SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
DIRECTIONS:
STITCH EXPLANATIONS:
BPdc8tog-over-9 (Back Post double crochet 8 sts tog - worked over 9 sts) (Yarn over, insert hook from back to front then to back again, going around post of next st, draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times (5 loops rem on hook), skip next st, (yarn over, insert hook from back to front then to back again, going around post of next st, draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times, yarn over and draw through all 9 loops on hook, ch 1 to close st. Note: Closing ch-1 does not count as a separate st. It is part of the BPdc8tog.
fan Work (4 dc, ch 1, 4 dc) in indicated st.
hdc-3rd (half double crochet in 3rd loop) Yarn over, insert hook in 3rd loop of indicated hdc and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Note: When working rnds, the 3rd loop is on the side of the piece facing away from you, immediately below the back loop.
rev-sc (reverse single crochet) Single crochet worked from left to right (right to left, if left-handed). Insert hook into next stitch to the right (left), under loop on hook, and draw up a loop. Yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.sc-3rd (single crochet in 3rd loop) Insert hook in 3rd loop of indicated hdc and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook.
NOTES:
Bag is worked in joined rnds from base upwards, holding 2 strands of yarn together throughout.
Base is worked in hdc and sides of bag are worked in a variety of pattern stitches.
Strap is worked directly onto top of bag.
BAG:
Base
With 1 strand each of A and B held tog, wrap yarn around index finger. Insert hook into ring on finger, yarn over and draw up a loop. Carefully slip ring from finger and work the sts of Rnd 1 into the ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 8 hdc in ring; join with sl st in first hdc.
Gently but firmly, pull the tail to tighten center of ring.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, beg in same st as joining sl st, 2 hdc in in each st around; join with sl st in first hdc - you will have 16 hdc in this rnd.
Note: Work first st of every rnd in same st as joining sl st.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, * 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in first hdc - 24 hdc.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in first hdc - 32 hdc.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in first hdc - 40 hdc.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in first hdc - 48 hdc.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in first hdc - 56 hdc.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in first hdc - 64 hdc.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 7 sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in first hdc - 72 hdc.
Sides
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc-3rd in each st around; join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 11: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join with sl st in first hdc.
Rnds 12 and 13: Ch 1, hdc-3rd in each st around; join with sl st in first hdc.
Rnds 14 and 15: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), * (dc, sc) in next st, sk next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in first dc - 36 (dc, sc) groups.
Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc - 72 sc.
Rnd 17: Ch 1, * sc in next st, sk next 2 sts, fan in next st, sk next 2 sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc - 12 fans and 12 sc.
Note: In next rnd, each BPdc8tog is worked over last 4 dc of a fan, the sc between fans, and first 4 dc of next fan.
Rnd 18: Sl st in front loop of each st to ch-1 sp of first fan, ch 1, * sc in ch-1 sp of fan, ch 2, BPdc8tog, ch 2; rep from * all the way around; join with sl st in first sc - 12 BPdc8tog, 12 sc, and 24 ch-2 sps.
Rnd 19: Ch 1, * sc in next st, sk next ch-2 sp, fan in next st, sk next ch-2 sp; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc - 12 fans and 12 sc.
Rnd 20: Rep Rnd 18.
Rnd 21: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch around - 72 sc.
Rnds 22 and 23: Rep Rnds 14 and 15.
Rnd 24: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join with sl st in first hdc.
Rnds 25 and 26: Rep Rnds 12 and 13.
Rnd 27: Ch 1, rev-sc in each st around; join with sl st in beg ch-1.
Do not fasten off.
Strap
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sts; leave rem sts unworked.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Rep Row 2 until strap measures about 50 in. (127 cm).
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing.
Attach Strap: Skip next 32 unworked sts, taking care not to twist strap, use yarn tail to sew end of Strap to next 4 sts directly opposite beg end of Strap.
FINISHING:
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)
ch = chain
ch-sp(s) = chain-space(s) previously made
hdc = half double crochet
rem = remain(ing)
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
WS = wrong side
- LION BRAND POUND OF LOVE
- Waterfall 1 ball (A)
- Fern 1 ball (B)
- Lion Brand crochet hook size K-10.5 (6.5 mm)
- Lion Brand large-eyed blunt needle
- SIZE:
- Finished Circumference About 26 in. (66 cm)
- Finished Height About 12 in. (30.5 cm)
- GAUGE:
- 11 sc = about 4 in. (10 cm).
- BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
DIRECTIONS:
STITCH EXPLANATIONS:
BPdc8tog-over-9 (Back Post double crochet 8 sts tog - worked over 9 sts) (Yarn over, insert hook from back to front then to back again, going around post of next st, draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times (5 loops rem on hook), skip next st, (yarn over, insert hook from back to front then to back again, going around post of next st, draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times, yarn over and draw through all 9 loops on hook, ch 1 to close st. Note: Closing ch-1 does not count as a separate st. It is part of the BPdc8tog.
fan Work (4 dc, ch 1, 4 dc) in indicated st.
hdc-3rd (half double crochet in 3rd loop) Yarn over, insert hook in 3rd loop of indicated hdc and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Note: When working rnds, the 3rd loop is on the side of the piece facing away from you, immediately below the back loop.
rev-sc (reverse single crochet) Single crochet worked from left to right (right to left, if left-handed). Insert hook into next stitch to the right (left), under loop on hook, and draw up a loop. Yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.sc-3rd (single crochet in 3rd loop) Insert hook in 3rd loop of indicated hdc and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook.
NOTES:
Bag is worked in joined rnds from base upwards, holding 2 strands of yarn together throughout.
Base is worked in hdc and sides of bag are worked in a variety of pattern stitches.
Strap is worked directly onto top of bag.
BAG:
Base
With 1 strand each of A and B held tog, wrap yarn around index finger. Insert hook into ring on finger, yarn over and draw up a loop. Carefully slip ring from finger and work the sts of Rnd 1 into the ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 8 hdc in ring; join with sl st in first hdc.
Gently but firmly, pull the tail to tighten center of ring.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, beg in same st as joining sl st, 2 hdc in in each st around; join with sl st in first hdc - you will have 16 hdc in this rnd.
Note: Work first st of every rnd in same st as joining sl st.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, * 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in first hdc - 24 hdc.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in first hdc - 32 hdc.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in first hdc - 40 hdc.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in first hdc - 48 hdc.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in first hdc - 56 hdc.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in first hdc - 64 hdc.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 7 sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in first hdc - 72 hdc.
Sides
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc-3rd in each st around; join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 11: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join with sl st in first hdc.
Rnds 12 and 13: Ch 1, hdc-3rd in each st around; join with sl st in first hdc.
Rnds 14 and 15: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), * (dc, sc) in next st, sk next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in first dc - 36 (dc, sc) groups.
Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc - 72 sc.
Rnd 17: Ch 1, * sc in next st, sk next 2 sts, fan in next st, sk next 2 sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc - 12 fans and 12 sc.
Note: In next rnd, each BPdc8tog is worked over last 4 dc of a fan, the sc between fans, and first 4 dc of next fan.
Rnd 18: Sl st in front loop of each st to ch-1 sp of first fan, ch 1, * sc in ch-1 sp of fan, ch 2, BPdc8tog, ch 2; rep from * all the way around; join with sl st in first sc - 12 BPdc8tog, 12 sc, and 24 ch-2 sps.
Rnd 19: Ch 1, * sc in next st, sk next ch-2 sp, fan in next st, sk next ch-2 sp; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc - 12 fans and 12 sc.
Rnd 20: Rep Rnd 18.
Rnd 21: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch around - 72 sc.
Rnds 22 and 23: Rep Rnds 14 and 15.
Rnd 24: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join with sl st in first hdc.
Rnds 25 and 26: Rep Rnds 12 and 13.
Rnd 27: Ch 1, rev-sc in each st around; join with sl st in beg ch-1.
Do not fasten off.
Strap
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 4 sts; leave rem sts unworked.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Rep Row 2 until strap measures about 50 in. (127 cm).
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing.
Attach Strap: Skip next 32 unworked sts, taking care not to twist strap, use yarn tail to sew end of Strap to next 4 sts directly opposite beg end of Strap.
FINISHING:
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)
ch = chain
ch-sp(s) = chain-space(s) previously made
hdc = half double crochet
rem = remain(ing)
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
WS = wrong side