 sts)

Round 5: with forest green yarn, sc in any st, *make a picot, sc in next st, fpdc in the dc of round 3 aligned with the previous sc, sc in next st, repeat from * to last st, make a picot, st in last st, fpdc in the dc of round 3 aligned with this last st, ss to first sc, cut yarn.

Note: in next round, work in the back two loops of each fpdc only.

Round 6: with white yarn, make a standing tr in any fpdc, ch 2, tr in the same fpdc, *ch 2, dc in next fpdc, ch 2, hdc in next fpdc, ch 2, sc in next fpdc, ch 2, hdc in next fpdc, ch 2, dc in next fpdc, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in next fpdc, repeat from * to shape three sides of the square, ch 2, dc in next fpdc, ch 2, hdc in next fpdc, ch 2, sc in next fpdc, ch 2, hdc in next fpdc, ch 2, dc in next fpdc, ch 2, ss to first tr.

Round 7: ch 3 in tr, *(dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in tr, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc, dc 2 in ch, dc in hdc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in sc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in hdc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in tr, repeat from * three times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in tr, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc, dc 2 in ch, dc in hdc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in sc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in hdc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, ss to third ch of first ch 3, cut yarn.

Round 8: with red yarn, make a standing dc in any ch 2 space, (dc, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, *dc in dc to next ch 2 space, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, repeat from * three times, dc in dc to end, ss in third ch of first ch 3, cut yarn, weave in loose ends, block, enjoy.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.


Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram to see my upcoming projects @wiams_crafts.

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Christmas Wreath Ornament

Hello friends! Though Christmas ornaments are not really my main specialty, I like to come up with something new each year. Last Christmas' project did not go so well and I ended up tossing all the materials away. This year, I loved what I did; an elegant wreath ornament, so I decided to share it with you all. Also, I am going to share a granny square design I've made using the same concept, so stay tuned. Merry Christmas and Happy holidays!

Skill level: Intermediate

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Check out my other crochet Christmas projects:

Christmas Hat and Tree Granny Squares

Christmas Cherry Granny Square

Santa Club Coaster

Christmas Stocking Granny Square

Materials:

• Yarn: Schachenmayer, Catania, 100% cotton (yarn weight: sport). 1.75 oz. (50 g),137 yards (125 m), one skein of each of the following colors: Apple green 205, Red 115 and Forest 244.
• Crochet Hook, size US E-4 (3.5 mm).
• One plastic ring, 2" (5 cm) in diameter, 1/4" (0.7 cm) thick.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements:

• Ornament diameter: 4" (10 cm). 
• Cord length: 9" (22 cm). 

Yardage: 65- 70 yards (60- 65 m), approx. 

Gauge: 28 st and 12 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in dc stitch.

Crochet terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• fpdc: front post double crochet.
• picot: ch 3, sl st in first ch.
• popcorn st: Work 5 double crochet (dc) stitches in the same stitch. Drop the loop from your hook. Insert your hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first double crochet of the group. Grab the dropped loop with your hook and pull it through the stitch. One front-popping popcorn is complete.

Instructions:

With apple green yarn, work as follows:

Round 1: make a standing dc around the ring as shown in photos, dc 48, sl st into first dc.

 

Round 2: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st to end, sl st into first sc. Cut yarn.

Round 3: with red yarn, sc in any st, *skip st, ch 2, make a popcorn st in next st, skip st, ch 2, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 3 sts, skip st, ch 2, make popcorn st in next st, skip st, ch 2, sl st into first sc, cut yarn.

Round 4: with forest green yarn, in the right ch 2 space of any popcorn st, *(sc, hdc, dc) in the ch 2 space, make 1 picot, (dc, hdc, sc) in next ch 2 space, fpdc in dc of round 1 aligned with sc of round 3, repeat from * to end, sl st into first sc, cut yarn. Weave in loose ends.

Making the Small Bow:

With red yarn, make a magic ring, work as follows:

(ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, sc) twice to make the the left and right sides of the bow. Pull and tighten the magic ring end of the yarn. Wrap the other end of the yarn around the center 6 times. Cut yarn, leaving a two inches (5 cm) long yarn tail. Make an overhand knot using the two ends of the yarn. Even out the length of the two strands if needed. Insert the two strands into any dc of the first round under fpdc, then secure them tightly.

Making the cord:

With red yarn, make a 9" (22 cm) Romanian Cord, leaving out a 3" (7.5 cm) yarn tail at the beginning. Leave out another 3" of yarn before you cut it. Make an overhand knot using the two ends of the yarn. Insert the two strands of yarn in the back of the round 3 sc right above the bow, then tie them together. Weave in loose ends.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Yaseen's Scarf

Hi friends!

This scarf was a special request from my friend Fatima, who came to Amman on a vacation from Denver, Colorado, and wanted a gift for her grandson Yaseen. His seventeenth Birthday was in November. Happy Birthday Yaseen! with hopes that you liked what I've knitted for you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Nako Vison (100% premium acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 213 yards (195 m), in the color denim 203: 3 skeins
• Knitting needles, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Abbreviations:

• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• wyfw: with yarn forward.

Measurements:  70" x 10" (178 cm x 25 cm), approx.

Yardage: 625 - 635 yards (570 - 580 m), approx.

Gauge: 24 sts and 24 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in Brioche Stitch.

Instructions:

Cast on 56 sts using stretchy cast on method, Follow the instructions in my tutorial video to learn how:

Row 1: p 1, k 1 to end.

Brioche stitch stripe:

Row 2: *sl st wyfw, k 1, bring yarn forward, repeat from * to end.

Row 3: *sl st wyfw, k st and yo together, bring yarn forward, repeat from * to end.

