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Saturday, January 14, 2012

~ Valentine garland ~

Note:  (I live in Maryland)  The 1st time I bought the heart bracelets, I got them from the Dollar General in the kids party section.  The bracelets I bought today are from the Dollar Tree in the Valentine section.


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Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic (I used Red Heart Soft)
- 10 plastic heart shaped bracelets
- I crochet hook

Size:  60" long

Directions:
(1st paragraph) - Ch 7, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring.  *ch 4, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Repeat from * 4 more times.  Sc around top right lobe of heart bracelet, ch 4, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, sc around top left lobe of heart bracelet.

(2nd paragraph) - Ch 4, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Sc around top right lobe of heart bracelet, ch 4, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, sc around top left lobe of heart bracelet. 

Repeat 2nd paragraph until all 10 heart bracelets are connected.

*ch 4, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Repeat from * 4 more times.  Ch 7, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring.  End off. 

***Debi Y's version***

15 comments:

  1. Gramma RitaJanuary 14, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    What a fun idea, Debi! So cute! :D

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  2. Skoots1moMJanuary 14, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    so sweet...will have to look for those bracelets ;)

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    This is so simple - thanks for this idea. Like the grip on your hook. Is that an add on?

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  4. Sarah.CrochetJanuary 14, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    super cute!

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  5. hooksandyarnsJanuary 14, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    Thank you very much ladies. :)

    Sara Duggan - I made the handle with polymer clay.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    I love these bracelets you've been using in your crochet. I've looked around several places here and no one seems to carry them. :(

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  7. Crochet Dude(Rob)January 14, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    What a wonderful and fun project.

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  8. UnknownJanuary 15, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    These bracelets are great.. What a wonderful way of using them in your crochet :))

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  9. MarionJanuary 15, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    Dear Debi,

    your "Valentine Garland" looks very beautiful...thank you so much for sharing this great idea.
    Friday i´ve send out your Granny Square by Mail. I hope it goes fast...and you like it.
    I wish you a wonderful sunday and send you many greetings,
    Marion

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  10. glorJanuary 15, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Very sweet! I love these hearts. Found them last year at our Dollar Tree. Will look again this year.

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  11. KelliJanuary 15, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    You are so creative and crafty. I love it.

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  12. ElisabethAndréeJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Very, very, very cute!! :) Your head must be loaded with ideas:)

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  13. SarahJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    So fast and easy. I mad four two long and two short. I hung them at the top of my daughters bed posts. She loves them!

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  14. hooksandyarnsJanuary 19, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Thanks everyone. :)

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  15. AmyJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    Thank you for the pattern and idea,, I am heading to Dollar store after church!!

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