FLOWER HAT
copyright © 10/17/04 Dot Matthews
 

MATERIALS: J hook; ww yarn approximately 2 oz

I would rate this hat Advanced

Row 6 Tutorial

Note 1: beginning chain does not count as a stitch
Note 2: join in first "real" stitch of round, ignoring beginning chain
Note 3: numbers in ( ) at end of rows depicts number of stitches for the row
Note 4: "eye" refers to the ch 1 that colsed a cluster

ABBREVIATIONS USED:
ch = chain
cluster = group of stitches worked all in the same stitch
dc = double crochet; wrap yarn around hook 1 time and work off loops 2 at a time.
ea = each
dtr = double treble; wrap yarn around hook 3 times and work off 2 loops at a time.
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
st = stitch
yo = yarn over; wrap yarn around hook

ROW 1: ch 3, 12 dc in first st. Join in first dc. (12 sts)

ROW 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 2 dc in ea st around. Join in first dc. (24 sts)

ROW 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same sp as join, 1 dc in next st, (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st) around. Join in first dc. (36 sts)

ROW 4: ch 2, 2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 2 sts, (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts) around. Join in first dc. (48 sts)

ROW 5: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next 3 sts, (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 3 sts) around. Join in first dc. (60 sts)

ROW 6:
step 1:  ch 6,
  holding last loop of ea st on hook,
  2 dtr in 6th ch from hook (3 loops on hook - leave them there)

step 2: sk 5 sts
   holding last loop of ea st on hook,
   3 dtr in next st (6 loops on hook)
   yo, draw thru 6 loops on hook
   ch 1 to close cluster

step 3: ch 6,
   holding last loop of ea st on hook
   2 dtr in 6th ch from hook (3 loops on hook - leave them there)

step 4: holding last loop of ea st on hook
   3 dtr in same st as last cluster (6 loops on hook - leave them there)

step 5: sk 5 sts
   holding last loop of ea st on hook
   3 dtr in next st (9 loops on hook)
   yo, draw thru all 9 loops
   ch 1 to close cluster
           note: the last step 5 cluster of row 6 is worked in the base of the first ch-6

Repeat steps 3 - 4 - 5 around, ending with 
   repeat step 3 (3 loops on hook)
   yo, draw thru 3 loops
   join with sl st in eye of first cluster.

ROW 7: This row is worked in the eyes made in row 6 instead of skipping stitches.
step 1: ch 6
   holding last loop of ea st on hook
   2 dtr in 6th st from hook 
   yo, draw thru 3 loops
   ch 1 to close cluster

step 2: ch 6
   holding last loop of ea st on hook
   2 dtr in 6th st from hook (3 loops on hook - leave them there)

step 3: holding last loop of ea st on hook
   3 dtr in same eye as first cluster (6 loops on hook - leave them there)

step 4: holding last loop of ea st on hook
   3 dtr in next eye (9 loops on hook)
   yo, draw thru 9 loops
   ch 1 to close cluster

Repeat steps 2 - 3 - 4 around, ending with
   repeat step 2 and 3 (6 loops on hook)
   yo draw thru 6 loops
   ch 1 to close cluster
   join with sl st in eye of first cluster.

Note: row 8 is worked in the eyes and the ch-6 of the first clusters, place the stitch around the chain instead of in it.

ROW 8: ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 3, (1sc in next ch-6, ch 3, sc in next eye, ch 3) around, end with sl st in last eye, sl st in first sc to join.

ROW 9: ch 1, sc in same st as join, (2 sc in ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 2 sc in ch-3 sp) around. Join in first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

This pattern is untested. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Please notify me of any errors or comments you have. Thank you. Dot

A SCARF FOR LIZZY
copyright © 10/19/04 Dot Matthews

Materials: K hook; ww yarn

FOUNDATION ROW:
   (Ch 6, 
      2 dtr in 6th ch from hook, (3 loops on hook)
   yo, draw thru all 3 loops
   ch 1, to close the cluster)

repeat until you reach the length you want your scarf to be, be sure to end with an even
number of clusters.

