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Today we’re bringing you this beautiful crochet wreath pattern from our friends at Yarnspirations! Get festive with this fun, free pattern, and check the bottom of the post for how to win a prize bundle of the gorgeous metallic yarn you need for this project!
Layered Leaves Wreath
Skill Level: Intermediate.
MEASUREMENT
Approx 12” [30.5 cm] in diameter.
GAUGE
5 V-sts and 5½ rows = 4” [10 cm] with smaller hook and 2 strands held tog. 13 sc and 15 rows = 4” [10 cm] with larger hook and single strand.
MATERIALS
Patons® Metallic™:
Green (95244 or 98244) 3 balls (3 oz/85 g; 252 yds/230 m) OR 3 balls (2.1 oz/60 g; 168 yds/154 m)
Teal (95201 or 98201) 3 balls (3 oz/85 g; 252 yds/230 m) OR 3 balls (2.1 oz/60 g; 168 yds/154 m)
Fuchsia (95434 or 98434) 1 ball (3 oz/85 g; 252 yds/230 m) OR 2 balls (2.1 oz/60 g; 168 yds/154 m)
Sizes U.S. G/6 (4 mm) and U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauges.
12” [30.5 cm] styrofoam floral wreath form.
ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Dc = Double crochet
Pat = Pattern
Picot = Ch 3. Sl st in first ch – Picot made.
Rep = Repeat(s)
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
Tr = Treble crochet
WS = Wrong side
INSTRUCTIONS
Wreath Cover: Stripe Pat
With 1 strand of A and 1 strand of B: 2 rows.
With 2 strands of B: 2 rows.
With 1 strand of A and 1 strand of B: 2 rows.
With 2 strands of A: 2 rows.
These 8 rows form Stripe Pat.
Notes:
• Ch 3 at beg of row counts as dc throughout.
• Leaf Sts (shells) are crocheted around the post of the dc V-sts from top to bottom, then from bottom to top
• Carry color not in use loosely up left side of work. With smaller hook and 1 strand of A and 1 strand of B held tog, ch 28. See chart.
1st row: (WS). (1 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc) in 7th ch from hook (counts as 1 dc and 1 V-st). *Skip next 2 ch. (1 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc) in next ch – V-st made. Rep from * to last 3 ch. Skip next 2 ch. 1 dc in last ch. Turn. 7 V-sts.
2nd row: Ch 3. (2 dc. 2 tr) down post of first dc of first V-st. Picot. (2 tr. 3 dc) up post of 2nd dc of same V-st – beg Leaf St made. *Skip next V-st. (3 dc. 2 tr) down post of first dc of next V-st. Picot. Work (2 tr. 3 dc) up post of 2nd dc of the same V-st – Leaf St made. Rep from * to last dc. Sl st in last dc. Break A. Join B. Turn. 4 Leaf Sts.
3rd row: With 2 strands of B, ch 3. V-st in each V-st to end of row. 1 dc in last dc. Turn. 7 V-sts.
4th row: Sl st in first dc and next ch-1 sp. Skip next dc. *Leaf St around next V-st. Skip next V-st. Rep from * twice more. Sl st in next ch-1 sp and each of last 2 dc. Turn. 3 Leaf Sts. Break 1 strand of B. Join 1 strand of A.
5th row: With 1 strand of A and 1 strand of B, as 3rd row.
6th row: Beg Leaf St around first V-st. *Skip next V-st. Leaf st around next V-st. Rep from * to last dc. Sl st in top of ch-3. Turn. 4 Leaf Sts. First 6 rows of Stripe Pat are complete. Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep 3rd to 6th rows for pat until work from beg measures approx 36″ [91.5 cm], ending on RS row with 2 strands of A or B. Fasten off.
Bow: With larger hook and single strand of C, ch 22.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of chain. Turn. 21 sts.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. *Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last 2 sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn. Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 50” [127 cm]. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Wrap Wreath Cover around wreath form, smoothing evenly, and sew side edges tog at back. Sew foundation ch and last row of Wreath Cover tog. Tie Bow and sew to Wreath as shown in initial picture.
Here’s our video on the picot stitch:
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I work to avoid “holiday specific” crafts. But the things I am giving as gifts I start as soon as I think of them, summer if possible.
