Crochet Flower

Video Tutorial for this beautiful flower

Long Sock

Thanks to my fren, who wanted me to knit a long sock for her. I have never done a long sock in my entire life but thought to indulge in one. Hence, I set my journey of knitting one. I have not written the pattern line by line for now. But I did take notes :) So, I might come out with a written pattern soon

Knitted Watermelon

Free Knit Project - Watermelon

Using Judy's Cast on

Red Yarn
1. - Cast on 6 stitches ----------------------------------------------------(6)
2. - (K1, M1) x 6 times --------------------------------------------------(12)
3. - (K2, M1) x 6 times --------------------------------------------------(18)
4. - (K3, M1) x 6 times --------------------------------------------------(24)
5. - (K4, M1) x 6 times --------------------------------------------------(30)
6. - (K5, M1) x 6 times --------------------------------------------------(36)
7. - (K6, M1) x 6 times --------------------------------------------------(42)
8. - (K7, M1) x 6 times --------------------------------------------------(48)
9. - to 12. - Knit all
White Yarn
13. - to 14. - Knit all
Green Yarn
15. - to 16. - Knit all

Now make the back

1. - Start with a Slip Knot

2. - K1,M1 ----------------------------------------------------------------(2)

3. - Purl all

4. - (K1, M1) x 2 times -------------------------------------------------(4)

5. - Purl all

6. - K1, M1, K2, K1, M1-------------------------------------------------(6)

7. - Purl all

8. - K1, M1, K4, K1, M1-------------------------------------------------(8)

9. - Purl all

10. - K1, M1, K6, K1, M1-------------------------------------------------(10)

11. - Purl all

12. - K1, M1, K8, K1, M1-------------------------------------------------(12)

13. - Purl all

14. - K1, M1, K10, K1, M1-------------------------------------------------(14)

15. - Purl all

16. - K1, M1, K4, K1, M1-------------------------------------------------(16)

17. - Purl all

18. - K1, M1, K4, K1, M1-------------------------------------------------(18)

19. - Purl all

20. - K1, M1, K4, K1, M1-------------------------------------------------(20)

21. - Purl all

22. - Knit all

23. - Purl all

24. - SSK, K16, K2tog -------------------------------------------------------(18)

25. - Purl all

26. - SSK, K14, K2tog -------------------------------------------------------(16)

27. - Purl all

28. - SSK, K12, K2tog -------------------------------------------------------(14)

29. - Purl all

30. - SSK, K10, K2tog -------------------------------------------------------(12)

31. - Purl all

32. - SSK, K8, K2tog -------------------------------------------------------(10)

33. - Purl all

34. - SSK, K6, K2tog -------------------------------------------------------(8)

35. - Purl all

36. - SSK, K4, K2tog -------------------------------------------------------(6)

37. - Purl all

38. - SSK, K2, K2tog -------------------------------------------------------(4)

39. - Purl all

40. - SSK, K2tog -------------------------------------------------------(2)

41. - Purl all

42. - K2tog

Stitch the 2 pieces together, fill fiber and add seeds with black thread

Knitted Strawberry

Free Knit Project - Strawberry

Strawberry brings happiness in my life. This fruit is a sign that summer is around the corner and time to get tan

I use Judy's Cast on for my vegetables

Red Yarn

1. - Cast on 4 stitches --------------------------------------------------(4)
2. - Knit All -------------------------------------------------------------(4)
3. - (K1, M1) x 4 times ------------------------------------------------(8)
4. - (K2, M1) x 4 times ------------------------------------------------(12)
5. - (K3, M1) x 4 times ------------------------------------------------(16)
6. - Knit all
7. - (K4, M1) x 4 times ------------------------------------------------(20)
8. - Knit all
9. - (K5, M1) x 4 times ------------------------------------------------(24)
10. - Knit all
11. - (K6, M1) x 4 times ------------------------------------------------(28)
12. - Knit all
13. - (K7, M1) x 4 times ------------------------------------------------(32)
14. - Knit all
15. - (K8, M1) x 4 times ------------------------------------------------(36)
16. -  to 20.- Knit all
21. - (K4, K2tog) x 6 times ------------------------------------------------(30)
22. - (K3, K2tog) x 6 times ------------------------------------------------(24)
23. - (K2, K2tog) x 6 times ------------------------------------------------(18)
24. - (K1, K2tog) x 6 times ------------------------------------------------(12)
25. - (K2tog) x 6 times ------------------------------------------------(6)