Row 1: hold last loop of ea st on hook until told to draw thru 
 
   step 1: ch 6, 2 dtr in 6th ch from hook (3 loops on hook)
 
   step 2: 3 dtr in first eye (6 loops on hook)
      yo, draw thru all 6 loops
      ch 1 to close cluster
 
   step 3: ch 6, 2 dtr in 6th ch from hook (3 loops on hook)
 
   step 4: 3 dtr in same space as last cluster (6 loops on hook)
 
   step 5: 3 dtr in next eye (9 loops on hook)
      yo, draw thru all 9 loops 
      ch 1 to close cluster

ROW 2: repeat row 1

EDGING

ROW 1: ch 1, turn, sc in first eye, (ch 3, sc in ch-6 of cluster, ch 3, sc in next eye) all the
way around the scarf. Join in first sc.

ROW 2: ch 1, sc in first sc, (3 sc in ch-3 sp, sc in next sc) around, join in first sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Add tassels if you want.

BOBBLE BEAUTY
copyright © 10/30/04 Dot Matthews

FLOWER PIN
copyright © 11/10/04 Dot Matthews

ww yarn, I hook

SPECIALTY STITCH:
bp sl st = Back Post sl st.
Insert hook into designated hole from BACK to front, insert hook into next hole from FRONT to back.  Your hook is now laying over a post, yo and pull thru both holes, and the loop on hook. BACK POST SL ST made.

ROW 1: ch 2, 7 sc in first ch. Do not join.

ROW 2: *1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, all in the next st*. Repeat from * to * in each st around. Do not join. (7 petals)

Note: Look at the center of the flower. You'll see a center hole that was made by the stitches of row 1, and 7 holes made by the stitches of row 2. The sides of the holes is called the "post".  The stitches of row 3 will be worked around these posts.

ROW 3: working in the hole made from the last petals, insert hook from BACK to front, around the post and into the next hole from front to back. yo and pull thru both holes, and the loop on hook. BACK POST SL ST made. ch 3, *bp sl st around the next post, ch 3,* repeat from * to * around, sl st in first ch. (7 ch-3 spaces).

ROW 4: * 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc in next ch-3 space.* Repeat from * to * around.

ROW 5: *bp sl st around next post, ch 4, * repeat from * to * around, sl st in first ch.

ROW 6: * 1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, in next ch-4 loop. * Repeat from * to * around.

ROW 7: *bp sl st around next post, ch 5, * repeat from * to * around, sl st in first ch.

ROW 8: * 1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, in next ch-5 loop. * Repeat from * to * around.

ROW 9: *bp sl st around next post, ch 6, * repeat from * to * around, sl st in first ch.

ROW 10: * 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, in next ch-6 loop. * Repeat from * to * around.

Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew a pin to the back.

STYLIN' SANTA HAT
copyright © Dot Matthews 11/17/04

Adult size 22"
Rating: Intermediate

Materials: J hook; Caron Christmas Glitter, 2 oz white and 3 oz red (amounts are approximate)
Gauge: 6 hdc = 2 inches and 4 rows = 2 inches

NOTE 1: Abbreviations used can be found at the end of the pattern.
NOTE 2: ch 2 at beginning of rows does not count as a stitch.
NOTE 3: numbers in ( ) at end of rows indicates stitch count and is not instructing you to do anything.

ROW 1: WITH WHITE, (ch 4, dtr in 4th ch from hook) repeat 13 times. Join with sl st to first ch. Be careful not to twist the clusters (14 clusters)

ROW 2:
Step 1: ch 4, hold last loop of ea dtr on hook, 2 dtr in 4th ch from hook (3 loops on hook)

the chains referred to in step 2 are the chains in row 1.

Step 2: skip next 3 ch, hold last loop of ea dtr on hook, 3 dtr in next ch (6 loops on hook)
yo, draw thru all 6 loops on hook.
ch 1 to close cluster.

Step 3: ch 4, hold last loop of ea dtr on hook, 2 dtr in 4th ch from hook. (3 loops on hook)

Step 4: Hold last loop of ea dtr on hook, 3 dtr in same stitch as step 2. (6 loops on hook)

Step 5: skip next 3 ch, hold last loop of ea st on hook, 3 dtr in next ch (9 loops on hook)
yo, draw thru all 9 loops
ch 1 to close cluster.

