Difficulty: Intermediate ✦✦✦✧✧
Here is a free crochet pattern for a red-tailed boa constrictor (snake) that tries to stay as true to the size and coloring of the real snake as possible.
I recently decided that I wanted to make a new toy for my son. He is at a phase where he loves to grasp an object in each hand and stretch it as wide as his arms (or the object) will allow. My husband suggested making a snake that could either coil up or stretch depending on how it is handled.
I opened up my favorite book of snake images, "Serpentine" by Mark Laita, and was immediately drawn to the dramatic color transitions of the red-tailed boa constrictor. Further in the book, there is also an image of a boa skeleton that curls back and forth is a most dramatic fashion. These were the inspiration for this snake.
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I used a 3.75mm (F) hook with light worsted weight yarn (Knit Picks Mighty Stitch). I used less than 1 skein (200 yds) of each color (white, maroon, and black). The snake measures about 66 inches when stretched out and about 2 inches diameter at its widest point.
Special Stitches:
Invisible Decrease (sc2tog): Insert your hook in the first stitch and pull up a loop. Insert your hook in the second stitch and pull up a loop. Pull that same loop through both loops on the hook.
Reverse sc: Insert your hook in the stitch from back to front and pull up a loop. Then, pull a loop through both loops on the hook.
In white: Row 1: ch 3, sc in the second ch from the hook, 3 sc in the next st, working in the same ch as the first sc: 2 sc in the same ch. This makes a slight oval shape with 6 sc around the initial 2 chains (3 in each ch). Work in a spiral from here and throughout.
Row 2: sc in each st around. (6 sts) Row 3: [sc 2, 2 sc in the next st] twice. (8 sts) Row 4: [sc 3, 2 sc in the next st] twice. (10 sts) Row 5: [sc 3, 2 sc in the next st, sc] twice. (12 sts) Row 6: [sc 3, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc] twice. (16 sts) Row 7: [sc 4, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc 2] twice. (20 sts) Row 8: sc in each st around. (20 sts) Row 9: [sc 5, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc 3] twice. (24 sts) Row 10: sc in each st around. (24 sts) Row 11: sc in each st around. (24 sts) Row 12: sc in each st around. (24 sts) Row 13: [sc 4, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc 2] twice. (18 sts) Row 14: [sc 3, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc] twice. (14 sts) Rows 15-20: sc in each st around. (14 sts) Rows 21-27: sc 3, hdc, (hdc2tog) twice, hdc, sc 3, 2 sc in each of next 2 sts. (14 sts) Make sure to pull the hdc-decreases tight to prevent a large hole from appearing when you stuff the neck. If a gap does appear, you can weave a piece of yarn (over, under) through the stitches. - Sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the next st. Row 28: sc , hdc 2, sc 11. (14 sts) Row 29: sc, hdc 2, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc, sc 9. (15 sts) - Sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Skip 6 sts, join with a sl st in the next st. Row 30: sc in each st around. (15 sts) Row 31: sc 7, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 6, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 5, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st (see video below), sc 8. (15 sts)
"sc in the side of the marked stitch"
Row 32: sc in the side of the next st (see video below), sc 14. (15 sts)
"sc in the side of the next stitch"
Row 33: sc in each st around. (15 sts) Row 34: sc 7, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 6, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 5, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (15 sts) Row 35: sc in the side of the next st, sc 14. (15 sts) Row 36: sc in each st around. (15 sts) Row 37: sc 3, 2 sc in the next st, sc 3, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 7, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 6, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (16 sts) Row 38: sc in the side of the next st, sc 15. (16 sts) Row 39: sc in each st around. (16 sts) - Mark the previous st. Sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 40: sc 8, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 7, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 6, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (16 sts) Row 41: sc in the side of the next st, sc 15. (16 sts) - Mark the previous st. Sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 42: sc in each st around. (16 sts) Row 43: sc 4, 2 sc in the next st, sc 3, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 8, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 7, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (17 sts) Row 44: sc in the side of the next st, sc 16. (17 sts) Row 45: sc in each st around. (17 sts) Row 46: sc 9, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 8, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 7, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (17 sts) Row 47: sc in the side of the next st, sc 16. (17 sts) Row 48: sc in each st around. (17 sts) Row 49: sc 5, 2 sc in the next st, sc 4, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 9, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 8, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 7. (18 sts) Row 50: sc in the side of the next st, sc 17. (18 sts) Row 51: sc in each st around. (18 sts) - Mark the previous st. sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 52: sc 10, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 9, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 8, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (18 sts) Row 53: sc in the side of the next st, sc 17. (18 sts) Row 54: sc in each st around. (18 sts) - Mark the previous st. sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 55: sc 5, 2 sc in the next st, sc 5, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 11, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 10, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 7. (19 sts) Row 56: sc in the side of the next st, sc 18. (19 sts) Row 57: sc in each st around. (19 sts) Row 58: sc 12, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 10, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 9, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (19 sts, ending 1 st past the start of the round) Row 59: sc in the side of the next st, sc 18. (19 sts) Row 60: sc in each st around. (19 sts) Row 61: sc 11, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 10, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 9, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (19 sts) Row 62: sc in the side of the next st, sc 18, marking the 10th st. (19 sts) - Sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 63: sc in each st around. (19 sts) Row 64: sc 5, 2 sc in the next st, sc 5, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 11, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 10, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (20 sts) Row 65: sc in the side of the next st, sc 18. (20 sts) Row 66: sc in each st around. (20 sts) - Mark the previous st. sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 67: sc 12, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 11, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 10, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (20 sts) Row 68: sc in the side of the next st, sc 19. (20 sts) Row 69: sc in each st around. (20 sts) Row 70: sc 12, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 11, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 10, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (20 sts) Row 71: sc in the side of the next st, sc 19. (20 sts) Row 72: sc in each st around. (20 sts) Row 73: sc 6, 2 sc in the next st, sc 5, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 12, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 11, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (21 sts) Row 74: sc in the side of the next st, sc 20. (21 sts) - Mark the previous st. sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 75: sc in each st around. (21 sts) Row 76: sc 14, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 12, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 11, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (21 sts, ending 1 st past the start of the round) Row 77: sc in the side of the next st, sc 20. (21 sts) Row 78: sc in each st around. (21 sts) - Mark the previous st. sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 79: sc 13, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 12, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 11, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (21 sts) Row 80: sc in the side of the next st, sc 20. (21 sts) Row 81: sc in each st around. (21 sts) Row 82: sc 7, 2 sc in the next st, sc 6, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 13, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 12, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (22 sts, ending 1 st past the start of the round) Row 83: sc in the side of the next st, sc 21. (22 sts) Row 84: sc in each st around. (22 sts) Row 85: sc 14, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 13, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 12, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (22 sts) Row 86: sc in the side of the next st, sc 21. (22 sts) - Mark the previous st. sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 87: sc in each st around. (22 sts) Row 88: sc 15, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 13, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 12, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (22 sts, ending 1 st past the start of the round) Row 89: sc in the side of the next st, sc 21. (22 sts) Row 90: sc in each st around. (22 sts) - Mark the previous st. sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 91: sc 7, 2 sc in the next st, sc 6, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 14, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 13, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (23 sts) Row 92: sc in the side of the next st, sc 22. (23 sts) Row 93: sc in each st around. (23 sts) Row 94: sc 15, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 14, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 13, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (23 sts) Row 95: sc in the side of the next st, sc 22. (23 sts) Row 96: sc in each st around. (23 sts) Row 97: sc 15, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 14, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 32, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (23 sts) Row 98: sc in the side of the next st, sc 22. (23 sts) - Mark the previous st. sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 99: sc in each st around. (23 sts) Row 100: sc 8, 2 sc in the next st, sc 7, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 15, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 14, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (24 sts, ending 1 st past the start of the round) Row 101: sc in the side of the next st, sc 23. (24 sts) Row 102: sc in each st around, marking the 14th st. (24 sts) - Sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 103: sc 16, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 15, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 14, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (24 sts) Row 104: sc in the side of the next st, sc 23. (24 sts) Row 105: sc in each st around. (24 sts) Row 106: sc 16, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 15, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 14, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (24 sts) Row 107: sc in the side of the next st, sc 23. (24 sts) Row 108: sc in each st around. (24 sts) Row 109: sc 8, 2 sc in the next st, sc 8, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 16, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 15, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (25 sts, ending 1 st past the start of the round) Row 110: sc in the side of the next st, sc 24. (25 sts) - Mark the previous st. sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 111: sc in each st around. (25 sts) Row 112: sc 17, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 16, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 15, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (25 sts) Row 113: sc in the side of the next st, sc 24. (25 sts) Row 114: sc in each st around. (25 sts) - Mark the previous st. sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 115: sc 17, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 16, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 15, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (25 sts) Row 116: sc in the side of the next st, sc 24. (25 sts) Row 117: sc in each st around. (25 sts) Row 118: sc 8, 2 sc in the next st, sc 8, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 17, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 16, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (26 sts) Row 119: sc in the side of the next st, sc 25. (26 sts) Row 120: sc in each st around. (26 sts) Row 121: sc 18, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 17, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 16, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8, mark the last st. (26 sts) - sc in the side of the next st, sc 1, sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 122: sc in each st around. (26 sts) Row 123: sc in each st around. (26 sts) Row 124: sc 18, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 17, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 16, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (26 sts) Row 125: sc in the side of the next st, sc 25. (26 sts) Row 126: sc in each st around. (26 sts) - Sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Join with a sl st in the next st. Row 127: sc 18, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 17, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 16, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (26 sts) Row 128: sc in the side of the next st, sc 25. (26 sts) Row 129: sc in each st around. (26 sts) Row 130: sc 18, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 17, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 16, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (26 sts) Row 131: sc in the side of the next st, sc 25. (26 sts) Row 132: sc in each st around. (26 sts) Row 133: sc 18, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 17, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 16, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8, mark the last st. (26 sts) - sc in the side of the next st, sc 1, sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 134: sc in each st around. (26 sts) Row 135: sc in each st around. (26 sts) Row 136: sc 18, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 17, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 16, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (26 sts) Row 137: sc in the side of the next st, sc 25. (26 sts) Row 138: sc in each st around. (26 sts) - Mark the previous st. sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 139: sc 8, sc2tog, sc 8, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 16, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 15, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (25 sts) Row 140: sc in the side of the next st, sc 24. (25 sts) Row 141: sc in each st around. (25 sts) Row 142: sc 17, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 16, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 15, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (25 sts) Row 143: sc in the side of the next st, sc 24. (25 sts) Row 144: sc in each st around. (25 sts) Row 145: sc 17, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 16, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 15, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (25 sts) - Mark the previous st. sc in the side of the next st, sc 1, sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 146: sc in each st around. (25 sts) Row 147: sc in each st around. (25 sts) Row 148: sc 9, sc2tog, sc 7, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 15, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 14, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (24 sts, ending 1 st past the start of the round) Row 149: sc in the side of the next st, sc 23. (24 sts) Row 150: sc in each st around, marking the 12th st. (24 sts) - Sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 151: sc 16, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 15, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 14, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (24 sts) Row 152: sc in the side of the next st, sc 23. (24 sts) Row 153: sc in each st around. (24 sts) Row 154: sc 16, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 15, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 14, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (24 sts) Row 155: sc in the side of the next st, sc 23. (24 sts) Row 156: sc in each st around. (24 sts) Row 157: sc 7, sc2tog, sc 7, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 15, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 14, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (23 sts) - Mark the previous st. sc in the side of the next st, sc 1, sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 158: sc in each st around. (23 sts) Row 159: sc in each st around. (23 sts) Row 160: sc 15, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 14, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 13, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (23 sts) Row 161: sc in the side of the next st, sc 22. (23 sts) Row 162: sc in each st around. (23 sts) - sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Join with a sl st in the next st. Row 163: sc 15, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 14, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 13, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (23 sts) Row 164: sc in the side of the next st, sc 22. (23 sts) Row 165: sc in each st around. (23 sts) Row 166: sc 7, sc2tog, sc 6, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 13, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 12, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (22 sts) Row 167: sc in the side of the next st, sc 21. (22 sts) Row 168: sc in each st around. (22 sts) Row 169: sc 14, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 13, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 12, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (22 sts) - Mark the previous st. sc in the side of the next st, sc 1, sl st 1. Tie off.
In black: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 170: sc in each st around. (22 sts) - Mark the previous st. Sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 171: sc in each st around. (22 sts) Row 172: sc 14, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 13, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 12, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (22 sts) Row 173: sc in the side of the next st, sc 21. (22 sts) Row 174: sc in each st around. (22 sts) Row 175: sc 6, sc2tog, sc 6, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 12, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 11, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (21 sts) Row 176: sc in the side of the next st, sc 20. (21 sts) - Mark the previous st. sl st 1. Tie off.
