Ch 3, ss in beg ch to form a ring. Ch 3.
Rounds 2 - 4:
12 dc in ring, ss to join. Do not fasten off!
Round 5: working around cup
Ss into side of cup, ch 3, dc in same spot{beg v st}(mark it). Work 23 more v sts around cup in a spiral. (See pic). Fasten off.
Round 6:
Ss into bottom of beg v st . (where I left the marker)5 dc up right side post of vst, ch 1, 5 dc down left side post of same vst. * Ss into bottom of next vst.5 dc up right side post of next vst, ch 1, 5 dc down left side post of same vst.* Repeat from * to * to end. Ss into side of cup to join. Ch 3, Ss into top of last pettal worked.*5 dc up right side post of next vst, ch 1, 5 dc down left side post of same vst. Ss into top of next 'petal' * Repeat from * to * around. Ss in top of last 'petal' to join. Fasten Off.
Rope Handle
Ch 3, Ss through sides beg ring to close flower up a bit. Ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Insert hook into left loop of sc just made, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook* Repeat from * to * to desired length. Ss into Bottom of flower. Fasten Off. Put 'tail' through and fray them in flowers 'center'.
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