Crocheted Leafy Garland Tutorial

Hi Everyone! Welcome to my "Crocheted Leafy Garland Tutorial". This is my own original design, and is well suited to crocheters of all skill levels including beginners. Learn to crochet a pretty garland of leaves.
I've designed this project to work well with my 5-petal crochet flower tutorial, to make a unique floral garland.
Please enjoy; comments and feedback always welcome.

5-Petal Crochet Flower Button Tutorial

Hi Everyone, this is my latest video tutorial on You Tube. You can make this little 5-Petal Crochet Flower Button Tutorial from just a scrap of yarn and an odd button. (A good excuse to use up some of those odd buttons).
I found odd bits of yarn I probably would have thrown away were given a new lease of life. I've never been able to use so many odd buttons, it's been fun and they look good when no two are the same.
Here is my video Tutorial - I hope you enjoy this project. NOTE: It has been uploaded in HD, so details can be easily seen. Enjoy.

Tutorial - Crochet a 4-Leaf Clover (Shamrock)

Learn how to crochet your very own 4-Leaf Clover or Shamrock. These are great for St.Patrick's Day, as embellishments for scrapbooking. Sew a little clasp or pin on the back as a brooch. I hope you enjoy this tutorial, it also suits beginners. Cheers for now!

NEW How to Crochet a Layered Flower Tutorial Video

After much repeated interest and requests, I have finished Part 1 of the Crocheted Layered Flower tutorial Video, and loaded it onto YouTube. I am currently working on Part 2 (2 in total). It's very exciting and I would love to see people's Flowers when they finish them!! Enjoy.

Crocheted Layered Flower - VIDEO TUTORIAL

I have blogged this before as a series of still images and written instructions here: Layered Flower .
*******UPDATE MARCH 2009 --->>>> CHECK OUT MY NEW TUTORIAL HOW TO CROCHET A LAYERED FLOWER - VIDEO ***********

Tutorial - Crochet a layered flower.

Crochet a Flower Garden!

Why not? You have the yarn; you have the skills...do it! I call them layered flowers because they are made up of "layers" of crocheted 'rounds'. Simply collect some yarn (you don't need much) that goes nicely together.

If you have a basic understanding of crochet stitches, then it's best to start with a chain of 3 joined in a loop with a slip stitch. Make the first "florette" the largest in diameter, a simple one (as they are best made-up as you go) is to crochet into the centre of your loop 12 trebles (or US I think double crochets) this will give you a small circle about 2 1/2cm (1 inch) in diameter. Then add a row of; 1 single crochet, then 4 chain, then single crochet into the 4th stitch. Repeat till you have created 6 “buttonholes”.

Next row, petals. Each petal consists of “1 single crochet (DC), 1 half double crochet (half treble), 5 double crochets (5 trebles), 1 half double crochet (half treble), 1 single crochet (DC)”

*Note – this is where the 2nd “layer” ends. To make the biggest florette (layer) read on!

[Aust. Treble = US double crochet
Aust. DC = US single crochet] (confusing huh?)

Last row!! Each petal has 9 stitches now (7 “gaps”). I slip stitch 2 stitches between each petal, but whatever works for you best. The trick between petals is not to add any bulk/height.

Each petal: Into
1st stitch: 1 single crochet (DC).
2nd stitch: 2 half double crochet (half treble).
3rd stitch: 2 double crochets (trebles).
4th stitch: 1 double crochets (trebles).
5th stitch: 2 double crochets (trebles).
6th stitch: 2 half double crochet (half treble).
7th stitch: 1 single crochet (DC).
Repeat for each of the 6 petals. Finished!!

The centre “medallion” – is also worked the same as the centre of the petals. 12 double crochets (trebles). Then the 2nd row is worked as follows into each of the 12 gaps:

1 single crochet (DC)
1 half double crochet (Treble)
2 chain
1 single crochet (DC)
Repeat into each gap of the 12 stitches.

This forms your little “peaks”. All finished. Layer your petals on top of each other, and choose a pretty bright button and stitch your “layers” together. Your own, layered flower!!

(Note – In Australia the names of crochet stitches differ from the US and other countries. I have tried to write them correctly for both, please drop me a line if any of my instructions are unclear.)

*** UPDATE ***
I have made this into a video tutorial on my blog, HERE.