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Christmas Wreath Dishcloth pattern adaptation by Sherrie E. © 2007 Materials: 100% cotton Sugar & Cream yarn in the colors of red, white and green Crochet Hook size H Large Tapestry Needle for making french knots & weaving in the ends Directions: Rnd 1: With white, ch 5, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts as dc), 13 more dc in ring. Join with sl st in top of ch-3. (14 dc). Rnd 2: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, 2 dc in each st around, join (28). Rnd 3: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in next st, (2 dc in next st, dc in next st) around, join. (42) Fasten off white. Rnd 4: Join green with sc in any st, sc in each st around, join with sl st in first sc. Rnd 5: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in next 2 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts) around, join. (56) Rnd 6: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in next 3 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts) around, join. (70) Rnd 7: (Ch 3, dc) in first st, dc in next 4 sts, (2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts) around, join. (84) Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in first st, skip next 2 sts, 7 trc in next st, skip next 2 sts, (sc in next st, skip next 2 sts, 7 trc in next st, skip next 2 sts) around. Join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off green yarn. For bow -- use red yarn. Chain 60. Slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook and slip stitch in each chain across. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Fold red chain in shape of a bow. Then, wrap two separate strands of red around center. Sew bow to the wreath fastening with the two separate strands of red yarn. With more red yarn, make 6 french knot berries in the wreath. Weave in ends. |
