Gumnut Crochet Designs from Aus

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1 Christmas Wreath With Decorations Skill Level Intermediate A beginner who has access to google and u- tube, should be able to complete this project with some research into any stitches or steps which are unfamiliar Copyright Please do not sell the pattern or infer it as your own. You may use this pattern to sell any items you complete. Please refer to Gumnut Crochet as the designer. Materials Used Size 4 ply cotton x 10 gram green 4 ply cotton yarn small quantity red, white, tan, grey, yellow Size 3.00 mm crochet hook Tapestry needle 9 mm safety eyes x 2 for each Koala 12 mm safety eyes x 2 for each Santa Fiberfill Stitch marker Wire - 80 cm Buttons, bells, ribbon, rope or decorations as desired 85 cm in diameter Gauge Christmas Wreath Page 1 Gauge is not critical to this project. Different yarn type and different ply will change size. For toys, its best to use a smaller hook size than yarn normally suggests in order to keep the stitches close and reduce stuffing showing Stitches Used US Terminology Sc single crochet Fl front loops Bl back loops Ch chain 2 sc in next sc sc increase 2 hdc in next hdc increase Sc 2 tog- sc decrease Sl st slip stitch Sc dec sc decrease Sc inc sc increase

2 Wreath Prepare wire into shape of choice. I used 80 cm of wire and created a diamond shape. R1. In green yarn, ch 24, sc in each ch R2-onwards Sc in each sc, until piece long enough to go around wire 24 sc Fasten off, fill lightly, join both pieces together to close shape around wire. Weave in ends. Decorations number and colour of choice Ice cream R1. In tan yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook, or magic circle 6 6 sc R2. Sc in each sc - 6 sc R3. (Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 8 sc R4. Sc in each sc - 8 sc R5. (Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 10 sc R6. (Sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 12 sc R7. (Sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc), sl st to close round 14 sc Fasten off, weave in ends R8. In white and back loops only, sc in each sc -14 sc R9. (Sc in next sc, sc 2 tog), sc in last sc 10 sc R10. (Sc 2 tog) 5 sc Fasten off, fill lightly, weave in ends, sew to wreath. Sew small Christmas bell to top of ice-cream Christmas Wreath Page 2

3 Christmas Stocking in colours of choice R1. Ch 4, sc second chain from hook, sc in next ch, 3 sc in next ch, turn working in foundation ch, sc in each of next 2 sc, 3 sc in last 10 sc R2. Sc in each sc 10 sc R3. Sc in next 2 sc, (sc 2 tog) x 2, sc in each of next 4 sc - 8 sc R4. Sc in next sc, (sc 2 tog) x 2, sc in each of next 3 sc 6 sc R5-8. Sc in each sc - 6 sc In last sc, sl st tog to close round for colour change. Fasten off yarn. In white, ch 1, sc in same ch R9. In white, sc in each sc 6 sc Fasten off, leaving long tail. Sew to wreath, no need to fill, weave in ends. Sew on some balls or bells as desired Koala R1. 2 ch, 6sc in second chain from hook, or magic circle 6 6sc R2. 2 sc in each sc 12 sc R3. (Sc in next sc, 2sc in next sc) repeat 18 sc R4. (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat 24 sc R5. (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat 30 sc R6 R7. Sc in each sc 30 sc Insert or embroider eyes in Row 7-6 sc apart Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew head to wreath, fill lightly, without stretching stitches. Sew nose onto head, prior to sewing to wreath Christmas Wreath Page 3

4 Nose in black yarn R1. Ch 5, sc second chain from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in next ch, turn working in foundation ch, sc in each of next 2 sc, 3 sc in last 12 sc R2-3. Sc in each sc 12 sc Fasten off, leaving long tail, fill lightly, sew to head between eyes. Ears in grey yarn make 2 and in white yarn make 2 for each Koala R1. Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook, or magic circle 6 6 sc R2. (2 sc in each sc) x 5, skip last sc 10 sc R3. Turn, ch 1, skip this chain space (2 sc in next, sc in next) 14 sc Fasten off, weave in ends R4. Place 1 x grey piece on top of 1 x white piece. With white side facing toward you, and using grey yarn, sc through both pieces in each sc 14 sc Fasten off, leaving long tail. Whip stitch edges together. Sew to head on wreath with a slight curve in the ear Hat make 1 for each Koala and 1 for each Santa R1. In red yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook, or magic circle 6 6 sc R2. Sc in each sc - 6 sc R3. (Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 8 sc R4. Sc in each sc 8 sc R5. (Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 10 sc R6. (Sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 12 sc R7. (Sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc), sl st to close round for colour change 14 sc R8-9. In white 14 Fasten off leaving long tail, whip stitch edges together, in ends. Sew on top of head on wreath Christmas Wreath Page 4

5 Santa R1. In head colour, 2 ch, 6sc in second chain from hook, or magic circle 6 6sc R2. 2 sc in each sc 12 sc R3. (Sc in next sc, 2sc in next sc) repeat 18 sc R4. (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat 24 sc R5. (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat 30 sc R6 R7. Sc in each sc 30 sc Insert or embroider eyes in Row 7-6 sc apart Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew head to wreath, fill lightly, without stretching stitches. Sew nose to head, prior to sewing head to wreath. Nose x 1 for each Santa R1. In head colour, 2 ch, 6sc in second chain from hook, or magic circle 6 6sc R2. Sc in each sc 6 sc Fasten off, sew to head, weave in ends Beard in white yarn x 1 for each Santa R1. Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook, or magic circle 6 6 sc R2. Sc in each sc - 6 sc R3. (Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 8 sc R4. (Sc in each of next 3, 2 sc in next sc) 10 sc Christmas Wreath Page 5

6 R5. (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) - 15sc R6. (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) - 20 sc R7. (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 25 sc R8. Sc in each sc 25 sc Fasten off, sew to head on wreath, weave in ends Christmas Balls in solid colours, stripes or any combinations R1. Ch 2, 6 sc in chain or do magic circle with 6 sc 6 sc R2. 2 sc in each sc 12 sc R3. (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 18 sc R4. (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 21 sc R5-8. Sc in each sc 21 sc R9. (Sc in next 5 sc, sc 2 tog) 18 sc R10. (Sc in next sc, sc 2 tog) 12 sc Fill balls R11. (Sc in next sc, sc 2 tog) 8 sc Variation: Small Leaves number and colour of choice R1. Chain 6, sc in 2 nd chain from hook, hdc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in next chain, turning work, sc 1, hdc in next 3 foundation chains, 1 sc, sl/st into start chain Fasten off, weave in ends, sew to wreath Large Leaves number and colour of choice 11 ch, sc into 2 nd chain from hook, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next 3, hdc in next 3, 2 sc in last chain, turning work, in foundation chain, hdc in next 3 ch, dc in next 3 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in last Fasten off, weave in ends, sew to wreath R12. (Sc 2 tog) Fasten off leaving long tail, secure Christmas ball with ribbon, sc chain or rope to base of wreath Finish wreath by decorating with buttons, ribbons, etc as desired. Christmas Wreath Page 6