SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS sc2tog (sc 2 sts together) [Insert hook in next st, yo and draw up a lp] twice, yo and

draw through all 3 lps on hook. NOTES Rounds 2-16 on crown are joined same as Round 1 on Crown. Rounds 2-8 on eyes are joined same as Round 1 on Eyes. CROWN Starting at center back with A, ch 3; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1: (right side) Ch 1, work 6 sc in ring 6 sc. Join with sl st in first sc. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as joining, 2 sc in each sc around 12 sc. Join. Round 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as joining, sc in next sc; *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * 4 times more 18 sc. Join. Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as joining, sc in next 2 sc; *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * 4 times more 24 sc. Join. Round 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as joining, sc in next 3 sc; *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from * 4 times more 30 sc. Join. Round 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as joining, sc in next 4 sc; *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; repeat from * 4 times more 36 sc. Join. Round 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as joining, sc in next 5 sc; *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc; repeat from * 4 times more 42 sc. Join. Round 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as joining, sc in next 6 sc; *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc; repeat from * 4 times more 48 sc. Join. Round 9: Ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as joining, sc in next 7 sc; *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc; repeat from * 4 times more 54 sc. Join. Round 10: Ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as joining, sc in next 8 sc; *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc; repeat from * 4 times more 60 sc. Join. Round 11: Ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as joining, sc in next 9 sc; *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc; repeat from * 4 times more 66 sc. Join. Rounds 12-16: Ch 1, sc in same sc as joining and in each sc around. Join. At end of Round 16, ch 1, turn. SIDES Row 1: (wrong side) Sc in first 56 sc 56 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving rem sts unworked. Rows 2-5: Sc in first sc and in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 6: Sc2tog in first 2 sts, sc in each rem sc across to last 2 sts, sc2tog 54 sc. Ch 1, turn. Rows 7-10: Repeat Row 6 four times more. At end of Row 10 46 sc.

Froggy Hat
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Designed by Noreen Crone-Findlay Hat fits 18/45.5cm circumference head TLC Amore: 1 skein 3620 Bamboo (A) TLC Essentials: 1 skein each 2112 Black (B) and 2101 White (C) Crochet hook: 4mm [US G-6] . 1oz/28g polyester fiberfill. Tapestry needle. GAUGE: In sc, 14 sts and 14 rows = 4/10cm. CHECK YOUR GAUGE: Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

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TIES Left Tie Row 1: (wrong side) Sc in first 2 sts 2 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving rem sts unworked. Rows 2-40: Sc in each sc across 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. At end of Row 40, do not ch 1. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Right Tie Row 1: With wrong side facing, join A with sl st in 2nd st made on Row 10 of sides, ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next st 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. Rows 2-40: Repeat Rows 2-40 on left tie.

TLC Amore Art. E515 available in Solid 6 oz (170 g), 335 yd (306 m); Multis 4.5 oz (137 g), 252 yd (230 m) skeins. TLC Essentials Art. E514 available in Solid 6 oz (170 g), 312 yd (285 m); Multis 4.5 oz (127 g), 245 yd (224 m) skeins. ABBREVIATIONS: ch(s) = chain(s); lp(s) = loop(s); rem = remain(ing); sc = single crochet; sl st(s) = slip stitch(es); st(s) = stitch(es); yo = yarn over; * = Repeat directions following * as many times as indicated.

EYES (make 2): Starting at center front with B, ch 3; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc in ring 6 sc. Join with sl st in first st. Fasten off B. Round 2: Join C with sl st in first sc, ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as joining, 2 sc in each sc around 12 sc. Join. Fasten off C. Round 3: Join A with sl st in first sc, ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as joining, sc in next sc; *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * 4 times more 18 sc. Join. Rounds 4 and 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc and in each sc around. Join. Round 6: Ch 1, sc2tog in same sc as joining and in next sc, sc in next sc; *sc2tog, sc in next sc; repeat from * 4 times more 12 sc. Join. Round 7: Ch 1, sc2tog in same st as joining and in next st; sc2tog five times more 6 sc. Join. Stuff eye. Round 8: Ch 1, sc2tog in same st as joining and in next st; sc2tog twice more 3 sc. Join. Fasten off A, leaving a 12/30.5cm tail. Stitch back of eye shut. FINISHINg Stitch side of eyes to top of hat about 3/7.5cm apart in middle of Rows 6-8 on sides as shown in photograph. Weave in all ends.

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