Adorable and fun to crochet! Instant download,13 page PDF crochet pattern with photos. Worked in worsted weight yarn in bright, colorful Rainbow shades of Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet and complimented with Violet flowers with White centers and Jade stems, a Yellow Sun, and a fluffy Sky Blue and White Cloud. Instructions are included for hanging on a dowel. Rainbow Garden measures about 13” across at the widest point and about 16.5” tall from the bottom of lowest hanging flower to the top of the sun and cloud. Add about another 4.5” for the hanging loop (or length you wish to hang it).

Materials
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver, 100% Acrylic, Worsted Weight (4), 364 yards per skein. Approximate amounts needed for Rainbow Garden:

Lavender #E300-0358 (5 yds.)
Soft Navy #E300-0387 (3 yds.)
Blue Suede #E300-3945 (4 yds.)
Paddy Green #E300-0368 (5 yds.)
Bright Yellow #E300-0324 (10 yds.)
Carrot #E300-0256 (7 yds.)
Cherry Red #E300-0319 (8 yds.)
White #E300-0311 (4 yds.)
Light Periwinkle #E300-0347 (3 yds.)
Real Teal #E300-0656 (1 yd.)

Hook: G Hook. Gauge is not important on this project.

Tapestry Needle – for sewing pieces together.

Stitch Markers – for marking stitches and positioning pieces to sew together. Stitch markers are helpful to mark the exact stitches where you want to join the pieces.

Dowel - about 3/8 diameter, 18” length. Note: Craft stores sell dowels in lengths of about 3 feet which you can cut. If you buy one at a home improvement stores, they will usually cut it for you. You can cut the dowel yourself VERY CAREFULLY using a small hacksaw.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate. A little patience and good attention to detail are the key to success with this pattern! And, I’m always happy to answer questions if you get stuck on something.

Stitches Used:

Chain
Slip Stitch
Single Crochet
Half Double Crochet
Double Crochet
Triple Crochet
Yarn Over
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Special Stitches Used - Instructions in Pattern:

Sliding Loop
Front Loop Single Crochet
Back Loop Slip Stitch
Back Loop Double Crochet
Slip Stitch 2 Together.

I am always happy to answer any questions and try to help you work through any issue you might have as you work the pattern.