Ingredients
- Yarn: Worsted weight (weight 4, medium), approximately 340 yards (310 meters); recommended options include Lion Brand Heartland or Red Heart Soft.
- Hook: H-8 (5.0 mm) — a half size up or down is fine depending on your tension.
- Yarn needle: for weaving in ends.
- Scissors: sharp enough for clean cuts.
- Stitch markers: optional, helpful for marking rounds.
- Tape measure: for checking gauge.
Instructions
- Start with a magic ring (also known as a magic circle). This will form the foundation of your piece. Tie a knot with the yarn to secure, leaving a yarn tail of about 8 inches (20 cm). (12 sc in the ring).
- Pull the tail to tighten the magic ring around the sc stitches; this creates your first round. Ensure it’s snug but not too tight.
- Chain 3. This will count as your first dc. Now work 2 dc into the ring.
- Continue to work 2 dc in every stitch around. You should have a total of 24 dc at the end of this round.
- To close off this round, slide your hook into the top stitch of the turning chain and sl st to secure that round.
- For round 2, chain 3, then work 1 dc in the same stitch. In the next stitch, do 2 dc, and repeat until the end, totaling 36 dc at the end of the round.
- For round 3, chain 3, work 1 dc into the same stitch, then (2 dc in the next stitch, 1 dc in the following stitch) keeping this pattern until you finish the round. This sets you up for a round of increased stitches, totaling 48 dc.
- Continue working rounds by following the same increase pattern until you reach your desired size.
- Finish with a round of sc for rounding off the edges before fastening off the yarn.
- Weave in the ends with a yarn needle; follow the natural stitching path to keep it neat.
Notes
Expect this project to take around 6 to 8 hours depending on your pace. It’s a great project to work on over several cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
