I guess you can say I am on a wreath kick since the heart shaped rose wreath that I shared last week. I have been loving all the burlap wreaths I have been seeing in blogland and have been longing to make one for awhile. I used a wire wreath frame for this and used a combination of the techniques from Sarah’s tutorial on Becoming Martha and Laura’s tutorial on Top This Top That.
I thought felted flowers would be the perfect embellishment for this. The texture goes so perfectly with the burlap and I also don’t have to worry about them getting ruined by the moisture outside. I worked the flowers up with Cascade 220 wool yarn. The large rose is from this pattern that a shared a couple weeks ago. But the buds and leaf patterns are below.
Rosebud and Leaf Pattern
Here’s what you need:
- worsted weight yarn (wool yarn such as Cascade 220 if you want to felt them)
- US H-8 / 5 mm crochet hook
- yarn needle and scissors for finishing
This free crochet pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided at the end of each round to help you keep on track.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful for following this pattern include: Crochet Abbreviations and U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart.
Click here to reference the Crochet Abbreviations Chart.
Add this pattern to your Ravelry library.
Click here for the large rose pattern.
Large Bud
Ch 15.
Row 1: Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across — 14 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st), work 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next, 2 dc in next, 1 dc in next, 2 dc in next, 1 dc in last, turn — 21 sts
Row 3: Ch 1 (does not count as st), work *1 sc in first st, 1 dc in next, 2 tr in next, 1 dc in next, 1 sc in next, rep from * across, work 1 sc in last st — 25 sts.
Fasten off leaving a tail of about 6 inches. Now, roll the strip so that it resembles a bud and use a tapestry needle to weave your 6-in. tail through the bottom of your flower, making sure to go through all layers of the flower.
Small Bud
To make the small bud, follow through Row 2 of the Large Bud pattern.
Follow same instructions for fastening off.
Leaf
Ch 8.
Round 1: Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next, 1 dc in next, 1 tr in next, 1 dc next, 1 hdc in next, 1 sc in last ch, ch 4; working back along ch 4 just made, work 1 Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each of the next 3 ch; working along opposite side of foundation ch, work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc in last ch, ch 2, Sl st into 1st ch made to join.
If you would like to felt your flowers as I did here, you can reference my How to Felt tutorial.
This is so gorgeous! I just cannot envision a burlap wreath coming out that pretty if I attempt it, though… I HATE working with that stuff! Haha. But seriously, I LOVE this!
Kara,
You always make such beautiful things and are so generous with your ideas! Thanks so much! I have been wanting a classy yet inexpensive wreath for my door for ages now. This is perfect–especially since it will do well in the weather!
Love your burlap wreath! Very pretty!
great job on your wreath. Came out pretty. Thanks for linking back my tutorial.
you are so talented and creative! You inspire me and I decided to follow you!
-nico
http://www.SatinAndSalt.com
Lovely rose buds, beautiful 🙂
I love the wreath, I love the rose bud! I am on a burlap craze right now and I must make one of these!
Thank you so much for sharing this with everyone! I have a link party for recipes, crafts and Etsy shops – I would love it if you would bring this and any other crafts you would like to share! Thanks so much, see you there!
Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
http://www.feedingbig.com/2013/02/in-and-out-of-kitchen-4.html
What a great combination! Nice job.
Would love to try this rosebud pattern. Thanks!
Kara, es fantástica, me encanta, me encanta.
Besos.