Luci di Natale

Materials
G Hook
Worsted weight yarn in desired colors
Polyfil
Needle Safety Eyes (optional)
Black embroidery thread (optional)

Abbreviations
sc: single crochet
inc: 2 sc in one stitch
dec: 1 sc over two stitches

Directions
Make a 3 stitch magic ring
Row 1: Inc around (6)
Row 2: *sc 2, inc 1. Repeat from * (8)
Row 3: *sc 1, inc 1. Repeat from * (12)
Row 4: *sc 2, inc 1. Repeat from * (16)
Row 5: *sc 3, inc 1. Repeat from * (20)
Rows 6-8: sc around (20)
Row 9: *sc 3, dec 1. Repeat from * (16)
Row 10: *sc 2, dec 1. Repeat from * (12)

Attach safety eyes if desired. Stuff with Polyfil.

Row 11: dec around (6)
Row 12: switch to green yarn, sc around (6)
Row 13: sc around (6)
Break off yarn, weave in ends. Embroider eyes and mouth if desired.
To string together bulbs, begin a chain with desired color and chain through the top of a bulb every 10 inches or spaced however far apart you wish.

Pattern by Jill Watt www.dappertoad.com
Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/jill-watt
Craftsy: http://www.craftsy.com/user/754812/pattern-store