Green Yarn
26. - (K1, K2tog) x 2 times ------------------------------------------------(4)
27. - to 29. - Knit all
Sew ends

Leaf (Make 3)
Green Yarn

1. - Cast on 3 stitches (long tail stitch) -----------------------------------(3)
2. - K1, M1, K1, M1, K1 ---------------------------------------------------(5)
3. - Purl all
4. - K2, M1, K1, M1, K2 ---------------------------------------------------(7)
5. - Purl all
6. - SSk, K3, K2tog ---------------------------------------------------------(5)
7. - P2tog, P1, P2tog --------------------------------------------------------(3)
8. - Slip 1, K2tog, PSSO

Knitted Chilly

Free Knit Project - Chilly

The Veggie craze continues :)

Red Yarn
1. - Start with a slip knot
2. - M1, K1 - Like I-cord knitting
3. - M1, K2 - Like I-cord knitting
4. - M1, K3  - Like I-cord knitting
5. - M1, K4   - Like I-cord knitting
6. - M1, K6  - Like I-cord knitting
Divide the stitches to start knitting in circle
7. - Knit all
8. - (K1, M1, K2) x 2 times ----------------------(8)
9. - Knit all
10. - Knit all
11. - (K2, M1, K2) x 2 times ---------------------(10)
12. - Knit all
13. - Knit all
14. - (M1, K5) x 2 times ---------------------------(12)
15. - Knit all
16. - Knit all
17. - Knit all
18. - (K1, M1, K5) x 2 times ----------------------(14)
19. - to 30. - Knit all
31. - K2tog x 7 times --------------------------------(7)
Sew ends

Green Yarn
wrap yarns to make the stalk and embroider to the red chilly 

Judy's Cast on

Judy's Cast on

It is difficult to create photo tutorial for the cast on sometimes and easier to do a video and here is Judy's Cast on tutorial I did

Knitted Squash

Free Knit Project - Squash

The Squash is knitted from bottom to top

Green Yarn
1. - Make a slip knot and this will be the first stitch ---------------------------------------------------(1)
2. - M1, K1, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(2)
3. - K1, M1, K1 ---------work like I-cord knitting ------------------------------------------------------(3)
4. - (K1, M1) x 3 times -----------work like I-cord knitting --------------------------------------------(6)
Divide these 6 stitches in circular needle/ DPNs to start knitting in round
5. - Knit all --------------------------------------------(6)
6. - (K1, M1) x 6 times --------------------------------------------(12)
7. - Knit all --------------------------------------------(12)
8. - (K2, M1) x 6 times --------------------------------------------(18)
9. - Knit all --------------------------------------------(18)
10. - (K3, M1) x 6 times --------------------------------------------(24)
11. - Knit all --------------------------------------------(24)
12. - (K4, M1) x 6 times --------------------------------------------(30)
13. - Knit all --------------------------------------------(30)
14. - (K5, M1) x 6 times --------------------------------------------(36)
15. - Knit all --------------------------------------------(36)
16. - Knit all --------------------------------------------(36)
17. - Knit all --------------------------------------------(36)

Yellow Yarn
18. - Knit all --------------------------------------------(36)
19. - Knit all --------------------------------------------(36)
20. - (K4, K2tog) x 6 times --------------------------------------------(30)
21. - K1, (K5, K2tog) x 4 times, K1 ----------------------------------(26)
22. - K1, (K4, K2tog) x 4 times, K1 ----------------------------------(22)
23. - K1, (K3, K2tog) x 4 times, K1 ----------------------------------(18)
24. - (K1, K2tog) x 6 times ----------------------------------(12)
25. - (K2, K2tog, K2) x 2 times -----------------------------(10)
26. - to 38. -  Knit all --------------------------------------------(10)
39. - (K1, K2tog, K2tog) x 2 times ----------------------------(6)

Green Yarn - this will make the stalk
40. - Knit all
41. - Knit all
42. - Knit all
43. - Knit all

