I'm calling it Berries and Blooms Christmas Garland and you can download the pdf for free on Lovecrafts here or support me in my blogging by paying a small fee for the PDF on Etsy here. Thanks!
I am loving the colors and it was such fun to make.
I decided to make the pattern printable, rather than posting it all here, so that you can take it with you wherever you go and need not sit at the computer or cut and paste it yourself. I also made it so that you can print the written portion and leave off the picture section if you are already pretty skilled at crochet. If not, the photo-tutorial should be helpful on those tricky spots. It also has complete instructions on how to felt, so don't be intimidated if you have never felted before. It is seriously easy peasy and only requires hot water, a little liquid soap and your hands--although I provide instructions for using your washing machine, too.
It only requires little bits of wool in five colors--but you could work it up in colors of your choice--for anywhere or anyone, not just Christmas. Goodness, you could even make it out of cotton, and obviously not felt it, in colors for a baby nursery or a happy spot in your reading corner. It would even make a sweet gift.
The puffy centers of the flower, along with the berry balls are just so fun! Yes, very fun, indeed!
FELTED with BUTTONS!! Who would have thought you would find that here, huh? I hope you enjoy it, dear friends!
By the way, if you haven't been to my Felted Button Facebook page--please stop over and like it. That way you won't miss out on any new projects, patterns and discounts! Besides, I love keeping in touch with my hooky friends!
Now I'm off to change up the quote "On the Board". I'll take a picture and let you know what it says next time.
Peace and hugs.
Linking up to Hookin on Hump Day at My Merry Messy Life.
thank you Susan!
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You are so welcome, Alessandra!
DeleteHI Susan... I love this garland.. I have just downloaded the PDF so I know what I will be doing today... just not sure my yearn has enough wool in to felt... I'll soon know :)Thanks so much, Jill x
ReplyDeleteI have never tried felting with less than 100% wool, but I know that it can be done--just not sure what the limits are?? I would love to see your finished project!! Feel free to share pictures--you can email me one at felted button@gmail.com! Best wishes!
DeleteI love this sooo much! Linking up at Tangled Happy tomorrow. Thanks for sharing this fun Christmas pattern! :)
ReplyDeleteAh, how adorable! Love love it. I definately will do this. Great idea. Maybe after Christmas when the after Christmas blues sets in, this little project with cute bright flowers would be a perfect addition to my home. Thank you dear friend for your wonderful ideas and talents. Hugs, Karie
ReplyDeletebeautiful-- thank you for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely find and am your new follower! Some amazing crochet stuff you have, i am off to get some more color therapy from your blog :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome!! So happy you found me! I think it is so funny you called it 'color therapy'! I totally agree--color literally makes me happy!
DeleteI just love how you did these, Susan. The colors are so pretty and cheerful, you could keep it up long after Christmas is over! Great idea to felt it. Thanks for sharing at Hookin On Hump Day!
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