RND 1: Ch-1, work 12 sc in ring, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (12 sts)
RND 2-3: (2 sc next st, sc next st) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (18 sts)(27 sts)
RND 4: (2 sc next st, sc next 2 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (36 sts)
RND 5: (2 sc next st, sc next 3 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (45 sts)
RND 6: (2 sc next st, sc next 4 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, fasten off. (54 sts)
PUTTING IT TOGETHER:
The tree stacks tog one section on top of another beg with second section. Place a tiny bit of stuffing bet ea sections just enough to reach rnd 2 on ea section and no more. Stack section 2-5. Cut a 12” length of green yarn and double knot the end. Using J hook pull this yarn from the bottom to the top (going though beg ch ring) of ea section stringing the sections tog. Knot as close to the top of the last section stacked (second section) and tack knot to top of this section with needle and thread. Trim excess yarn. Center and sew the head to the top of second section. Sew ea around under the second section at what would be the snowman’s shoulders. Stuff the bottom of the tree and sew (needle and thread) base to bottom of tree. Place the first section of the tree on top of the snowman’s head. Decorate tree as you like, tacking ea ornament to tree. Using the fabric paint draw on the snowman’s face. When the paint is dry at a touch of blush to his cheeks if you’d like.