Craft Project: Crochet Tulip Cap

Approximate Time: less than 2 hours

Supplies:

• worsted weight yarn in two colors
• size G, H, and I crochet hooks
• yarn needle

Instructions:

1. With G hook and green yarn chain 77 (90), leaving at least a 9 inch tail. Join chain with a slipstitch (be careful not to twist).

2. Round 1-3: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 stitches, 3 single crochet in next stitch, sc in next 5 stitches, skip 2 stitches* repeat from * around.

3. Round 4-10: Switch to H hook and pink yarn, *sc in next 5 stitches, 3 single crochet in next stitch, sc in next 5 stitches, skip 2 stitches* repeat from * around.

4. Round 11-14 (11-17): Switch to I hook, *sc in next 5 stitches, 3 single crochet in next stitch, sc in next 5 stitches, skip 2 stitches* repeat from * around.

5. Fasten off weave in ends. DO NOT sew the openings around the stem closed.

   STEM:

6. Round 1: Join green yarn with a sc in one of the points of round 1, sc in each remaining point.

7. Round 2-4: Sc in each stitch.

8. Fasten off and weave yarn in and out of last round and draw closed. Weave in ends.

By Suzetta from Bellingham WA