Spring Wreath. Abbreviations: beginning. double crochet. half double crochet. hdc. single crochet slip stitch

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1 paradise.com thepatternparadise@gmail.com Spring Wreath Materials: I used Sugar & Cream worsted weight cotton yarn in 7 different colors, but you can use any combination you like. I used 1 skein of white and yellow and a few yards of 5 other colors. 12 Styrofoam wreath with a flat back. Filling for eggs and bunny. Eyes for bunny. Yarn needle for darning Gauge: Gauge is not important, choose a yarn you like and an appropriate hook for that yarn. I made the wreath cover in Tunisian crochet, but you can single crochet if you prefer. I added a Tunisian tutorial at the end of the pattern. Abbreviations: beg beginning ch chain dc double crochet hdc half double crochet Rnd Round sc single crochet sl st slip stitch st(s) stitch(es) tr treble stitch Notes: Weave ends as you work. Numbers in ( ) at end of the row represent the number of stitches in the row for your guidance. Instructions in [ ] means you work everything in brackets as a set the designated amount of times. Example: [sc, dc, sc] 3 times means you will repeat everything in the [ ] 3 times. When a number precedes a stitch you will complete that number of stitches in the next stitch. Example: 3hdc means you will make 3hdc in the next stitch. When a number follows a stitch you will complete that stitch over the number of stitches indicated. Example: hdc 4 means you will make 1 hdc in the next 4 stitches. To make neat color changes, complete last loop of last stitch before color change in the new color. This is an original pattern copyrighted by Pattern Paradise, all rights reserved. Please do not sell, print or distribute this pattern in any form. You are welcome to sell products you make from this pattern, as long as you provide a link back to Pattern Paradise. You may not use the images contained in this pattern. We take great care to make sure these instructions are as accurate as possible if you find any errors please contact us at thepatternparadise@gmail.com

2 FREE Spring Wreath.docx Wreath Cover You will make a rectangular piece to cover the Styrofoam wreath form. I made it in Tunisian Simple Stitch; if you prefer traditional crochet can sc the entire piece. Be sure you have enough stitches to wrap around the wreath and stitch the two ends along the back, but not so much that it is loose. I used a 12 wreath and 24 stitches. Make the cover in all one one color or as many color changes as you like. together matching rows and making sure that the seam lays flat. Back Wreath Cover: Tunisian Version: ch24, Work in TSS (see tutorial at end of this pattern) until piece measures the outer circumference of your Styrofoam. Fasten off. My piece was 7 x 37 Traditional Version: Row 1: Ch25, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining sc. (24 sc) Row 2: Ch1, turn, sc in each st to end. (24 sc) Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures required length. To make hanger, join hook in center seam, ch20, sl st in same st to form a loop. Fasten off. Front Cover Styrofoam: With wrong sides together, sl st the short ends together to form a circle with the fabric. Wrap the fabric around the wreath, so that the seam will be in center back. Adjust it so that it lays smoothly and slip stitch the two long sides Pattern Paradise All Rights Reserved Paradise.com

3 FREE Spring Wreath.docx Daffodils: Make as many as you like Sl st around edge of each petal. Fasten off. Rnd 1: Make a magic circle, ch1, 6hdc in center, join with sl st to beg hdc. Pull loop closed. Rnd 2: Ch1, work in back loop only, 2sc in each st around. (12 sc) Rnd 3: Ch7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next, dc in next 2, tr in next 2 sts, skip next st on main circle, sl in next st. Repeat Round 3 around until you have 6 petals. Center of Flower: Rnd 1: Join contrasting color in front loop of Round 1, ch1, sc in same st and each st around. Join with sl st to be sc. (6 sc) Rnd 2: Ch1, 2sc in same st and each remaining st. Join with sl st to beg sc. (12 sc) Rnds 3 & 4: Ch1 sc in each st. Join with sl st to beg sc. (12 sc) Rnd 5: [ch3, sl st in next st]. Repeat around to end. Fasten off. Pattern Paradise All Rights Reserved Paradise.com

