This is my Winter Garland, a very pretty collection of flowers, leaves and berries in soft, frosty winter shades with a hint of spring creeping in.
I made my own garland to fit my wide mantel - it measures 180cm long.
You can make yours shorter if you wish, just reduce the number of flowers/leaves to suit.
I wrote a blog post with lots of photos showing the making of this project >>
YARN
I chose ten shades of Stylecraft Special DK for my Winter Garland :
Pale Rose : Powder Pink : Pistachio : Meadow : Lincoln
Duck Egg : Parma Violet : Hint of Silver : Cream : White
HOOK
I used a 4mm hook.
The Hellebore flower and winter blossom have some additional colour added using watercolour pencils. This is a lovely technique to add detail and shading to decorative crochet - it's optional, but it really does work well.
You can find the pencils I use on Amazon ((HERE))
As mentioned, my garland was made to fit my fireplace and measures 180cm long. Here is a list of the different pieces I made :
4 Hellebore flowers
24 winter blossom
8 fern leaves with 24 berries
16 winter leaves
You can make less if you wish!
PATTERNS
All my patterns are written using UK crochet terms, as follows:
sl st [slip stitch] :: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch, then through the loop on your hook.
dc [double crochet] :: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (two loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops on hook (note :: this is equivalent to the US sc stitch)
htr [half treble] :: yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all three loops on hook (note :: this is equivalent to the US hdc stitch)
tr [treble] :: yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through two loops on hook (two loops left on hook), yarn over and pull through remaining two loops (note :: this is equivalent to the US dc stitch)
dc dec [double crochet decrease] :: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (two loops on hook), insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (three loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all three loops on hook (note :: this is equivalent to the US sc dec stitch)
HELLEBORE FLOWERS (step-by-step tutorial can be found HERE)
Yarn : Pistachio for the centres, Cream and Hint of Silver for the petals, Pistachio and Cream for the stamens.
I also added some additional colour to the petals using watercolour pencils - shades of light green on the Cream petals, and a pink shade on the Hint of Silver. This is optional, but really adds to the finished flower.
Flower Centre - use Pistachio yarn (make 4)
Ch 4, sl st into first ch to form a loop.
Ch 2 (counts as 1 htr), 9 htr into the ring. Sl st in 2nd ch of initial ch-2 to close round. Fasten off. [10 sts]
Flower Petal - use Cream (x 2) and Hint of Silver (x 2). Work five petals in total.
Note :: RS = Right Side :: WS = Wrong Side
Insert hook into any st and pull a loop of purple yarn through to the front.
:: Row 1 :: RS :: Ch 1 (doesn't count as st), 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in next st. Ch 1 and turn [4 sts]
:: Row 2 :: WS :: 2 dc in each st. Ch 1 and turn [8 sts]
:: Row 3 :: RS :: 1 dc in first st, 1 htr in each of next 6 sts, 1 dc in last st. Ch 1 and turn [8 sts]
:: Row 4 :: WS :: 1 dc in each st across. Ch 1 and turn [8 sts]
:: Row 5 :: RS ::1 dc dec, 1 dc, 1 dc dec, 1 dc, 1 dc dec. Ch 1 and turn [5 sts]
:: Row 6 :: WS :: dc dec, 1 dc, dc dec. Ch 1 and turn [3 sts]
:: Row 7 :: RS :: work a dc dec across remaining 3 sts, skipping the middle st.
Fasten off and darn in end on WS of petal.
Repeat four more times to make 5 petals in total. They should be slightly curled and slightly overlapping the neighbouring petal. The petals will need to be pinned out and lightly steamed to set the open shape (they will probably be very curly when you first make them) - do this before you stitch in the stamens.
Stamens - use Pisatchio and Cream yarn. Cut a length of each, approx. 60cm long.
Thread both lengths onto a darning needle and make a series of short loops around the centre circle. Secure each loop on the WS with a small stitch. Make 2 loops in the centre, secure on WS and fasten off. Snip loops and trim to size with sharp embroidery scissors.
There is a separate tutorial with step-by-step photos on my blog if you need some extra visual guidance. Click on the following link >>
CLICK HERE FOR HELLEBORE TUTORIAL
WINTER BLOSSOM
Yarn : Pale Rose (x 8), Powder Pink (x 8), Cream (x 8)
Winter Blossom
Using Cream/Pink yarn, ch 4; sl st into 1st ch to form a ring.
All stitches in round 1 are worked into the ring.
