ROUND 37: * SC in the next 5 stitches, SC2TOG. Repeat * 6 times. Total Stitches: 36

ROUND 38 TO ROUND 39: SC in every stitch in the round.

ROUND 40: * SC in the next 4 stitches, SC2TOG. Repeat * 6 times. Total Stitches: 30

ROUND 41:  * SC in the next 3 stitches, SC2TOG. Repeat * 6 times. Total Stitches: 24

ROUND 42: * SC in the next 2 stitches, SC2TOG. Repeat * 6 times. Total Stitches: 18

ROUND 43: * SC in the next stitch, SC2TOG. Repeat * 6 times. Total Stitches: 12

Fasten off leaving a tail long enough for sewing. Insert fiberfill until firm. Sew the opening closed.

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CREATING THE SCALES

Using your white yarn and 4 mm crochet hook, create a MR.

LARGE SCALE

ROUND 1: Hook in 5 SCS inside the MR. Total Stitches: 5

ROUND 2: Hook in 2 SC in every stitch in the round. Total Stitches: 10

Fasten off and leave a tail long enough for sewing.

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SMALL SCALE

ROW 1: Hook in 5 SCS inside the MR. Pull the ring close.

Fasten off and leave a tail long enough for sewing. Position and sew the large and small mushroom scales and sew into place, weaving in any loose ends.

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LET’S WATCH IT!