Felt Yule or Christmas Tree

 

The Big Reveal: Sunny Sunflowers Blanket is complete

Here it is in all it's glory!  My completed Sunny Sunflowers Blanket.

Guaranteed to brighten up any setting and will be extra lovely in Autumn with it's complementing colours and cosy for those slightly fresher evenings.

This morning I updated the pattern to include the instructions to make the border.  You'll find the pattern for the blanket by visiting my website.

I'd love to see if you make your own blanket using this pattern, so please remember to tag me in on your posts and also use #sunnysunflowersblanket and #karenwiederholddesigns so others can find them.

Wishing you loads of fun if you choose to make your own blanket or project using the squares.

Karen  x



PS,  If you like this pattern and would like to show your appreciation, please gift a donation to your local Samaritans or Mental Health and Wellbeing Charities.  The work they do has a special place in my heart.  Thank you x

Bunny Motif

Designed by © Karen Wiederhold

You will need:
Double Knit yarn in Cream,Camel, Pink and Black
3.5mm hook

Aran or chunky will work just as well for a larger Bunny head, but you will need to increase your hook size accordingly.















Head

Round 1: Ch5 and join into ring with a SS into the first Ch.










Round 2: Ch3 (this acts as first Tr), Tr11, SS into the top of the first Tr to join.










Round 3: Ch3 (this acts as first Tr) Tr 1 into same place, T2 into each of the next 11 stitches (24 Tr).










Round 4: Ch3 (this acts as first Tr) Tr1 into same place *T1 into each of the next 2 stitches, T2 into next stitch*, repeat *to* 6 times,  Tr1 into each of next 2 stitches, SS into top of first Tr to join.  (32Tr). Tie off.










Ear One

Row 1: Join brown yarn into space between first two Trs of Round 5 of the head section, Ch6.

Row 2: Skipping first Chain, Tr1 into next 5 Ch, SS into space where the yarn was joined at the beginning of the row.  Tie off.










Row 3: Join cream yarn into space where the brown section is attached in Round 1. Ch2, Dc1 into next 5 Ch, DC1 Tr1 DC1 into the first space at the tip of the ear, DC1 into next 6 stitches, SS into space where the yarn was joined at the beginning of the row.  Tie off.

Ear Two
Join yarn into second group of Tr2 of Round 5 of the head section.  Repeat as for ear one.

Stitch on facial features using oddments of yarn to complete.

I hope you enjoyed this easy little project for your Spring, Ostara or Easter decorating.

Love,
Karen x


Project ideas: 

Brooch: Add a brooch pin to the back  of the head and attach it to your jacket, jumper or bag.

Embellishment: Stitch it to a hat, beanie, scarf, blanket or cushion for a fun embellishment.

Garland: Make a whole family of Bunny heads and thread them through the tops of their ears onto a long ribbon/string for a seasonal garland.

Sweet treat gift idea:  Make two heads, stitch them together from the outer edge of the left ear around to the outer edge of the right ear - this leaves the top ear section open.  Hide a cream egg inside for a sweet gift idea.

Designed by Karen Wiederhold  ©2000 - 2020   All rights reserved.

Personal use only.  Please do not sell or reproduce this pattern or use it for a paid class you may be teaching.  If you wish to use it as a group project, please contact me in advance.  Please remember to credit me if you make this project by linking my Instagram, Facebook Page or Blog on your social media posts or Pinterest etc.

Another Alternative use for the Sunny Sunflowers Motif.

Photo by Karen Wiederhold

Do you love my Sunny Sunflower crochet square pattern that I released two weeks ago but you don't want to make a blanket?

Here's another fun idea!  Make the central part of the motif, fold in half and stitch a portion of the edges together where they meet, forming a wedge shaped napkin and cutlery holder.

A lovely addition to your autumnal table settings for Weddings, Halloween, Autumn or any other celebration.

I love finding the versatility within my projects while designing them.

You'll find the pattern at www.weediflowercreations.com

PS - Take a look in the post below for another alternative idea.

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Alternative use for the Sunny Sunflowers Crochet Square

Photo by Karen Wiederhold

Do you love my Sunny Sunflower crochet square pattern that I released last week, but you don't want to make a blanket?

Why not leave off the final two rounds of the pattern, which turns the centre circular motif into the final square shape, and use it as a heat protector/coaster for your teapot.  I love finding the versatility within my projects while designing them🌻.

You'll find the pattern in my Free Crochet and Charity Patterns section.

Photo by Karen Wiederhold

Photo by Karen Wiederhold

#sunnysunflowers #karenwiederholddesigns #sunnysunflower

Updated Edition of the popular Pumpkin Time Garland

Yes indeed!  The popular Pumpkin Time Garland pattern which I created in September 2011, and which has come out every year since, has had an update.  

© Karen Wiederhold 2011

Autumn and Halloween are a long way off but there are still many of us enjoying pumpkins through Winter.  So if you fancy a splash of colour to brighten these final Wintery weeks, or want to jazz up your allotment shed, or prepare in advance for Autumn, then here you go.  Click on the image to find the pattern.

Wishing you lots of enjoyment,
Karen x

Supplies used:
Stylecraft Special Aran  -  Spice and Meadow
4.50mm hook

(also suitable for Double Knit yarn using 3.5mm hook)





Disclosure:  Yarn purchased by me.  This is not a sponsored or subsidised pattern or blogpost. 

Style craft DK yarn purchased by me from Wool Warehouse. 

Spring - Sheep Cross Stitch Chart - NEW!

As it's officially Spring I decided to re-release and update a design of mine that was published in Cross Stitcher magazine 10 years ago.

Enjoy stitching and don't feel bound by my colour selections, you can use whatever floss and aida/evenweave fabric you have available in your stash.

Happy Easter - Free Bunny Cross Stitch Chart

5 x 7 Inches on 14 count aida or 28 count evenweave.

This chart is ideal for a beginner.  To add further detail and texture you could embroider daisies or add flower shaped buttons, bee, butterfly or bird charms.

Decorating for Autumn