Layers of stitches and color combine to make an appealing motif with a flower as the focus of a striped border. Dusky pastel shades are ideal for this motif, but it would work just as well—and provide a burst of color—if made in a selection of bright yarns.

Materials
Cascade Ultra Pima Fine (100% pima cotton; 1.75 oz/50 g; 136.5 yds /125 m): Yellow Rose 3743 (yarn A), Sand 3717 (yarn B), Ice 3736 (yarn C), Buff 3719 (yarn D), Deep Coral 3767 (yarn E), Dark Sea Foam 3797 (yarn F).

Hook Size
G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook

Skill Level
Intermediate

Gauge
Rounds 1–3 measure 2.5 in. (6 cm), so follow pattern, and at end of Round 3, you should have a measurement of 2.5 in. (6 cm).

Finished Size
4.5 in. (11.5 cm) in diameter