Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Life in our little cottage in the country

You are here: Home / crafts / A DIY Garland Project

A DIY Garland Project

at by

I knew you’d understand the Christmas blues. My hope is that all of us somehow cope with them and find joy in this Christmas season. Thank you for each and every comment. I can’t tell you how much they mean to me.

I may not be in the Christmas decorating mood quite yet, but I continue to be in a crafty mood. You know all about the obsession scarves, of course, which are ongoing. I have the pattern memorized and the other day as I was crocheting away, a thought struck me. I had an idea for a project that involves just the flower portion of the pattern.

I started out with these:

These are cones of Peaches & Creme Cotton that I had in my stash. I once had this in several colors – I used P&C to make dish cloths. The reason I chose P&C for this project is the texture of the yarn. It’s a bit stiffer (in a good way.) More on that later. I crocheted about 12 of the flowers – 6 in each color.

There they are. Then I found some ribbon that I liked and strung them on the ribbon.

I tied a knot in each end and hung my little crocheted garland on our living room cupboard.

I’m not sure whether this will stay on this cupboard; more likely it will move upstairs to the studio. The cupboard seemed like the perfect place to hang it for this post (and it’s sort of yummy with the pottery on top of the cupboard.) Wait a minute – maybe I’m talking myself into leaving it here. The flowers certainly look like snowflakes. Perfect for Christmas. You could crochet these in white and hang them in your window or as a garland on your tree. That’s another reason for the Peaches & Creme with its stiffer quality. It holds the design nicely, almost as if the flower is starched.
If you want me to post the pattern for just the flower, let me know in a comment.
This makes me smile. Maybe all this crafting is quietly gearing me up for a bit more Christmas decorating. I know one thing: I’m headed out to the porch to hang some lights.
Edited to add: It’s too cute on this cupboard, so staple gun in hand, I stapled the ribbon ends to the inside of the door. Now we can open and close the door and it will stay in place.

Comments

  1. Where to begin?
    I am so in love with the fact that your are stitching again. Those cones, those splendid cones. As you can imagine, I want some and I want them righ now. The color is perfect for you and that garland is just “too die for” cute. With a pink ribbon and all. I know just where to visit this holiday season when I get tired of all the red/green.

    You have made my day….
    Sweet Stitching,
    Kate

  4. I forgot to say that I think “the blues” are often part of the holidays, especially in the weeks beforehand.

    I am trying to get into gear with decorating also — I admit to trying to do it sooner than I’d like, because of blogging — of all things!

    But last year at this time, my mother was slowly leaving us, then during this year several friends and family members have faced serious health challenges, my husband lost his job, and now this Christmas time my father is losing his health battles. So, yes, we DO have good reason to become a bit moody.

    I am going to try and drag myself into Christmas — I’ve got kids coming home, thank goodness, and I’ll get to hear my Annie sing O Holy Night on Christmas Eve in church … that’s enough for me to rejoice.

    I hope you find other small and precious delights to help lift your spirits. Hugs, Cass

  5. Okay sister of mine, you are freaking me out. I was crocheting a flower today and thought how interesting it would be to make a bunch of these and make a wreath, or a Christmas tree. The garland I think is the best and I love the idea of them in white hooked up together like snowflakes. On another note, my house is decorated and I am in the holiday blues. Love and miss you,
    Mere

  6. love this project claudia! so sweet. i totally get it about the blues…i’m feeling a little overwhelmed and uninspired. a good book and a diet coke with lots of ice usually help.

    xo
    ~molly

  9. Oh, yes, please! I would love to know the pattern. I’m a bit of a beginner with crochet, but am hopeful that I can make some cute little flowers, too.

  11. Claudia, I LOVE this! the colors are perfect and “snowflake” was the first thing I thought of. I really need to learn how to crochet. Are they hard to make? Thanks for sharing this sweet project, hugs and blessings, Nan

  12. I love this garland, just beautiful, and the color is… well, so YOU.

    Oh, do I understand the blues. Trying not to let it bring me too far down because I’m the one who’s relied upon to KEEP IT GOIN!

  15. So so so pretty. I love that soft aqua color against the white. Leave it…it is happy looking.

    I keep meaning to tell you how pretty your new profile photo is on you blog.

    Thought about you the other night when we went to the special and happy event in Nevada City-Victorian Christmas.

    Hugs…

  16. Hi Claudia, I love the color, one of my favorite. Your work is beautiful. I so wish I could do that. Maybe I will learn some day. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Terri

  17. Oh Claudia.. This is so CUTE!!! I love the colors, and I’d like to try to make one like it sometime! I did just finish a Christmas garland of my own for my kitchen, though, and I’m really happy with it, but can’t get a picture of it yet! Now I’m working on a quick Christmas throw pillow for the couch! ~tina

  21. Love the garland- it looks so pretty with your pottery. I’d love to make one- I don’t have a lot of experience with crochet, but I think I might be able to sloooowly make one of these.

    (And I love Peaches & Cream cotton)

  23. Hi Claudia,
    The aqua color you used is so pretty and looks lovely draped across the cabinet door.

    I am glad that you are getting in the spirit and what better way than to start decorating the porch!

    hugs
    Sissie

  24. Hi Claudia, I love the garland!!It is sooo cute.I love how it looks draped across your cabinet.The color is so pretty too.I wish i knew how to crochet.

