MATERIALS Size F crochet hook 1 oz light brown 4 ply worsted weight cotton yarn White fabric paint Yellow fabric paint Bottle of fabric stiffener Small amount gold embroidery thread for hanger Chain 16 Rnd 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, and each ch across, ch 2, turn t (14 Hdc) Rnd 2: Hdc in each st across, ch 2, turn. (14 Hdc) Rnds 3 - 6: Repeat Rnd 2. Rnd 7: Hdc dec over 1st 2 sts, hdc in next 10 sts, hdc dec over last 2 sts, ch 2, turn. (10 Hdc, 2 Hdc Dec) Rnd 8: Hdc dec over 1st 2 sts, hdc in next 8 sts, hdc dec over last 2 sts, ch 2, turn. (8 Hdc. 2 Hdc Dec) Rnd 9: Hdc dec over 1st 2 sts, hdc in next 6 sts, hdc dec over last 2 sts, ch 2, turn. (6 Hdc. 2 Hdc Dec) Rnd 11: Sl st in 1st 2 sts, ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, ch 2, turn. (3 Hdc) Rnd 12: Hdc in each st across, fasten off, weave in ends. FINISHING Stiffen Ginger House as per Stiffener's directions. When dry, paint as in picture. Attach gold thread to top of chimney and tie into a loop for ornament hanger.
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