Terms Used:

• Chain - ch
• Stitch - st
• double crochet - dc
• half double crochet - hdc (done in the two “back” loops sometimes)
• slip stitch - sl st
• round/row - R#
• front post double crochet - fpdc, a double crochet st performed around the post of the st below it.

You will find a brief picture tutorial on how to hdc into the back two loops in the pattern, as well as the video tutorial.

Things You Will Need:

• 4.25mm crochet hook
• worsted weight yarn (200 yards)

There is a free video tutorial linked in the pattern. You can also view it here.

Gauge:
6 by7.5 hdc sts in two inches when working hdc in the “back loops” in the round.

Sizes: Small (Med, Large, XL). Video tutorial shows large size being made. 5-6 (7-9, 10-12, 13-15) inches. I would round up if your measurement falls in the middle.