Holly Berry Wreath by Wendy Gaal

Holly Berry Wreath

Knitting
November 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
260 - 265 yards (238 - 242 m)
14" Diameter with instructions on how to modify for other sizes of wreaths
English
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Brighten your home with a festive cabled wreath that is as comforting as your favorite sweater. This knit cover for a styrofoam wreath features a main section of interlocking cables that are studded with festive bobble berries! Adjustable garter stitch panels flank each side of the cable, with short row shaping on the interior side to allow the piece to fit around the form without puckering. Instructions are provided in text and chart, and links are included to video tutorials that may be helpful.

Sizing: While written for a 14” diameter wreath, this pattern includes instructions on how to modify the design to fit wreaths of other sizes.

Yarn: Two contrasting colors of DK weight yarn (approximately 245 yds / 100g skein)

  • Main Color (shown in Green): approximately 230 yds
  • Contrast Color (shown in Red): approximately 35 yds

Needles: US Size 5. Project is worked flat.

Gauge: 22 sts = 4” in Garter Stitch

Accessories Styrofoam wreath form (shown in 14” outer diameter, 9” inner diameter, 2” thick). Standard knitting tools, waste yarn for provisional cast on, removable stitch markers (or waste yarn), cable needle, and a darning needle.