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| CTJULY07 Easy Breezy Tote |
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supplies |
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AUNT LYDIA’S Beadies Crochet, 1.76oz/50g balls, each approx 66yd/60m (acrylic/polyester) 8 balls #0038 Surfer
CROCHET HOOK
Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge
NOTIONS
2 leather purse straps, 32"/81.5cm x 3⁄4"/2cm (see note #2)
Stitch marker
Yarn needle
Small amount of solid yarn or cord for sewing handle |
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sizes |
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Approx 15"/38cm wide x 13"/33cm long |
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gauges |
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18 sc and 18 rows = 4"/10cm using size G/6 (4mm) crochet hook.
Remember to check gauge for best results! |
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abbreviations |
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| ch |
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chain |
| sc |
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single crochet |
| sl st |
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slip stitch | |
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hints & tips |
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It’s easy to make a taller or shorter bag—simply repeat Round 2 more or
fewer times. To make a wider or narrower bag, just start with a longer or shorter foundation chain. |
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instructions |
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Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across – 18 sc. Rows 2-18 Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Resulting gauge swatch should measure approx 4" x 4"/10 x 10 cm. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
note
1 Tote Bag is worked in continuous rounds; do not join or turn at the end of rounds. Place a marker at the beginning of each round and move the marker as each round is completed.
2 For the handles, we used a strap set which includes leather “keepers” that are sewn on the inside of the bag for extrareinforcement. Available at BasketsofJoy.com
TOTE
Ch 136; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Take care to not twist the ch when joining. Place marker on first ch.
Round 1 (right side) Sc in each ch around; do not join – 136 sc.
Round 2 Sc in each sc around; do not join.
Repeat Round 2 until piece measures 13"/33cm. Work one sl st in next sc and fasten off.
finishing
From wrong side, sew bottom seam. From wrong side, sew ends of handles to top of Tote, approx 3"/7.5cm from side edges. Turn Tote right-side out. Weave in ends. |
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