Tulips & watering cans hanging decoration - simple from scraps of yarn

Colorful and cheerful: Spring is here! The unusual hanging decoration can also be crocheted by beginners with a little practice, either quite colorful from scraps of yarn or tone-on-tone and used to decorate doors and walls - optionally with three or with 5 tulips.

Of course, you can use the tulips, simple or as a bouquet, and the watering cans also individually, for example, as a small souvenir or gift decoration.

This unusual crochet decoration is sure to put a smile on everyone's face immediately and is a nice gift idea for all people who enjoy flowers.

Skills Required / What You'll Receive

Level of difficulty: easy, also suitable for beginners with some practice.
Required skills: (US term)
MR = magic ring
SL = slip stitch
CH = chain stitch
SC = single crochet
blSC = single crochet in the backloop only
HDC = half double crochet
DC = double crochet

In addition to the written crochet explanation, the instructions include many detailed step-by-step photos for the tulips, the watering cans and of course for the finishing, so that you can easily successfully crochet this decoration.

Size Information

Size without hanging straps approx.:
large version: 24 cm wide x 40 cm high = 9.5 inches wide x 15.8 inches high
small version: 21 cm wide x 32 cm high = 8.3 inches wide x 12.6 inches high

Materials List

Cotton yarn LL 125m-50g = 137yds-1.75oz / Sport 12 wpi / 5 ply / fine
approx. 30 g = 1.06 oz in desired colors for 5 tulip flowers +
approx. 45 g = 1.59 oz in desired colors for 3 watering cans +
approx. 30 g = 1.06 oz green
approx. 22 g = 0.78 oz in brown or desired color for the crossbar
approx. 8 g = 0.28 oz in white for the hanging ribbons

Crochet hook EU 3.0 mm / US size D / UK size 10
Wool needle for sewing threads
Scissors
Measuring tape / ruler or set square
fiberfill
5 DINA 4 / US letter size paper (can be waste paper)
8x stiff flower stem wire 20 gauge, 20 cm = 7.9“ long
Pliers to shorten flower wire
5 wooden shish kebab sticks (commercially available, approx. 20 cm = 7.9“ long)
craft glue and some adhesive tape