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Materials
- 2 skeins of bulky yarn (about 175 yds total)
- 8 mm crochet hook
- 1 stitch marker
- Tapestry needle and scissors
Gauge
8 sts x 9 rnds = 4 in in single crochet.
Tip: work in spiral rounds — don’t join with a slip stitch, just move your marker up each round.
Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
Base
- Ch 25.
- Rnd 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch; working along the other side, sc in each ch, 2 sc in last ch. (50 sts)
- Rnds 2–3: Sc in each st around. (50 sts)
Body
- Rnds 4–28: Sc in each st around. (50 sts)
- Rnd 29: Sl st in each st around to give the top edge a firm finish.
Handles
- On the next round, sc in 8 sts, ch 20, skip 9 sts, sc in 16 sts, ch 20, skip 9 sts, sc in 8 sts.
- Work 2 more rounds of sc, working 20 sc into each ch-20 space.
- Fasten off and weave in all ends.