Yarn (Bulky Weight Size 5)

    Mary Maxim Titan Yarn

    1 Skein  -  Tan

Crochet Hook

    Size K-10.5 (6.5mm)

1 Cinnamon Stick

1 Tapestry Needle

ch  -   chain

hdc   -   half double crochet

st(s)   -   stitch(es)

cm   -   centimeters

mm  -  millimeter

rep  -  repeat

Leaving a long tail for seaming, chain 21

Row 1:  Hdc in third chain (beginning skipped ch counts as first hdc) from hook and in each ch to the end, turn. (20 hdc)

Row 2:  Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in back loop only of next stitch and in each stitch to end, turn.  (20 hdc)

Repeat Row 2 until you have about 1 yard of yarn remaining from the skein or until you are satisfied with the size. 

Last Row:  Fold your finished piece in half to join together working into the foundation chains and last row as follows: Chain 2 and insert your hook into the first foundation chain.  Yarn over and insert your hook into next stitch of last row worked and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook. (Insert your hook into next foundation ch, yarn over and insert hook into next stitch of last row worked, and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook) repeat until end of row. Finish off and leave a long tail for finishing.

Finishing the Top and Bottom

Thread a yarn needle with tail or a remaining piece of yarn and weave through each stitch around the top, pulling the yarn tightly to close the circle.

Close any holes that may occur and if desired sew an x about 2-4 inches long over closure to increase stability.  

Repeat at the other end in the same manner making sure to leave a space in the center for the cinnamon stick for the stem.