I start my Christmas projects late September/early October
I start making my Christmas presents for the next year the day after Christmas. The 26th is largely my planning day, but I usually start on at least one of my projects that day.
I start my Christmas projects in september.
I began my holiday crochet gifts last week.
I start on gifts whenever I find something that I think someone will like.
I start in October.
I start as soon as something strikes my fancy.
Apparently … not soon enough. I still haven’t STARTED a couple items that I intended to make as presents a couple years ago.
At present trying to finish knitting a hoodie for my Granddaughter. Also I have a baby blanket that I just started I have about twenty five completed so far and about ten more to finish.
I start my holiday crafts before two month:)
I work on them all year long. If you wait until the last minute and have other projects that you need to work, you will never get them all done.
As soon as I have an idea I write it down, along with who I want to have it. Then as soon as I finish one, I start on another. Keeps me busy and I’m never bored. I love to crochet!!!
Because I’m a newer, slower knitter I tend to start those projects in the summer. My crochet projects closer to October and November because I can knock out most projects in a weekend.
I usually start in January for bigger projects, but little ones, like earrings, I usually start in August.
Experience has taught me to start early…I try to start in August to make sure I have time to finish!
I’m on the hunt all year for yarn sales and I start “holiday” work around September, right after a big fundraising crochet-a-thon in August.
As I’m still new and the projects that people have asked me to make come first, I haven’t even started making Christmas gifts yet. I’m hoping soon tho.
I started making my holiday crafts the moment I picked up my hooks and started learning how to crochet. I’m making a cowl for a friend, made a pumpkin for my nieces, and I’m probably going to make some blankets for family members. Oh, and a doctor who purse for a friend and a Cthulhu doll for another friend. The doll is already in the works.
I crochet all year long……..but for christmas items I start in June…..
I started in September!
I don’t celebrate the holidays but if someone ask for an order I’ll start now to avoid all the inconvenience of not getting done by that time
This will be my first year making holiday crafts. I haven’t started any decorations yet, but in terms of gifts I’ve already started making different scarves and hats that my mom will choose from to give her co-workers as gifts! (I don’t exchange gifts with my friends at Christmas, we just get together and have fun)
I typically start in November and then the project becomes the Christmas present 2 years later.
I have started as early as January but I must admit that July is a must for the bigger projects and no later than September for the smaller. But then when the inspiration hits I am all over the place.
i begin making things at the beginning of the year and towards the end of the year i tally to be sure there is something for everyone
I do it pretty much year round. Since some things take forever to make, I start them as soon as they catch my eye.
I make holiday gifts year-round. 🙂
All year long when ever I get any Ideas
I like to start in September at least get ideas of what and who to give to.
This is my first yr being able to crochet christmas gifts and my own decorations,i didnt know how to crochet last yr!
I usually get excited about starting my crochet for the holidays when I see the first post for a craft fair. I love making things that someone may enjoy gifting for the holidays
I waffle on starting holiday knitting — one year I’ll start in August and make for 3 dozen people, the next year it’ll be November before I whip up a couple of small gifts for my nearest & dearest. Just checked out French Girl Knits Accessories from the library, and I may have to make some headbands for the ladies at work!
I start at the beginning of each year. Just never get all of them finished!
I start my Christmas crocheting in September
I knit & crochet all year long. In early December I start stiffening my snowflakes to give to my coworkers, friends at the auction & family, then start making more for the next year. I have scarves by the bagful – the size blankets come in. Also have afghans, hats, a few gloves & mittens stashed.
I don’t have a ‘start’ for holiday stitching! I go year round with whatever patterns catch my interest!
I start as soon as I come across a pattern that “fits” the recipient.
I look for ideas all year, but start crafting in September or October.
This year I began making my Christmas gifts in June. Have a big family who love for me to crochet things for them.
I try to start around August, sometimes earlier if I’m able
I start holiday gifts when I find the right yarn. Then I keep them till the next holiday whenever I finish.
I never stop. I make gifts all year long as soon as I find a pattern that I would like to make.
I start in Aug., when I’m on vacation.
Whenever I find the perfect pattern and yarn!
Whenever I find the perfect pattern and yarn!
I usually start personal Christmas gifts in November for friends & selling to friends. March through October crochet for our St. Ignatius Ladies Club & do many Christmas items items for people to buy. January & February crochet Prayer Shawls & Hats for Homeless.
