PDF Pattern - written and charted

Create your own beautiful crochet parasol. This pattern has been specifically designed to fit a 10 rib parasol frame 87cm/35inches in diameter (suppliers for US and the rest of the world included in general information).
Using a combination of basic stitches, this pattern has both written and chart versions to support any level of crocheter.

You will need:
- 700m-750m/ 140g-150g of 3ply yarn. The pattern will be made with 680m of yarn, but extra will be needed to secure the points to the rib-ends, as well as if you wish to make a securing tie, or tassels for the handle or ends (not included in the pattern).
-2.5mm crochet hook
-Good quality wood glue (for affixing top and handle of the parasol when done)
-Fabric glue to help secure knots on the ties to the rib-ends (recommended but optional)
-Superglue for fixing the rib-ends when complete (optional)
- Jump rings to secure pattern to rib ends (optional)
-Scissors
-Needle to weave in your ends and to help thread your work through the rib-ends
-A stitch marker or two to mark the start of each round and secure work in progress.