How to Crochet Buntings

All you need for this crochet project is a crochet hook and yarn.

Bunting is the general term for a kind of decoration, often made from fabric. However, bunting can also be made from plastic, paper or other materials. Often colorful and strung on a single line, bunting are usually triangular in shape. This can be a great way to use up leftover skeins of yarn. Crocheting a bunting requires only basic crochet skills, such as chain, single and double crochet. Hand make this festive addition for any holiday, birthday party or other special celebration.

Things You'll Need

• Yarn
• Crochet hook

Instructions

1. Chain four stitches. Join with a slip stitch, forming a ring. Chain three. Work two double crochets in the next stitch. Chain two, work three double crochets in the next stitch. Chain one, work three double crochets in the next stitch. Chain two, work three double crochets in the next stitch. Chain one, work three double crochets in the next stitch. Chain two, work three double crochets in the next stitch. Chain one and join.

2. Chain three. Work two double crochet in the next stitch, chain two, work three double crochet in the next stitch. Work three double crochet in the next space. Work three double crochet in the corner, chain two, three double crochet in the corner, three double crochet in the space and repeat. Join with a chain three and slip stitch.

3. Chain three. Work two double crochets in the next corner space, chain two, then work three double crochet stitches in the corner. Work three double crochets in the next space. Work three double crochets in the corner, chain two, three double crochets in the corner, three double crochets in the space. Join with chain three. This makes one triangle section of your bunting. Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 for however many triangles you would like to string onto your bunting.

4. Work a chain about 10 inches long. Join to one of your triangles using a slip stitch. Chain four. Slip stitch, chain four, slip stitch, chain four and repeat across to the corner. Join the next triangle and repeat until you have added all of your triangles.

References

• All Free Holiday Crafts: Happy Pumpkin Crochet Bunting