My holiday craft making starts a little before Halloween, normally due to a school projects and lessons. I am a slow knitter and I end up ripping stuff out….so I start holiday projects after January. Knit knit rip rip rip knit rip knit knit rip knit…..tada!
I work on holiday projects year round. I knit things for every holiday. I usually start 2 months ahead of each holiday.
I pretty much start whenever. If I see a cute or interesting Christmas project I’ll do it or save it for when I’m not busy.
I don’t have a specific date to start knitting or crocheting holiday gifts. Whenever I see a pattern/article that I know someone in particular would like, I make it. Hopefully that way I’m not rushing the last minute. Although, to be perfectly honest, that happens too!
I start making Christmas gifts usually around the middle of January. But, i’m always on the lookout for different patterns.
I start my projects in September or whenever I see one I like as I am going through old patterns.
Anytime. Whenever I see an inspiration pattern – oops – well, I try to finish what I am working on first. 🙂
I started last December, knitting 1 hat for each person in my office for this coming Christmas– almost done — 2 more to go!!
I never stop making crafts for the holidays. I make them year round. Either as gifts or additions to my own collection
I start making my holiday items at any time during the year that I see a pattern I want to try.
Right after Christmas! I try to start as quickly as I can after the holidays for the next near.
Too late, but for the most part people don’t know I’m doing them so if I don’t finish it’s ok
This wreath is BEAUTIFUL! I have recently started teaching my neighbor how to read crochet patterns and how to do crochet stitches beyond a single crochet ☺ Yarn has brought us together and created a great friendship.
I start crocheting gifts the day after Christmas and go to the next Christmas! So I would say I never stop, always looking for new patterns to make.
This is my favorite yarn. When I buy yarn I have to feel it and always tend to even put it next to my face. I love making gifts for my family and friends but don’t tend to make things for myself. I want this yarn so badly to finally my myself a light sweater. ….all the colors are beautiful and it feels glorious
Unfortunately, usually at the last minute!
I start them usually in the summer, or if i find a pattern I think someone on my “list” will like! Usually, the gifts I make for friends &/or family are intertwined with the other things I contribute to each year ! Hats & mittens for the local kids,& the dishcloths for the extended family! I just like the idea of giving, I guess! Probably because i still can!
Whenever inspiration hits.
I start my Christmas crafts when I am on holidays in the summer. I make sure to have some down time for me while at camp. True to the phrase “women can multi-task”, I have been known to knit / crochet in the boat while fishing. I usually out fish my husband too!!
Gifts I start making whenever I happen to think of them, or find a pattern that is perfect for someone. I don’t make many holiday specific crafts, but when I do it’s usually been a christmas stocking for one of my children and I usually start that sometime in November. I’m currently trying to decide on the pattern for the stocking for my third child who will be born just a few weeks before Christmas this year.
I craft for Christmas year round
My New Years resolution every year is to make something every month. But I get sidetracked easily with other projects and now we’re almost mid-October and nothing has been started yet!
I usually start in Sept or Oct. Don’t have that many to do.
I don’t have a set time for making Christmas gifts. All year long I make things like scarfs, hats, and wraps. After they are made, I store them until I need a gift for someone. There is a wonderful pattern on yarnspiration.com that I would love to make with Paton Metallic yarn. I just haven’t done it yet because the yarn is too expensive for me.
I always intend to start during the summer but normally don’t get started until the end of September.
I’ve been working on one since August…the rest are on the hook now.
I start as soon as i find something that might be a good gift for someone, that way im not rushing around last minute to finished projects.
I work on them all year. If I find something I like I make it right away.
I started Christmas presents a week ago. Sometimes I start earlier but find another reason to give it away.
The list of knitworthy people is small and time is limited so I don’t make holiday gifts. They get something when it’s made, just because 🙂
I make a list every year and begin as soon as I have the materials
I start in June.
I start whenever I find a good pattern.
I start making holiday gifts in August!
I tend not to knit items with a holiday theme. Any gifts that I knit are knit all year long.
All year long! Browsing Pinterest I see so many great ideas.
I tend to start holiday projects year round – I almost always have five or six projects going at a time, and I won’t finish them in time if I wait until closer to the holiday!
I make crafts with the kids for each holiday throughout the year! But as far as crochet gifts, they’re made and given to the receiver as they’re completed.
