
Can also be used as an ornament or a fridgie.
Materials:
#10 Ecru thread
#5
hook (I use a #5 because of my poor eyesight - feel free to use what works for
you)
1/2" plastic ring
1/4" Ecru ribbon
Pin back
Tacky glue
Gold
ribbon rose
Spray Starch
Waxed paper
Wreath:
Attach thread to ring
with slst,
Rnd 1 - 30 sc on ring, slst to join.
Rnd 2 - Ch 4, sk next
sc, *dc, ch 1 in next sc, sk next sc*, repeat around ring, jointo 3rd ch of beg
ch 4 with slst.
Rnd 3 - Ch 1, 2 sc in each ch 1 space around, join to 1st
sc with slst.
Rnd 4 - Ch 3, 2dc in same st as ch 3, 3 dc in each st around,
Join.
Rnd 5- Ch 1, sc in same space as joining, *ch 3, sk 1 st, sc in next
st*, repeat around, ending with ch 3, join to 1st sc with slst. End off.
Finishing:
1
- Lay wreath on piece of waxed paper and apply spray starch - allow to dry.
2
- Weave ribbon in and out through spaces on rnd 2, tie in a bow (this will be bottom
of wreath).
3 - Clip wire from gold ribbon rose up to point where wrapping starts
to thicken. Apply a thin layer of glue to paper wrapping so it won't unravel.
4
- Slip stem of ribbon rose behind bow, apply small dab of glue, and press bow down
on stem. Bend rose over so it covers the knot of the bow. Hold in place for about
15sec, then set aside till dry.
5 - Glue pin back to top back of wreath. Allow
glue to dry.
This is how I made this pin for my DD Suzanne, but you can
vary the design any way you want by using different colored thread, ribbon, etc.
Happy
Hoildays!!!!!