Step 6: Ch 4, hold last loop of ea st on hook, 2 dtr in 4th ch from hook. (3 loops on hook)

Step 7: hold last loop of ea dtr on hook, 3 dtr in same st as step 5 (6 loops on hook)

Step 8: skip 3 ch, hold last loop of ea st on hook, 3 dtr in next ch. (9 loops on hook)
yo, draw thru all 9 loops
ch 1 to close cluster.

Repeat steps 3 thru step 8 around.

Step 9: ch 4, hold last st of ea dtr on hook, 2 dtr in 4th ch from hook. (3 loops on hook)
yo, draw thru all 3 loops. Join with a sl st in the first eye of the row. (You should have 14 eyes at the end of row 2)

ROW 3:
Step 1: ch 4, hold last loop of ea dtr on hook, 2 dtr in 4th ch from hook. (3 loops on hook)
yo, draw thru all 3 loops.
ch 1 to close cluster.

Step 2: ch 4, hold last loop of ea dtr on hook, 2 dtr in 4th ch from hook. (3 loops on hook)

Step 3: hold last loop of ea dtr on hook, 3 dtr in same eye as step 1. (6 loops on hook)

Step 4: hold last loop of ea dtr on hook, 3 dtr in next eye. (9 loops on hook)
yo, draw thru all 9 loops.

Repeat step 2 thru step 4 around.

End row with Repeat step 2 and step 3 (6 loops on hook)
yo, draw thru all 6 loops.
Join with sl st to first eye. (14 eyes in row)

ROW 4: ch 1, sc in same st as join, 3 sc around the next ch 4, (1 sc in next eye, 3 sc around next ch 4) around. Join with sl st in first sc. (56 sc)

Fasten off white.

ROW 5: ATTACH RED in any sc of row 4, ch 1, sc in same st you attached the red in. 1 sc in ea st around. (56 sc)

ROW 6: ch 2 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in ea st around. Join in first hdc. (56 hdc)

ROW 7 thru ROW 14: repeat row 6. (56 sc at end of ea row)

ROW 15: ch 2, hdc in same st as join, hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc tog (yo pull up a loop in next st, pull up a loop in next st, yo, draw thru all 4 loops) around. Join in first hdc. (48 hdc)

ROW 16: ch 2, hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in ea st around. Join in first hdc. (48 hdc)

ROW 17: repeat row 16.

ROW 18: Ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc tog, (1 hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc tog) around. Join in first hdc. (40 hdc)

ROW 19: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in ea st around. Join in first hdc. (40 hdc)

ROW 20: repeat row 19.

ROW 21: repeat row 19.

ROW 22: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc tog, (1 hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc tog) around. Join in first hdc. (32 hdc)

ROW 23: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in ea st around. Join in first hdc. (32 hdc)

ROW 24: repeat row 23

ROW 25: repeat row 23

ROW 26: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc tog, (1 hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc tog) around. Join in first hdc. (24 hdc)

ROW 27: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in ea st around. Join in first hdc. (24 hdc)

ROW 28: repeat row 27

ROW 29: repeat row 27

ROW 30: repeat row 27

ROW 31: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 2 hdc tog, (1 hdc in next  hdc, 2 hdc tog) around. Join in first hdc. (16 hdc)

ROW 32: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in ea st around. Join in first hdc. (16 hdc)

ROW 33: repeat row 32

ROW 34: repeat row 32

ROW 35: repeat row 32

ROW 36: ch 2, 2 hdc tog, around. Join in first hdc. (8 hdc)

ROW 37: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in ea st around. Join in first hdc. (8 hdc)

ROW 38: ch 2, 2 hdc tog, around. Join in first hdc. (4 hdc)

Leave a long tail, fasten off red.

Make a pom pom with white and attach to top of hat. Weave in loose ends.

Turn up cuff.

