Crochet Sea Creature: Bullion Coral

Bullion Coral

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in pumpkin orange (A) and light pink (B) [Featured: Vanna's Choice]
Extras: Yarn needle

Note: To make a bullion stitch (abbreviated "bul"), wrap yarn 6 times over your hook. Put the hook through the st, yo and pull through all but the last loop on hook. Finally, yo and pull through both remaining loops.

Module 1 (make 1)
1st round: Using A, 4ch, ss to join.
2nd round: 3ch. 3 bul in each st (12 sts) ss2.
3rd round: Switching to B, 2sc in each st, including the last ch that started round 2. (26 sts) Ss2 and finish off.

Module 2 (make 3)
1st round: Using A, 3ch, ss to join.
2nd round: 3ch. 3 bul in each st (9 sts) ss2.
3rd round: Switching to B, 2sc in each st, including the last ch that started round 2. (20 sts) Ss2 and finish off.

Module 3 (make 1)
1st round: Using A, 2ch, ss to join.
2nd round: 3ch. 3 bul in each st (6 sts) ss2.
3rd round: Switching to B, 2sc in each st, including the last ch that started round 2. (14 sts) Ss2 and finish off.

Making up
Using the yarn needle, sew together in arrangement shown using B.

Directions reproduced with permission, from 75 Seashells, Fish, Coral & Colorful Marine Life to Knit & Crochet. Courtesy of St. Martin’s Press, 2012.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES

ch = chain sc = single crochet
ss = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es)