Make a string of sunshine and autumn cheer stretched across your mantel or doorway: a crochet sunflower pumpkin garland! Each blooming sunflower and plump pumpkin is lovingly handcrafted, adding a touch of homemade warmth to your home.
Crochet Sunflower Pumpkin Garland
The bright yellows and warm oranges dance together like a sweet melody of fall, bringing a smile and a cozy vibe to any room they grace. It's like having a little piece of the harvest season, wrapped up in the charm of crochet, to celebrate the joy of autumn year after year.
Supplies Needed:
- Medium weight yarn (Color of your choice)
- Crochet hook (5.5 mm)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Instructions:
Starting the Magic Loop:
Create a Magic Loop:
- Hold the tail end of the yarn downwards.
- Wrap the working end (attached to the yarn ball) around your index and middle finger, not too tight.
- Use your crochet hook to go under the upper right portion of the yarn loop and pull through the upper left portion. Secure this loop with your hook.
Beginning the Heart Shape:
- Chain 3:
- Yarn over and pull a loop through the loop on the hook (repeat this for a total of three chains).
Triple Crochets into Magic Loop:
- Make 3 Triple Crochets into the magic loop:
- For each triple crochet, yarn over twice, insert the hook into the loop, yarn over and pull up a loop. You should have four loops on the hook.
- Yarn over and pull through two loops, then yarn over again and pull through two loops, and once more to finish the stitch.
Double Crochets:
- Make 3 Double Crochets into the magic loop:
- Yarn over once, insert the hook, yarn over, pull up a loop (three loops on hook).
- Yarn over and pull through two loops, then yarn over and pull through the last two loops.
Shape the Top of the Heart:
- Chain 1.
- Add 3 more Triple Crochets into the magic loop.
- Chain 1.
- Add 3 Double Crochets into the magic loop.
- Add 3 more Triple Crochets.
- Chain 3 and then slip stitch to the center of the heart shape to close the top.
Creating the Bookmark Tail:
Start the Bookmark Tail:
- At the bottom of the heart, insert your hook into the second triple crochet (middle stitch).
- Yarn over and pull through, starting the chain for the bookmark tail.
Chain the Bookmark Length:
- Chain 40 (or more/less, depending on your preference).
Finish Off:
- After the last chain, cut the yarn and pull through the loop tightly to secure.
Final Touches:
Weave in Ends:
- Use a tapestry needle to weave in all loose ends for a neat finish.
Final Look:
- You now have a charming heart bookmark! You can weave in the tail end of the yarn completely or leave a little bit for a rustic look, as preferred.
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