I don’t generally knit Christmas gifts, as I don’t have enough know-how, but I would love to start!
I start Christmas crafts in the summer so I am not rushed.
I knit mittens and crochet wash cloths all year between other projects.
I start all year long.
I make ornaments for family and friends every year so I usually start testing ideas around August. After I select one, the goal is to get them finished before November so I can pack and mail right after Thanksgiving. Sometimes it works, sometimes not!
as soon as i can afford the yarn – usually in october or november…
I usually start in October when the weather starts to get a little colder!
I don’t have a specific time. I just make something I like when I see it.
I am always thinking of what I am going to make for gifts. I think I do it all year round and then concentrate more in October.
I start making my holiday crafts in September…I love going thru the latest patterns or ones I have saved, and get excited when I go to the yarn store.
i start early on … it’s the finishing that gets me. by January I’ve 4 or 5 projects started and start another as I finish one. but, am older and weaker and very slow, but eventually have several gifts made!
I start planning the day after Christmas. I take my hints from the reactions of my family and friends to the gifts received the previous day.
I do not make holiday crafts. I simply crochet whatever for whomever thru-out the entire year. 🙂
Honestly. sometimes I start as soon as Christmas is over.
I do quite a few things to get me through the winter “doldrums” now that I’m retired, but I move into “high gear” around mid-July.
I usually start my holiday crafting whenever I see something I would like to make either for someone as a gift or for myelf to use or wear during the season!
I work on them all year as soon as I see something perfect for a particular person or if I get a specific request.
Anytime is good to make holiday crafts or gifts, whenever the mood strikes.
If you like it, just do it.!
Since I have a rather large family, I start in January and continue until the middle of December. Actually it’s a year round thing for me, especially with so many birthday gifts as well. I’d totally lose it if my hands weren’t busy and my mind wasn’t creating full steam.
I just started crocheting again a couple of months ago after not doing so for several years. I am having so much fun making gifts and things for the holidays and I really enjoy your site!
I try to start in the early spring as I find projects that will be good for recipients the next Christmas. That works well when I then see the family from out of town later in the year and can pass along the gifts saying they are for Christmas. This way I don’t have to do a bunch of shipping to out of town family.
Between my husband’s family and my family, I had to start crocheting and knitting Christmas gifts in April! I still have seven people left and I’m currently renovating a house so I’m definitely feeling the holiday crunch.
I started in January this year.
I don’t usually do holiday crafts, except pouches for gift cards, but I do knit or crochet gifts throughout the year.
I don’t really have a start date because I keep a running list of items I think people on my list will like and work on them all year long.If the item is a large or complicated one I will work on smaller ones at the same time. After forty plus years of doing this everyone has a gift and no one has been forgotten yet and I keep on my merry creating way!
Sometimes I start in February, depends on what projects I have planned. This year projects are smaller, so I started in September.
I start about June or July I have a lot of family and friends. I want to make sure what I make is wonderful
I usually think of them a few days after Christmas, start them, forget about them for months on end, then franticly try to finish them sometime around late November.
I started working on the large projects (blankets/shawls) back in June, and have been working on smaller items in between breaks from the large items.
So far I have 3 scarves, 1 hat, 3 gloves, 5/8ths of a king size blanket done!
I start working on Christmas projects around August.
I start mine in October 🙂 Gives me plenty of time to make everyone a little something.
Start? LOL Like many here, I never stop. My gifts are not holiday specific, so I’m always finding neat things I want to make for my friends and family.
I started making Christmas angels in August this year. Some years I start earlier,depending on the projects I choose to make.
Since I have a large family to make gifts for, i actually never stop, just keep knitting and crocheting and sewing all year long!
Usually it’s too late. waa waa
I make gifts as soon as I know what I want to make, I would love to make some wreaths of this lovely metallic yarn!!!
I begin making my holiday projects in the summer: I’m a teacher, and I give the support staff and my department members at the school crocheted ornaments; summer is when I have time to get the work done. In December, I haul out the gifts, make and add the homemade candies, and distribute….
I start my xmas making on Jan 1 of each year…..I begin with a list of each of my family members….then write in what they could use or need or just a fun pattern that’s just for them……next comes writing the pattern idea down……..then numberizing the projects by longest time to shortest time…….by the 2nd week of January I am beginning the quilting…knitting….or crocheting…..parts of project “xmas gifts”…..
