How to Create a Stunning Crocheted Hoop Decoration

You Will Need:

– Patons 4ply Cotton in Black

– 3.25mm recommended hook

– Scissors

– Yarn needle

– 10 inch / 25.5cm hoop (bought this one from Lincraft for the Aussies)

– Ribbon or lace for detail

Stitches and Abbreviations Used:

• – sc = single crochet
• – ch = chain
• – ch sp = chain sp
• – dc = double crochet
• – dc2tog = double crochet 2 together
• – dc3tog = double crochet 3 together
• – tr = treble
• – sl st = slip stitch

Pattern Instructions:

RND 1: Make magic ring, ch3, 15dc in ring, join with sl st (16sts)

RND 2: ch4 counts as dc + ch1, (dc + ch1) in each st around, join with sl st (16sts)

RND 3: sl st to ch sp, (ch2 counts as start of dc2tog), dc in same sp, ch5, (dc2tog + ch5) in each ch sp around, join with sl st to first dc2tog (16 loops)

RND 4: sl st in first 2 sts of ch5, sc into ch sp, ch7, *(sc in next sp + ch7)* repeat around, join with sl st to first sc (16 loops)

RND 5: sl st in first 3 sts of ch7, sc into ch sp, ch 9, *(sc in next sp + ch9)* repeat around, join with sl st to first sc (16 loops)

RND 6: sl st in first 4 sts of ch9, (ch 3, 3dc) in same sp, ch3, (5dc + ch3) in each sp around, make dc in the first loop (beginning ch-9 sp you worked in), (16x 5dcs)

RND 7: sl st in next 2 sts so that you are in the middle dc from previous round, ch3 counts as sc + ch 2, *(dc, ch3, dc) in next sp, ch 2, sc in middle dc from previous round, ch 2* repeat around 14 more times, (dc, ch3, dc) in next sp, ch 2, join to first sc with sl st.

RND 8: ch3 (counts as sc + ch2), *(dc3tog, ch2, dc3tog) in next ch3 sp, ch 2, sc into sc from previous round, ch2*, repeat around 14 more times, (dc3tog, ch 3, dc3tog) in next sp, ch2, join with sl st to 1st ch of ch3 at the beginning of the round.

RND 9: ch7 (counts as tr + ch3), tr in same st, ch1, *(dc, ch3, dc) in sp between dc3togs from previous round, ch1, (tr, ch3, tr) into sc from previous round, ch1* repeat around 14 more times, (dc, ch3, dc) in next sp between dc3tog, ch1, join with sl st to the 4th ch.

RND 10: *(2sc, ch2, 2sc) in ch3 sp, sc in next ch1 sp*, repeat around and join with sl st to first sc. Cut, secure yarn and weave in end.

Attaching to the Hoop:

To attach to hoop, cut a piece of yarn of the same material that you just used about 1m/40 inches. Thread onto needle, insert needle through ch2 sp of any ‘point’ made in the last round, holding the crocheted part inside the hoop, thread needle under hoop, bringing it back over the top and into the next ch2 sp, repeat around and fasten off, weave in yarn.

Finishing Touches:

Cut ribbon/lace into desired length and attach to the bottom of the hoop using a slip knot method. Fold ribbon in half and insert the middle (loop part) through the space created when attaching the crocheted part to the hoop, pull to wrap over the ‘legs’ of the ribbon, ensuring it creates a loop.

This technique is similar to how one would attach tassels to blankets. Enjoy your beautifully crafted crocheted hoop decoration!