A symbol of celebration, recognition and unity, the Crochet Ribbon Banner is more than just a decorative element. It has the power to captivate attention and convey messages of significance. Let’s create this quick and easy crochet ribbon banner!
MATERIALS
8 PLY / DK COTTON YARN
COLOUR: GREEN, OFF WHITE
3 MM CROCHET HOOK
DARNING NEEDLE
SCISSORS
CREATING THE BANNER TAIL
Using your green yarn and 3 MM, begin by creating a slip knot and Chain (CH) 5.
Tail #1: Single Crochet (SC) in the second CH from the hook and in the next 3 CHS.
Tail #2: CH 5, SC in the 2nd CH from the hook and in the next 3 CHS.
CREATING THE BANNER
ROW 1: Turn your work and CH 1. SC in the next 4 stitches and CHS (Photo 1). Turn your work. Total Stitches: 4
ROW 2 TO ROW 32: CH 1, SC in every stitch in the row, turn your work. (Photo 2)
Add more rows to create a longer banner.
Tail #1: CH 5, SC in the 2nd CH from the hook and in the next 3 CHS. Slip Stitch (SL ST) in the next stitch.
Tail #2: CH 5, SC in the 2nd CH from the hook and in the next 3 CHS.
CREATING THE EDGING
CH 1, SC all around the crochet ribbon banner, upon reaching the tail, 3 Single Crochet Increase (3 SC INC) on the tip of the tail. Do the same for the other 3 tail tips.
Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
Insert your off-white yarn into your darning needle and embroider your choice of word into the body of the banner.
Create several more banners in different lengths, using different colored yarns for your projects.