Round 1 : *ch 2; 1 tr; ch 2; sl st;
Repeat from * 4 more times; sl st into 1st ch of beginning ch-2 to close the round; fasten off [5 petals]
Note : if you crochet over the tail end as you make each petal, you can give it a firm pull when you finish and close up the hole in the centre. Alternatively, you could use the magic ring method if you prefer.
I also added some additional colour to the centre of petals using watercolour pencils - yellow/orange in the centre of the cream flowers, and a dark pink in the centre of the pink flowers. Optional, but lovely!
WINTER LEAVES (step-by-step tutorial for these leaves can be found HERE). Note, the basic leaf shape is the same as for the autumn Beech leaf, but round 2 is slightly different (it has extra little ch-2 spikes) and I've written it out below.
Make 16 leaves.
Yarn : Choose two colours for each leaf, using Lincoln, Pistachio, Meadow, Parma Violet, Duck Egg and Hint of Silver.
Round 1 (colour A)
Ch 8. Beginning In 2nd ch from hook, work 1 dc; 1 htr; 1 tr; 2 tr; 1 tr; htr; 3 dc.
Work the following sts in the single loops of the foundation chain :
1 htr ; 1 tr ; 2 tr; 1 tr; 1 htr; 1 dc.
Sl st into loop of beg turning ch to close round. Fasten off.
Round 2 (colour B)
Insert hook into the last sl st of round 1 and pull through a loop of new colour yarn. Ch 1.
*1 dc in each of next 2 sts; ch 2;
Repeat from * twice more;
Work 1 dc into each of the next 2 sts;
Work (1 dc; ch 2; sl st in 2nd ch from hook (picot point); 1 dc) in next st;
*1 dc in each of next 2 sts; ch 2;
Repeat from * twice more;
Work 1 dc into each of the next 2 sts; ch 1;
sl st into beg ch-1.
Ch 3; sl st in 2nd ch from hook; sl st in next ch; insert hook into centre/base of leaf where round 2 started and ended and work a sl st. Work a line of evenly spaced slip stitches up the centre of the leaf to create a surface chain. When you reach the end, work an invisible fasten-off and darn ends on reverse.
There is a separate tutorial with step-by-step photos on my blog if you need some extra visual guidance. Click on the following link and follow for Beech Leaves>>
CLICK HERE FOR BEECH LEAF TUTORIAL
FERN LEAF (step-by-step tutorial for these leaves can be found HERE). Note, the basic leaf construction is the same but I've made these ferns shorter.
Make 8 fern leaves.
Yarn : Use Lincoln
To begin :: Chain 13. In the pattern, this will be referred to as the foundation chain.
First side :
Sl st in 2nd chain from hook, sl st in next chain;
Chain 3, sl st in 2nd chain from hook, sl st in next chain; {1st small leaf made}
In foundation chain, sl st in next 2 chains;
Chain 3, sl st in 2nd chain from hook, sl st in next chain; {2nd small leaf made}
In foundation chain, sl st in next 2 chains;
Chain 4, sl st in 2nd chain from hook, sl st in next 2 chains; {1st medium leaf made}
In foundation chain, sl st in next 2 chains;
Chain 4, sl st in 2nd chain from hook, sl st in next 2 chains; {2nd medium leaf made}
In foundation chain, sl st in next 4 chains;
You'll now be at the bottom - chain 2.
Second Side :
You will now be working up the opposite side of the foundation chain, picking up remaining single loops only and mirroring the leaves made on the first side.
Sl st in each of the first 4 chain stitches (this forms the bottom of the stem)
Chain 4, sl st in 2nd chain from hook, sl st in next 3 chains; {1st medium leaf made}
In foundation chain, sl st in next 2 chains.
Chain 4, sl st in 2nd chain from hook, sl st in next 2 chains; {2nd medium leaf made}
In foundation chain, sl st in next 2 chains.
Chain 3, sl st in 2nd chain from hook, sl st in next chain; {1st small leaf made}
In foundation chain, sl st in next 2 chains;
Chain 3, sl st in 2nd chain from hook, sl st in next chain; {2nd small leaf made}
Fasten off and darn in ends. The ferns leaves will really benefit from some light steaming and shaping whilst they are still damp to straighten everything out.
There is a separate tutorial with step-by-step photos on my blog if you need some extra visual guidance. Click on the following link (use the photos for guidance only - you need to make your ferns shorter, as outlined in the pattern above!) >>
WINTER BERRIES
Yarn : Use White (x 12) and Powder Pink (x 12)
Chain 2; work 6 dc in 2nd chain from hook;
Work 1 dc in 1st st; sk 1 st; work 1 dc in next st; Fasten off.
