Crocheting: St. Patrick's Day Pencil Topper

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St. Patrick's Day at school

St. Patricks Day at home

St. Patrick's Day Pencil topper

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St. Patrick's Day Pencil Topper Pattern

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Category:

Crocheting

Type:

Toy

Item:

Other

Skill Level:

Novice

Basic Skills Necessary:

crochet in a continuous spiral
crochet in front loop only and back loop only
single crochet: increase and decrease

Pattern Description:

St. Patrick's Day is such a fun holiday and I'm here tro help you celebrate with a super fun pencil topper! This makes a great toy for kids/adults who like something to play with in their hands while working. Works up quickly for fun results! Enjoy!

Gauge:

You'll need approximately 25 yards each of Paton's black 100% wool and Cascade chartreuse 100% wool. Gauge is not very important. Just change hook size to make sure the stitches are tight.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

hat is approximately 2" tall

Materials:

size F/4.0mm crochet hook

You Will Also Need:

tapestry needle
stitch marker
pencil
gold embroidery thread
small amount of fiber fill for stuffing the hat

Suggested yarn:

25 yards of Worsted weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

wool