SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Lion Brand® Color Theory Yarn, Tourmaline (Color A)
• Lion Brand® Color Theory Yarn, Dijon (Color B)
• Lion Brand® Color Theory Yarn, Bone (Color C)
• Lion Brand® Color Theory Yarn, Thunder (Color D)
• Lion Brand® Color Theory Yarn, Himalayan Salt (Color E)
• US Size G/6 (4mm) Crochet Hook
• Removable Stitch Marker
• Tapestry Needle


• SIZE: 15" x 15" with 16" for strap length


• GAUGE: 17 sts x 9 rows = 4" in double crochet

DIRECTIONS:

To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.

NOTES: Bag is made of 13 individual squares which are sewn together to form the shape. Strap is crocheted onto bag after construction. Squares are worked flat in back and forth rows - turn at the end of each row. To change color, work the final yarn over of the last stitch in the previous row with the new color. The ch 3 at the beginning of each row counts as a stitch - work the first dc of each row in the 2nd stitch, and work the last dc of each row in the top of the turning ch from the row below.

SQUARES (make 13):
With color A, ch 4.
Row 1: In 4th ch from hook, dc 1, tr 1, dc 2. (4 dc + 1 tr).
Row 2: Ch 3, dc 1, (dc 2, tr 1, dc 2) in tr, dc 2. (8 dc + 1 tr).
Place a removable stitch marker on the corner tr st to easily identify it, and move it up each row.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc to tr, (dc 2, tr 1, dc 2) in tr, dc to end of row. (12 dc + 1 tr).
Change to color B.
Rows 4+5: Rep row 3. (20 dc + 1 tr).
Change to color C.
Rows 6+7: Rep row 3. (28 dc + 1 tr).
Change to color D.
Rows 8+9: Rep row 3. (36 dc + 1 tr).
Change to color E.
Rows 10+11: Rep row 3. (44 dc + 1 tr).
Do not fasten off. Rotate work to begin working down the side edge.

SQUARE BORDER:
Note: When working into the sides of dc rows, insert the hook under two bars of the side of the stitch rather than working around the whole post to prevent large holes.
Ch 1, sc 2 in the side of each dc row to the next corner (22 dc), sc 2 in the corner, rotate work to begin working down next side, sc 2 in the side of each dc row to the next corner (22 dc), sc 2 in the corner, rotate work to begin working down next side and starting in the top of the st just worked into, sc in each dc along edge to next corner (22 dc), sc 2 in corner tr, rotate work to begin working down final side, sc in each dc along edge to next corner (22 dc), sc 2 in the corner, sl st to 1st sc to join. (96 sc).
Fasten off. Secure and weave in all ends.

CONSTRUCTION:
Block all squares to 5.5"/14cm to ensure a perfect fit. Using a whip stitch or seaming technique of your choice, seam the squares together in the configuration illustrated below. Fold squares 12 and 13 up to meet squares 1 and 2. Square 8 will be folded in half horizontally. Using the colors and letters on the configuration as a guide, seam side A to side B, side C to side D, side E to side F, and so on. Squares 3 and 5 will be folded in half vertically.
Secure and weave in all ends.

OUTER EDGING AND STRAPS:
With color A and front of bag (squares 1, 2, 4, 6, 7) facing up, rejoin yarn in the 1st of the 22 sc along the right side edge of square 2 (leave the remaining corner st next to square 5 unworked).
Round 1: Ch 1 and starting in same st as join, sc 23 up the right side edge of square 2 (last sc should be in the 1st of the 2 corner sts at the top of square 2), ch 68 for front strap, then starting in the 2nd corner st at the top of square 1, sc 23 down the left side edge of square 1 (there should be 1 corner st remaining), sc2tog around the remaining corner sts of squares 1 and 12, sc 23 up the right side edge of square 12 (last sc should be in the 1st of the 2 corner sts at the top of square 12), ch 68 for back strap, then starting in the 2nd corner st at the top of square 13, sc 23 down the left side edge of square 13 (there should be 1 corner st remaining), sc2tog around the remaining corner sts of squares 13 and 2. Do not join.
Round 2: Sc around, working a sc2tog at the left side corner and again at the end of the round.
Fasten off. With front of bag facing up, rejoin yarn in the remaining corner st at the top of square 2.
Round 3: Ch 1 and starting in the same st as join, sc 23 down the left side edge of square 2 (there should be 1 corner st remaining), sc2tog around the remaining corner sts of squares 2 and 1, sc 23 up the right side edge of square 1, then sc into the underside of each ch that formed the strap. Do not join.
Round 4: Sc around, working a sc2tog at the center corner.
Fasten off. Rep rounds 3 and 4 on back of bag along squares 12 and 13 and opposite strap.
Secure and weave in any remaining ends.


ABBREVIATIONS:
Ch - chain
Dc - double crochet
Rep - repeat
Sc - single crochet
Sc2tog - single crochet 2 together
Sl st - slip stitch
St(s) - stitch(es)
Tr - treble crochet