Ingredients
- Worsted weight yarn (weight 4, medium) – 200 yards (183 meters)
- Crochet hook I-9 (5.5 mm)
- Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
- Scissors (for snipping yarn)
- Optional stitch markers (to keep track of rounds)
- Tape measure (for ensuring consistent spiral size)
Instructions
- Chain: Start by making a foundation chain of 60, or more if you want a longer garland.
- Row 1: In the 4th chain from the hook, work 1 dc. Continue to dc across until you reach the end. You will have 58 dc.
- Row 2: Turn your work. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). Work 1 dc in the same stitch. Repeat until the end for a total of 116 dc.
- Row 3: Turn your work again. Ch 3, 1 dc in the same stitch and 1 dc in the next 2 stitches. Repeat this pattern across the row for a total of 116 stitches.
- Row 4: Ch 3, then work a dc in the same st, dc in the next 2 stitches. Now, work one *increase* by dc in the same st two more times. You should end with 129 stitches.
- Row 5: Continue your sequence, switching colors as desired. Ch 3 for height and work into the next st and two more for the *decrease* at the end. You will have a subtle variation in color.
- Continue Planning: Work this pattern, alternating between the *increase* spiral and *decrease* creating visible twists for the garland.
- Finish Up: To finish your project, wrap the yarn around the last stitch and fasten off. Keep your work untangled!
- Weave in Ends: Use the yarn needle to weave in any remaining strands.
Notes
Check for missed stitches at the end of each row. If something looks off, take a break and come back refreshed to make corrections.
