ABBREVIATIONS:beg
= begin(ning); CA, CB = color A, color B; ch
= chain; dc = double crochet; dec
= decrease; lp(s) = loop(s); mm
= millimeters; rep = repeat; rnd
= round; sc = single crochet; sl
= slip; sp(s) = space(s); st(s)
= stitch (es); yo = yarn over; * = repeat whatever
follows the * as indicated; [] = work directions
in brackets the number of times specified.
UPC:0-77216-01415-2
LM0103
Crocheted Bag and Necklace - Intermediate Level Designed by Deborah Hedges.
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BAG
Bag measures approximately 11" wide x 12" high without
straps.
TLC® "Essentials®", Art. E514
(6 ounce/326 yard solid color, 4.5 ounce/255 yard multi-color skein):
1 Skein No. 2112 Black CA.
Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6].
Stitch marker; yarn needle; 6 pony beads (optional); 12" x
8" cardboard for bottom of bag.
GAUGE: 16 sts = 4"; 15 rnds = 4" in
sc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
BAG BOTTOM: With CA, ch 31. Rnd 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and
in next 28 ch, 4 sc in last ch; working along opposite side in unused
lps of beg ch, sc in next 28 lps, 3 sc in last lp; join with a sl
st to first sc – 64 sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first 30 sc, [2 sc in next
sc] twice, sc in next 30 sc, [2 sc in next sc] twice; join –
68 sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first 32 sc, [2 sc in next sc]
twice, sc in next 32 sc, [2 sc in next sc] twice; join – 72.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first 34 sc, [2 sc in next sc]
twice, sc in next 34 sc, [2 sc in next sc] twice; join – 76
sc.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in first 36 sc, [2 sc in next sc]
twice, sc in next 36 sc, [2 sc in next sc] twice; join – 80
sc.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in first 38 sc, [2 sc in next sc]
twice, sc in next 38 sc, [2 sc in next sc] twice; join – 84
sc.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in first 41 sc, 2 sc in next sc,
sc in next 41 sc, 2 sc in next sc; join – 86 sc. Place piece
on cardboard and trace around edge.
NOTE: Do not join for Rnds 1-36, but mark beg
of each rnd.
Shape Sides-Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in back lp of each
sc around. See Note.
Rnds 2-36: Working through both
lps, sc in each sc around.
Rnd 37: Sc in each sc around; join
to first sc.
Rnd 38: Ch 4 (counts as a dc and a ch-1 sp on this
and following rnds), skip first 2 sc, [dc in next sc, ch 1, skip
next sc] 42 times; drop CA, with CB
join with a sl st in 3rd ch of ch-4 – 43 ch-1 sps.
Rnd 39: With CB, ch 4, [dc in
next dc, ch 1] 42 times; drop CB, with CA
join with a sl st in 3rd ch of ch-4.
Rnd 40: With CA, ch 1, sc in same
ch as joining, sc in each dc and ch-sp around; drop CA,
with CB join to first sc – 86 sc.
Rnd 41: With CB, ch 1, sc in each
sc around. Fasten off.
Flatten bag to determine the exact mid-point of each side edge
of the bag. With right side facing, attach CA in
sc at the mid-point of one side of bag; ch 1, sc in first 12 sc,
sl st in next 19 sc, sc in next 24 sc, sl st in next 19 sc, sc in
last 12 sc; join. Fasten off.
STRAP: With right side facing, attach CA
in first sc of one 24-sc group; ch 1; draw up a lp in first
2 sc, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook – dec
made; sc in next 20 sc, dec; turn – 22 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn. Row 3: Ch 1, dec, sc to last 2 sc; dec; turn –
20 sc. Row 4: Rep Row 2. Rows 5-18: Rep Rows 3 and 4 – 6 sc at end
of Row 18. Rows 19 through 56: Rep Row 2. Fasten off.
Work a second strap across remaining 24-sc group.
Ties (Make 2): With 2 strands of CA
held tog, join in 10th sl st of a 19-sl st group on Rnd 42; ch 60.
Fasten off. Work second tie in same manner on opposite side of bag.
Thread 3 beads on the end of each tie, and tie a double knot below
the last bead on each tie to secure. Weave in ends.
FINISHING: Bring ends of straps together; sew
together on wrong side.
Cut cardboard into oval shape slightly smaller than bottom of bag.
Place in bottom of bag.
