Crochet Pine Cone

Step 1

Start by creating a magic ring.

Step 2

Round 1: Make 6 sc stitches into the magic ring, then ss and ch 1.Round 2: Work in the back loops only (blo sc 2 in each st). Repeat the sequence, a total of 6 times. 1 ss, 1 chRound 3: Still working in the back loops only, making 1 sc stitch and making 2 sc stitches in each stitch around, Repeat the sequence a total of 6 times. 1 ss, 1 chRound 4: Again, in the back loops only, repeat the sequence of making 2 sc stitches and making 2 sc stitches in each stitch around, a total of 6 times. 1 ss, 1 chRound 5: Work in the back loops only, making 24 sc stitches. 1 ss, 1 chRound 6: Make 6 sc stitches, then (sc2tog), repeating this sequence 3 times. 1 ss, 1 chRound 7: Make 21 sc stitches in the back loops only. 1 ss, 1 chRound 8: Make 5 sc stitches, then (sc2tog), repeating this sequence 3 times. 1 ss, 1 chRound 9: Work in the back loops only, making 18 sc stitches. 1 ss, 1 chRound 10: Make 4 sc stitches, then (sc2tog), repeating this sequence 3 times. 1 ss, 1 chRound 11: Work in the back loops only, making 15 sc stitches. 1 ss, 1 chRound 12: Make 3 sc stitches, then (sc2tog), repeating this sequence 3 times. 1 ss, 1 chRound 13: Work in the back loops only, Make 2 sc stitches, then (sc2tog), repeating this sequence 3 times. 1 ss, 1 ch. Also, add fiberfill stuffing to the pine cone.Round 14: Make 1 single crochet stitch, then (sc2tog), repeating this sequence 3 times. Do not cut the tail.

Step 3

Work in the front loops only for the following rounds.

Step 4

Round 1-2: Starting from the last stitch of the hook, repeat the sequence of making 1 ss, 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 ch, and 1 ss in each stitch. Sk 1 stitch between each repeat. Continue this pattern until the end of the round. Then, make 1 ss in the first stitch, pull the big ring through the pine cone, and close the ring tightly.

Step 5

Round 3-4: Repeat the sequence of making 1 ss, 2 ch, 1 dc, 2 ch, and 1 ss in each stitch. Sk 1 stitch between each repeat. Continue this pattern until the end of the round. Then, make 1 ss in the first stitch, pull the big ring through the pine cone, and close the ring tightly.

Step 6

Round 5-7: Repeat the sequence of making 1 ss, 2 ch, 2 dc, 2 ch, and 1 ss in each stitch. Sk 1 stitch between each repeat. Continue this pattern until the end of the round. Then, make 1 ss in the first stitch, pull the big ring through the pine cone, and close the ring tightly.

Step 7

Rounds 8-10: {( 1 ss, 2 ch, 1 dc, 2 ch, 1ss), then sk 1 stitch}, repeat { } until the end of a round, 1 ss, pull the big ring through the pine cone, and close the ring tightly.

Step 8

Step 1: Insert the flower rod carefully at the center of the pine cone.

Step 9

Step 2: Cover tightly the flower rod with existing yarn. Secure it with hot melt adhesive.