Abbreviations used:
ch = chain
cluster = group of stitches all worked in the same stitch
dtr = double treble (wrap yarn around hook 3 times and work off loops 2 at a time)
ea = each
eye = chain 1 used to close cluster
hdc = half double crochet (wrap yarn around hook 1 time and work off loops 3 at a time)
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
tog = together
yo = yarn over

MR. STYLIN' SANTA HAT
copyright © 11/21/04 Dot Matthews

Adult size 22" to 24"
Rating: Intermediate

Materials: K hook; Caron Christmas Glitter, 2 oz white and 3 oz red (amounts are approximate)
Gauge: 6 hdc = 2 inches and 4 rows = 2 inches

NOTE 1: Abbreviations used can be found at the end of the pattern.
NOTE 2: ch 2 at beginning of rows does not count as a stitch.
NOTE 3: numbers in ( ) at end of rows indicates stitch count and is not instructing you to do anything.
NOTE 4: when you see "ch-" followed by a number, example ch-3, it is referring to a space made by the
chains of the previous row. It is not instruction you do do anything.

SPECIALTY STITCH:
Crossed Bar Stitch - yo, insert hook in st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, insert hook
in next st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo, draw thru all 5 loops on hook - crossed bar stitch made.

ROW 1: WITH WHITE, ch 64, join to first ch, be careful not to twist chain.
ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 1, (sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, ch 1) around. (64 sts - count sc's and ch-1 spaces)

ROW 2: ch 2, yo, pull up a loop in same st as join. (3 loops on hook)
sk next ch-1 space
yo, pull up a loop in next sc (5 loops on hook)
yo, pull thru all 5 loops. CROSSED BAR ST MADE.
*ch 1, yo, pull up a loop in same st as last st (3 loops on hook)
sk next ch-1 sp
yo, pull up a loop in next st (5 loops on hook)
yo, pull thru all 5 loops* repeat from * to * around. Join in first ch-1 space. (32 crossed bar sts)

ROW 3 thru 7: working in ch-1 spaces, cross bar st around. Join in first ch-1 sp. (32 crossed bar sts)

Fasten off white and turn cuff inside out.

With wrong side facing you, attach red in any ch-1 space of row 7.

ROW 8: ch 1, sc in same sp as join, (sc in top of crossed bar st, sc in next ch-1 sp) around. Join in first sc. (64 sc)

ROW 9 thru 18: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join. 1 hdc in ea st around. Join in first hdc. (64 hdc)

ROW 19 (decrease row): ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in next 4 hdc, *1 hdc in next 5, 2 hdc tog (yo, pull up a loop in next st, pull up a loop in next st, yo, draw thru 4 loops)* repeat from * to * around. 1 hdc in last hdc. Join in first hdc. (55 hdc)

ROW 20 thru 22: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in ea st around. Join in first hdc. (55 hdc)

ROW 23 (decrease row): ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc tog, (1 hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc tog) around. 1 hdc in last hdc. Join in first hdc. (46 hdc)

ROW 24 thru 26: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in ea st around. Join in first hdc. (46 hdc)

ROW 27 (decrease row): ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc tog, (1 hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc tog) around. 1 hdc in last hdc. Join in first hdc. (37 hdc)

ROW 28 thru 31: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in ea st around. Join in first hdc. (37 hdc)

ROW 32 (decrease row): ch 2, hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc tog, (1 hdc in next 2 hdc, 2
hdc tog) around. 1 hdc in last hdc. Join in first hdc. (28 hdc)

ROW 33 thru 35: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in ea st around. Join in first hdc. (28 hdc)

ROW 36 (decrease row): ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 2 hdc tog, (1 hdc in next hdc,
2 hdc tog) around. 1 hdc in last hdc. Join in first hdc. (19 hdc)

ROW 37 thru 39: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in ea st around. Join in first hdc. (19 hdc)

ROW 40 (decrease row): ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 2 hdc tog (1 hdc in ext hdc, 2 hdc tog) around. 1
hdc in last hdc. Join in first hdc. (13 hdc)

ROW 41 thre 42: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in ea st around. Join in first hdc. (13 hdc)

ROW 43 (decrease row): ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as join, (2 hdc tog) 6 times. Join in first hdc. (7 hdc)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for stiching top of hat together.

