Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Deck the Halls!

Is it too soon for the "C" word?

Not if you are a crafter! We have to think about it extra early to get everything made in time for Christmas.

And certainly not if you are a Designer!!!! We have to get our seasonal patterns out in time for you Crafters to make them in time for Christmas.

Here is my 2013 Christmas offering - a Holly Wreath.

This Holly wreath is designed with the beginner in mind. It uses all dc (US_sc) with some shaping and short rows.


Christmas Holly Wreath

Materials:
DMC Petra size 5 in Green (5500, 5700, 5905) and Red (5321), toy stuffing, red and yellow bells, 25cm (10 inch) florists ring for making wreaths, electrical tape.
The thread is used double thickness through out the pattern.

Equipment:
2.50mm hook, needle for sewing in ends.

Tension:  (UK terms)
24 dc and 30 rows to 10cm using a 2.50mm hook.

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