• R1: 3 sc into a magic circle {3 sts}

    Alternate way to begin: chain 2, sc 3 times in 2nd chain from hook {3 sts}

  • R2: (inc) 3 times {6 sts}
  • R3: (inc, sc) 3 times {9 sts}
  • R4: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 3 times {12 sts}
  • Change to color brown
  • R5: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 3 times {15 sts}
  • R6: sc in next 15 sts {15 sts}
  • R7: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) 3 times {12 sts}
  • R8: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) 3 times {9 sts}
  • Stuff the tail, but don't stuff anymore as you continue crocheting.
  • R9: (dec, sc) 3 times {6 sts}
  • R10-16: sc in next 6 sts {6 sts}
  • Fasten off and leave a long tail.
  • Set aside until assembly.