Twinkle Bunting

I love how decorating the house at Christmas time brings back so many family memories. We have some decorations that date back quite a few generations and I especially like these old pieces. When setting out to design this bunting I wanted to create some crochet motifs that echoed the shape of vintage Christmas tree baubles. I added beads, bells and mirrors for a touch of sparkle and I am so pleased with the results. I hope you will love making this fabulous stash-busting project and that in the years to come it might remind you and your loved ones of precious fun times too. YARN Blue & Silver Version Stylecraft Life DK 25% Wool, 75% Acrylic 298m/326yds per 100g ball Navy 2313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ball Caramel 2446 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ball Silver Grey 2341 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ball Multicoloured Version This is a great stash-busting project. To make this version I used small amounts of 11 shades. EQUIPMENT l 4mm (US G/6) & 4.5mm (US 7) crochet hooks l Fine needle and sewing thread l Knitter’s sewing needle l Stitch Markers OTHER l Debbie Abrahams Beads size 6 in a choice of shades. l 15mm ‘Shisha’ Mirrors & Small Bells l Large Miyuki Beads BLOCKED MEASUREMENTS Christmas Star: Approximately 14.5cm (5 5/8 in) from star point to (almost opposite) star point Starburst Bauble: Approximately 15.5cm (6 1/8 in) x 10.5cm (4 1/8 in). Star Bauble: Approximately 15.5cm (6 1/8 in) x 10.5cm (4 1/8 in) Small Stars: Approximately 8cm (3 1/8 in) from star point to (almost opposite) star point Length of made-up bunting: Approximately 175cm (5ft 8in