Crochet Curlicue Wreath | Christmas in July
Crochet Curlicue Wreath
Nostalgia gets a new life on a larger scale and with lush, jumbo yarn. This wintery wreath is crocheted using layered, half-double crocheted spirals (you know, those same ones used for clown doll legs in the 70’s & 80’s) for a vintage vibe that brings a little kitsch for any holiday sitch.
Have fun and don’t forget to tag @vickiehowell with #curlicuewreath with your finished wreath!
Interested in getting access to the PDF version of the pattern and the recording of the live video tutorial? Join Stitchwell Social Club for that … and so much more!
Downloadable Pattern PDF available with membership to Stitchwell Social Club
MATERIALS
LARGE VERSION
2 hanks, Amano Yana XL (100% Fine Highland Wool; 200g/54 yds), in color Blanca – or any Jumbo 7 weight yarn.
Size US P/Q (15 mm) hook
Wide ribbon OR about 1/4 yd of holiday fabric & coordinating thread
Wire hanger or armature wire & cutter
SMALL VERSION
Scraps of any weight yarn and corresponding size hook
Narrow ribbon
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
LARGE: 2 hdc clusters x 4 rows = 4″ / 10 cm
SMALL: Will vary based on yarn and hook choice.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
LARGE: Approx. 12″ / 30 cm diameter
SMALL: Will vary based on yarn and hook choice.
NOTE:
The pattern is written for the LARGE version. To make smaller versions, simply crochet a chain that’s 2″-3″ longer than you’d like the circumference of your wreath to be, PLUS 2 stitches.
DIRECTIONS (Make 2)
Crochet a 40″ chain.
Row 1: 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook (with chains you’ll now have 3 hdc in the same space), 3 hdc in every st to end.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail on one of your pieces for seaming.
Curlicues complete!
ASSEMBLY:
Fit both curlicues together so they become one, thicker spiral. Take care to ensure that the individual coils are relatively uniform in size.
Not ready for this project, yet? Bookmark it for when you are!
FINISHING
LARGE
• Cut a piece of wire at least 4″ longer than your piece.
• Insert wire through the center of the entire curlicue; bend piece into a circle; wrap wire ends around itself to secure. Trim wire, if necessary.
• Using fingers and the yarn tail, whipstitch the two curlicue ends together.
• RIBBON BOW: Tie a bow around the sewn portion.
• If hanging, attach a piece of ribbon or twine for a hanger.
OPTIONAL: Sew a Fabric Bow
If you choose to make a fabric bow, I recommend using this tutorial and template by Rosery Apparel.
Using either a needle and thread or hot glue gun, attach bow over the sewn portion.
SMALL
Work same as for LARGE, excluding wire and fabric bow. Use a tapestry needle instead of fingers, for all yarn weights below bulky.
Looking for more cute, Christmas in July knit and crochet projects? Get more inspiration from these posts!
