I’ve just completed my 27th trip around the sun, and to celebrate, everything in my shops (Ets

I’ve just completed my 27th trip around the sun, and to celebrate, everything in my shops (Etsy and Ravelry) is 27% OFF with code HAPPYBIRTHDAY for the rest of July!Etsy  ||  RavelryAnd because I think they turned out so cute, the pattern for the balloons is under the cut :) Mini BalloonsWith ww yarn and a size 4.0mm (US G) hook, ch 2 or magic ring.1. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook / ring (6)2. 2 sc in each sc around (12)3. *2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next sc* rep *-* around (18) (for stripes, change color now)4. *2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 2 sc* rep *-* around (24)5. *2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 3 sc* rep *-* around (30) (change color)6-10. sc in each sc around (30) (change color after rnds 7 & 9)11. *sc dec, sc in next 3 sc* rep *-* around (24) (change color)12. *sc dec, sc in next 2 sc* rep *-* around (18)13. sc in each sc around (18) (change color)14. *sc dec, sc in next sc* rep *-* around (12) STUFF balloon firmly15. *sc dec* around (6)16. in front loops only, 2 sc in each sc around (12)FO and weave in the end.With scrap yarn, tightly tie a knot around the narrow part of the balloon created by rnds 15 & 16. Trim the ends.  -- source link

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