Hello there and Happy Tuesday to you!
This pattern is a free spirited bohemian inspired traveling pouch that you can take whilst strolling through the neighborhood!
YARN
1 Skein and a Half of Fibra Natura Naturlin Cotton Linen Blend/ 170 yards / 53% Cotton & 47% Linen
HOOK
H/8 5.00MM Crochet Hook
OTHER
Yarn Needle
Craft Scissors
Handbag Handles from Purse N-alize-it![13.6 in. Faux Leather
ABBREVIATIONS/STITCHES UTILIZED
sc=single crochet
hdc=half double crochet
hdc blo slst=back loop half double crochet
dc=double crochet
tch[s]=turning chain[s]
sts=stitches
sl st= slip stitch
ch=chain
SC2TOG=SINGLE CROCHET TOGETHER TO IMPLEMENT DECREASE
THE PATTERN
CH 102
Connect the last ST to the first ST with a SL ST
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RND1: SC into all of the STS for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to connect and continue work.
RND2: HDC into the first ST, CH 1 and Skip the following ST, HDC into the following 49 STS then CH 1, Skip 1 ST and HDC the remaining STS for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to connect and continue work.
RND3: SC into all of the STS for the entire round, at the end of the round, SL ST to connect and continue work.
RND4-RND12: DC into the first ST, Skip 2 STS and DC three times into the following ST...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at the end of the round, SL ST to connect and continue work.]
RND13: SC into the first 2 STS then SC2TOG, SC the next 2 STS and then SC2TOG...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at the end of the round, SL ST to connect and continue work.]
RND14-: SC into the first STS then SC2TOG, SC the next ST and then SC2TOG...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at the end of the round, SL ST to connect and continue work.]
RND15-: SC into the first STS then SC2TOG, SC the next ST and then SC2TOG...[**Repeat method until the end of the round, at the end of the round, SL ST to connect and complete work.]
DRAWSTRINGS
CH 80 and insert in between every 4 STS of Round 2. With the two strings meeting in the middle of the pouch.
as shown below.
ADDING THE HANDLES
Insert Clasp from handles from the space of ROUND 2 [CH 1, SKIP 1 —SPACE]
as shown below
HAPPY CRAFTING!
#THEDREAMCROCHET
XX ashlee elle.