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Using color green
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R1: 6 sc into a magic circle {6 sts}
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R2: (inc) 6 times {12 sts}
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R3: (inc, sc) 6 times {18 sts}
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R4: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
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R5: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {30 sts}
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R6: sc blo in next 30 sts {30 sts}
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R7: sc in next 30 sts {30 sts}
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Color change to black
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R8-9: sc in next 30 sts {30 sts}
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Color change to green
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R10-12: sc in next 30 sts {30 sts}
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If you plan to sew on the buckle, pause here and attach it between R8 and R9.
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Change color to yellow
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R13-18: sc in next 30 sts {30 sts}
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R19: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
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R20: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}
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R21: (dec, sc) 6 times {12 sts}
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R22: (dec) 6 times {6 sts}
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Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the piece closed. Weave in the tail and cut off the excess yarn.
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Roll and tuck the piece until you reach R14.
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Glue the buckle in place over R8 and R9 and pin to dry.
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Fill with gift cards, candy canes, or small treats for holiday gifting.
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If you like Elf Gift Buddy, make sure to check out my Reindeer Gift Buddy Free Crochet Pattern.