Crocheted Thread Wreath

This little crocheted wreath (about 4" X 3 1/2" after blocking) is so very Merry Christmas. It is the right size to adorn a package or to hang on a door, in the window, or any where you want a touch of holiday.

Materials:

Small Amounts of Green and Red Size 10 Thread

Size B Hook

Starch, Glue

Using a size b hook and a small amount of green size 10 thread
-Chain 31, sc in 2nd chain from hook and across.-Join to first sc to form a circle.-Chain 3, dc in next 3 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, *dc in next 4 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch*, repeat * * around and join in top of chain 3.-Chain 3, dc in next 7 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, *dc in next 8 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch*, repeat * * around and join in top of chain 3.
-Chain 2, hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch, *hdc in next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch*, repeat * * around, join in top of chain 2.-*Chain 4, skip 2 stitches, sc in next stitch*, repeat around join, fasten off. Weave in ends.

To Block, dip wreath in starch, squeeze out excess and stretch out and pin to board to dry.

Measure 60 inches of red thread, fold in half and chain 45, fasten off. Make bow. Glue bow to wreath. Use plain or decorate with tiny beads or flowers.

I hung one in my kitchen window and its so cute, I really like this (if I can say so myself!).