4 FREE Spring Wreath.docx Thread darning needle with main color, work yarn in and out from the bottom forming loops in center. You can leave the loops or cut them. Eggs: Make as many as you like and alternate colors as desired to obtain a striping effect. Join at end of each Rnd, with sl st in beg sc. Rnd 1: Ch2, 9sc in 2 nd ch from hook, join. (9 sc) Rnd 2: ch1, starting in same st [sc next 2 sts, 2sc in next st] 3 times, join. (12 sc) Rnd 3: ch1, sc in each sc, join. (12 sc) Rnd 4: ch1, starting in same st [sc next 3 sts, 2sc in next st] 3 times, join. (15 sc) Rnd 5: ch1, starting in same st [sc next 4 sts, 2sc in next st] 3 times, join. (18 sc) Leaves: Rnd 1: Make a magic circle, ch1, 9sc in center, join with sl st to beg sc. Pull loop closed. Rnd 2: [Ch14, sc in 2 nd ch from hook, hdc next 4 sts, dc next 4 sts, tr next 4 sts, skip next st on Round 1, sl st in next st 2 sts] 3 times. Rnd 3: ch1, sc around each leaf working 3 sc into points. Fasten off. Sew leaves to back of flowers. Rnd 6: ch1, starting in same st [sc next 5 sts, 2sc in next st] 3 times, join. (21 sc) Rnd 7: ch1, sc in each sc, join. (21 sc) Rnd 8: ch1, starting in same st [sc next 6 sts, 2sc in next st] 3 times, join. (24 sc) Rnd 9: ch1, starting in same st [sc2tog, sc next 2 sts] 6 times, join. (18 sc) Rnd 10: ch1, starting in same st[sc2tog, sc next st] to end, join. (12 sc) At this point stuff the eggs with filling. Rnd 11: ch1, starting in same st [sc2, sc2tog] to end, join. (9 sc) Rnd 12: ch1, [sc2tog] 4 times, sl st last st, join. Fasten off. (4 sc) Pattern Paradise All Rights Reserved Paradise.com

5 FREE Spring Wreath.docx Bunny: Work in spiral, do not join rounds. Use stitch marker to mark beginning of each round. Head: Rnd 1: Ch2, 5sc in 2 nd ch from hook. (5 sc) Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sc) Embroider nose and mouth and glue eyes in place. Rnd 3: [sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc], repeat to stitch marker. (15 sc) Rnd 4: [sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc], repeat to stitch marker. (20 sc) Rnd 5: [sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc], repeat to stitch marker. (25 sc) Rnds 6-11: Sc in each sc around. (25 sc) Assembly of the Wreath: Using a yarn needle, sew the decorations to the wreath as desired. Tip: If you wish to change the configuration of your wreath, use long pins to pin the items in place on the foam wreath! Add a bow for a finished look and enjoy! Rnd 12: [sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog] repeat around to stitch marker. (20 sc) Rnd 13: [sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog] repeat around to stitch marker. (15 sc) At this point stuff the bunny head with filling. Rnd 14: [sc in next sc, sc2tog] repeat around to stitch marker. (10 sc) Rnd 15: [sc2tog] around to end. Fasten off. Ears: Rnd 1: Ch2, 5sc in 2 nd ch from hook. (5 sc) Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around. (10 sc) Rnds 3-10: Sc in each sc around. Fasten off leaving a long strand to sew to top of head. (10 sc) Finishing: Pinch bottom of each ear together and sew in place on the top of the head. Add yarn bow around ear if desired. Pattern Paradise All Rights Reserved Paradise.com

6 Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS) Each row consists of two passes, a Forward Pass and Return Pass. You will use a Tunisian Crochet Hook, which looks like a long crochet hook. YO = Yarn Over First Row Forward Pass: Chain desired amount of stitches FREE Spring Wreath.docx Vertical Bars Remaining Rows Forward Pass: [Insert hook in next vertical bar, YO, pull loop through]. Repeat in each vertical bar to end. Insert hook in 2 nd chain from hook, YO and pull loop through. Repeat in each chain to end. You should have the same number of loops on hook as you will have stitches. In last stitch, insert hook through both loops, YO, and pull loop through. Return Pass: YO, pull through first loop, [YO pull through two loops] repeat to end until you have just one loop left on hook. Pattern Paradise All Rights Reserved Paradise.com

7 FREE Spring Wreath.docx Each loop is one stitch. YO, pull loop through both loops on hook]. Repeat to end. Fasten off Return Pass: YO, pull through first loop, [YO pull through two loops]. Repeat to end until you have just one loop left on hook Stretch fabric into shape. Repeat the last row as many times as desired until fabric is desired length. Finishing Row [Insert hook in next vertical bar, YO, pull loop through, Pattern Paradise All Rights Reserved Paradise.com