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Christmas Crochet Bunting Garland

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Author: Alison  –   Updated: September 2025

Merry Christmas Bunting: Crochet Pattern

Inspiration

Bring some handmade charm into your home this holiday season with this festive crochet bunting. I’m sharing my original pattern for a “Merry Christmas” garland that you can craft ahead of time and enjoy as part of your seasonal decorations.

Pennants

A pennant is a little triangular flag, and for this project you’ll make seventeen of them. Once finished, they’re strung together to spell out a joyful Christmas message. You can follow the pattern in classic red, green, and white, or change up the colors to suit your own style or even adapt it for other celebrations throughout the year. To see the full step-by-step process, watch the video on YouTube here.

Materials

Yarn

For this bunting, I used Impeccable acrylic yarn in size [4] worsted weight. You’ll need one ball each in red, green, and white. The exact shades I chose were Ruby Red, Sage Green, and Ivory. Get this yarn here.

 

Hook

5mm crochet hook. Get this hook here.

Tapestry needle. Get a similar needle here.

Measurements

Pennant


Each pennant is about 20 cm (8 inches) wide, 19 cm (7 ½ inches) tall, and 22 cm (8 ¾ inches) along the two long sides of the triangle.

Gauge


The gauge is approximately 14 stitches and 8 rows over a 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inch) square.

Bunting


When complete, the full bunting chain with end loops measures around 4 meters (just over 13 feet) in length.

Watch on YouTube

I have made a video about making the Christmas Bunting and you can watch it on YouTube by clicking the video below.

 

Pattern Notes: Construction Sequence

Pennants


Begin by making all the pennants. Each one starts at the bottom tip of the triangle and is worked upward. You’ll increase two stitches at the second stitch in from each edge on every row for 13 rows.

Embroidery


Once the pennants are complete, embroider the letters onto them using a simple chain stitch. This creates the words for your bunting.

Bunting Cord


Next, make the bunting cord with a long chain stitch. Add a small loop at each end so your garland is easy to hang.

Tassels


Finish by attaching tassels to the ends of the bunting for a festive touch.

Crochet Terminology

US Crochet Terms


This pattern is written using US (American/Canadian) crochet terminology.

For example, a double crochet (dc) is worked as follows:

  • Yarn over, insert the hook, yarn over and pull through (3 loops on hook).
  • Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain).
  • Yarn over again and pull through the last 2 loops.
  • One loop stays on the hook and the double crochet is complete. 

Stitches and Abbreviations

ch = chain stitch

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

st = stitch

sl st = slip stitch

Pennant Crochet Stitch Diagram

Color Combinations

Make 17 pennants in total. 6 red, 5 green and 6 white.

Embroider Letters

On 14 pennants embroider the capital letters:

M E R R Y   C H R I S T M A S 

Leave three pennants blank.

With a tapestry needle and contrasting yarn embroider each letter.

Align your letters from row 6 to row 11. Try to place the letters in the middle and do not pull too hard. 

The letter M will be wider than all the other letters being 9 stitches across whereas the other letters will be 7 stitches across and the “I” only 3 stitches wide.

Keep the embroidery chain stitch at an even tension.

Embroidery Chain Stitch Examples

Letters

Here are the photos of each pennant I made showing the embroidery chain stitch letters to help you as a guide.

Bunting Cord Pattern

Starting Loop

With red, ch10, and sl st into the first chain to form a loop. Chain 10.

 

Join the Pennants

Single crochet across the top 27 stitches of the first pennant. 

Gaps

Chain 5 for the gap. 

Join the next pennant. 

Note 

Make sure the pennants are added in the correct order to spell the words “_MERRY_CHRISTMAS_” with a blank pennant at the front, a blank pennant between the two words and a blank pennant at the end.

 

Ending Loop

After the last pennant is joined, ch20 and slip stitch into the 10th chain from the hook to form a loop.

Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

 

End Loops

End Loops

Here are the photos of the two end pennants. 

They show the 10 chain loops with which to hang your bunting.

Tassels

Make the Tassels

The tassels hang at the point of each pennant. Cut four strands of yarn, two strands of red and two strands of white, 20cm (8 inches) long.

Fold in the middle.

I ran out of green and so I only used red and white.

 

Join Tassels

Right side facing, from behind, insert your hook into the base point of a pennant and pull the folded loop of the 4 strands through for about 2cm, then pull the rest of the loose strands through the folded loops. 

Gently ease the tassel into place.

