Skill Level: Beginner-Experienced Beginner

General Supplies:
• Hook: L (cuff), H (branches), B (blossoms)
• Yarn: Worsted in main color (cuff), worsted for branches (Black or brown), small amount of
worsted for buds, #10 crochet or craft thread or embroidery floss in light color (white, cream, light
pink etc)
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Stitch markers or scraps of yarn to mark rounds

Staining/painting supplies (for included tutorial):
• Permanent markers in colors of choice for blossoms (I use Sharpie brand in light pink and red)
• Rubbing alcohol
• Dropper/Plastic Syringe/Q-tip

Gauge (cuff w/L hook): 6sc x 5 rows= 2”x2” test swatch

Sizing: finished measurements: approx 3” wide and 2 ½” tall (laying flat). For a smaller size, go down 1 or 2 hook sizes. For larger size go up a hook size.

Abbreviations and stitches required:

• mc- magic circle (tutorial here: http://www.crochetme.com/how-to-crochet-magic-ring-instru...)
• ch- chain
• sc- single crochet
• dc- double crochet
• fsc- foundation single crochet (tutorial: http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-foundation-sing... )
• flosc- front loop only single crochet
• blosc- back loop only single crochet
• sl st- insert slip stitch
• st(s)- stitch(es)

LINK TO FREE STAIN/PAINT TUTORIAL: http://www.cre8tioncrochet.com/2014/03/stain-paint-crochet/