I try to craft year round, and sometimes that still isn’t enough time!
I start whenever I see something I just have to make and can afford, I am sooo ADD about projects, If I see one I really love then I will stop what I am making and start that one. I really have to make myself finish before I start the next one.
I work on Christmas presents all year, but I usually get serious in August or September.
All year – Have made ornaments for immediate family members since 1958. Has grown to 30.
I start when I need to in order to finish it by Christmas. So it depends!!
I work on my holiday gifts all during the year.
I work on projects and gifts year-round, but usually by early fall I start thinking of individual gifts.
At the rate I work, would probably finish in time for next Christmas.
At the speed I work, these would probably for next Christmas.
I am one for giving crocheted item to my family and start crocheting them right after the new year. My family has said they appreciate all of the gifts I have made for them.
I start making holiday crafts at least one year before I plan to use them to either decorate my house of to give as gifts. So many wonderful projects show up around October that I just don’t have enough time to get them complete in time for the holidays….what a wonderful dilemma!
I try to be making stuff all year long, so I am not buried in December.
I have planned most of my projects and purchased some of my yarn. I don’t think I’ll get everything finished in time!
I crochet gifts all year long Have been crocheting angels for everyone for a month already. Am still looking for more projects for this years christmas gift list
I usually start planning when I get supplies on sale, make my list, the gradually make items during the year as I feel the desire to do it. I generally try to stay within the season, spring,summer,fall and winter, and the holiday that goes with each.
I make gifts all year long, even taking a small project on my cruises. Can’t put the hook down…
I usually start in October but think I should probably be making things throughout the year.
I will make Christmas items througout the year. But come October, the race is on.
I started this year in September. I try to lay out my plans, decide who I’m going to give gifts to and figure out what each will get. Then I go searching for patterns.
2 months out
Whenever I see a pattern I like.
I usually start around March. Making the small things first and after the summer the bigger items
October, unless I find a cute pattern earlier!
I make them year round.
For this year started last December. lol
I tend to start in October and always run late, but I just procrastinate too much with holiday projects.
I never stop!
I don’t necessarily make Christmas gifts. I crochet year round and gift my creations when they are done. If it’s Christmas time, then it’s a Christmas gift.
I started making Christmas gifts last month.
I knit and sew all year long then go to my stash of done items when I need a gift
I would like to start in the summer, but I usually start in October. Hopefully, someday, I won’t procrastinate.
I like to start my Christmas projects on “Leon” day, or June 25. That way I have 6 months just in case I decide to make something large like an afghan or intricate tree skirt. Also, since I live in Hawaii, I have to make sure to allow plenty of time for shipping if I’m making gifts.
We celebrate Hanukkah, but I have been looking for a gift to bring my niece at her annual Holiday party! This is perfect. I love that stitch.
I usually start holiday gifts in September or October.
I am a procraftinator, so I wait until after Thanksgiving, and then I have a crafting marathon!
I start when I find something that someone would like. Now….if I get to actually finishing it…..
Whenever I find a new Christmas pattern that onspires me to start.
l try to work on gifts all year long, but always there is something I am rushing to finish. l have a hard time getting in the mood to make C hristmas themed projects before October, tho. Seasonal block, l guess! l love the metallic yarn! Too many possibilities!
Unfortunately I procrastinate and wait almost until last minute when I start trying to get my gifts made. I think about it in June but don’t get motivated until I know I have to get started.
I would use this yarn for Christmas gifts and crafts. I also make scarves and hats year round for charity and some woman out there would probably love a little bling around her shoulders.
depends on when I have enough to buy yarn! Sometimes during the summer, sometimes November…
I started in November last year, September thus year!
I start as soon as I find a pattern that would make a great gift.
Anytime I find a pattern that I “must” have!!
I would absolutely love to create something with this yarn!!
I am the “classic” procratinator! Usually wait til the Holiday is almost here………..PLUS that’s when the BEST patterns seem to come out.
!!NOW!!
I start in September, when the weather begins to be cooler here in the Northeast. I make almost all of my Christmas items for our church’s holiday bazaar, in early November.
As soon as I find the perfect yarn!!
I crochet year round making small ornaments for family and friends.
Already, especially since my first great-grand-daughter is due Christmas Day. And there are other gifts to prepare. What fun!