Repeat on every pennant.

Slightly trim the tassels with sharp scissors if necessary.

About Old English Creations

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At Old English Creations, we’re building a small but heartfelt crochet business that celebrates creativity, mindfulness and the joy of making. Our focus is on sharing original crochet patterns, tips and inspiration which encourages you to bring more handmade beauty into your life.

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We currently earn a micro income through sales of our unique patterns on Etsy, with plans to grow further through our YouTube channel and our blog. Right now, the income is modest and just enough to buy more yarn and keep the creativity flowing, but every purchase, view and share truly helps support Alison’s work and passion for crochet design.

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African Violet Flower Crochet Pattern

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African Violets

The African Violet is a delightful indoor plant that blooms in a variety of violet and purple shades.

The petals can be deep purple through to pale pink and white as well.

The edges of the petals are different colours and add interest to the shape.

The flowers are surrounded by dark green almost circular leaves. Each bloom has a small yellow center.

The basic structure of yellow, violet and green leaves is an excellent shape that lends itself to crochet.

 

African Violet Care

African violets like to be in bright spots but not direct sunlight.

Place them anywhere and even in the bathroom near a window.

When the flowers die off pinch them out as others will grow in their place.

They are forgiving little plants and will bloom several times a year.

 

Propagation

This dainty little plant can be easily grown from a leaf cutting just thrust into fresh soil and the new leaves will shoot up from the cut base of the original leaf.

 

Watering

The trick to watering an African violet is to use tepid water and never cold water.

Never drip water onto the leaves, but instead carefully pour water onto the soil in the pot.

Water once a week with about a half a cup of water.

If the leaves get dusty you can brush them lightly with a dry paintbrush or a pastry brush.

African Violet Hexagonal Motif

Shapes can be powerful symbols in themselves.

Many motifs in crochet are square and this one is a hexagon. Six sided shapes are found in nature where bees make honey.  

The balance of six side makes the shape of a hexagon itself somewhat satisfying to see and agreeable to work with.

Use this basic six sided motif to create many items.

It can be used for a simple coaster or combined with others to make larger projects like scarves, shawls or blankets.

 

Note:

With the African violet flower hexagon motif I have made a small blanket to lay at the bottom of my bed.

When I have a lie down in the afternoon (to read you know) I can slip my feet underneath the light blanket to keep my toes warm in case I nod off.

 

African Violet Crochet Pattern Details

You will need…

You will need yarn in yellow, white and complimentary shades of violet, pinks and purples.

You may use as few as two violet colours (one main and one complimentary) or as many colours as you like in a random fashion.

Use one color for the edging and in this case I have chosen white.

Note: My bedroom is mainly light and neutral and this is why I chose white as the edging for this blanket. You can select a colour that will compliment your bedroom colour scheme and use that as the edging colour on the last round.

Stitches used in this pattern

There are four basic crochet stitches used in the African violet flower motif and one special stitch, the spike stitch.

Please note, we use the US crochet stitch terminology and not UK on all patterns on this site.

  • Chain (ch).
  • Single crochet (sc).
  • Double crochet (dc).
  • Half double crochet (hdc).
  • Spike stitch (sp st) see note below.

Special stitches

Spike stitch (sp st) insert your hook into the gap in the row below the current row and pull up a loop loosely (two loops on hook), yarn over pull through both loops.

 

African Violet Crochet Pattern

Center chain ring: With yellow. Ch 5, join with a sl st to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 2 (as 1st dc), dc, ch 1, *dc 2 ch 1*, repeat from * to * [4] times, sl st to join at top of 1st st. Cut yarn.

Round 2: Join violet with sl st into space.  Ch 2 (as 1st dc), ch 1, dc 2, * dc 2, ch1, dc 2 * repeat [4] times. Join with sl st.

Round 3: Sl st into next 2 sts (to be in space), Ch 2 (as 1st dc), dc 6 into space, * in next space dc 7 *, repeat from * to * [4] times, join with sl st. Fasten off.

Round 4: Join contrast colour. Sl st to join into the 1st st on the left of a petal. Sc6 until you get to the gap between two petals. * Sp st, sc 7 * repeat from * to * [4] times. Join with sl st. Fasten off.

Round 5: Join white. Hdc1 in every stitch until you get to the middle st of the 7 sts in the petal, in this middle st (hdc 1, ch 1, hdc 1). Continue until end making all 6 points at the top of the petals. Join with sl st. Fasten off.