Sew ends

I used a darker green yarn and used leaf stitch to make the color variations

Knitted Eggplant

Free Knit Pattern - Eggplant

So, my days are filled with vegetables and I adore these cute little veggies. They are so easy and fun to make :)

I use Judy's cast on for this project as this eggplant is knitted from bottom to top

With Purple Yarn
1. - Cast on 10 stitches
2. - (K1, M1) x 10 times --------------------------------------------------(20)
3. - (K2, M1) x 10 times --------------------------------------------------(30)
4. - (K3, M1) x 10 times --------------------------------------------------(40)
5. - (K4, M1) x 10 times --------------------------------------------------(50)
6. - to 19. - Knit all  --------------------------------------------------------(50)
20. - K1, (K6, K2tog) 6 times, K1 ---------------------------------------(44)
21. - Knit all
22. - K1, (K5, K2tog) 6 times, K1 ---------------------------------------(38)
23. - Knit all
24. - K1, (K4, K2tog) 6 times, K1 ---------------------------------------(32)
25. - to 30. - Knit all
31. - K1, (K3, K2tog) 6 times, K1 ---------------------------------------(26)
32. - to 34. - Knit all
35. - K1, (K2, K2tog) 6 times, K1 ---------------------------------------(20)
36. - to 38. - Knit all
39. - K2tog x 10 times -----------------------------------------------------(10)
Sew the end

For the head - we will make 3 leaves, 1 leaf with a stalk and 2 without the stalk

Leaf with stalk:
1. - Cast on 3 stitches. We will work like I - cord knitting for the next 4 rows
2. - Knit all ---------------------(3)
3. - Knit all ---------------------(3)
4. - Knit all ---------------------(3)
5. - Knit all ---------------------(3)
6. - Purl all ---------------------(3)
7. - K1, YO, K1, YO, K1  ---------------------(5)
8. - Purl all
9. -  K2, YO, K1, YO, K2  ---------------------(7)
10. Purl all
11. - SSK, K3, K2tog  ---------------------(5)
12. - Purl all
13. - SSK, K1, K2tog  ---------------------(3)
14. - Slip 1, K2tog, PSSO--------------------(1)
Sew end

Leaf without stalk:
1. - Cast on 3 stitches--------------------(3)
2. - Purl all ---------------------(3)
3. - K1, YO, K1, YO, K1  ---------------------(5)
4. - Purl all
5. -  K2, YO, K1, YO, K2  ---------------------(7)
6. Purl all
7. - SSK, K3, K2tog  ---------------------(5)
8. - Purl all
9. - SSK, K1, K2tog  ---------------------(3)
10. - Slip 1, K2tog, PSSO--------------------(1)
Sew end

Knit Pumpkin

Free Knit Project - Pumpkin

Using Judy's cast on style, cast on 6 stitches
1. - Knit all    ------------------------------------ (6)
2. - (K1, M1) x 6 times ------------------------ (12)
3. - (K2, M1) x 6 times ------------------------ (18)
4. - (K3, M1) x 6 times ------------------------ (24)
5. - (K4, M1) x 6 times ------------------------ (30)
6. - (K5, M1) x 6 times ------------------------ (36)
7. - (K6, M1) x 6 times ------------------------ (42)
8. - (K7, M1) x 6 times ------------------------ (48)
9. - Knit all
10. - Knit all
11. - Knit all
12. - Knit all
13. - Knit all
14. - Knit all
15. - Knit all
16. - Knit all
17. - (K6, K2tog) x 6 times ------------------- (42)
18. - (K5, K2tog) x 6 times ------------------- (36)
19. - (K4, K2tog) x 6 times ------------------- (30)
20. - (K3, K2tog) x 6 times ------------------- (24)
21. - (K2, K2tog) x 6 times ------------------- (18)
22. - (K1, K2tog) x 6 times ------------------- (12)
23. - (K2tog) x 6 times ------------------- (6)

Stuff the pumpkin and sew the end. Wrap the pumpkin with the same thread to give the look

Double Lace Rib Gloves

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Double Lace Rib Seamless Slipper

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Cabled Ankle Slipper

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Knitted Owl

Free Knit Project - Owl

Owl fascinates me in any form and here is one of my creation :) Hope my friends can create and replicate my pattern