I usually start in mid-September. I just want to make sure I can complete them all without being rushed!
At the last minute, of course!
I’ve never been able to get stuff done in time the same year I started them…can we say slow? 😉
As soon as I realize it’s already almost Halloween.
Almost last minute!!! Adrenaline baby!!
I make items during the year but tend to do most toward the end!
I don’t really do Holiday crafts, but now would be a great time to start.
Love the ideas for crochet. Great ideas for decorating.
I usually start mid-October knitting hats and gloves for the poor to be given away on Christmas Day at a meal our church provides to the poor and those who just don’t have anyone to celebrate Christmas with.
I usually begin right after Christmas but the full steam ahead starts in July. I make all my gifts by hand. No store bought gifts from me. I’ve only had one complaint in all the years I have been making handmade gifts and that person will never receive another Christmas gift from me.
I usually wait too late, but this year I began in August. I hope to give everyone on my list at least one crochet or knitting gift.
I begin to make holiday crafts during the summer, when yarn is on sale and new yarn is just beginning to arrive in the yarn shops.
I began in April… because I love my friends and family and they all want things. lol
I usually start the family Xmas/Solstice gift around the end of August. It’s usually a big blanketty thing, or matching slippers. Or both.
I haven’t been knitting long, but I started a couple of different holiday projects in September. I -might- finish them in time.
I started mid September this year. I’ve only been crocheting for 3 years and finally feel like I’m good enough with my crocheting skills. I’ve finished one project and am working on 3 other ones, which I’m bound and determined to finish them. 😉
I threaten to start early each year, like in September, but inevitably, I am crocheting up to the last possible moment…
In December. I work better under pressure. Haha!
I try to start around July making and shopping for Christmas.
Tho I always tell myself to start sooner, I usually start the day my new shows start in the Fall Season — I love to watch TV and crochet.
I make them as soon as I find something I want to make and avoid the holiday rush.
I try to start my holiday crafts around August so I don’t have to rush to finish them.
Ohhhh….. this would look so lovely on my door! Thanks for sharing!
It varies from year to year, usually in the fall though. One thing for sure is, that once the creating begins, the projects just flow from one to the other, like a little workshop till Christmas Eve arrives!!
I work on holiday crafts year round!!!
I start making my holiday crochet projects as soon as the wrapping paper is cleaned up and thrown away from the current year!
There are always soo many gorgeous patterns and yarns out there, that if I don’t get started early, I’ll never get them all done in time!
I am just beginning to do crafts again. My granddaughter who is 7 loves crafts so we are just beginning to try new things.
As soon as I know what I’m going to make! I try to crochet or knit things for my great nieces & nephews throughout the year, so I don’t have to rush as much to get them into the mail. I try to make up as much as possible before the holidays get here.
I don’t have a starting time. When someone admires something I’ve made, I’ll start making it in colors I know they like. I usually have an afghan going all the time. This yarn is beautiful. Would love to work with it, thank you for the opportunity to win some.
As soon as I know what I want to make for a person, I start to craft it. I don’t like to stress that it won’t be complete by the holiday celebration.
I work on things all year round!
When do I START to make my Holiday/Christmas projects? When do I stop! It seems as though I am always working on one or two projects even through the winter, spring and summer!
I start knitting gifts no later than the middle of June.
It’s nice to get some new ideas for special little Christmas gifts or decorations for me to give or enjoy. Thanks for these.
I start holiday crafts in my mind about February and then really panic to get them finished in mid November because I realize how much time I don’t have left because life got in the way. Yep. That’s how life goes.
I have not seen this yarn in the stores near where I live, bu
I have not seen this yarn in any of the stores near where I live. The closest craft store is 50 miles away. This wreath looks like something I want to make for myself. Selfish……..maybe, but I never make anything for me. Christmas gifts have been started.
I start when I find the yarn that talks to me.
I work on them all year long
I start as soon as possible! I am a student and I work two part time jobs, so if I space out projects when I have time, then everything gets done without me burning out.
As I make decorations and crafts for all the holidays, I work on them year-round. Just putting the fi nishing touches on Autumn (Halloween and Thanksgiving) and getting started on Christmas and New Years.
