Garlands are fantastic decorations, and creating your own is a delightful and speedy project! This easy crochet garland, designed in a charming rope style, can be whipped up in just a few minutes. You’ll see how to crochet a garland in this step-by-step guide, including the free pattern, or if you like, you can buy the ad-free, printable PDF from our shop.
UPDATED: DECEMBER 7, 2023 BY BRITTANY
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Skill Level | Easy
Finished Size | About an inch in diameter, and as long as you want!
Not only can pre-made garland be a bit pricey but there’s something truly enjoyable about crafting your own using the yarn you already have.
For this pattern, I recommend using a super bulky yarn and a large crochet hook, ensuring the garland has the perfect texture and size. However, don’t worry if you want to experiment with different yarns – the pattern is versatile enough to accommodate various yarns with a simple hook size adjustment!
This straightforward guide will walk you through the uncomplicated steps to create this lovely garland effortlessly.
About Our Simple Crochet Garland
This easy crochet garland has a cool way of being made. It’s a bit like Tunisian crochet, but it’s totally different from anything else I’ve tried. But don’t worry, just because it’s different doesn’t mean it’s hard – making this crochet garland is as easy as pie.
Using two colors makes it stand out, but you can stick to one color for a solid garland too. Put it on your mantle, wrap it around your Christmas tree, stick it on the wall, or turn it into a yarn wreath…there are tons of clever things you can do with it!
If you’re wondering about this project, have any questions, or need to know about the pattern, keep on reading. But if you’re super excited to get started, just scroll down to the free pattern. Happy crocheting!
Pattern Overview:
- Supplies
- Buy the ad-free, printable pattern
- Abbreviations
- Pattern Notes
- Gauge & Finished Size
- How Much Yarn You Need
- Easy Crochet Garland Written Pattern
- Finishing Your Crochet Garland
- How to Make a Simple Crochet Garland Tutorial Video
- More Holiday Crochet Projects + Free Patterns
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Recommended Supplies
- About 7 yds per foot, Super Bulky Weight Yarn (#6); Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (Color shown: Fisherman & Cranberry)
- 9 mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Color Key:
- Color A – Cranberry
- Color B – Fisherman
Abbreviations
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
- Ch Chain
- Cont Continue
- Hk Hook
- Rem Remaining
- Rep Repeat
- Sk Skip
- St(s) Stitch(es)
- YO Yarn Over
Pattern Notes
This easy crochet garland pattern works up over a short row of stitches that are pulled together to form a rope during the crocheting process. You’ll need to release active stitch loops so working undisturbed on your lap or on a table is a big help.
You can use any bulky weight (#6) yarn you have, but you may have to adjust your hook size to get the drape you want.
Since the stitch gauge is nearly impossible to measure in this project, you’ll have to rely mostly on the row gauge to achieve the same size and drape you see in the photos.
Gauge isn’t super critical for this project though. Work up a few rows and if it has enough bounce to it, and you’re happy with how it looks, keep on going!
Gauge: About 26 rounds = 12″ worked in stitch pattern.
Not sure what gauge is? Check out our comprehensive guide to learn all about it here.
Finished Size: About 1″ in diameter, and as long as you want!
To Figure Out How Much Yarn You Need for Your Crochet Garland
You’ll need about 7 yards total per foot of garland. If you use two colors, that’s 3.5 yards per foot.
So for a two-color crochet garland, multiply 7 by the length (in feet) you want it to be. Then divide that number in half to see how many yards of each color you need.
For a single-color crochet garland, just multiply 7 by the length (in feet) you want it to be, and that’s how much yarn you need.
Easy Crochet Garland Pattern
Step 1: With color A, Ch 3. Insert your hk in the 2nd ch from the hk, YO, and pull up a loop (leave loop on hk). Insert your hk in the last ch, YO, and pull up a loop. Carefully remove the last two loops from the hook, but don’t disturb the loops.
Step 2: Loop color B around the hk and pull through the loop. Insert hk in the next loop of color A, YO, and pull up a loop with color B. Insert hk in the next loop of color A, YO, and pull up a loop with color B.
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Step 3: Carefully remove the last two loops of color A from the hook. Make sure color A is underneath color B. YO with color B and pull up a loop. Pull it tight enough that it pulls the two ends together to make it round.
Step 4: Remove the last two loops of color A from the hook. Make sure color B is underneath color B. YO with color A and pull up a loop. Pull it tight enough to make it round.
Repeat: Repeat the last two steps until your crochet garland is as long as you want it, and continue to the finishing instructions.
Finishing Your Crochet Garland
Step 1: Make sure you have color A loops on the hook when you’re ready to fasten off. That way it will match the beginning of the garland. Trim both color A and color B yarn, leaving a tail that’s long enough to tie it to where you want to hang it.
Step 2: Keep the loops on your hook. YO with color B, and pull through the first loop. Then pull that loop through the remaining two loops. Fasten off and tie a knot with the two colors.
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Simple Rope Crochet Garland Step-by-Step Video
If you’re more of a visual learner, this quick tutorial will walk you through the process of making this crochet garland step-by-step!
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More Holiday Crochet Projects + Free Patterns
We love making fun holiday projects and sharing those patterns with everyone. Check out some of our other holiday-themed tutorials with free crochet patterns:
- Crochet Easter Eggs
- Crochet Ghost Lollypop Covers
- Classic Crochet Stocking
- Crochet Star
- Crochet Candy Corn
- Crochet Mini Stockings
- Spooky Skull Hand Warmers
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