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Abbreviations

WS.       Wrong Side
RS.        Right Side
ch.         Chain
sc.         Single Crochet
dc.         Double Crochet
rpt.        Repeat
sl st.      Slip Stitch

fpdc.  Front Post Double Crochet
Work dc around the front post of next dc.

Base of ch. Work in first stitch

Finished size to fit approx:  5 Inch Base plant pot

Materials
40 grams of Stylecraft Special DK in Color 1
Oddment of DK Yarn in Color 2

OR
1.5oz of Worsted Weight #3 in Color 1
Oddment of Worsted Weight #3 in Color 2
4.00mm crochet hook

GAUGE - 4dc and 2.5 rows measures approx 1 Inch

Made in rounds without turning until the collar.

Row 1 - Make magic circle, with 4.00mm hook ch3, 15dc in circle, pull loose thread to close circle, skip ch3, sl st to first dc on beginning of row. (15dc)

Row 2 - (Inc Row) ch3, 2dc in base of ch3, 2dc in each dc to end, skip ch3, sl st to first dc on beginning of row. (30hdc)

Row 3 - (Inc row) ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc, 2dc in dc, skip ch3, sl st to first dc on beginning of row. (45dc)

Row 4 - (Inc row) ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, 1dc in next dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc, 2dc in dc, skip ch3, sl st to first dc on beginning of row. (60dc)

Row 5 - (Inc row) ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, 1dc in each of next 2dc, * 2dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 3dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc, 2dc in dc, skip ch3, sl st to first dc on beginning of row. (75dc)

Commence Top - Working in back loop of stitch only, ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to first dc on beginning of row.

Row 7 - Working through both loops of stitch from now on ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, 1dc in each of next 3dc, * fpdc around next dc, 1dc in each of next 4dc, * rpt from * to * to last dc, fpdc around dc, sl st to first dc on beginning of row. (15 fpdc)

Rpt Row 7 until 17 rows have been worked from beginning. Turn at the end of the 17th row. Fasten off.

Collar - Join in color 2, ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each dc to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.

Next Row - ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each sc to end., sl st to first sc on the beginning of row. Turn.

Rpt last row until 10sc rows have been worked. Fasten off.

Flower Motif - Click HERE

Finishing - Weave in any loose ends of yarn and trim, fold collar in half, attach flower motifs to front of cover.

Hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern for a plant pot cover.
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