Thread Color:
Of your choice
Crochet Instructions:
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Do not chain and turn. Always use the top loop of every st throughout pattern.
Chain 4, sl st to join. (4)
Rounds 1-2: 2 sc in each st around. (8) (16)
Round 3: * 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in second st, repeat from * around. (24)
Round 4: 1 sc in each st around. (24)
Round 5: * 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in third st, repeat from * around. (36)
Rounds 6-9: 1 dc in each st around. (36)
Round 10: * 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip third st, sc in next st, repeat from * around. (27)
Round 11: 1 sc in each st around. (27)
Round 12: * 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip third st, sc in next st, repeat from * around. (21)
Rounds 13-14: Sl st every other st around until opening is closed, ch 10, sl st back into top of ball; break off and fasten, tucking ends. (11) (6) (3) (2) (0)
Shaping Instructions:
Pin into a flat ball shape and spray (see General Instructions for pinning and spraying).
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