Christmas Crochet Patterns - Christmas Tree Balls

This Christmas crochet pattern was kindly contributed by designer Taz. Please email Taz with any questions regarding this pattern.

Materials: Size H crochet hook; small amount of yarn; handful of cotton fill; yarn needle.
 
Pattern: Chain 3 and connect with a slip stitch to form a ring.
 
Round 1) crochet 10 hdc into ring.  ch 2.
 
Round 2) crochet *1 hdc into first hdc and 2 hdc into next hdc.*  rep from * to * to end of round.  ch 2.
 
Round 3) crochet 1 hdc into each hdc.  ch 2 at end of row.
 
Round 4) *dc2tog, 1 hdc into next hdc.*  rep from * to * to end of round.  ch 2.
 
Round 5) dc2tog 5 times.  ch 2 at end of row.
 
To finish: use a yarn needle and about 12 inches of yarn to thread a piece of yarn through the remaining stitches.  Insert the cotton filling.  Then, pull the string tight like a drawstring to close the opening and tie a knot.  Tie the end of the string in a loop to create a way to hang your ornament.  Merry Christmas!
 
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