Size N Crochet hook
3 strands of 4ply yarn (worked all together like one yarn)

Start with loop and chain 2.

6 sc in second ch. From hook. Do not join. Mark beginning of round.

2 SC in each SC around.

1 sc in next st. 2 SC in next. St. Around

SC in next two scs. 2 SC in next st. Around

Continue pattern until circle is desired size.

Using back loop only. SC in each still all the way around.

Using both loops: SC in each stitch around until three rows short of desired height.

Chain 10, skip next 8 scs. SC in next st.

Fold in half and sc across until last four sc. Chain 10. Skip next 8 and SC in each st. Around.

SC in each st around for 3 more rows.

Finish off.