In black: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 177: sc in each st around. (22 sts) - Mark the previous st. Sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 178: sc 14, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 13, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 12, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (22 sts) Row 179: sc in the side of the next st, sc 21. (22 sts) Row 180: sc in each st around. (22 sts) Row 181: sc 14, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 13, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 12, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (22 sts) Row 182: sc in the side of the next st, sc 21. (22 sts) Row 183: sc in each st around. (22 sts) Row 184: sc 7, sc2tog, sc 5, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 12, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 11, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (21 sts) - Mark the previous st. sc in the side of the next st, sc 1, sl st 1. Tie off.
In black: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 185: sc in each st around. (21 sts) - Mark the previous st. Sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 186: sc in each st around. (21 sts) Row 187: sc 13, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 12, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 11, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (21 sts) Row 188: sc in the side of the next st, sc 20. (21 sts) Row 189: sc in each st around. (21 sts) Row 190: sc 13, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 12, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 11, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (21 sts) Row 191: sc in the side of the next st, sc 20. (21 sts) - Mark the previous st. Sl st 1. Tie off.
In black: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 192: sc in each st around, marking the 11th st. (21 sts) - Sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 193: sc 6, sc2tog, sc 5, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 11, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 10, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (20 sts) Row 194: sc in the side of the next st, sc 19. (20 sts) Row 195: sc in each st around. (20 sts) Row 196: sc 12, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 11, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 10, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (20 sts) Row 197: sc in the side of the next st, sc 19. (20 sts) - Mark the previous st. Sl st 1. Tie off.
In black: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 198: sc in each st around. (20 sts) - Mark the previous st. sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 199: sc 6, sc2tog, sc 5, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 10, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 9, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (19 sts, ending 1 st past the start of the round) Row 200: sc in the side of the next st, sc 19. (19 sts) Row 201: sc in each st around. (19 sts) Row 202: sc 11, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 10, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 9, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (19 sts) Row 203: sc in the side of the next st, sc 19. (19 sts) Row 204: sc in each st around. (19 sts) Row 205: sc 5, sc2tog, sc 4, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 9, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 8, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (18 sts) - Mark the previous st. sc in the side of the next st, sc 1, sl st 1. Tie off.
In black: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 206: sc in each st around. (18 sts) - Mark the previous st. Sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 207: sc in each st around. (18 sts) Row 208: sc 11, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 9, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 8, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (18 sts, ending 1 st past the start of the round) Row 209: sc in the side of the next st, sc 17. (18 sts) Row 210: sc in each st around. (18 sts) Row 211: sc 4, sc2tog, sc 4, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 8, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 7, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (17 sts) Row 212: sc in the side of the next st, sc 16. (17 sts) - Mark the previous st. Sl st 1. Tie off.
In black: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 213: sc in each st around. (17 sts) - Mark the previous st. Sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 214: sc 9, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 8, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 7, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (17 sts) Row 215: sc in the side of the next st, sc 16. (17 sts) Row 216: sc in each st around. (17 sts) Row 217: sc 4, sc2tog, sc 4, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 7, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 6, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (16 sts, ending 1 st past the start of the round) Row 218: sc in the side of the next st, sc 15. (16 sts) Row 219: sc 8, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 7, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 6, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (16 sts) Row 220: sc in the side of the next st, sc 15. (16 sts) - Mark the previous st. sl st 1. Tie off.
In black: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 221: sc in each st around. (16 sts) - Mark the previous st. Sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 222: sc 3, sc2tog, sc 3, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 6, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 5, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 8. (15 sts) Row 223: sc in the side of the next st, sc 14. (15 sts) Row 224: sc 8, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 7, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 6, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 7. (15 sts) - Mark the previous st. sc in the side of the next st, sc 1, sl st 1. Tie off.
In black: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 225: sc in each st around. (15 sts) Row 226: sc in each st around, marking the 8th st. (15 sts) - Sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 227: sc 3, sc2tog, sc 3, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 6, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 5, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 7. (14 sts) Row 228: sc in the side of the next st, sc 13. (14 sts) Row 229: sc in each st around. (14 sts) Row 230: sc 7, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 6, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 5, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 7. (14 sts) Row 231: sc in the side of the next st, sc 13. (14 sts) Row 232: sc in each st around. (14 sts) Row 233: sc 7, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 6, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 5, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 7. (14 sts) - Mark the previous st. sc in the side of the next st, sc 1, sl st 1. Tie off.
