SCAN THIS CODE to learn how to work a sc join. It is a great way to start a new color seamlessly.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
91/2 inches in diameter
MATERIALS
• Lizbeth size 10 crochet cotton (122 yds per ball): 1 ball each #671 Christmas red and #601 snow white
• Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
Rnds 1–5 = 1¾ inches in diameter
Gauge is not critical for this pattern; however, achieving gauge will produce the best results.
PATTERN NOTES
Chain-1 before beginning double crochet should be done loosely and does not count as a stitch.
Join with a slip stitch unless otherwise instructed.
Weave in ends as work progresses.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Split decrease (split dec): Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook, yo, insert hook from front to back to front again around next fpdc, yo, pull up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps, yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook, yo, draw through all 4 lps on hook.
Yo, insert hook from front to back