Thread your tail end onto a needle and make a few stitches to gather the crochet into a neat berry shape.
Stitch three berries to the top of each fern leaf stalk, as in the above photo.
MAKING THE GARLAND
Once everything is made and ready to join, lay out your pieces in the order in which you want to attach them to the garland. I designed my garland to hang in four "swags", so I laid out the pieces in 4 sets and joined them working from right to left.
Use any colour you like to make the garland chain - I chose Lincoln for mine.
Chain 12; sl st in 1st chain to form a hanging loop.
Chain 6;
You need to work out how many chains you want between each piece and make it consistent along the length of the garland. I chained 6 between mine.
To attach a flower, have the working yarn at the back, then insert the hook through a single back loop at the top of a petal, yarn over and make a slip stitch.
When you attach the winter leaves, these are attached in pairs. Have the working yarn at the back, then insert the hook through a single loop at the top of each leaf stem, yarn over and make a slip stitch (pull loop through both leaf stems, and through the loop on your hook).
Remember to chain 6 between each slip stitch join (or as many chains to achieve the spacing/length you want)
Keep going, attaching your pieces in order and creating even chains in between until everything is joined together.
After the last slip stitch, chain 18 (counts as 6 chains to make the space, and 12 chains to make the hanging loop);
Slip stitch into the 12th chain from the hook to form the hanging loop, then fasten off and neatly darn in the end.
And that's your Winter Garland all ready to hang, isn't it pretty?!
To see how my garland looks strung up above my fireplace, you can take a look at the Ta-dah post I wrote for this project >>
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Posted by: SMM Panel One | August 07, 2023 at 06:37 PM
Thank you so much for this wonderful pattern, I just discovered your blog and won't have enough of a life to crochet all the lovely patterns ! You should certainly publish a book ! I have a cupboard full of crochet books and your creations are better than most. I will donate, you deserve to be rewarded.
Posted by: Pascale Maubert | April 25, 2023 at 10:02 AM
Having sewn in all the ends of my Springfrost blanket and having plenty of yarn left, I decided to make my own winter garland from your pattern, now I have all the colours. I started with the Hellebore and found a tiny but confusing mistake in the pattern, obviously copied from an earlier version, I can now see. Just before the first row of the pattern for the petals it says to pull through a loop of PURPLE yarn which presumably should be white or cream. I hope you don't mind me pointing this out, but as I would like people to point out similar mistakes in my patterns, I decided to write this. Your Winter Garland is so lovely. The Hellebore flower is just delightful.
Posted by: Rainbow Junkie | February 19, 2023 at 05:03 PM
I am loving the springfrost CAL but the bit I look forward to even more is the day I get to spend trying out your flowers and leaves for a garland/wreath (I aim to finish the CAL by Wednesday to have a day spare for this and hope to have enough for a winter garland by the end of the CAL as well as a beautiful blanket!). Needed a new hobby as I had to retire on ill health grounds last year and am so grateful for your inspiration, I’m loving it. Hope to do more of your blankets in the future too. Donated - so enjoy coffee and cake on me!
Posted by: Pennyo | January 25, 2023 at 08:46 PM
these are some really awesome design.
Posted by: winter outfits | December 15, 2022 at 10:27 AM
Is there a color chart to use for the winter garland colors, making the Yuletide blanket?? And the number of skeins of each color needed for that blanket??
Posted by: Marcia | July 28, 2022 at 07:25 PM
What an excellent tutorial! I discovered your winter garland through your post on Instagram and came to see if I could find the instructions on your blog. I can see why you won your award. It is definitely well deserved!
Posted by: SisterSuHotelDieu | June 22, 2022 at 01:08 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Patti Burgess McAhren | March 21, 2022 at 06:50 PM
So lovely!
Posted by: Arlene | March 21, 2022 at 06:31 PM
So lovely, you certainly have a gift. I don’t crochet but this is something I might try & work to now I have seen this x
Posted by: Val | March 19, 2022 at 09:52 AM
That’s really pretty. Thank you x
Posted by: Suz horsfield | March 19, 2022 at 08:19 AM
I click some of the pattern links, and they link back to the same page I'm already on. Looking for tutorials for each flower and the ferns.
Posted by: Susan | March 18, 2022 at 10:41 PM
Yes it is indeed pretty! I can even see the garland being a divine little scarf or bunches of small leaves, berries and flowers being put together for a brooch etc if you feel like being adorned in a wintery fashion! Thank you for the amazing tutorial. Xox
Posted by: Louise | March 18, 2022 at 10:26 PM