This pattern was originally published as For Yarn’s Sake’s contribution to the 2016 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 3 – 6, 2016 in Portland, Oregon. It is available for download individually or as part of the 2016 eBook: Oregon Grows Great Things: 2016 Rose City Yarn Crawl Pattern Collection.

Delicious local brews are part of what makes the Portland food scene so vibrant, and it all happens because of the noble hop flower. From the bushy vines of Oregon’s hops fields to the plucky plants of the backyard brewer, the springy green of these little flowers brightens up even the greyest days. Crocheted crocodile stitch mimics the hops’ layered leaves -- get your growlers ready for a garden party with this fun cozy!

Yarn:
(1) skein Kiwi B DK by Alpha B, (100% New Zeal Polwarth Superwash; 246yd/100g); shown in Hop Yard
(1) skein Creative Linen by Rowan, (50% Linen, 50% cotton; 219yd/100g); shown in Natural, or another sturdy cotton DK yarn, approximately (80) yards.

Finished Measurement:
5.25” diameter across the bottom; 6.5” tall from edge of base to top of last leaf row

Gauge:
16 sts/8 rows of flat double crochet stitch in a 4” x 4” swatch

Hook:
Size H (5.0mm) crochet hook

Notions:
Removable stitch markers
Medium-sized button
Darning needle

Skill Level:
Intermediate