Crochet Balloon Variation 1

Balloon pictured on right for this pattern

Crochet Balloon Variation 1

Written by Teresa Richardson

This is an oblong shape balloon

Round 1: Chain 6, 3 SC in the first chain. 1 SC in ea of the next 3 chains. 3 SC in the next CH. 1 SC in ea of the next 3 CH. Join in beg SC.

Round 2: CH 1, 2 HDC in the same ST. 3 SC in the next ST. 2 HDC in next ST, 1 HDC in next ST, 2 HDC in next ST, 1 HDC in next ST, 2 HDC in next ST. 3 SC in next ST. 2 HDC in next ST, 1 HDC in next ST, 2 HDC in next ST, 1 HDC in next ST. Join.

Balloon Knot: SL ST in ea of the next 4 STS. CH 1, 3 HDC. Cut yarn, secure and leave a length of tail for sewing.

Balloon String: Crochet a length of chain. Slip stitch in each chain to the end.

Sew the balloon/s in place on your project with the left over yarn tail. Sew the balloon string in place on your project making sure the ends are hidden under the balloon.