I use Judy's Cast on style for this and the knitting starts from the bottom
A - Purple Yarn
B - Black Yarn

With A
1. -  Cast on 6 stitches
2. -  (K1, M1) x 6 times ------------------------------------------------(12)
3. -  (K2, M1) x 6 times ------------------------------------------------(18)
4. -  (K2, M1) x 8 times, K2 -------------------------------------------(26)
5. -  (K3, M1) x 8 times, K2 -------------------------------------------(34)
6. -  (K4, M1) x 8 times, K2 -------------------------------------------(42)
7. -  Knit all---------------------------------------------------------------(42)
8. -  Knit all---------------------------------------------------------------(42)
9. -  Knit all---------------------------------------------------------------(42)
10. - Knit all--------------------------------------------------------------(42)
11. - Knit all--------------------------------------------------------------(42)
12. - Knit all--------------------------------------------------------------(42)
13. - K3 (A), K1 (B), K1 (A), K1 (B), K2 (A), K1 (B), K3 (A), K1 (B), K2 (A), K1 (B), K1 (A), K1 (B), K3 (A)-------------------------------------------------------(42)
14. - Knit all-------------------------------------------------------------(42)
15. - K2 (A), {K1 -(B), K1 (A)} x 9 times--------------------------(42)
16. - Knit all-------------------------------------------------------------(42)
17.- K3 (A), K1 (B), K1 (A), K1 (B), K2 (A), K1 (B), K3 (A), K1 (B), K2 (A), K1 (B), K1 (A), K1 (B), K3 (A)-------------------------------------------------------(42)
18. - Knit all-------------------------------------------------------------(42)
19. - K2 (A), {K1 -(B), K1 (A)} x 9 times--------------------------(42)
20. - Knit all-------------------------------------------------------------(42)
21.- K3 (A), K1 (B), K1 (A), K1 (B), K2 (A), K1 (B), K3 (A), K1 (B), K2 (A), K1 (B), K1 (A), K1 (B), K3 (A)-------------------------------------------------------(42)
22. - Knit all-------------------------------------------------------------(42)
23. - K2 (A), {K1 -(B), K1 (A)} x 9 times--------------------------(42)
24. - Knit all-------------------------------------------------------------(42)
25.- K3 (A), K1 (B), K1 (A), K1 (B), K2 (A), K1 (B), K3 (A), K1 (B), K2 (A), K1 (B), K1 (A), K1 (B), K3 (A)-------------------------------------------------------(42)
26. - Knit all-------------------------------------------------------------(42)
27. - Knit all-------------------------------------------------------------(42)
28. - Knit all-------------------------------------------------------------(42)
29. - Knit all-------------------------------------------------------------(42)
30. - Knit all-------------------------------------------------------------(42)
31. - Knit all-------------------------------------------------------------(42)
32. - Knit all-------------------------------------------------------------(42)
33. - (K3, K2tog) x 8 times, K2---------------------------------------(34)
34. - (K3, K2tog) x 6 times, (K2, K2tog)----------------------------(34)

From here, we will have to make the ears
Continue from the body (right ear)
35. - Knit 4 stitches, Slip the next 19 stitches in wasted yarn, Cast on 2 stitches, Knit 4 stitches ---(10)
36. - Knit all -----------------(10)
37. - (SSK, K1, K2tog) x 2 times ---------------(6)
38. - Knit all ----------------------------------------(6)
39. - SSk, K2tog, SSK ----------------------------(3)
Sew the ends

Left Ear: (Hold 11 stitches in the middle - 6 stitches in front and 5 stitches in back in wasted yarn)
40. - K8, Cast on 2 stitches-----------------(10)
41. - Knit all-----------------(10)
42. - (SSK, K1, K2tog) x 2 times ---------------(6)
43. - Knit all ----------------------------------------(6)
44. - SSk, K2tog, SSK ----------------------------(3)
Sew the ends


Sew the 11 stitches from the wasted yarn using Kitchener stitch, if required pick stitches and sew the corners

For the eyes, I use white and black yarn and embroider using chain stitch

Mermaid - Amigurumi

I am currently testing the pattern for this beautiful Mermaid :)
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Knitted Bird

This is my first try at knitting Bird. I think as I try more, I will become better :)

