This pattern is written as a tutorial with detailed instructions and descriptions of how to work each stitch used without abbreviations and for all finishing needed. It is written in American crochet terms.

This pattern is perfect for the beginner who who has not yet learned how to read a standard, abbreviated crochet pattern.

This pattern is one of a series of crochet tutorial patterns that have been used to help students make their first crochet project in several crochet 101 classes.

This item may be crocheted in any weight of yarn, using the hook size specified for each yarn. Simply measure the circumference of the head size needed and continue in the pattern stitch until the desired length is reached.