Super-sized Ornament!!!

 Super-sized Ornament!!!

I’ve been making Christmas ornaments for the past few weeks and the idea struck me to make a Super-sized one!!!

I used Bernat Blanket yarn and a 10mm hook. This would look great in a variety of designs - Santa, Snowman, Grinch, Elf, Polar Bear, Penguin, Reindeer and more…

Size:  

20” round

Materials:  

—10mm hook

—Bernat Blanket yarn - 2 skeins (108 yds/skein) of primary color and 1 skein for the top 

—20” inflatable beach ball

—Stitch marker

—Polyfil (small amount)

—Tapestry needle 

U.S. Stitch Abbreviations:

Ch:  chain

St: stitch(es)

Sl st:  slip stitch 

SC:  single crochet 

HDC:  half double crochet

HDC2tog:  half double crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)

MR:  magic ring 

Rep:  repeat 

FO:  fasten off

Note:

The pattern is worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning and ending of each new round. 

Directions:

1.  8 HDC into MR.  (8)

2.  2 HDC in each st around. (16)

3.  1 HDC in first st.  2 HDC in the next st.  Rep around. (24)

4.  1 HDC in first 2 st.  2 HDC in the next st.  Rep around. (32)

5.  1 HDC in first 3 st.  2 HDC in the next st.  Rep around. (40)  

6.  1 HDC in first 4  st.  2 HDC in the next st.  Rep around. (48)

7.  1 HDC in first 5 st.  2 HDC in the next st.  Rep around. (56) 

8.  1 HDC in each st around. (56)

9.  1 HDC in first 6 st.  2 HDC in the next st.  Rep around. (64)

10-18.  1 HDC in each st around.  (64)

19.  1 HDC in first 6 st.  HDC2tog.  Rep around. (56) 

20.  1 HDC in first 5 st.  HDC2tog.  Rep around. (48)   

21.  1 HDC in first 4 st.  HDC2tog.  Rep around. (40)   

22.  1 HDC in first 3 st.  HDC2tog.  Rep around. (32) 

23.  1 HDC in first 2 st.  HDC2tog.  Rep around. (24) 

24.  1 HDC in first st.  HDC2tog.  Rep around. Sl st join to first st.  FO and weave ends. (16) 

Insert deflated ball.  Inflate ball. Make sure to keep the inflating hole at center top so that you can deflate after the holidays, if so desired. 

Top:

1.  Join Gray yarn in any stitch of Round 24.  SC in each st around. (16)

2.  SC around. (16)

3-4.  Rep #2.  (16)

5.  SC around. FO.  Weave ends. 

Stuff this section with Polyfil. 

Top Cover:

1.  6 SC into MR.  (6)

2.  2 SC in each st around. (12)

3.  1 SC in the first st.  2 SC in the next st. Rep around. FO.  Leave a long enough tail for attaching to the top. (18)

To attach:  

1.  You will use your tapestry needle to attach the cover to the top,  however, you will leave a 2”-3” unattached for the opening to remove the Polyfil and to deflate the ball. 

2.  For the portion, I left unattached, I used my hook to attach a piece of yarn and just tied in a bow and secured under the cover.  This way I can easily untie and open. 

3.  I used a piece of yarn and attached to the center top as a makeshift hanger (but not intended or sturdy enough for use). 

That’s it!!!!  Enjoy this one. Please be sure to tag me on social media #rilla2u with your makes. 

 Happy Crocheting...

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