I used two strands of yarn held together throught out project. I modified the green top. The first for rounds I crocheted as directed and then increased by four sc each round until there were 40 sts in round and then sc around for three more rounds. The top will tuck into the pot and I plan to use it to hide some of my treasure. I stitched up 7 flowers to look like daisys instead of the flower used in the pattern. I love it. But I’m a sucker for spring colors and daisys!