Rnd 2) Ch 2, hdc in next sc, ch 1; * (yo, insert hook in same sc, pull up a loop, yo, insert hook in next sc, pull up a loop, yo, draw through last 5 loops on hook), (Puff st), ch 1; repeat from * around; skip first ch 2, join with a slip st to top of hdc: 8 puff sts. Fasten off, secure ends.

Poinsettia Petals: (Using Christmas Red)
Row 1) Right side facing, attach yarn in last stitch worked; Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next ch 1 space; ch 1, turn work: 2 sc.

Row 2) 2 sc in same st, 2 sc in next sc; ch 1, turn work: 4 sc.

Row 3) 2 sc in same st, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc; ch 1, turn work: 6 sc.

Row 4) 2 sc in same st, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in last sc; ch 1, turn work: 8 sc.

Row 5) Skip first st, sc in next 6 sc, leaving last sc unworked; ch 1, turn work: 6 sc.

Row 6) 2 sc in same st, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; ch 1, turn work: 7 sc.

Row 7) Skip first st, sc in next 4 sc; ch 1 turn work: 4 sc.

Row 8) Skip first st, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; ch 1, turn work: 3 sc.

Row 9) Skip first st, 2 sc in next sc: 2 sc. Fasten off, secure ends.

Remaining Poinsettia Petals: (Using Christmas Red)
Row 1) Right side facing, attach yarn to next sc, next to last st worked on Row 1 of Petals; Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next ch 1 space; ch 1, turn work: 2 sc.

Rows 2-9) Repeat Rows 2-9 of Poinsettia Petals until all petals have been worked: 8 petals.

Other Uses:
These Poinsettias are great for wreaths too, just make several and attach to a grapevine or straw wreath with other Christmas items.

Or try working the poinsettias with size #10 thread and size #8 steel hook for fridgies. Attach magnet to backside!

Tack poinsettias to bath towel set for a Christmas gift set!