Nemo - The Clown Fish

Nemo Fish - amigurumi

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Knitted Perfect Circle - Christmas Ornament

Free Crochet Project - Christmas Ornament

I wanted to try crochet and knit the same pattern and check the outcome. To start with, I did this simple Christmas ornament. They look very identical and almost equally beautiful. However, I will still prefer the crochet one over the knit one due to the finished look

Knit  Pattern
RED YARN
Step - 1 - Magic circle, cast on 6 stitches--------------------------------------------------------------------- (6)
Step - 2 - (K1M1) X 6 times --------------------------------------------------- (12)
Step - 3 - (K2, M1) X 6 times ---------------------------------------------(18)
Step - 4 - K2, M1, K3, M1, K4, M1, K3, M1, K4, M1, K2-----(23)
Step - 5 - K2, M1, K4, M1, K4, M1, K4, M1, K4, M1, K4, M1, K1 -----(29)
Step - 6 - K5, M1, K6, M1, K7, M1, K6, M1, K5, M1--------------(34)
Step - 7 - K5, M1, K7, M1, K5,  M1, K7,  M1, K5,  M1, K2-----(39)
Step - 8 - K6, M1, K8, M1, K9, M1, K9, M1, K3--------------(43)
Step - 9 - M1, K10, M1, K10, M1, K10, M1, K9---------------------(47)
Step - 10 - K7, M1, K14, M1, K14, M1, K9---------------------(50)
Step - 11 - K5,M1, K16, M1, K16, M1, K10--------------------(53)
Step - 12 - K9, M1, K14, M1, K15, M1, K12--------------------(56)


WHITE YARN
Step - 13 -  K15, M1,  K24, M1, K15---------------------(58)
Step - 14 -  K20,M1, K37---------------------(59)

RED YARN
Step - 15 - Knit all---------------------(59)
Step - 16 - Knit all---------------------(59)

WHITE YARN
Step - 17 - Knit all--------------------(59)
Step - 18 - K37, K2tog, K37--------------------(58)

RED YARN
Step - 19 - K15, K2tog,  K24, K2tog, K15---------------------(56)
Step - 20 - K9, K2tog, K14, K2tog, K15, K2tog, K12---------------------(53)
Step - 21 - K5, K2tog, K16, K2tog, K16, K2tog, K10---------------------(50)
Step - 22 - K7, K2tog, K14, K2tog, K14, K2tog, K9---------------------(47)
Step - 23 - K2tog, K10, K2tog, K10, K2tog, K10, K2tog, K9,------------(43)
Step - 24 - K6, K2tog, K8, K2tog, K9, K2tog, K9, K2tog, K3----(39)
Step - 25 - K4st, K2tog, K6, K2tog, K5, K2tog, K7, K2tog, K5, K2tog, K2-----(34)
Step - 26 - K4, K2tog, K5, K2tog, K6, K2tog, K5, K2tog, K4, K2tog--------------(29)
Step - 27 - K1, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K1 -----(23)
Step - 28 - K1, K2tog, K2, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K2, K2tog, K3, K2tog, K2-----(18)
Step - 29 - (K2tog, K1 )x 6 times--------------------(12)
Step - 30 - K2tog x 6 times
Sew ends

M1 - make one by knitting front and then back
K - Knit
K2tog - Knit 2 stitches together

Perfect Round Christmas Ornament - Amigurumi

Free Crochet Project - Christmas Ornament

I wanted to try crochet and knit the same pattern and check the outcome. To start with, I did this simple Christmas ornament. They look very identical and almost equally beautiful. However, I will still prefer the crochet one over the knit one due to the finished look

