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J.&P. COATS® "Crochet Nylon", Art. A70 (150 yard tube): 1 tube, No. 19 Black.
Knitting Needles: 4mm [US 6]
Crochet Hook: 3.75mm [US F-5] for bag.
Yarn needle
Choker: One ½" black shank button; one heart-shaped bead or charm; yarn needle; needle and thread. |
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knit |
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purl |
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pattern |
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repeat |
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repeat whatever follows the * as indicated | |
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Choker measures approximately 11" long x 5/8" wide. Bag measures approximately 6" x 6½" without strap. |
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GAUGE: 18 sts = 4"; 29 rows = 4" in Seed st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge. |
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BAG
Cast on 27 sts. Marking first row as the right side, work in Seed st as follows:
Row 1: K1, * P1, K1; rep from * across.
Rep Row 1 for Seed st until 14" from beginning. Bind off in pat.
Strap: Cast on 3 sts. Work in Seed st until approximately 42" from beginning. Bind off in pat.
FINISHING: Fold the piece to approximately 6" for bag, leaving 2" for flap; pin sides in place. With crochet hook, attach yarn at lower right corner with bag opening to the back; ch 1, working through both layers, sc in same place; * ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook – picot made; sc through bag; rep from * until one side is joined and flap is reached; rep from * through 1 layer around flap; rep from * to join next side. Fasten off leaving tails long enough to weave in.
Sew lower 2" of each end of strap to back of bag. Weave in ends; secure with sewing needle and thread if necessary.
CHOKER
Cast on 3 sts. Marking first row as the right side, work in Seed st as follows:
Row 1: K1, * P1, K1; rep from * across.
Rep Row 1 for Seed st until 11" from beginning. Bind off in pat. Cut thread leaving a 10" length.
Sew button at cast-on end of band. Thread the 10" length into the yarn needle and form a loop just big enough for the button to pass through.
Weave in ends and secure well by sewing through the strand with needle and thread.
Using a sewing needle and thread, sew charm or bead at center of band. |
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