Basic Skills Necessary:

single crochet
half double crochet
double crochet
front and back post double crochet
back post half double crochet
spike stitch
foundation double crochet
v stitch
decrease using single, half double and double crochet

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Materials:
5 different colors of worsted weight yarn
6.0 mm (J-10) crochet hook
Pom pom maker
Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: 13 stitches worked in fpdc, bpdc sequence for 4”.

With the numerous different stitches, each round will be
a different height. If your gauge is correct for the width,
you will be alright with the width.

CHECK YOUR GAUGE - adjust hook size if needed

Abbreviations:
Ch = chain FDC = foundation double crochet
St = stitch fpdc = front post double crochet
Sl st = slip stitch bpdc = back post double crochet
Sc = single crochet Hdc = half double crochet
Sp st = spike stitch Bphdc = back post half double crochet
v-st = v stitch Hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 together (decrease)
Sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (decrease)
Dc2 tog = double crochet 2 together (decrease)

Pattern can be adjusted for other sizes.

There are links to tutorials on special stitches, but pictorial instructions are not included within the pattern.

This pattern is considered advanced beginner. Please make yourself comfortable with the stitches before attempting the pattern.