 

Finishing

Sew in all ends by weaving up the edge of the motif.

Layout the motifs is an appealing way if you have use random colours. Take your time with the colour placement.

Pick up two motifs and with right sides facing sew them together.

“Outer loops only” sew-up method

Sew with white and a tapestry sewing needle through the outer loops only of the top row of stitches. Double stitch at the corners to keep them sharp.

This method leaves an attractive edge to each motif when laid flat.

Do not sew through both loops.

Note: Joining the hexagons by sewing them results in a firmer, smoother and less bulky seam than crocheting them together does.

Sewing may seam seem to take longer but it makes for a far superior finish.

Sewn crochet blankets will last better in the wash and after ten years they will still be joined.

I still own an acrylic crocheted blanket that I made in 1990. I use it every day and wash twice a month and the seams are only now starting to fray.

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Tower Scarf Pattern

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by Alison Stapleton

The Tower Scarf Crochet Pattern

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As the seasons change from summer to autumn there is a slight shift in the air.

At this time of the year it is nice to have a light and skinny scarf to wear.

This it the time where for  just for the odd day the weather is a bit cooler but it is not yet into full blown cold weather.

The Tower Scarf is a transitional piece and will work in every wardrobe.

The neutral off-white but buttery shade is a popular colour and works with all complexions.

The Tower Scarf is stylish and comfortable to wear.

Dress up your cooler weather jackets and tops with this quick and easy beginner’s scarf that only uses one ball of yarn.

Pattern Inspiration

The Tower is the Blackpool Tower a famous landmark.

Pattern features

This is a one ball wonder which means you can make it with just one ball of yarn.

It is also a make in a day neckwear accessory which is what it says, you can make this in one day.

There is a delicate filet crochet pattern at one end which can be either ignored if you are a beginner or you could even add it to both ends of the scarf. The filet makes it an interesting asymmetrical scarf.

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Skill level

This garment is at the beginners crochet skill level as there are only two stitches the chain (ch) and the double crochet (dc). Although you can learn the filet piece as well.

This pattern is written in US crochet terminology.

What you will need:

  • One ball yarn in DK or worsted weight yarn.
  • We used Custom Woolen Mills Ltd. 100% natural wool grown and processed in Canada, in neutral.
  • 5mm Crochet hook.
  • Tapestry sewing needle.
  • Your label (optional).

 

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Gauge

14 stitches and 6 rows to 4” (10cm) square.

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Tower Scarf filet detail

Size

Width 4” (10cm).

Length 67” (170cm) excluding fringe.

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Wyre Wash Cloth Pattern

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Wyre Wash Cloth crochet pattern

Part of the “Refreshing Spa Collection”

A wash cloth (or flannel as we used to call them) is a soft cotton cloth for use in the bathroom.

Each person in your household should have their own cloth and you can make them in co-ordinating colours to suit your bathroom decor.

Because we have four children I made a different colour for each child. Our eldest daughter had blue and white, our son brown and white (tip here; brown is a good colour for little boys), second daughter pink and white and the youngest daughter has purple/magenta and white.

Cotton wash cloths can be well – washed in the machine and come back fresh each time.

What you need:

  • Two balls of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton one ball in white and one ball in a contrasting colour this will make two wash cloths as shown in the photo. I have used white and turquoise.
  • 5mm crochet hook.
  • Tapestry sewing needle to sew in the ends.

 

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This pattern is at the beginner’s level.

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You need to know the following crochet stitches:

  • Chain (ch)
  • Single crochet (sc)
  • Double crochet (dc)

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March Mobius Cowl Pattern

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March Mobius Cowl pattern

This cowl is worked from a first row base then the work is twisted to form the Mobius. You continue in the round as it takes you over all the edges you work away from the center first row. Once you get going you can see the twist unfolding.

A Mobius strip is a two-dimensional surface with only one side as this pattern which has only one crocheting edge. Named after August Ferdinand Möbius 1790 – 1868.

This cowl uses the puff stitch.

This pattern is at the intermediate level.

You need to know the following stitches:

  • Chain (ch)
  • Single crochet (sc)
  • Double crochet (dc)
  • Puf stitch (ps)

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All our patterns are Old English Creations original designs created by our talented designers Alison and Lynn.

Each one is technically correct and uses US crochet terminology and not UK crochet terminology.

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You can print most of our patterns in Landscape Orientation, double sided and then fold. This makes it easy to take with you.

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