Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet

PATTERN Crochet Bag "CHECKS"

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PATTERN Crochet Bag "CHECKS"

PATTERN CROCHET BAG CHECKS

ST ART WITH MC Rnd 1: Ch20, 2hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each st to end, 3hdc in last ch, hdc in each st along other side of ch, 1hdc in same sp as beg 2hdc, join with sl st. Rnd 2: Ch3 (counts as 1hdc, ch1) skip next st, *[1hdc, ch1] in next st, skip next st, rep from * around, join with sl st. CHANGE TO CC Rnd 3: Ch1, *[1hdc, ch1] in ch-sp, rep from * around, join with sl st.

Abbreviation [] * ** approx beg CC ch cm cont dc hdc in MC rep rnd(s) sc sl st st(s)

Description work instructions within brackets as many times as directed repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed repeat the instructions between asterisks as many times as directed approximately begin/beginning contrast colour chain stitch centimetres continue double crochet half double crochet inches main colour repeat round(s) single crochet slip stitch stitch(es)

Barbara Summers Design 2012

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Description: Quick and easy gift bag, with a checked pattern, and double drawstring. Skill Level:

CHANGE TO MC Rnd 4: Ch3 (counts as 1hdc, ch1), *[1hdc, ch1] in chsp, rep from * around, join with sl st.

Yarn: Hook: Stitches: Gauge/Tension: Measurements: Terminology:

DMC Petra 3 2.5mm hdc, dc not critical for this pattern 4.5in (11cm) L x 3in (7.5cm)W USA - American crochet terms

Rep Rnds 3 & 4 until desired length. Finishing with a MC rnd. D R AW S T R IN G R N D Rnd 1: Ch3, dc in each st around, join with sl st. D E C O R AT IV E E D G E Rnd 1: Ch1, rev sc around, join with sl st. Finish, cut yarn and hide ends.

Original Design by Barbara Summers. For your personal use only. You can make and gift the finished product. YOU CANNOT SELL THE FINISHED PRODUCT. You cannot post these patterns on web sites or redistribute in any way. You can always provide a link to Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet www.crocknit.com

This pattern: uses multiples of 2 stitches. Before you begin: read the pattern to end NOTE: Always colour change in 1st stitch of each 2 round.

M AK E D R AW S T R IN G With CC, make 2 chains approx. 12ins long. With yarn needle thread each drawstring chain from either side of bag, through the drawstring rnd, two dc at a time. Hide yarn ends of drawstring.

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