Turn hat inside out. Use tail and weave thru stitches of row 43. Pull tight to close hole. Weave in ALL
ends. Turn hat right side out.

With white, make a pom pom and attach it to the top of hat. Turn up the white cuff and you're good to go!
 
Abbreviations used:
ch = chain
ea = each
hdc = half double crochet (wrap yarn around hook 1 time and work off loops 3 at a time)
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
sts = stitches
tog = together

MOM'S WATER BOTTLE BAG
copyright © 11/23/04 Dot Matthews
 
WW Red Heart Super Saver Artist Paint
I Hook
Rating: Intermediate – pattern uses the "flower stitch" which can be quite complicated for some.

Note 1: do not join rounds
Note 2: place marker in first stitch to mark beginning of rows.
Note 3: numbers in ( ) at end of row tells number of stitches for the row.
Note 4: "eye" refers to the ch 1 used to close the clusters
Note 5: cluster refers to a group of stitches all worked in the same stitch

abbreviations used:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
ea – each
sl st – slip stitch

Row 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 1st ch. do not join. (6 sc)

ROW 2: 2 sc in ea st around. (12 sc)

Row 3: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc) around. (18 sc)

Row 4: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sc) around. (24 sc)

Row 5: (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc) around. (30 sc)

Row 6 thru 18: 1 sc in ea sc around. (30 sc)

Row 19: sl st in next sc.
step 1: ch 3,
    holding last loop of ea st on hook,
   2 dc in 3rd ch from hook (3 loops on hook - leave them there)

step 2: holding last loop of ea st on hook,
   sk 3 sts
   3 dc in next st (6 loops on hook)
   yo, draw thru 6 loops on hook
   ch 1 to close cluster

step 3: ch 3,
   holding last loop of ea st on hook
   2 dc in 3rd ch from hook (3 loops on hook - leave them there)

step 4: holding last loop of ea st on hook
   3 dc in same st as last cluster (6 loops on hook - leave them there)

step 5: holding last loop of ea st on hook
   sk 3 sts
   3 dc in next st (9 loops on hook)
   yo, draw thru all 9 loops
   ch 1 to close cluster
     
Repeat steps 3 - 4 - 5 around,

ending with 
repeat step 3 (3 loops on hook)
   yo, draw thru 3 loops
   join with sl st in eye of first cluster.

ROW 20: This row is worked in the eyes made in row 19 instead of skipping stitches.
   step 1: ch 3,
   holding last loop of ea dc on hook
   2 dc in 3rd st from hook 
   yo, draw thru 3 loops
   ch 1 to close cluster

step 2: ch 3,
   holding last loop of ea dc on hook
   2 dc in 3rd st from hook (3 loops on hook - leave them there)

step 3: holding last loop of ea dc on hook
   3 dc in same eye as first cluster (6 loops on hook - leave them there)

step 4: holding last loop of ea dc on hook
   3 dc in next eye (9 loops on hook)
   yo, draw thru 9 loops
   ch 1 to close cluster

Repeat steps 2 - 3 - 4 around,

ending with
   repeat step 2 and 3 (6 loops on hook)
   yo draw thru 6 loops
   ch 1 to close cluster
Join in first eye.

Row 21: ch 1, sc in same eye as join, ch 4, (sc in next eye, ch 4) around, join in first sc.

Row 22: ch 1, sc in same st as join, 4 sc in next ch-4 space, (sc in next sc, 4 sc in next ch-
4 sp), around. Join in first sc.

Row 23: ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 3, (sk 1 sc, sc in next sc, ch 3 around), join in first
sc.

Row 24: ch 1, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp around. join in first sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

DRAWSTRINGS (make 2)

Ch 80, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch back to beginning. Fasten off.

weave drawstring through spaces made by row 23, tie ends of drawstring together, weave
second drawstring trough same spaces in opposite directions, tie ends of drawstring
together. Trim off tails.

