Strawberry Ornament

I know that strawberries are not in season during the Christmas Holidays in most areas of the world but I figure they are available somewhere in the winter and the colors are perfect for Christmas.

Materials Needed:
Small amount each of red and green Christmas Glitter Yarn.
Polyester Fiberfill
Size G aluminum crochet hook
Yarn Needle

Gauge: 7sc=2"
Yarn Thickness: =3mm
Finished Size: =4"
Skill Level: Beginner

How To Dec.
Yo insert hook in next st. Draw up a lp, yo, pull through 2lps on hook. Insert hook in next st, draw up a lp, yo pull through 2lps on hook then yo and draw through all lps on hook.

Instructions
RND 1: Ch3, 5dc in 3rd ch from hook. Join w/slst to top of ch3. (6dc total)

RND 2: Ch3, dc in same st as slst. Dc in next st. * 2dc in next st. Dc in next st. Rep from * around. (9sts total) Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 3: Ch3, dc in same st as slst. 2dc in next st and in each st around. Join /slst to top of ch3. (18sts total.)

RND 4: Ch3. Dc in next st and in each st around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 5: Ch3. Dec. *Dc in next st. Dec. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3. Stuff berry.

RND 6: Ch1. Sk next st. *Sc in next st. Sk next st. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to ch1. Fasten off red.

RND 7: Join green in same st as slst. Sc in same st. Ch4, slst in 2nd ch from hook and in each of the next 2 chs. *Sc in next st. Ch4, slst in 2nd ch from hook and in each of the next 2 chs. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to first sc. Fasten off leaving a 12" length. Weave end through last round to gather up tight. then make a lp for a hanger with the end then weave the end in to secure then trim off.

Designed on Tuesday, September 08, 1998. Copyright © 1998 by Julie A. Bolduc p103007