Used remnants of Circulo Amigurumi mercerized cotton yarn. Chain 5 & join into ring. Row 1, 8 double crochet stitches. Row 2 single crochet throughout. Row 3 single crochet 4 stitches, increase one; continue increasing on every 5 th stitch. Row 4 double crochet all around. Repeat Rows 2-4 until diameter reached that you want. Next 4 rows single crochet all around, decreasing every 5 th stitch on alternate rows. Double crochet all around on next row. Last 2 rows decrease every 5th stitch in single crochet all around. Fasten off. Make circle of double and single crochets to fit open bottom. Stuff with stuffing; cover with bottom circle and stitch perimeter with overhand stitch. Stitch pins in top. If wanted sew button on top centre.