I used to wait until Sept or Oct, then found I was scrambling to finish by Christmas. So, for the past several years, I’ve started no later than March. I have 6 adult women in my family whom I make something for every year (these are nieces, daughter, and daughter-in-law). I also have 3 teenaged nieces, 2 grandchildren, and a great niece and nephew! That’s a lot of knitting and crocheting!
Soon as i find a project or pattern that reminds me of a family member
As soon as i find a project or pattern that seems perfect for a family member or friend
I start making Christmas gifts/decorations in about October.
I started making holiday items 48 years ago. Over the decades, I look for new supplies/techniques to help me create new and fresh items. I look throughout the year for what “strikes my fancy” to bring my “what if ideas alive”. Finding a supply/technique, even weeks after the holidays, gives me time to make a prototype and refine the item to a satisfactory ending for the next year.
I have all my gifts made and the shopping done by Thanksgiving. It puts me starting in June.
Throughout the year.
I started my Christmas present crocheting in June this year. I am on the last item for my family, then I will start on the “stocking stuffers” I give to my friends.
I do my holiday crafts all year long. I do craft shows, so I have to have a good supply by September when the shows start.
I start the day before Christmas for the next year.
I start on my Christmas knitting when I think of something to knit for my family members.
I start mine in early Fall..usually late September.
I don’t have a specific time or schedule. When I find something I think someone will like….I buy the supplies and make it.
I make crafts for the holidays all year long. I love making and creating decorations and gifts so I set a bit of time aside almost every day for my hobbies.
I plan holiday projects year round as I see the perfect project or yarn. I start working (franticly) sometime late October or early November.
I am always looking for crochet projects for Christmas year round lots of family and friends like to receive handmade items.
all year long…
When I see a pattern that I know is perfect for a recipient. It can be any time during the year
I start at the beginning of October.
When a pattern yells someone’s name at me, I make it! Doesn’t matter what time of the year!
As soon as the Christmas season is over! Why wait when I can start getting ready for the next year!
I just can’t think about Christmas until after Thanksgiving. I am usually making things up until the last minute!
Year round I always seem to have something I’m working on
I don’t have any specific time that I start making gifts. I’m always making something and always have a supply of things to choose from to gift to someone on my list!
Usually start in October. Always say I’m going to start earlier
I never stop…..love knitting!
Typically I start sometime during my summer break. But realistically whenever I find that “perfect” pattern I get started.
I usually have something ready for any occasion…thanks to your website!
I start working on holiday gifts as soon as the holiday is over. That way I’m not scrambling in the fall.
I have thing ready for any and all occasion.
I don’t generally do holiday specific gifts. If someone wants something, I just get to its making as soon as possible.
We generally start making holiday crafts in November, but are trying to start earlier.
I start my holiday items whenever I see a pattern I like. The month or time of year doesn’t matter.
I start my projects whenever I find a pattern I want to make. Month or time of year doesn’t matter.
No specific time. If I come across a cool holiday idea, I work on it right away.
My all time favorite stitch patterns involve cables. They look difficult but are easy to achieve
I start the day after Christmas. Every year I give about 105 hand-made gifts. The only way to do it stress-free is to start early.
Julie in San Diego
I work on projects year round.
I usually start my Christmas gifts right after each Christmas. I know it sounds strange to do that however, I have found that when someone opens up a gift that I have created just for them, I often hear “oh, I would love that if it was in…” I always take mental notes and write them down as to who said what. As soon as the shops are open after Christmas, I take advantage of the sales and start my projects.
I start on holiday projects when I find something that is a good fit for my friends and family, hopefully around June.
No set time for starting holiday gifts. I make them when I find a pattern I like.
Some holiday projects are started early in the year if it’s one that takes a lot of time. Most other projects I will start in late August, early September.
I start in October. I just didn’t have the time earlier with a new born baby.
I start as soon as I see something that I want to make, and I usually end up working on it right up until the last minute.
I work on them all year long. As soon as I finish this years I will start on next years.
I have just started to crochet in the last few months and I am in love. I have taken notes on when to start my Christmas gifts.
I start my holiday crafting in august or September. other wise i never get done.
I never stop making presents. The question becomes more prominent for when they get them!
I work on my holiday projects year ’round. I love to crochet!
I usually start after Halloween, but I’m thinking I should begin earlier this year. So many projects!
I never stop making gifts for Christmas. I have a hook in my hand all the time, and am always looking for something more.