Crochet Pattern
RED YARN
Step - 1 - Magic circle ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (6)
Step - 2 - Work 2 Sc in each st around --------------------------------------------------- (12)
Step - 3 - (Sc, 2Sc) X 6 times ---------------------------------------------(18)
Step - 4 - Sc, 2Sc, Sc in 2st, 2Sc, Sc in 3st, 2Sc, Sc in 2st, 2Sc, Sc in 3st, 2Sc, Sc in 2st-----(23)
Step - 5 - Sc, 2Sc, Sc in 3st, 2Sc, Sc in 3st, 2Sc, Sc in 3st, 2Sc, Sc in 3st, 2Sc,  Sc in 3st, 2Sc, Sc -----(29)
Step - 6 - Sc in 4st, 2Sc, Sc in 5st, 2Sc, Sc in 6st, 2Sc, Sc in 5st, 2Sc, Sc in 4st, 2Sc--------------(34)
Step - 7 - Sc in 4st, 2Sc, Sc in 6st, 2Sc, Sc in 5st, 2Sc, Sc in 7st, 2Sc, Sc in 5st, 2Sc, Sc in 2st-----(39)
Step - 8 - Sc in 6st, 2Sc, Sc in 8st, 2Sc, Sc in 9st, 2Sc, Sc in 9st, 2Sc, Sc in 3st--------------(43)
Step - 9 - 2Sc, Sc in 10st, 2Sc, Sc in 10st, 2Sc, Sc in 10st, 2Sc, Sc in 9st,---------------------(47)
Step - 10 - Sc in 7st, 2Sc, Sc in 14st, 2Sc, Sc in 14st, 2Sc, Sc in 9st---------------------(50)
Step - 11 - Sc in 5st, 2Sc, Sc in 16st, 2Sc, Sc in 16st, 2Sc, Sc in 10st---------------------(53)
Step - 12 - Sc in 9st, 2Sc, Sc in 14st, 2Sc, Sc in 15st, 2Sc, Sc in 12st---------------------(56)


WHITE YARN
Step - 13 -  Sc in 15st, 2Sc,  Sc in 24st, 2Sc, Sc in 15st---------------------(58)
Step - 14 -  Sc in 20st, 2Sc, Sc in 37st---------------------(59)

RED YARN
Step - 15 - Sc in all st---------------------(59)
Step - 16 - Sc in all st---------------------(59)

WHITE YARN
Step - 17 - Sc in all st---------------------(59)
Step - 18 - Sc in 37st, Sc2tog, Sc in 37st---------------------(58)

RED YARN
Step - 19 - Sc in 15st, Sc2tog,  Sc in 24st, Sc2tog, Sc in 15st---------------------(56)
Step - 20 - Sc in 9st, Sc2tog, Sc in 14st, Sc2tog, Sc in 15st, Sc2tog, Sc in 12st---------------------(53)
Step - 21 - Sc in 5st, Sc2tog, Sc in 16st, Sc2tog, Sc in 16st, Sc2tog, Sc in 10st---------------------(50)
Step - 22 - Sc in 7st, Sc2tog, Sc in 14st, Sc2tog, Sc in 14st, Sc2tog, Sc in 9st---------------------(47)
Step - 23 - Sc2tog, Sc in 10st, Sc2tog, Sc in 10st, Sc2tog, Sc in 10st, Sc2tog, Sc in 9st,------------(43)
Step - 24 - Sc in 6st, Sc2tog, Sc in 8st, Sc2tog, Sc in 9st, Sc2tog, Sc in 9st, Sc2tog, Sc in 3st----(39)
Step - 25 - Sc in 4st, Sc2tog, Sc in 6st, Sc2tog, Sc in 5st, Sc2tog, Sc in 7st, Sc2tog, Sc in 5st, Sc2tog, Sc in 2st-----(34)
Step - 26 - Sc in 4st, Sc2tog, Sc in 5st, Sc2tog, Sc in 6st, Sc2tog, Sc in 5st, Sc2tog, Sc in 4st, Sc2tog--------------(29)
Step - 27 - Sc, Sc2tog, Sc in 3st, Sc2tog, Sc in 3st, Sc2tog, Sc in 3st, Sc2tog, Sc in 3st, Sc2tog,  Sc in 3st, Sc2tog, Sc -----(23)
Step - 28 - Sc, Sc2tog, Sc in 2st, Sc2tog, Sc in 3st, Sc2tog, Sc in 2st, Sc2tog, Sc in 3st, Sc2tog, Sc in 2st-----(18)
Step - 29 - (Sc2tog, Sc in 1st )x 6 times--------------------(12)
Step - 30 - Sc2tog x 6 times
Sew ends


Sc - Single Crochet
2Sc - Single Crochet twice - this means to increase one Sc
St - Stitch
Sc2tog - 2 single crochet together - this means one decrease