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.