A handmade crochet garland sounds like a project that is going to take some time but you won’t believe how quick and easy you can pull this project together.
I wanted something different this year, no tinsel garland or ribbon, I wanted something that felt a little homier. I went for a soft neutral theme on my tree this year and felt a soft fabric garland would fit in quite well, and I was right! It’s actually quite lovely.
Knit look hand made garland
Although this project is crocheted, it does have a knit look. Even if you have never crocheted before, I will tell you that you can still do this project. It’s also a great project to practice chaining and the single crochet stitch.
Tools & Materials Required
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To make 14 feet of garland, you only need one skein of the wool I recommend. Depending on how tall your tree is, and or if it is tucked in a corner, you may need more or less. For my 9 foot tree, I required 28 feet to decorate my Christmas tree’s front and sides. The back was pressed against a wall, so I did not bother to string my garland behind.
If you need to crochet more than one garland strand, I recommend them as separate strands. It is so much easier to string a shorter garland.
Materials
- A skein of “The Wool” from we are Knitters * The color I used was Natural. It’s lovely. See below for alternatives
- crochet hook 15 mm
*The wool you want for this project will have the following size notes
- Knitting Tension: 6 – 8 sts = 4” (10 cm)
- Suggested Needle: 10 – 12.75 mm, US 15 – 17
Here are few alternatives:
- Wool & The Gang – Crazy Sexy Wool
- Sugar Bush – Chill Yarn
- Cascade – Spuntaneous Yarn
Tools
- Pair of scissors
Step 1
Chain 250 – or chain until the chain measures 14 feet. Keep stitches loose.
Step 2
Turn your work and single crochet all the way to the end.
Step 3
Loop your work through and tie off at the end. Use the scissors to clean up any loose ends.
Step 4
Gently pull your garland to straighten out all the stitches. I found this step allinged everything quite well. Now you’re ready to hang your garland. Easy peasy.
Final Notes
This is a great project to do with the kids who are interested in learning how to crochet. It’s simple, perfect for a beginner, and creates a very lovely craft project you will want to display year after year.
I whipped up 14 feet of crochet garland while watching a repeat episode of Futurama, and I am an incredibly slow crocheter (and bad crocheter too!). My attitude about this project is if I can pull it together, anyone can!
And I know folks might ask where I got the tree skirt or how I made it. It’s actually a large finger knit blanket that I made this spring. I felt it tied the whole tree together, so I opted to turn it into a temporary tree skirt.
Looking for More Easy Holiday Projects?
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- Real Christmas Tree Care – Keep You Tree Alive and Lush All Season Long
- How to Care for Poinsettias
- A Knit Look Wreath You can Make in About 30 minutes
- Crochet Ornaments ( so easy you won’t believe it!) Update old ornaments
How to Make A Crochet Garland
A quick and easy project to make your own unique garland this year for your holiday tree.
Materials
- 1 Skein of bulky yarn ( I used We Are Knitters "the Wool" see post for alternatives
- 15mm crochet hook
Tools
- 1 pair of scissors
Instructions
Step 1
Chain 250 - or chain until the chain measures 14 feet. Keep stitches loose.
Step 2
Turn your work and single crochet all the way to the end.
Step 3
Loop your work through and tie off at the end. Use the scissors to clean up any loose ends.
Step 4
Gently pull your garland to straighten out all the stitches.
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