Say, “Merry Christmas” with the soft homemade touch of this crochet garland. Stitched in shades of Caron Simply Soft, letters are worked in single crochet using basic increases and decreases, with a single crochet border around the outside edges. Make your letters using any colors that agree with your festive decor. Display it over the mantle, or wrap it around your tree. It’s a conversation starter that always brings good cheer.

MATERIALS
Caron® Simply Soft™ (6 oz/170 g; 315 yds/288 m)

Contrast A Chartreuse (39771) 1 ball or 82 yds/75 m
Contrast B Fuchsia (39764) 1 ball or 101 yds/92 m
Contrast C Cool Green (39770) 1 ball or 110 yds/101 m
Contrast D Robin’s Egg (39780) 1 ball or 79 yds/72 m
Contrast E Gold (39782) 1 ball or 79 yds/72 m
Contrast F Harvest Red (39763) 1 ball or 101 yds/92 m

MEASUREMENTS
Each letter = Approx 5½ 14 cm tall.
Merry = 50” 127 cm long.
Christmas = 60” 152.5 cm long.