Easy Rainbow Wreath Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Nicola Valiji
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Techniques

Stocking Stitch

What you need to know

Featuring vibrant rainbow colours and a feather-soft cloud, this rainbow wreath pattern would make a great nursery gift for an expectant mum, or a delightful treat for anyone needing a splash of colour in their home. The pretty polka-dot ribbon lets you hang your wreath project anywhere in the house, whether that’s in your window for all to see, or in the corner of your bedroom to add a bit of colour to your space.

What do I need?

Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK, shades 1246 Lipstick, 1711 Spice, 1241 Fondant, 1263 Citron, 1822 Pistachio, 1019 Cloud Blue, 1188 Lavender, one 100g ball of each, King Cole Truffle, shade 4365 Coconut, one 100g ball
Needles: 4mm, straight and double-pointed
Safety toy stuffing
Flat-backed polystyrene wreath: 35cm diameter
Ribbon: red polka-dot, 1cm wide x 40cm long
Fabric glue (optional)
Sewing needle and thread
Tapestry needle

Sizing

35cm diameter

Top knit tips

It is difficult to tell which is the right and wrong side of the fluffy yarn so place a stitch marker on one side to help.

I-cords are an easy way to make the thin tube-shaped parts of your project. Using two double-pointed needles, cast on the required number of stitches and knit one row. Then, instead of turning your work like normal, slide all your stitches to the other end of the needle and pull the yarn tight across the back of the work to shape it. Knit another row, before sliding them across again and repeating the process until you reach the desired length, then cast off.

Meet the designer

Nicola Valiji is a regular designer for Let's Knit Together – she first learned how to knit while making a Jean Greenhowe doll with help from her nan. If you enjoyed making this pattern, why not make dream bunting for baby's nursery? You can view more of Nicola's designs here.

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