Difficulty:
Intermediate/Advanced

Materials Needed:
5mm (H) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
200-225 yards of Red Heart Super Saver in the color of your choice, or try Red Heart Heatwave in “Ocean” for extra warmth
yarn needle
scissors
(Optional) small amount of faux fur material for pom-pom
(Optional) pom-pom maker
 
Stitches Used:
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
hdc = half-double crochet
dc = double crochet
FPtr = front post treble crochet
FPtr2tog = front post treble crochet 2 together
reverse sc = reverse single crochet (crab stitch)
st/sts = stitch/stitches

Additional Terms:
hdc in the 3rd loop = Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways “V”, bend the stitch to look at the back, and you should see another “V”. You’ll be working into the back loop of that “V”, this is called the 3rd loop.

Gauge:
14 dc stitches in 4”. Gauge is very important!

Measurements:
8.5” tall  and 10.5” wide. It should fit an adult.
 
Additional Notes:
-To work this pattern you must be familiar with the Diamond Stitch, the Shell Stitch, and the Reverse Single Crochet, or Crab Stitch (see pattern notes on site for more info). You must also be familiar with working in the 3rd loop of an hdc stitch.
-FPtr counts as a stitch. Don’t forget to skip that spot in your round when making the stitch
-Gauge is very important. You will want to do a gauge swatch before starting this project!