"Popcorn" christmas Garland Free Crochet Pattern
An easy "popcorn" garland that works up quickly and can be made to any length. Perfect for trimming the Christmas tree and giving it a traditional feel. UK terminology used.
Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK - 1 x 100g ball. Colour White Hook size: 3.25 to 3.50 mm Materials: Sewing needle and scissors. Finished size: The garland can be made to any length. This pattern is the copyright of Natalie Clegg December 2012. All rights reserved. No part of this pattern may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, without the prior permission in writing of Natalie Clegg.
Pattern stitches & Abbreviations used: UK Terminology
sl st Slip Stitch beg Beginning ch Chain hk Hook Dtr Double Treble Ip Loop
Popcorn Pattern:
Special Pattern Stitch:
dtrcl = Double treble cluster
This pattern uses a 4 dtr cluster - make 4 dtrs into the same stitch leaving the last Ip of each dtr on hk, yo and pull through all 5 Ips on hk. Full description is given here to help the novice crocheter: Yo hk twice, insert hk into specified st, yo and pull through, (yo and pull through two Ips) twice, yo hk twice and insert hk into same st as first dtr, yo and pull through, (yo and pull through two Ips) twice. Repeat from \* twice more. Yo and pull through all 5 Ips onhk. To avoid confusion for any American makers - a double treble in UK terminology is the equivalent of a treble in US crochet terms. (Please note that when the term "popcorn" is used here it is meant to describe the finished product and is not a popcorn crochet stitch) This is a very simple pattern - the tricky thing to understand is that after the cluster is made a sl st is made over the side of one of the posts - either of the dtrcl or of the chain length made - not into the stitch but into the space between the posts. The next sl st is made into the base of the cluster. This is to pull the cluster up into a roundedshape. Beg "Popcorn": Ch 4; dtrcl into 4th ch from hk; ch 1; sl st over the post of the last dtr in the cl; sl st into the same 4th ch used for the dtrcl. (Into the base of the dtrcl)
Row 1:
Ch 5, dtrcl into 4th ch from hk; ch 1; twist the “popcorn" over and sl st over the 5ch Ip; sl st into the same 4th ch used for the dtrcl. (As you do this you can use your finger to "pop" the corn out so that it pulls to shape.)
Row 2:
Ch 5, dtrcl into 4th ch from hk; ch 1; sl st over the post of the last dtr in the cl; sl st into the same 4th ch used for the dtrcl. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for the required length of the garland. It does not matter if you repeat the Rows 1 or 2 alternatively or do 3 Row 1 and then swap to Row 2. The idea is to allow the “popcorns" not to be too regular. The small tree pictured in the photo above was a 3 m (3 yards) length. If you find that you need to extend your garland then simply join into the last popcorn made and continue. This pattern is the copyright of Natalie Clegg December 2012. All rights reserved. No part of this pattern may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, without the prior permission in writing of Natalie Clegg.
Variation
I think the garland works well with the acrylic dk, but you could also make it with thinner or thicker thread. I think cotton yarn may be very heavy. It would also be possible to use the same principle to create the “popcorns" using treble clusters which would make the “popcorns" smaller. It is important through to use a smallish hook so that the “popcorns" are tight. I hope you have fun making this item and please feed back any helpful information either to me or on the Ravelry Pattern page. Best wishes.
Natalie C December 2012
Contact Details: Natalie Clegg, 106 Cambridge Rd, Impington, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB249NX. Email: natalieaclegg@gmail.com www.natalieclegg.co.uk Find me on Ravelry at www.ravelry.com This pattern is the copyright of Natalie Clegg December 2012. All rights reserved. No part of this pattern may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, without the prior permission in writing of Natalie Clegg.