UBW HAT

copyright © 12/28/04 Dot Matthews

WHITE TWINKLE CHOKER

Materials: H hook; 7 yds Patons Brilliant, color, white twinkle

abbreviations:

ch – chain

sc – single crochet

scs – single crochets

sts – stitches

sl st – slip stitch

sk – skip

ch-# – chain followed by a dash, followed by a number refers to the loop made by a chain.

Note: numbers in ( ) at end of rows indicate number of stitches and is not instruction you to do anything.

ROW 1: ch 5, join with a sl st in first ch, to form a ring.

ROW 2: ch 1, 10 sc in ring, join with a sl st in first sc. (10 scs)

ROW 3: work in back loop only of row 2, ch 1, 1 sc in ea sc around. Do not join. (10 scs)

ROW 4: work in unworked front loops of row 2, *(ch 5, sl st) 3 times in next sc*. Repeat from * to * around. (30 ch-5 loops)

ROW 5: work in both loops. sl st in first sc of row 3, (ch 7, sl st) 3 times in ea sc around. Do not join. Do not fasten off.

STRAPS

FIRST STRAP: ch 60, sc in 2nd ch from hook (ch 2, sk 2 chs, dc in next st) repeat to beginning of the ch-60, end with ch 1, sl st in next ch-7 loop. Fasten off.

SECOND STRAP: join yarn in a loop directly across from strap 1. Follow directions for first strap.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

BABY PERKY PUFFS

copyright © 01/08/05 Dot Matthews

Specialty St:
PUFF ST: (yo, insert hook in designated st, yo draw up a loop) 3 times. there will be 7 loops on hook. Now yo, draw through 6 loops, yo draw through remaining 2 loops. Puff Stitch made.

Note 1: pattern is worked with every other stitch a puff stitch, example=dc, puff, dc, puff, dc, puff.
Note 2: numbers at the end of the row in ( ) indicate number of stitches for the row.
Note 3: beginning ch 3 counts as first dc

ROW 1: Ch 4, 11 dc in 1st ch, join in 3rd chain. (12 sts)

ROW 2: Ch 3, puff st in same st as join, (dc and puff st in next st) around. Join in top of beg ch. (24 sts-12 puff st and 12 dc) Note: refer to specialty stitch instructions at beginning of pattern to see how to make a puff stitch

ROW 3: ch 3, puff st in same st as join, (dc in next st, puff st and dc in next st, puff st in next st, dc and puff st in next st,) around. Join in top of beg ch. (36 sts - 18 puff sts and 18 dc)

ROW 4: ch 3, puff st in same st as join, (dc in next st, puff st in next st, dc and puff st in next st) around. (48 sts - 24 puff sts and 24 dc)

ROW 5: ch 3, puff st in same st as join. dc in next st, puff st in next st, dc in next st.
Puff st and dc in next st, puff st in next st, dc in next st, puff st in next st.
(dc and puff st in next st, dc in next st, puff st in next st, dc in next st.
puff st and dc in next st, puff st in next, dc in next st, puff st in next st.) around. join in top of beg ch.
(60 sts - 30 puffs and 30 dc)

ROW 6: ch 3, puff st in next st, (dc in next st, puff st in next st) around. Join in top of beg ch 3.
(60 sts - 30 puffs and 30 dc)

ROW 7: repeat row 6

ROW 8: repeat row 6

next row is a decrease row

ROW 9: ch 3, puff st in next st, dc in next st, sk next st, puff st in next st, dc in next st, puff st in next st, (sk next st, dc in next st, puff st in next st, dc in next st, sk next st, puff st in next st, dc in next st, puff st in next st) around, ending with puff st in last st, remember to keep every other stitch a puff stitch. Join in top of beg ch 3.  (46 sts - 23 puffs and 23 dc)

ROW 10: ch 3, puff st in next st, (dc in next st, puff st in next st) around. Join in top of beg ch 3. (46 sts - 23 puffs and 23 dc)

ROW 11: ch 3, puff st in same st as join, (dc and puff st in next st) around. Join in top of beg ch 3. (92 sts - 46 puffs and 46 dc). Fasten off main color.

ROW 12: Attach contrasting color in any stitch. ch 1, sc in ea st around. (92 sc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.