    Kathy

  25. Soooo sweet! I really love this~ the colors are wonderful and look so great with your pottery. You couldn’t have picked a more perfect spot to hang it! I’d be tempted to keep it up there throughout winter… and maybe spring… ‘cuz I love it so much!
    Hugs,
    Jill

  27. While you may have had the ‘blues’
    These two blues today are wonderful.
    I LOVE these two.
    Your garland is the envy of many, including this gal.
    I just may have to drop a project or two do hook up a couple of these lovelies.
    Thanks for the inspiration.
    Happy Holiday Hugs,
    Gerry

  28. Oh Claudia, I love those colors!!!!!! They make a wonderful garland and it looks so great on the white wardrobe!!!!! I would love the pattern! You could hang them as snowflakes too!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

  29. Hi sweet Claudia,
    I love it!! Please post the pattern and yes..they do look like snowflakes! I love blue in Christmas decor.

    I wasn’t feeling up to decorating even though I posted that I was. I had to force myself and I’m so glad that I did. When I come home from work, I smell cinnamon and I enjoy the decor on my table and the tree in the dining room. Even though I was crying when I was putting up the decorations last week, it was totally worth it..!

    Hugs,
    Deanna :D

  30. Seeing those little aqua snowflakes makes me want to learn to crochet more than ever. Would you consider these a beginners project or for someone more advanced? I hope you’ll post the pattern. They are just *perfect* where you have them displayed. Thanks Claudia. xo -amy

  31. This is sweet and simple Claudia, and it looks so pretty on your cupboard.

    I’m new to crocheting, but I’m enjoying it very much.

  34. Oh Claudia, I love it! The color is just too sweet, and it’s perfect hung on your beautiful cabinet! You’re on a roll now!

  35. Love this! These would also look sweet in a baby nursery year round and could be made in any color to match the nursery decor. LOVE IT!

    Di

  37. Well that is so, so sweet. What a great garland!
    As for your post below, I can understand your feelings. It’s been a tough year for many and it can be hard to muster up the holiday spirit. I had no choice but to decorate for the tour but I think I would have waited otherwise. I’ve been appreciating the little things this holiday season, the sweet lady who passed her coupon on to me in line at Hobby Lobby, the bit of snow we’ve had and how excited the kids were. It’s the little things that make life special. :)
    ~Michelle

  38. Oh Claudia,
    I love, love, love this idea! I’ve been in a crocheting mood lately (cooler weather for some reason always gets me in this mood) and I would love the pattern for this little flower/snowflake. I love the color and love how it looks on your cupboard door. So glad you decided to leave it there. Hope your Christmas blues become Christmas reds, greens, golds and all the festive colors of the season soon. Have a wonderful day.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

  39. Hello Claudia!

    I love finding all sorts of uses for pretty crochet flowers since I make them all the time! i have a sweet collection that could easily become something like this garland…

    thanks for the inspiration…and wow…am I ever loving that gorgeous colour! stop by and visit..I’ll put some coffee on @

    creative carmelina

    ciao bella!

  40. Looks like you are definitely in the spirit!This is adorable and looks fab draped on the door. The colors you picked have been swirling in my head the last few weeks, it my new favorite.

  41. You are SO clever! I LOVE that little garland…and that is one thing I need to learn how to do! Its on my list of things to do before I die..:) along with thousands of other things!

    ~ OH if only I could just pick up some needles and be able to do that without having a lesson ~sigh~

    ~ Thank you for visiting our blog and thank you for posting these lovely little flowers :)

  42. The garland is so pretty…perfect color for your McCoy pottery!!!
    I would love to see a pattern, I crochet…dishcloths too…so many I could branch out and make some Christmas ornaments with them!
    Thanks and I will be checking out more of your blog!

  43. YOUR GARLAND IS SO NICE, AND WHAT A GREAT IDEA. I HAVE THE P & C YARN, I LOVE CROCHETING WITH IT, ESPECIALLY IN THE HOT WEATHER. YOU SOUND REAL GOOD, AND THAT CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
    IS ON OTS WAY. HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND. RIZZI

  44. Claudia ,
    This is so sweet, and hangs real beautifull on the door, with the turquise pottery-looks beautifull–also love the chairs outside the wonderfull yarn shop-great colors :)
    Hugs, and have a lovely week-end.
    Dorthe

  45. Hello Claudia! I missed this post as my hubby whisked me away for a few days..
    I love this crochet garland. I think it looks fabulous on your cupboard, and I love the lights too.
    Hugs,
    Terri

  46. hi Caudia! This garland is my favorite thing i have seen! love it!!!!! looks so great on your cupboard.
    wonder if i can learn to crochet before Christmas ;)

Please check back to follow the conversation!

Lambs Like to Party

Lambs Like to Party

A Note

Thanks for visiting! Feel free to browse, read and enjoy. All content is my own; including photos and text. Please do not use anything on this site without permission.

Disclosure/Privacy Policy can be found in the Navigation Bar under ‘About MHC.’

Also, I love receiving comments! I do, however, reserve the right to delete any comment that is in poor taste, offensive or is verging on spam. It’s my blog. If you’re a bot or a troll you’ll be blocked. Thanks!

Archives