I like to start my holiday gifts just after The holidays. I always have a great idea for who likes what after I see my family’s reactions to what I’ve made for others. The hardest part for me is to hold onto the gift until the next holiday. Most of the time I create a holiday so I can share my excitement over the project with the recipient sooner!
I crochet all year- begin to focus on what will be for Christmas in October- so I can plan what I still need to do.
I start searching for patterns that I like the year before. I don’t always get all of them done, but it’s fun to look at the patterns at least!
I begin planning for holiday gifts when I see something that inspires me or reminds me of someone. So while the planning goes on year around I typically don’t begin anything until I’ve put the garden to bed.
I usually start about now to make stuff for Xmas.
I start in July if I have plans to make something for the winter holidays
I start in that mid-winter lull after the holidays. Who can have the ‘blahs’ while working on a new round of gifts!
Almost finished with crochet items on my gift list, will start on a few new holiday decorations for personal use as soon as complete. Patterns picked out, still need few more skeines of holiday inspired yarn 🙂
I live in Florida and a friend of mine asked me to crochet some winter hats for needy children up north. Her church has a “shoe box drive” filling up shoe boxes with items children need. I started making the hats in June and as of today I have completed 100. It has been very rewarding.
I start hand making crafts for my grandkids n family in sept cus I have 9 grandkids to make for which I love to
If it’s specific to the holiday a month or two in advance. Depends on how complex the project is. Sometimes gifts will end up as IOUs.
I think year-round is appropriate, though it may feel weird to be working on something wintery in hot weather for me.
All year long! During summer I mostly work on stuffed animal type things. Once august hits, I’m in full Halloween/Christmas mode! I love working on holiday stuff!
Depending on if I’m doing crafts for prezzies that year . . . November . . . not neeeeeeeeeearly early enough!!! 😉 LOL
I don’t really have a start date for holiday crafts because I work on things for all holidays all year long. When I see a pattern that I think someone will like, I get started on it as soon as I finish the current project. Thank you for this opportunity to win this fabulous yarn package!! This yarn would be so much fun to work with 🙂
I’m always searching for patterns and inspiration all year using ravelry and Pinterest.
I’ll try to start around August.
I live in Florida and a friend of my asked me to make some crochet hats for needy children up north. I started in June and as of today I have completed 100 hats. Its been very rewarding
I try to get all my ideas together by the first part of November and start on my list.
I don’t ever really stop. Sometimes it takes me a long time (as a newbie knitter/crochetter) to finish a project so I can start them in January of it is going to be a big project, if it’s going to be a smaller project, probably in the summer to early October.
I never stop. I just can’t help myself. I am always looking for new projects to start and yes, I do finish them. Making gifts is just too rewarding to not do. Some projects takes longer than others but that is just the way it goes I guess.
I start making my holiday my gifts and/or decorations all year. Whenever I see a pattern that I like or think of a person that I want to make something special for.
I do all year round except maybe the summer depending on the gift. I avoid afghans and items like that during summer months. I have been known to cutting it close and literally finalizing my gift on Christmas Eve. But sometimes that makes it fun. Good Luck to All.
Whenever I can!
It depends on whether you mean holiday “crafts” or “gifts”. I make gifts that I give around the holidays all year long. Crafts for decorating would be in the Fall.
I usually start in the summer time but If I see a pattern that I would like to make for someone, I will start then. The earlier the better. I love crocheting holiday gifts!
I make them all year long as I am a slow crafter…..I have a dream to have my own tree be of homemade items 100% some day but as I make them and ppl see they want them…so I give them away as gifts…I’m always making something.
I start as soon as I see something that I think would be a good gift for someone. So by the end of the year I still have a few items that might be ready for next Christmas!
I ususally start in October maybe sooner if it is a big project.
On the wreath pattern I don’t see how many chain in starting chain. Am I over looking it somewhere. Thanks
I have started my holiday crafting as early as January, after my holiday company has given me some fine ideas.
As soon as the idea hits and the funds are available to purchase the supplies.
Usually to late…
I’d make snowflake garland
When the last year’s Christmas projects are done
I wish I could say June, but it’s more like late August. I just can’t get in a holiday mood in the warm summer months!
My favorite knitting stitch is cables worked over 8 stitches; easy & classic! For crochet, I like the shell stitch, another great look.
When do I get my first crochet Hooks and yarns