DIY Mini Crocheted Bunting

Can a person ever have too many garlands? Not if they make you happy! And this little spring garland has me smiling (Lord knows I could use some smiles this week).

Here's the pattern so you can crochet some smiles too.

Materials: Fine crochet thread (size 20 or 30) in a variety of colors, and a size 10 crochet hook

Step 1: Crochet 12 mini pennants.

1. Chain 2.
2. 2 single crochet (sc) in first chain. Chain 1, turn.
3. 2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next stitch. Chain 1, turn.
4. 2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next two stitches. Chain 1, turn.
5. 2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next three stitches. Chain 1, turn.
6. 2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next four stitches. Chain 1, turn.
7. 1 sc in each stitch. Chain 1, turn.
8. 2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next five stitches. Chain 1, turn.
9. 1 sc in each stitch. Chain 1, turn.
10. 2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc in next six stitches. Chain 1, turn.
11. 1 sc in each stitch. Chain 1 and fasten off.
12. Finish pennant by weaving in the tail at the top of the pennant, and cutting the tail at the bottom close to the point. Dab a little clear nail polish on the tip to prevent unravelling.

Step 2: Chain the pennants together to form garland.

1. Using the thread you've selected for the chain, chain 40.
2. Slip stitch the chain to the top right corner of the first pennant. Chain 7. Slip stitch the chain to the top left corner of the pennant.
3. Chain 40. Repeat Step 2 for each pennant until all pennants are attached to garland. Chain 40. Fasten off.

Hang your garland and be happy!

Some color ideas: Primary colors for a babies room. Team or school colors. Alternating colors on a neutral chain.

Can't you just imagine bunting crocheted from jute? Ooh, I might have to break out a larger crochet hook and get hooking. Maybe after I knit a few rows on my sweater. My neighbor (not the screamer) is taking my kids to a movie this afternoon, and I have a date with my needles, the couch, and Netflix. I'll be starting my weekend early. Enjoy yours!