In black: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 234: sc in each st around. (14 sts) Row 235: sc in each st around. (14 sts) - Mark the previous st. sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 236: sc in each st around. (14 sts) Row 237: sc 4, sc2tog, sc 3, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 6, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 5, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 6. (13 sts, ending 1 st past the start of the round) Row 238: sc in the side of the next st, sc 12. (13 sts) - Mark the previous st. sl st 1. Tie off.
In black: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 239: sc in each st around. (13 sts) Row 240: sc in each st around. (13 sts) - Mark the previous st. Sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 241: sc 7, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 6, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 5, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 6. (13 sts) Row 242: sc in the side of the next st, sc 12. (13 sts) Row 243: sc in each st around. (13 sts) Row 244: sc 7, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 6, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 5, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 6. (13 sts) Row 245: sc in the side of the next st, sc 12. (13 sts) Row 246: sc in each st around. (13 sts) Row 247: sc 3, sc2tog, sc 2, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 5, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 4, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 6. (12 sts) - Mark the previous st. sc in the side of the next st, sc 1, sl st 1. Tie off.
In black: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 248: sc in each st around. (12 sts) Row 249: sc in each st around. (12 sts) - Mark the previous st. Sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 250: sc in each st around. (12 sts) Row 251: sc 7, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 6, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 5, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 5. (12 sts) - Mark the previous st. sc in the side of the next st, sc 1, sl st 1. Tie off.
In black: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 252: sc in each st around. (12 sts) Row 253: sc in each st around. (12 sts) Row 254: sc in each st around, marking the 6th st. (12 sts) - Sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 255: sc 7, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 6, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 5, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 5. (12 sts) Row 256: sc in the side of the next st, sc 11. (12 sts) Row 257: sc in each st around. (12 sts) Row 258: sc 3, sc2tog, sc 2, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 6 ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 5, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 5. (11 sts) Row 259: sc in the side of the next st, sc 10. (11 sts) Row 260: sc in each st around. (11 sts) Row 261: sc 6, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 5, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 4, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 5. (11 sts) Row 262: sc in the side of the next st, sc 10. (11 sts) Row 263: sc in each st around. (11 sts) Row 264: sc 6, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 5, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 4, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 5. (11 sts) - Mark the previous st. sc in the side of the next st, sc 1, sl st 1. Tie off.
In black: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 265: sc in each st around. (11 sts) Row 266: sc in each st around. (11 sts) Row 267: sc in each st around. (11 sts) - Mark the previous st. Sl st 1. Tie off.
In white: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 268: sc 2, sc2tog, sc 2, mark the side of the last st, ch, turn, skip 1 st, reverse sc 4, ch, turn, skip 1 st, sc 3, skip the ch, sc in the side of the marked st, sc 5. (10 sts) - Mark the previous st. sc in the side of the next st, sc 1, sl st 1. Tie off.
In black: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 269: sc in each st around. (10 sts) Row 270: sc in each st around. (10 sts) Row 271: sc in each st around. (10 sts) - Mark the previous st. Sl st 1. Tie off.
In maroon: - Join with a sl st in the marked st. Row 272: sc 3, sc2tog, sc 6. (9 sts) Row 273: sc in each st around. (9 sts) Row 274: sc in each st around. (9 sts) Row 275: sc 3, sc2tog, sc 5. (8 sts) Row 276: sc in each st around. (8 sts) Row 277: sc in each st around. (8 sts) Row 278: sc 2, sc2tog, sc 4. (7 sts) Row 279: sc in each st around. (7 sts) Row 280: sc in each st around. (7 sts) Row 281: sc, sc2tog, sc 4. (6 sts) Row 282: sc in each st around. (6 sts) Row 283: sc in each st around. (6 sts) Row 284: sc, sc2tog, sc 3. (5 sts) Row 285: sc in each st around. (5 sts) Row 286: sc in each st around. (5 sts) Row 287: sc2tog, sc 3. (4 sts) - sl st 2. Tie off.
