Pick 'n' Mix Garland (Pt 2) - Free Pattern

Here is part 2 of the Christmas Pick 'n' Mix Garland! If you missed Part 1 you can find that here.

In Part 1 you can find the instructions for the following motifs:

• Mini Xmas Wreath

• Holly

• Stars (small and large)

• Santa Hat

In Part 2 (this blog post) you will find the instructions for these motifs:

• Candy Cane

• Snowflake

• Christmas Tree

• Xmas bauble

If you would like to have the full instructions for all 8 motifs (plus an exclusive 9th motif - gingerbread man!) and instructions for turning them into a garland, all in one place then you can purchase the inexpensive PDF pattern on my website or Etsy. Use code XMASBLOG to receive 20% off !

Whether you want to have one or two of each motif on your garland or Pick 'n' Mix your favourite ones that is completely up to you! I have stuck with traditional Christmas colours of reds and greens as I do love a classic Christmas colourway but you can express your own festive style with whatever colours you choose!

The pattern below will show you how to make each of the motifs (Candy Cane, Snowflake, Chritmas Tree and Xmas Bauble) individually plus how to join your motifs together to form your garland. (Click here if you're ready to jump to that part!)

Let's get to the pattern!

Before you begin:

You will need:

• Aran/worsted/4 weight cotton yarn or yarn of your choosing

• 3.5mm and 4mm hook (or hook 1mm smaller than that suggested for the yarn)

• Scissors

• Tapestry needle

Notes on yarn choice:

Here I am using Yarnsmiths Cotton Aran in colours Clover, Christmas Green (darker). Crimson, Claret Red (darker), Mustard Yellow and White.

Whilst I have used cotton yarn for my motifs you do not have to however, acrylic yarn may not be as sturdy. If you find that your motifs are a little floppy I would suggest sizing down your hook.

Using different weight yarns such as DK/light worsted or Super chunky yarn and their corresponding hooks would allow you to alter the size of the motifs to be larger or smaller.

Stitch Abbreviations

(US Terms)

Ch - chain

MR - magic ring/magic circle

SC - single crochet

HDC - half double crochet

DC - double crochet

2TOG - two stitches worked together to decrease

Sl st - slip stitch

St/s - stitch/es

RS - right side

WS - wrong side

Pattern Notes:

• Any special stitches required will be listed at the start of the pattern for the motif on which they are used.

• Starting chains do not count as a stitch unless specified.

• The patterns below are written with directions for the colours I have used, you can of course substitue the colours for whatever you would like to use.

The Patterns:

Candy Cane

Using White and a 3.5mm hook, ch22

You can make two different Candy Canes, one where the curve goes to the left and one to the right. Make a few of each or just the one you prefer!

Right Curve

DC into the 3^rd ch from the hook and into the next 11 sts. 3DC into the next st. Work 2TR into each of the next 6 sts. Place a DC into the final st. Ch2 and sl st into the final chain.

Fasten off white.

Left Curve

DC into the 3^rd chain from the hook. Work 2TR into each of the next 6 sts. 3DC into the next st. DC into the remaining 12 sts. Ch2 and sl st to the final chain.

Fasten off white.

Adding stripes

Thread Crimson yarn through a tapestry needle. Starting at the bottom, insert needle from the back and insert through a stitch diagonally on the opposite side.

To try and keep the stripes evenly spaced, work the red yarn through every other stitch on the inside of the candy cane and the 2^nd or 3^rd st of the outside.

Photo shows Right Curve candy cane

Snowflake

Using White and a 4mm hook, make a magic ring

Round 1;

Into the MR, work [DC, ch2] 6 times. Sl st to first DC to join. (6 DC and 6 ch spaces)

Round 2:

*Ch6, sl st into 2^nd st and next st along. Ch2 and DC into final ch. Sl st to next DC along (from round 1) to join*. (First point complete)

Repeat from * to* five more times. Sl st to top of first DC from the first round (where point one began) to join. You will have 6 points in total.

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Christmas Tree

Using Christmas Green and a 4mm hook, ch3

Tree

Row 1;

Into the 3rd chain from the hook, work 2 HDC. Ch1 and turn. (2 sts)

Row 2:

2HDC into each st along. Ch1 and turn. (4 sts)

Row 3:

HDC into each st along. Ch1 and turn. (4 sts)

Row 4:

2HDC into first st, HDC along until 1 st remains, 2HDC into final st. Ch1 and turn. (6 sts)

Rows 5 - 8:

Repeat rows 3-4 twice. (10 sts)

Row 9:

SC into each st along. (10 sts)

Fasten off green.

Stump

Attach brown yarn to the 4^th st along.

Row 1:

Ch1 and HDC into same st and next 2sts along. Ch and turn.

Row 2:

HDC into each st along.

Fasten off brown.

Star

Picot - ch3, sl st into 3rd chain from hook

Using Mustard Yellow and a 4mm hook, make a magic ring

Into the magic ring *SC, picot* 5 times. Sl st to first SC to join.

Fasten off yellow leaving long tail to sew star to tree.

Attach star to top of the tree and then weave in all of your ends.

Xmas Bauble

Using Crimson and a 4mm hook, make a magic ring

Round 1:

Into the MR, work 11 HDC. Sl st to first HDC to join. (11 sts)

Round 2:

Ch1, 2HDC into each st around. Sl st to first HDC to join. (22 sts)

Round 3:

Ch1, *HDC into first st, 2HDC into next st* repeat around. Sl st to first HDC to join. (33 sts)

Fasten off red.

Hanging

Attach Mustard Yellow to one HDC and ch1.

Row 1:

SC into same st and next 2 sts along. Ch1 and turn. (3 sts)

Row 2:

SC into each st along. Turn. (3 sts)

Ch4 and sl st to last SC along to join.

Fasten off yellow and weave in all ends.

Joining the Garland

These instructions show how to simply join your motifs together to create a garland. You can make your garland as long or as short as you like depending on where you plan to hang your garland and of course how many motifs you plan to add.

When you are deciding on the order in which to have the motifs on your garland remember that when you join them you will be doing so from right to left.

1. Taking your chosen yarn and a 4mm hook, ch15.

This will be the starting chain of your garland, you can of curse make this longer or shorter if you wish.

2. Take your first motif and sl st to the top of the motif then ch17.

This will be the space between your motif. You may wish to alter this to accommodate larger or smaller motifs. For example, the Holly Leaves will take up more space than the small star.

3. For every new motif you add, sl st to the top and then ch17 (or your chosen amount) between them. After attaching your final motif, ch15 or the same amount as you did at the start and fasten off.

4. You can either weave in the two ends or simple trim them short.

Gingerbread man pattern available in the PDF.

And there you have your completed Christmas Pick 'n' Mix Garland!

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Shelley ♡