Strawberry Pin Pattern

Use J. & P. COATS or CLARK'S O.N.T. PEARL COTTON, Size 5.
One ball of any color.
Where more than one color is used, a ball of each color is required.
Follow picture for trimmings.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 6.

STRAWBERRY—Berry ... 1st rnd: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 2nd rnd: * Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. 3rd rnd: Sc in each sc around. 4th rnd: * Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc (an inc). Repeat from * around. 5th rnd: Sc in each sc around. Repeat 5th rnd increasing 4 sc every other rnd until 24 sc are on rnd. Insert pin and stuff. Next rnd: * Work off next 2 sc as 1 sc. Repeat from * until 4 sts remain. Break off.

Hull ... Ch 12. * Sc in 2nd ch from hook, half dc in next 2 ch, dc in next ch (a leaf made). Ch 5. Repeat from * until 5 leaves are made. Sc in remaining 7 sts of ch-12. Break off. Sew Hull in place. Embroider seeds in satin stitch.