THE PATTERN

Abbreviations

ch chain stitch st(s) stitch(es) sl st slip stitch tr treble crochet beg beginning sp space

Disc (make 40)

Foundation ring: Using a 4mm hook and DK yarn, make a slip knot, 4 ch, join with a sl st to form a ring.

Round 1: 3 ch (this counts as first tr), 11 tr into ring, sl st into top of 3 ch at beg of round to close the disc. Fasten off.

Chain (make 1)

Using a 4mm hook and DK yarn, make a slip knot, ch st until a length of 65cm is reached. Fasten off.

Make up

Using a bodkin needle, the discs are threaded onto the crochet chain in a repeat pattern of colour. If a button is used, a loop is created at one end by folding over the chain and sewing it securely in place a few crochet stitches further down. The size of the loop will depend on the size of the button selected. The button is sewn to the other end of the chain using a needle and thread. If using a length of ribbon, this is threaded through the discs in the same way and tied in a knot or bow.