Crochet Rainbow Garland

Learn how to crochet this very sweet rainbow garland - you can use the rainbow itself as a wall hanging or door hanger; just add a loop! In the video I show you how to crochet the very simple and easy rainbow, plus how to string it onto the pom pom garland itself.

You can use any yarn and any hook size! Keep scrolling past the video for written pattern!

WRITTEN PATTERN FOR RAINBOW - USA TERMS

ch = chain

hdc = half double crochet

Inc = 2 hdc stitches in the same stitch

ss = slip stitch

Repeat the pattern between the asterisk * *

📌 To end each round / changing colours - you will be joining with a ss to the 1st stitch of the row but also changing colour at the same time - insert hook into stitch, drop working yarn, draw through new colour to complete ss. Knot new yarn to old if required.

Crochet over tails as you go.

Yarn:

Pom Pom Yarn for garland string (optional)

Stylecraft Special DK in colours (in order of use)

Wisteria

Sherbet

Spring Green

Lemon

Apricot

Candy Floss

Clematis

4mm Hook

ch1 does NOT count as a stitch

1. Using Wisteria, leave long tail for sewing, ch12. Join with ss to 1st ch, ch1, 18hdc into the ring. DO NOT crochet over the long tail. ss to 1st hdc of the row and change colour (see notes above or video)

2. Using Sherbet, ch1, hdc in same stitch. Inc in next

   *hdc, inc* til end - ss to 1st hdc of the row and change colour (see notes above or video)

3. Using Spring Green, ch1, hdc in same stitch. hdc in next, inc in next

   *2hdc, inc* til end - ss to 1st hdc of the row and change colour (see notes above or video)

4. Using Lemon, ch1, hdc in same stitch. hdc in next 2 stitches, inc in next

   *3hdc, inc* til end - ss to 1st hdc of the row and change colour (see notes above or video)

5. Using Apricot, ch1, hdc in same stitch. hdc in next 3 stitches, inc in next

   *4hdc, inc* til end - ss to 1st hdc of the row and change colour (see notes above or video)

6. Using Candy Floss, ch1, hdc in same stitch. hdc in next 4 stitches, inc in next

   *5hdc, inc* til end - ss to 1st hdc of the row and change colour (see notes above or video)

7. Using Clematis, ch1 then fold circle in half. (see video) Sandwich the tops together and crochet through both sides - 2hdc in 1st, hdc in every stitch til end. End on 2hdc in final stitch or pop in an extra one if required to line up your rainbow base. ch1, cut yarn leaving long tail to sew in.

8. Using long tail from initial round, sew the hole in the center closed (see video) Weave in ends.

Rainbow complete!

For the cloud motif, please visit this website: https://pattern-paradise.com/2016/08/29/free-crochet-pattern-cloud-applique/

If you spot any errors in the written pattern please shout! I'd love to see any projects that you make - please tag me on Facebook or Instagram (or use the hashtag #hookedbyrobin)

Happy Crocheting!

Robin x