Garland Crochet Pendants - Saskia Laan, our very own Haakster, puts together her favorite color set. She picks out some beautiful Crochet Cotton, selects her favorite colors, and crochets something fun with it. Curious about Saskia’s choices? Read on to find out!
In “Saskia Shows Her Colors,” Saskia selects 20 beautiful balls of Katia Capri. This 100% cotton yarn has a soft sheen and doesn’t split. Thanks to its texture and beautiful color palette, this yarn is one of the favorites among Crochet Cotton. You can order Saskia’s color kit here.
Saskia on her color kit:
"These colors really make me happy. The composition is beautifully balanced, and it's just nice to have a kit like this so you can get started. I enjoy choosing colors in advance and creating a project with them."
"In the patterns, I wanted to combine the colors, so a circle is ideal. That way, the colors go well together, and the white in the center adds a sense of calm. In the end, I added fringe to give it a festive look."
Tools & Supplies:
- Saskia's Capri Color Kit
- Crochet Hook No. 3
Crochet Tips from Sas!
- Start each round in a completely different spot; that way, the hidden stitches will decrease in visibility.
- The last row consists of chain stitches, so it can be a bit tricky to weave in the ends. Tie a tight double knot and cut the yarn.
- Crochet the flowers together on the last round. Replace 1 chain stitch with 1 slip stitch in the chain arch of the other flower.
Here's how to crochet flowers using a different color combination:
- Row 1: 3 stitches in each color (except White)
- On each heart, crochet a white row 2
- Using the color you haven't used yet, crochet row 3.
Crochet Pattern for a flower garland:
Start with a magic ring.
Row 1: Chain 2, 1 double crochet, *1 chain stitch, 2 double crochets. Repeat from * 6 times, 1 chain stitch. Join the row with a slip stitch in the first stitch and fasten off.
Row 2: Join with white yarn to a chain stitch from the previous row. 2 chain stitches, 2 double crochets, *1 chain stitch, 3 double crochets. Repeat from * 6 times, 1 chain stitch. Close the row with a slip stitch in the first stitch and fasten off.
Row 3: Join a new color to the chain stitch from the previous row. 1 chain stitch, *1 single crochet, 4 chain stitches. Repeat from * 7 times. Close the row with a slip stitch in the first stitch and fasten off.
Finishing the flower garland:
Row 1: Start with 20 chain stitches, *sl st at the top of the flower, 10 ch.* Repeat from * to *. Finish with 20 ch.
Row 2: Crochet into the chain stitch: 5 double crochets, 3 chain stitches, 5 chain stitches between each flower.
Row 3: Continue crocheting: *1 single crochet, 5 chain stitches, in the 3-chain arch: (1 single crochet, 3 double crochets, 1 single crochet), 5 chain stitches. Repeat from *.
Finally, add fringes of different colors to the flowers.
Attach the garland to a beach basket or hang it in a nice spot on the wall. Show it off!
-xxx- Saskia.
