Christmas Drum Toy – Crochet Pattern

Source: BourdaStyle

Materials Needed

• Cotton yarn (100% cotton; 50 g / 178 m): 1 skein each in red and white

• Crochet hook size 2.5 mm

• Stuffing (fiberfill)

• Cardboard

The drum consists of two circular bases and a side panel, which are crocheted separately and then assembled.

Drum Base (Make 2)

Each round begins with 1 chain stitch as a turning chain (not counted in total stitches).
Start with a magic ring using white yarn and work in rounds:

Round 1: 6 half double crochets (hdc) into the ring, join with slip stitch to first hdc. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 hdc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
Round 3: 1 hdc in next stitch, 2 hdc in next – repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next – repeat around. (24 sts)
Round 5: 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next – repeat around. (30 sts)
Round 6: 1 hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next – repeat around. (36 sts)
Round 7: 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next – repeat around. (42 sts)

Fasten off and make a second identical circle.