With light teal yarn:
01. start 6 sc into a magic ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* [18]
04. *sc 2, inc* [24]
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail
Cut 12 strands of dark teal yarn, approx. 6” long
With medium teal yarn:
01. start 6 sc into a magic ring [6]
02 – 08. sc in each st around [6]
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Fold the top opening in half and slip stitch closed. Root in strands of dark teal yarn to flat end, secure and trim as desired.