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Bring a touch of festive magic to your makes with this crochet holly motif pattern. This lovely little design is perfect for the Christmas season and is a versatile addition to your crochet projects. Use your finished holly motifs to decorate blankets, bags, garments and festive accessories, or add them to your handmade Christmas decorations. They also look beautiful displayed on their own, making them a simple yet festive addition to your seasonal décor.
In this blog, you’ll find everything you need, including a free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial in both right and left-handed versions to teach you how to make these lovely little holly motifs.
Project Overview
This pretty little Crochet Holly Motif complete with three red beaded berries is perfect for adding to your festive makes.
This Holly is used in my Moroccan Holly Collection.
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Size: Each leaf measures:
4cm (1.5inch) Wide,
6cm (2.25inch) approx
Yarn Weight: DK
Yarn: Yarnsmiths Pebble Haze DK
Hook Size: 4mm (US G-6)
Skills Needed: Chain, working into the underside of the chain, slip stitch, plus:
UK: Double Crochet, Half Treble Crochet and Treble Crochet.
US: SIngle Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Double Crochet.
You can change which terms to view in further down the post.
Approx Crochet Time: 15-30 minutes depending on your skill level.
Materials & Tools
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- Yarn: Yarnsmiths Pebble Haze DK (#3), 33% acrylic, 67% cotton, 50g (1.76oz), 145m (159yds). 1 ball in shade 2C130 Olivine.
- Hook: 4mm (US G-6)
- Darning Needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- 10mm Red Beads x3 (optional)
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47 page PDF provided in both UK / US crochet terms and pattern support document.
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Terms & Abbreviations
- Chain(s): ch(s)
- Space: sp
- Stitch(es): st/s
- Slip stitch: ss: Insert hook, yarn over, pull through both stitch and loop on hook.
- Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
- Half Treble Crochet(s): htr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining three loops.
- Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
Free Pattern: Moroccan Holly Motif
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Leaf (make 2)
Once you have made two leaves, add your berries to one leaf and then use same tail end to attach the second leaf.
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Video Tutorials
Learn how to crochet a holly leaf with this simple step-by-step tutorial.
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