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Backpack
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®
GAUGE:
9 sc + 8 rnds = 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
BACKPACK
With A, ch 4, join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in ring, join with sl st in beg sc. Place marker for beg of rnd, move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each sc around, join with sl st in beg ch - 16 sc. Rnd 3: Ch 1,*sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around - 24 sc, join with sl st in beg ch. Rnd 4: Ch 1,*sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around - 32 sc, join with sl st in beg ch. Rnd 5: Ch 1,*sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around - 40 sc, join with sl st in beg ch. Rnd 6: Ch 1,*sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around - 48 sc, join with sl st in beg ch. Rnd 7: Ch 1,*sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around - 56 sc, join with sl st in beg ch. Rnd 8: Ch 1,*sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around - 64 sc, join with sl st in beg ch. Rnd 9: Ch 1,*sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around - 72 sc,join with sl st in beg ch. Rnd 10: Ch 1,*sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around - 80 sc, join with sl st in beg ch. Rnds 11-17: Ch 1, sc in each sc around - 80 sc; join with sl st in beg ch.
At end of Rnd 17, fasten off A. Rnd 18: Join B with sl st, ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with sl st in beg ch. Rnds 19-25: With B, ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with sl st in beg ch. At end of Rnd 25, fasten off B. Rnd 26: Join A with sl st, ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with sl st in beg ch. Rnds 27-29: With A, ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with sl st in beg ch. Rnd 30 (Eyelet Rnd): Ch 3, skip first 2 sc, *sc in each of next 3 sc, ch 2, skip next 2 sc; rep from * 14 times more, end sc in each of last 3 sc, join with sl st in first ch of beg ch. Rnd 31: Ch 1, sc in each sc, working 2 sc in each ch-2 space around - 80 sc. Rnds 32-33: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with sl st in beg ch. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Cord
With A, ch 2, join with sl st in beg ch.
Work in a continuous spiral as follows: *work 1 sl st in next st; rep from * until Cord measures 60 in. (152.5 cm). Fasten off.
Weave cord through eyelets of Rnd 30, with both cord ends emerging on right side. Mark center point beween cords. Pull cord ends through from right to wrong side of Backpack at center point just below B stripe. Knot cord ends securely on inside of Backpack.
Weave in ends.
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This pattern was very easy to follow even for a person who has problems with reading patterns. The only thing is (as previously stated) the bag was turning out a little too small for my tastes so I continued the increases for a few more rows. I did the increasing rows all in single stitch but after I switched to double stitch so the pattern would go faster(in a rush for a late birthday present for a friend on her way back from England). It turned out so wonderful. I'm thrilled to give it to her I hope she loves it! Would recommend this pattern to anyone who is just starting out
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