Repeat row 3 twenty three more times,




Simple ribs pattern:

Row 1: *k 1, p next st and yo together, repeat from * to end.

Row 2: k 1, p 1, to end.

Repeat Row 2 three times.

Repeat the brioche and simple ribs two more times.

Work brioche pattern rows until scarf length measures 159 cm / 62.5" approx.

*Repeat simple ribs pattern once, repeat brioche pattern stripe once, repeat from * two more times.

Work last row:

Row: *p 1, k next st and yo together, repeat from * to end.

Bind off all sts.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Red Mood Beret

From time to time when I'm done with big projects, I tend to grab a skein -that I've bought and forgotten about- and make a hat of any kind.

This time it's a red beret. My daughter is very fond of it, so we decided to make her the model. It's easy, fun, and takes no time to make. Have fun crocheting it for the holidays.

Level: Intermediate

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Sunflower Swirls Shawl

Important notice: This written pattern has been reviewed and updated on September 17th, 2021. Tutorial images and video have also been added.

Happy fall days everyone! Because the chill weather is approaching fast, and so, I'm trying my best make as many projects as I can before moving to my new Christmas Ideas like every year. The Caron One Pound yarn was challenging to me, I took a tour of every project done using it on Pinterest, and came to a decision to knit a shawl using a simple pattern. Its bright color helped making a bold final appearance. I hope you enjoy knitting this shawl as much as I did!

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Caron One Pound, 100% acrylic, 16 oz (453.6 g), 812 yards (742 m), in the color “Sunflower” (10549): 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, size US10 (6 mm), 40" (100 cm) long.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch marker.

Measurements: Width = 69" (176 cm). Height = 34" (86 cm), approx. 

Gauge: 17 sts and 20 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 790 - 800 yards (722 - 730 m) approx.

Knitting Terms

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• m1: one st increase.
• yo: yarn over.
• s2s1ktog: slip two sts as if to knit them together, slip the third one knit-wise, knit the three sts together through back loops (centered double decrease). You can watch my tutorial video below to learn how to knit this stitch:

Instructions

Cast on 4 sts, knit 9 rows, turn work 90 degrees clockwise, pick up 1 st out of each purl row side (4 sts in total), turn work 90 degrees clockwise again, pick up 4 sts from bottom. (12 sts)

You can also watch this video tutorial to learn how to do this type of cast on:

Row 1 (wrong side): k 3, p 3, m1 (center st, put a stitch marker), p 3, k 3. (13 sts)

Row 2: k 3, *k 1, yo, p 1, yo, k 1*, p 1 (center st), repeat between ** once, k 3.

Row 3 and every wrong side row: k 3, p the purl sts and yo sts, k the knit sts, k 3.

Row 4: k 3, *k 2, yo, p 1, yo, k 2*, p 1, repeat between ** once, k 3.

Row 6: k 3, *k 3, yo, p 1, yo, k 3*, p 1, repeat between ** once, k 3.

Row 8: k 3, *k 4, yo, p 1, yo, k 4*, p 1, repeat between ** once, k 3.

Row 10: k 3, *k 5, yo, p 1, yo, k 5*, p 1, repeat between ** once, k 3.

Row 12: k 3, *k 1, yo, p 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog, k 3, yo, p 1, yo, k 1*, p 1, repeat between ** once, k 3.

Row 14: k 3, *k 2, yo, p 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog, k 3, yo, p 1, yo, k 2*, p 1, repeat between ** once, k 3.

Row 16: k 3, *k 3, yo, p 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog, k 3, yo, p 1, yo, k 3*, p 1, repeat between ** once, k 3.

Row 18: k 3, *k 4, yo, p 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog k 3, yo, p 1, yo, k 4*, p 1, repeat between ** once, k 3.

Row 20: k 3, *k 5, yo, p 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog, k 3, yo, p 1, yo, k 5*, p 1, repeat between ** once, k 3.

General Pattern

Row 22: k 3, k 1, *yo, p 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog, k 3, repeat from * to last 2 sts before center st, yo, p 1, yo, k 1, p 1, k 1, *yo, p 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog, k 3, repeat from * to last 5 sts, yo, p 1, yo, k 1, k 3.

Row 24: k 3, k 2, *yo, p 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog, k 3, repeat from * to last 3 sts before center st, yo, p 1, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2, *yo, p 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog, k 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, yo, p 1, yo, k 2, k 3.

Row 26: k 3, k 3, *yo, p 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog, k 3, repeat from * to last 4 sts before center st, yo, p 1, yo, k 3, p 1, k 3, *yo, p 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog, k 3, repeat from * to last 7 sts, yo, p 1, yo, k 3, k 3.

Row 28: k 3, k 4, *yo, p 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog, k 3, repeat from * to last 5 sts before center st, yo, p 1, yo, k 4, p 1, k 4, *yo, p 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog, k 3, repeat from * to last 8 sts, yo, p 1, yo, k 4, k 3.

Row 30: k 3, k 5, *yo, p 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog, k 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts before center st, yo, p 1, yo, k 5, p 1, k 5, *yo, p 1, yo, k 3, s2s1ktog, k 3, repeat from * to last 9 sts, yo, p 1, yo, k 5, k 3.

Row 31: repeat row 3.

Repeat 22-31 rows pattern 12 times, work the 22- 30 rows once more. Work last row as follows:

Last row: k 14 sts, *p 1, k 9, repeat from * to last 2 sts before center st, k 14, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k 5.

Stretchy bind off row: k 2, slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k2tog, *k 1, slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k2tog, repeat from * to end. You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy bind off method here: 

Block and wear on chilly fall nights.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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