Crochet Royalty Play Crowns

SUPPLIES and TOOLS:

• Caron Simply Soft 1 ball each, same yarn amounts for all sizes:
• Version 1: Off White (MC), A Fuchsia (A)
• Version 2: Grey Heather (MC), Chartreuse (A)
• Size U.S. E/4 [3.5 mm] crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch marker

SIZES:
To fit head circumference
6-12 mos 17"
18-24 mos 18"

GAUGE:
17 sc and 20 rows = 4".

DIRECTIONS:

The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size the instructions will be written thus [ ]. Note: To join new color, work to last loops on hook of first color. Yoh with new color, draw through loops and proceed with new color. With MC, ch 72 [78]. Join with sl st to first ch, taking care not to twist chain.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each ch around. Join with sl st to first sc. 72 [78] sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Rep 2nd rnd until work from beg measures approx 1½". Break MC. Join A.
Next rnd: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *Skip next 2 sc. 6 tr in next sc. Skip next 2 sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 5 sts. Skip next 2 sc. 6 tr in next sc. Skip next 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Break A. Join MC.
Next rnd: With MC, ch 1. Skip first sc. *1 sc in each of next 3 tr. Ch 5. 1 sc in each of next 3 tr. Skip next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Approx = Approximate[ly]
Beg = Begin[ning]
Ch = Chain[s]
Rep = Repeat
Rnd[s] = Round[s]
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
St[s] = Stitch[es]
Tr = Treble crochet
Yoh = Yarn over hook