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ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning; ch = chain; inc =
increase; lps = loops; mm= millimeters; rem= remaining;
rep = repeat; rnd = round; sl = slip; sp = space; st(s) = stitch (es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

UPC: 0-77216-01824-2

LM0203 Crochet Hobo Bag- Easy Level
Designed by Mary Jane Protus.

Bag measures 16” wide x 21” tall, including strap.

MODA DEA™ “Ticker Tape™”: 5 Balls No. 9507
Festival.

Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-10.5].
12” all purpose zipper, yarn needle, sewing needle and
thread.

GAUGE: 13 sc = 4”; 14 rows = 4” in sc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

SPECIAL ABBREVIATION:
sc2tog = draw up a lp in each of next 2 sts, yarn over
and draw yarn through all 3 lps on hook – one st
decreased.

BAG (Front and Back Alike): Starting at bottom, ch 27.
Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in
next ch, [2 sc in next ch, sc in next 2 ch] 8 times; turn –
34 sc.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc across to last sc, 2 sc in
last sc; turn – 36 sc.

Rows 4-13: Rep Rows 2 and 3 five more times – 46 sc.

Rows 14-16: Rep Row 2.

Row 17: Rep Row 3 – 48 sc.
Rep Rows 14-17 twice more – 52 sc.

Work even in sc until 10” from beginning, end by working
a wrong side row.

Shape Top-Left Side-Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first 18 sc, sl
st in next sc; turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, skip sl st and next sc, sl st in next sc, sc
across; turn – 16 sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc to last sc; sl st in last sc; turn – 15 sc.
Rows 4-7: Rep Rows 2 and 3 twice more – 9 sc at end
of Row 7.
Rows 8-10: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn. Fasten off.
Right Side-Row 1: With right side facing, skip center 14
sc, attach yarn with sl st in next sc, sc in each sc to end;
turn – 18 sc. Work same as left side reversing shaping.

FINISHING: Sew front and back together along bottom
and sides.

Strap-Row 1:With right side facing, attach yarn in
first sc of last row of 2 pieces sewn tog; ch 1, work 18 sc
across this edge; turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc2tog, sc across to last 3 sc;
sc2tog, sc in last sc; turn – 16 sc.
Rows 3-5: Rep Row 2 – 10 sc.
Work even until strap measures 18” from first row, end
by working a right side row.
Inc Row: Ch 1, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc across to
last 2 sc; 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc; turn – 12 sc.
Rep Inc Row 3 more times – 18 sc. Work 1 row even.
Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing.

Sew free end of Strap to last row of rem shaped side.
Fold strap in half to wrong side and sew seam.

Top Opening: Sew front and back together for 2” from
first row of strap on each side of top opening, leaving
an opening for zipper.

Zipper Edge Rnd: With right side facing, attach yarn at
seam at top opening; ch 1, sc evenly around opening; sl
st in first sc. Fasten off. Pin, then sew zipper into opening.

Fringe Band (Optional): Ch 54.
Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in
each ch across; turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in back lp of first sc, * ch 1, skip next sc,
sc in back lp on next sc; rep from * across. Fasten off.
Fringe: Cut 12” lengths of yarn. Holding 2 strands together, fold in half forming a lp. Insert hook in ch-1 sp and then into lp; draw lp through sp then draw yarn ends through the lp and tighten. Rep across band. Sew band to front of bag 1 1/2” down from top opening.

MODA DEA™ “Ticker Tape™”, Art. R117 (1.76 ounce/67 yard ball).