Materials: (653, 754, 880, 1023) yards Caron Simply Soft or similar 4ww yarn
(2) 1” Buttons
Needle & Matching thread
3’ Ribbon ¼” - ½” wide
Hook: Size I 5.25mm
Gauge: 14 hdc & 13 rows = 4”
Finished Size: 2T (3T, 4T, 5T)
Skill Level: Easy
US Crochet Terms
Stitch Abbreviations:
st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc - single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet

Special Stitches:
HDC Foundation Chain:
Video Tutorial: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/hdc-fo...

Photo Tutorial: http://craftingfriendsdesigns.blogspot.com/2014/12/hdc-ch...

Shell: (2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc) in same stitch

Brick Stitch (BrSt): (sc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same stitch

Reverse sc: Working from left to right, insert hook from front to back in next st to the right, yo, pull and pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook

Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog): Insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop2x, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook

Flower video tutorial: https://www.craftingfriendsdesigns.com/bloggingfun/free-d...