Half Double Crochet 5 Together (hdc5tog)

Skill Level	Row Count	Pattern Repeat
Intermediate	7	Any number of stitches

Abbreviation
hdc5tog: Half Double Crochet 5 Together: (Yo, insert hook in next st and draw up a lp) 5 times, yo, draw yarn through all 11 lps on hook.

Instructions

1. Row 1: yo and insert the hook and draw through. you are going to want to stretch each loop you make out so its easier to pull through.
2. Row 2: yo and insert the hook and draw through.
3. Row 3: yo and insert the hook and draw through. Should have 7 loops on your hook.
4. Row 4: yo and insert the hook and draw through. Should have 9 loops on hook.
5. Row 5: yo and insert the hook and draw through. Should have 11 loops on hook.
6. Row 6: yo and draw through all 11 loops on hook.
7. Row 7: yo and draw through loop on hook.

Repeat rows 1-7 until you have reached your desired length.