Page 60 - Simply Crochet - Issue 93 2020

HOOK TO HOOK

Clockwise from above: The writing is created with surface crochet – follow the ‘Be mine’ lettering above or create your own personalised
message; a double-layered bow adds a contrast texture to the wreath; a cluster of puff stitch flowers and leaves gives the finishing touch

be mine wreath from * as required Round 2 (RS) *(Ch3, 3-tr cl, ch3, ss) into each st
around. [5 petals]
For a full list, see page 92
Say it with yarny flowers. By Jessica Bloom Fasten off and weave in final tail.
Q DROPS Merino Extra Fine (100% wool, NOTES Leave the tail from the magic loop loose to
50g/105m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Off White Wreath is decorated with Banner and Flowers. attach to the Wreath.
(01), Yarn B Rose (33), Yarn C Red (11), Yarn D
Light Greyish Green (15) WREATH LEAF !MAKE 5"
Q A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook BANNER Using Yarn D, ch11.
Q Heart-shaped wreath, 25cm (available from Using Yarn A, ch13. Row 1 (RS) Ss in third ch from hook, dc in next
Hobbycraft) Row 1 Dc in second ch from hook and each ch ch, htr in next ch, tr in next ch, 3-tr cl in next ch,
Q 50cm of ribbon, 3cm wide across, turn. [12 sts] tr in next ch, htr in next ch, dc in next ch, ss in
For yarn contact Wool Warehouse Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), final ch.
01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.uk dc in each st to end, turn. Fasten off.
Rows 3-27 As Row 2. Sew a Leaf onto the back of any 5 of the
TENSION Fasten off. Flowers.
Tension is not critical for this project, but it may Using Yarn B, surface crochet ‘Be Mine’ over the
affect the yarn quantities required Banner; you can use the image as a guide. TO FINISH
Using the tails, tie the Banner onto the bottom Using the image as a guide, attach the Flowers
MEASUREMENTS left-hand side of the Wreath. to the Wreath either side of the Banner. Make a
Banner measures 14x6cm (5!x2"in) bow out of the ribbon and attach it to the top
Flowers measure 5cm (2in) in diameter PUFF FLOWER !MAKE 5" of the Wreath. Weave in any remaining ends.
Make 3 using Yarn B and 2 using Yarn C.
ABBREVIATIONS Leaving a 20cm long tail, make a magic loop.
puff st (Yrh, insert hook in st indicated, yrh Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop, ss to beg dc to TUNISIAN HEART
and pull up loop to height of tr) 5 times, yrh join. [6 sts]
and draw through all loops on hook Round 2 (RS) (Ch3, puff st, ch3, ss) into each st Get used to holding your loops on hook with
3-tr cl (3 treble cluster) (Yrh, insert hook into st around. [6 petals] these mini Tunisian hearts. By Elisa Oldman
and draw up a loop, yrh and pull through two Fasten off and weave in final tail. Q DROPS Merino Extra Fine (100% wool,
loops) 3 times in same st, yrh and pull through Leave the tail from the magic loop loose to 50g/105m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Off White
all loops on hook attach to the Wreath. (01), Yarn B Red (11), Yarn C Light Greyish
surface crochet Position yarn on WS, insert Green (15), Yarn D Rose (33)
hook through fabric from RS to WS, yrh and CLUSTER FLOWER !MAKE 4" Q A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) Tunisian hook
pull up a loop, *insert hook back through Make 2 using Yarn B and 2 using Yarn C. Q Polyester toy stuffing
fabric moving in direction you want your Leaving a 20cm long tail, make a magic loop. Q Heart-shaped wreath, 25cm (available from
surface crochet to travel, yrh and pull up a Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 5dc into loop, ss to beg dc. Hobbycraft)
loop, yrh and pull through loop on hook; rep [5 sts] For yarn, see Be Mine Wreath

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