This pattern is an example based on worsted weight yarn and a size J hook – adjust the measurements as necessary to your own yarn and hook size.
*Please note this pattern is meant to be a guide – the numbers are just approximations and counting is not important! A chain of 75 will give you a medium length vine and take 1-2 hours to complete, but that is simply a suggestion! Chain as many as you want! Feel free to make changes to make the vine your own! As long as the finished piece still resembles wisteria, have fun with it!*
1. Chain 75 (chain longer if you want your vine to be longer)
2. Turn and two triple crochet in each chain for a total of 150 triple stitches
3. Turn and for the next 50 stitches two triple crochet in each – creating 100 triple stitches
4. For the next 40 stitches two double crochet in each – creating 80 double stitches (180 stitches total for this row)
5. For the next 30 stitches two half-double crochet in each – creating 60 half-double stitches (240 total stitches for this row)
6. For the next 10 stitches two single crochet in each – creating 20 single stitches (260 total for the second row)
7. Tie off and weave in ends
*If desired, repeat steps 3-7 to make the top of the vine larger
*By doubling the stitches each time, it create the spiral effect and the goal is to go from large to small in a cone shape. The measurements are just estimates – adjust according to your yarn and hook size!
This project is completely flexible! Each vine/tendril is unique to you! Make this as long or as short and as thick or thin as you want! Use whatever color and whatever yarn your heart desires! That’s the point! Each vine is different, but all together they create a beautiful display!
What size yarn? What size hook?
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That’s up to you! I used a worsted weight yarn and a 6mm/J hook but whatever works best for you is great!
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What fiber? Wool, cotton, acrylic, alpaca, etc? What color/s? Purple? White?
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That’s up to you! Any color and fiber is fine!
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I should have read al your info, first. Apologies! I sent a twirl/furl/tendril/ last week. Wish you the best!
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No worries! I’m so glad you participated! I’m out of town for the week, but I will be sending out everyone confirmation emails when I get back so make sure your filled out the form on the Guidelines for Participation page so I can let you know that I received your vine!! Thanks so much!!
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Just finished my first vine. I only planned to send one but this could be a little addictive!
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That’s great! Feel free to make as many as you would like! I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
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Amy – you may want to look at N°5 in your pattern – looks like a typo to me (it’s either 15 sts creating 30 or 30 sts creating 60), but you’ve probably seen this all along.
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Oops! I will get right on that! Thanks for pointing that out!
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Sounds good will be able to get the project started. Sounds like a great decorative project for my family home
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Great! I hope you will participate in this project!
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I did one this weekend and liked it so much I did 2 more the same night! I’m going to send in these 3 now, but may very well send in more later. I have family in Richmond so it’s exciting to me that they’ll get to see it!
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Great! I can’t wait to see the vines you made!
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Just finished my first one, what an exciting project, cannot wait to see the finished results
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That’s great! Thank you!!
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My favorite flowering tree. I’m very excited to participate. Get idea.
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Thank you so much!
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Hi. Just finished one tendril today. Preparing to send from the Philippines. Any suggestion on how to mail? I mean, is it okay via postmail?
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Yep! Through the mail is perfect! Mailing it soon would be better just to allow it time to get to me! Thanks so much!!!
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Hi, I was about to mail last week but I decided to make another vine using a different material. Now I’m ready. Will send this week before the Holy week holidays.
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Sounds great!
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Just found out about this project and am excited to send in some tendrils and be a part of this.
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I am so excited you are participating!
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I just found out about this last night, went to my stash of yarn (which is overtaking my house!) And have already finished one and a half blossoms. I would love it if you could email me a picture or two of your finished project.
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That’s great, Robin!! Check back on the website in May and I will be posting pictures of the final installation! I will also be posting progress pictures along the way!
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What type of packaging would you recommend for mailing? Do you prefer a box or bubble envelope mailer? What have others been using ?
Thanks
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I have gotten both and they both work well! The vines flatten pretty well and so envelopes work really well! Honestly, whatever is easier for you is fine!
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Is it too late? I just read about your project. I am in DC, in the hospital and have yarn and time on hands.
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Lee Ann, it is not too late! Just get it in the mail by April 10!
Thanks!
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I will begin today as I just got the message on Facebook this morning. I will have in the mail on time. Excited to help. Looking forward to the pictures of the finished product. Dee
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Wonderful! Thanks so much!
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Susan Koneski April 6, 2015 at 7:54 pm
I have two ready to be mailed tomorrow!
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Awesome!!
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I’m so bummed…I just found this today! I hope you got what you needed and will post pictures son!
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Thanks! I will definitely be posting pictures when the whole project is done!
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