This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise noted. Use a stitch marker or piece of yarn to mark your place. It is best to watch how your colors appear as you work so that connecting stitches look appropriate.

Hook Size depends on desired final size. F/3.75mm gave me aprox 3in/7cm diameter cozy that is good for a small apple like Pink Lady. H/5mm gave me a 3.5in/9cm in diameter that would be better for a larger apple like a Red Delicious.

The base pattern is based off the “Ideal Sphere” by Ms Premise-Conclusion. (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ideal-crochet-sphere) (http://mspremiseconclusion.wordpress.com/ )

Materials
Yarn: Category 4 worsted weight acrylic yarn: White
Orange
Grey
Small amount of Black
Small amount of batting or yarn ends Yarn Needle
Stich Marker (optional)

Stiches
st = stitch
sl = slip stich
ch = chain
sc = single crochet inc = 2 sc in next sc